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4.
Place the Waist Belt flat against your body at your
natural waist (where your belly button is), making sure
the two purple labels are against your body. Fasten
the Waist Belt Buckle behind your back, and pull the
Webbing until the Waist Belt is snug on your body.
* IMPORTANT! Always make sure the waist belt fits securely against
your body at all times. There should NOT be a gap between the Waist
Belt and your body.
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5.
Once the Waist Belt is fastened, lift baby up facing
towards you, and place him or her against your chest.
*ALWAYS keep a supportive hand on baby - either yours or that of a
partner assisting you while you place baby in the carrier.
6.
Keeping one hand on baby, pull the Carrier Body up
over baby's back. Baby's legs should be outside of the
carrier. Baby's bottom should be centered and resting at
the base of the carrier pocket.
Place the Shoulder Straps over your shoulders.
* Make sure baby is securely supported throughout the buckling
process. Baby is not secure until all the buckles and straps are properly
fastened and adjusted.
7.
Fasten the Shoulder Straps: While holding baby
securely with your right hand, use your left hand to
reach behind your back and grab the Shoulder Strap
from the opposite side of your body. Bring the strap
across your back, and fasten the Side Closure Buckle
on your left side. Repeat with the other Shoulder Strap.
This will create an "X" on your back. Make sure the
straps do not become twisted.
NOTE: If you prefer to start with your left arm supporting baby, simply
swap right for left, and vice versa, in these instructions.
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8.
To adjust how high the baby rides on your chest, lift the
baby slightly and pull the Shoulder Strap Adjuster, first
on one strap, then on the other. The Shoulder Strap
Adjusters should be equal lengths after adjusting. When
the baby is properly positioned you should be able to tilt
your head forward and kiss the top of your baby's head.
*IMPORTANT: Always make sure baby's face, nose, and mouth are not
obstructed. Check your baby's position regularly. Your baby should be
centered in the carrier in a seated position with arms and legs extended
and not constricted by the carrier. It is extremely important to avoid any
slouching in baby's position. A slouching position can restrict baby's
airways. Baby's head should be upright or resting on your chest with the
face, nose, and mouth positioned to the left or right. Baby's chin should
never rest on baby's chest. This can result in closing or partially closing
baby's airway.
Head Support Adjustment
If your baby can fully hold his or her head upright on their own, you can lower the Head Support. IMPORTANT: Your
baby MUST have sufficient head control before you lower the Head Support, or be small enough to have their head fully
supported with it folded down. If the carrier reaches the tops of baby's ears with the Head Support down, your baby has
adequate support in that position.
1.
Unfasten the Upper Buttons on both sides, and fold down the Head Support in
front of you. Secure the Head Support to the carrier body by fastening the Head
Support Loops to the Lower Buttons. Use the Inner Button Hole on the Head
Support Loop.
* Baby does not have head control,
baby is sleeping, or child is in back
carry position.
Removing Baby from the Carrier:
Facing-in Position
* NEVER unbuckle the Waist Belt while your baby is in the carrier.
* IMPORTANT! Make sure one arm is securely supporting baby throughout the process of removing baby from the carrier.
* ALWAYS support baby's head in an upright position throughout the process of removing baby from the carrier.
* Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid any potential hazards or obstructions when removing baby from the carrier.
1.
Keeping one hand securely on your baby, release one Side Closure Buckle.
2.
Put one hand on your baby inside the carrier, holding him/her to your chest and
release the Side Closure Buckle on the other side of the carrier. With your free
hand, remove both Shoulder Straps from your shoulders.
3.
With both hands, lift your baby and place him/her down in a safe, secure location.
4.
Unbuckle the Waist Belt and remove the carrier.
* Baby can hold their head upright on their own, or for
babies without head control, Head Support reaches
the top of baby's ears or above.
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