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Carrier Use for an Older Baby: Back Carry
Position with Expanded Seat - Assisted
Once your baby is fully able to sit up on their own, your child is ready for the Back
Carry Position.
* IMPORTANT! The baby MUST be able to fully sit up on his or her own before being worn in the Back
* STOP! First time users, DO NOT attempt to use the carrier in the Back Carry position without the
assistance of a second adult. We highly recommend always using the assistance of a second adult.
* When using this carrier in the Back Carry position, you should fit it to the user before placing the baby in
* Either you or your partner should be supporting baby securely throughout the process of putting baby in
the carrier, until all the buckles and straps are properly fastened and adjusted.
* Take extra care when fastening buckles.You will hear a 'click' when properly secured.
* Your baby should always be comfortable. If your baby is fussy it could be an indication that he or she is
not properly positioned. If this occurs, take your baby out immediately and adjust.
* NOTE: The carrier parts in bold can be found on the carrier Illustrations.
1.
Adjust the carrier seat to the Expanded Seat position.
Pull both sides of the Adjustable Seat outward, along
the Waist Belt, spreading the fabric evenly at the
bottom of the Carrier Body.
2.
Fasten the Head Support Loops around the Upper
Buttons. There are two button holes on each Head
Support Loop. For Back Carry, use the Outer
Button Holes.
3.
Hold the carrier upside down by the Waist Belt, with
the pattern side of the Carrier Body facing your body.
Carrier Body is behind you and the Shoulder Straps
are hanging down.
Carry position.
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the carrier.
4.
Place the Waist Belt at your natural waist (at your belly
button), making sure the two purple labels are against
your body. With the carrier hanging in back of you,
fasten the Waist Belt Buckle. Tighten the Waist Belt by
pulling on the Webbing. The Waist Belt should fit firmly
against your body.
* IMPORTANT! ALWAYS ensure that the Waist Belt fits securely
against your body at all times without creating a gap.
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5.
Once the Waist Belt is properly fitted, lean forward
slightly and have your partner lift baby up and place
them on your back. Their legs should wrap around
your waist.
6.
With your hands supporting baby, have your partner pull
the Carrier Body over baby's back. While your partner
supports baby, pull the Shoulder Straps over your
shoulders and stand up straight. Baby's legs should be
outside of the carrier. Baby's bottom should be centered
and resting at the base of the carrier pocket. Have your
partner adjust baby if he or she is not centered properly.
* ALWAYS keep a supportive hand on baby - either yours or that of a
partner helping to assist you while placing baby in the carrier.
7.
While your partner continues to support baby, pull the
Shoulder Straps forward and criss cross them in front
of you. Make sure the straps are positioned comfortably
on your chest and are not twisted.
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