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- Page 2 The educational training centre "Scuola del Portare® - Babywearing & Natural Parenting” has officially recognised Koala Cuddle Band 2 baby carrier as meeting the quality standards of good babywearing.
- Page 3 GLOSSARY Bands Back Support Rings Support Band Gather in your hands...
- Page 4 PREPARATION...
- Page 5 USING YOUR KOALA CUDDLE BAND 2 TIE METHOD: FRONT CROSS CARRY (FCC) - SIMPLE X...
- Page 7 USING YOUR KOALA CUDDLE BAND 2 TIE METHOD: FRONT DOUBLE HAMMOCK (FDH)
- Page 9 Ideal for children up to 10 Kg (tested and approved up to a maximum of 15 Kg). Koala Cuddle Band 2 can be used right from the very first days of a newborn baby’s life for two reasons: • It makes the transition from womb to mum and dad’s arms as natural as possible.
- Page 10 Here are a few tips to help: • Make sure you have put your Koala Cuddle Band 2 on correctly by following the instructions in this manual. • Introduce your baby gradually to their sling, using it...
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Page 11: General Instructions
2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. We recommend that you read this manual carefully before using the product. Prior to use, remove and discard any plastic bags and all other packaging components or keep them out of reach of children. It is recommended that such items be disposed of separately in accordance with current legislation. - Page 12 • Never leave a baby inside a carrier wrap that is not being worn. • Do not use Koala Cuddle Band 2 whilst engaging in activities that expose your baby to a heat source or chemicals, such as cooking or cleaning.
- Page 13 3. USING YOU KOALA CUDDLE BAND 2 Koala Cuddle Band 2 is delivered to your home ready to use. You won't need to untie it to take it off; it slips on and off over your head each time just like a t-shirt.
- Page 14 • The baby should be in the physiological M-position. • Retrieve the innermost band of the X starting from the edge closest to the neck and stretch out the fabric behind the baby's back from one knee to the other. •...
- Page 15 B - TIE METHOD: FRONT DOUBLE HAMMOCK (FDH) Preparation: • Take the carrier wrap and put it on over your head – just like you would with a T-shirt (as with FCC tie method). • Check that the back support adheres to your body (as with FCC tie method).
- Page 16 • If necessary, adjust the tension by pulling the straps forward beyond the rings. • Take the support band and carefully wrap it behind the baby's back, hugging him or her from the nape of the neck to their bottom. •...
- Page 17 4. RULES FOR SAFE BABYWEARING It is essential to follow the simple and basic rules listed below when carrying your baby in a wrap carrier to keep your child safe and secure. WARNING: safety rules to follow when carrying a baby in a carrier wrap •...
- Page 18 • Ensure that the baby is wearing clothing which respects the current season, weather, and outside temperature. • Follow standard rules of caution and common sense. • For any questions or doubt, consult a trained babywearing educator. • The wrap cannot be used on any means of transport, such as buses, cars, bicycles, etc.
- Page 19 5. BABYWEARING RULES The baby's body must be up close against the The baby wearer’s body must always (there should be be positioned less than one fist above the between them) wearer's centre of gravity Check regularly that the baby’s face is uncovered, and their airways are unobstructed You should be able to kiss...
- Page 20 Ensure that the baby's chin is not resting on their chest The baby's legs must be in an M-position Check regularly that the baby’s face is uncovered, and their airways are unobstructed...
- Page 21 6. BENEFITS OF BABYWEARING Carrying your baby in a baby carrier is the most natural way to meet your baby's need for contact and care. Up until 1880, when the first pram was invented, it was the only way to carry your baby. In the western world, the art of babywearing is gradually being lost.
- Page 22 • It encourages correct development of a baby's hip joints. The M-position which their legs adopt when using an ergonomic support, such as the Koala Cuddle Band 2, respects the natural physiology of newborns. This is why it has been awarded with IHDI Certification from the International Institute for the Prevention of Hip Dysplasia.
- Page 23 • It improves a baby’s well-being, as they feel safe and protected in a wrap snuggled up to mummy. After the birth, the newborn baby goes through a phase called exogestation (a gestation outside the mother's womb), in which they need contact with their mum just as they did when inside her tummy.
- Page 24 How long can I use it to carry my baby per day? There is no maximum time limit for carrying your baby in a baby carrier. Koala Cuddle Band 2 can be used for as long as the wearer and baby feel comfortable, as it allows the baby to be held in a natural position and allows for the mum to bear the baby’s weight correctly...
- Page 25 Can dad use the baby carrier wrap? Of course, it will help him to create an intimate relationship with the baby. Koala Cuddle Band 2 is adjustable and easily adapts to fit all mums and dads. My baby cries a lot. Is a baby wrap good for him? A study by Dr.
- Page 26 (Koala Cuddle Band 2 has been awarded with IHDI Certification from the International Institute for the Prevention of Hip Dysplasia). Is the Koala Cuddle Band 2 a structured or stretchy baby carrier? Koala Cuddle Band 2 is a stretchy carrier wrap with a reinforced back.
- Page 27 How can I wash Koala Cuddle Band 2? Koala Cuddle Band 2 can be machine washed at 30° with similar coloured garments. We recommend that you do not use use bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean or tumble dry.
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Page 28: Care Instructions
Carrier wrap: 97% cotton - 3% elastane Back support: 100% polyester Care & Washing: Koala Cuddle Band 2 can be machine washed at 30°. We recommend washing with garments of a similar colour. We recommend that you do not use bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean or tumble dry. - Page 29 Collaboration with companies Through collaboration with companies to improve and test the baby carriers at the various stages of production and introducing them to the market. Fairs and events for parents Through promoting the babywearing concept as a pedagogical tool and to foster well-being and psychophysical health of families: with courses, fairs, events dedicated to parents, aimed at supporting family empowerment and creating "close networks"...
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