Chicco Soft & Dream Instructions For Use Manual page 20

inside the carrier.
PARENT-FACING MODE
14. Fasten the safety clasp located in the waist area to the
corresponding upper safety clasp on one side of the
baby carrier only (diag. 14). Check that both safety
clasps are fastened properly.
15. Place your baby through the open end of the baby
carrier (diag. 15).
WARNING: Keep a firm hold of your baby during these
operations. Check that the baby's legs are positioned on
either side of the seat and his arm is threaded correctly
through the slot.
16. Fasten the other safety clasp located in the waist area
to the corresponding upper safety clasp on the other
side of the baby carrier only (diag. 16B). Check that
both arms are slotted through the armholes and both
safety clasps are fastened correctly.
17. Adjust their length until you find a safe and comfy po-
sition for your baby. It is also necessary to adjust the
waist area and the leg slots so that the baby carrier
is never too wide or too tight and is suitable for your
baby's build (diag. 17).
18. Pull the straps to adjust the head rest, as seen in dia-
gram 18.
WARNING: always check that there is sufficient space
around the baby's face to ensure correct air circulation.
19. Support the base of the baby carrier to regulate the
length of the straps, one at a time, until the baby is
close and resting upright against your chest; this will
guarantee maximum comfort and safety for both you
and your baby. (diag. 19).
FORWARD-FACING MODE
When your baby is able to hold his head up and keep his
shoulders upright by himself, at about 6 months of age,
you can then carry him around in front-facing mode.
20. Unzip the fabric hood section (O) and rotate the upper
section of the baby carrier downwards (diag. 20).
21. Fasten the safety clasp located in the waist area on one
side of the baby carrier only (diag. 21). Check that the
safety clasp is fastened properly.
22. Accommodate your baby through the open end of the
baby carrier (diag. 22).
WARNING: Keep a firm hold of your baby during these
operations. Check that the baby's legs are positioned on
either side of the seat.
23. Fasten the safety clasp located in the waist area on the
other side of the baby carrier (diag. 23). Check that the
safety clasp is fastened properly.
24. Fasten the upper safety clasps sideways (diag. 24).
Check that the safety clasps are fastened properly.
25. Adjust their length and that of the capacity straps until
you find a safe and comfy position for your baby. It is
also necessary to adjust the waist area and the leg slots
so that the baby carrier is never too wide or too tight
and is suitable for your baby's build (diag. 25).
26. Support the base of the baby carrier to regulate the
length of the straps one at a time, until the baby is close
and resting upright against your chest; this will guar-
antee maximum comfort and safety for both you and
your baby. 26).
HOW TO REMOVE YOUR BABY FROM THE CARRIER
WHEN USED IN PARENT-FACING AND FRONT-
FACING MODE
It is recommended to sit down when removing your baby
from the carrier.
27. Firmly support your baby and release the safety clasp
located in the waist area on one side of the baby car-
rier only (diag. 27); now remove your baby from the
carrier.
HORIZONTAL MODE
WARNING: In order to guarantee utmost safety for your
baby, it is recommended to sit down with the baby carrier
resting in your lap, or on a table, before removing your
baby from the carrier.
28. Firmly support your baby and release the two upper
safety clasps first (Diag. 28A) and then those fitted at
the waist area (diag. 28.B).
29. Now remove your baby from the carrier (diag. 29).
FABRIC HOOD
30. The baby carrier comes with its own padded fabric
hood section (O). To assemble it, simply zip it onto
the top edge of the baby carrier (diag. 30). Use of the
fabric hood (O) is vital to guarantee your baby's safety
when carried in a horizontal position.
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