Affinity ROOKIE User manual

AFFINITY

We are very happy to welcome you to the team. We wish you and your baby a
wonderful time together in and with your new Rookie!
Rookie was started with the goal of creating beautiful, yet highly functional
products that parents love to use.
Please refer to the instructions for use on the following pages. Additionally, you
will find a video instruction here: rookie-baby.com
(or just scan the below qr code).
Do you have any questions or feedback for us? Send us an e-mail to:
[e-mail]
Kind regards
Your Team Rookie
WELCOME TO
TEAM ROOKIE!

FALL HAZARD: Infants can fall through a wide leg opening or out of carrier.
• Adjust leg opening to fit baby’s legs snuggly.
• Before each use, make sure that the waist belt and all fasteners are
secure.
• Take special care when leaning forward or walking.
• Never bend at the waist; bend at the knees.
• Only use this carrier for children between 3.5kg (7.7lb) and 15kg
(33lb).
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infants under 4 months can suffocate in this product if
face is pressed tight against your body.
• Do not strap the baby too tight against your body.
• Allow room for head movement.
• Keep infant’s face free from obstructions at all times.
WARNING:
• Constantly monitor your child and ensure that the mouth and nose are
unobstructed.
• For pre-term, low birth-weight babies and children with medical
conditions, seek advice from a health professional before using this
product.
• Ensure your child’s chin is not resting on its chest as its breathing may
be restricted which could lead to suffocation.
• To prevent hazards from falling ensure that your child is securely
positioned in the carrier.
• Great care should be taken near hot objects or when drinking hot
liquids (danger of spilling).
• Never leave a child unattended in or with the carrier.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT! KEEP INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND USE
WARNING: FALL AND
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
FURTHER PRECAUTIONS
•Your balance may be adversely affected by your movement and that of
your child.
• Take care when bending or leaning forward or sideways.
• The carrier is not suitable for use during sporting activities e.g. Running,
cycling, swimming and skiing.
• Read all instructions before assembling and using the soft carrier.
• The maximum weight allowed for the carrier is 15kg.
• The carrier should be kept out of reach of children.
• The carrier should be checked regularly for possible signs of damage
on the carrier.
• Stop using the carrier if parts are missing or damaged.
• The carrier is suitable for one child only.
• Be aware of the increased risk of the child falling out of the carrier as it
becomes more active.
• Ensure proper placement of the child in the product including leg
placement.
• Premature infants, infants with respiratory problems, and infants under
4 months are at a greater risk of suffocation.
• Never use a soft carrier when balance or mobility is impaired because
of exercise, drowsiness or medical conditions.
• Never use a soft carrier while engaging in activities such as cooking
and cleaning which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals.
• Never wear a soft carrier while driving or being a passenger in a motor
vehicle.
• We recommend that you first carry your baby with a second person at
home.
• Keep the carrier away from children when it is not in use.
• STRANGULATION HAZARD: Sternum strap should be kept out of reach
from baby.

FRONT WEARING
1) Adjust the carrier width according to the baby’s size by adjusting the hook and loop panel
on the inside of the waist belt. For newborns go to the closest setting, for 6 months old about
halfway on the bar and for up to 18 month old to the fullest setting.
2) With the waist belt aligned centred to your body, place the belt above your belly button.
Depending on your body height, it can be below your lower ribs.
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3) Guide the long end of the waist belt webbing tightly around you and secure the buckle
with the safety elastic. The excess length of the webbing can be rolled up and secured with
the elastic loop attached to the end of the webbing.
4) The waist belt should be fastened tightly above your belly button and the warning label will
now be upside down and visible from the outside.
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5) Place the baby high up on your chest and keep supporting with one hand under the seat
area.
6) Settle the baby into the seat of the carrier. Smooth the carrier panel up the back of the
baby so it comes up to the base of the baby’s neck.
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7) Adjust the shoulder straps crosswise over your back and keep the straps in place under
the baby’s seating area and legs.
Tip: Reach around the baby with one hand under the baby’s seat area to support the baby’s
weight.
8) Create a knot and bow. Depending on your body size, you can either make a double knot
on the back or a single knot with a bow in the front.
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9) If the baby is sitting too low or you need to tighten the straps, lift the carrier at the
base of the shoulder straps and tighten the slack by redoing the knot.
10) Ensure that the shoulder straps cross below the shoulder blades.
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11) Scoop the baby using your palms to create a rounded back seating position
CAUTION: The carrier should be snug but not too tight.
12) Final carrying position: The knees should be bent higher than the baby’s bottom
and the back should be slightly curved. The baby’s head should be placed high up on
your chest and always facing to the side where the baby’s mouth and nose are free
from obstruction. The baby’s forehead should be kissable at any age.
NOTE:
Instructions using a carry doll: 53cm tall, 3500g heavy
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HEADREST
1) The headrest is attached to the top of the body panel. When the headrest is not in use,
secure the highest button on the headrest to the lowest button on the shoulder strap.
2) The three buttons found on the shoulder strap can accommodate for different baby sizes.
Attention: For babies who still require neck support, the top buttons on the headrest can be
fastened to the shoulder straps buttons. Alternatively, roll up the headrest and then attach the
top button on the headrest to the shoulder straps buttons.
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3) For young babies, attach the lowest or middle button on the headrest to the middle or
highest button on the shoulder strap and fold the unclipped headrest forward. Do not close
the headrest completely. Important: Keep one side of the headrest open to ensure proper air
circulation for newborn babies.
4) For older babies, attach the middle or highest button on the headrest to the highest
button on the shoulder strap. Final carrying position: Snap buttons on headrest are attached
to the shoulder straps. Baby’s mouth and nose is free from obstruction.
NOTE:
Instructions using a carry doll: 53cm tall, 3500g heavy
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BACK WEARING
(FOR BABIES WHO CAN SIT - FROM 6 MONTHS)
1) Adjust the carrier body panel width to the fullest on the hook and loop bar found on the
inside of the waistbelt.
2) Place the waist belt above your high hip on the side of your preference.
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3) Guide the long end of the waist belt webbing tightly around you and secure the buckle
with the safety elastic. The excess length of the webbing can be rolled up and secured with
the elastic loop attached to the end of the webbing.
4) Pick up and align the baby to be centred inside whilst securing the baby with one hand
under the seating area. Lean forward and realign the baby and the carrier to be centred on
your back. Tip: slightly loosen the webbing on the waist belt to manoeuvre the belt towards
the back if needed.
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5) Grab both shoulder straps and bring the straps over the baby and over your shoulders.
Switch your hand and now support the baby from the outside of the carrier by the baby’s
seating area.
6) To create the H-shape, cross the loose shoulder straps under the baby’s legs and seating
area and bring both remaining straps forward to create a knot. After creating a knot in the
front, make an additonal knot or bow.
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7) Secure the shoulder straps with the sternum strap that was received with the carrier.
Attention! Strangulation hazard: Sternum strap should be kept out of reach from baby as the
strap is not connected to the carrier. Never leave a child unattended with the sternum strap
in reach.
8) Final carrying position: The knees bend higher than the baby’s bottom and the back is
slightly curved. Ensure that the nose and mouth are unobstructed at all times.
NOTE:
Instructions using a carry doll: 53cm tall, 3500g heavy
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Fasten the waist belt buckle before washing.
Wash by hand at max 30°C with a mild detergent. Do not use detergents that contain
bleach, perfume, dyes, optical brightener or chlorine. Squeeze the majority of the water
out without wringing the carrier.
Tip: Spot treat stains with a damp cloth as soon as they appear.
Do not tumble dry
Air dry your carrier in indirect sunlight
Do not iron the textile, use a steamer to reduce creases
Embellishments, labels and upholstery must not be ironed
Store carrier in indirect sun when not in use
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Register Court: Local Court Berlin Charlottenburg
Registration number: HRB 197160 B
Managing Director: Benjamin Berndt
E-mail: [e-mail]
Rookie Berlin GmbH
Unter den Linden 24
10117 Berlin
Germany