How to pick up your bushbaby®carrier
With someone - Pick up the carrier with both hands holding on to the side of the main
frame. With the Elite this is assisted by placing your hands through the plastic covered
red guide loops.
On your own - If you are on your own the best way to pick up your carrier
is to take it to a ‘half-way station’, such as a settee, park bench, back seat of the car.
Holding the top grab handle crouch down and put your other arm through a loos-
ened shoulder strap (DO NOT LET GO). Then put your other arm the other shoulder
strap. Stand up, click the main buckle & then adjust the hip belt as normal.
If you have to lift the carrier from the floor, bend your leg and lift it on to your
knee. Put your arm through one shoulder strap then the other.
Inclusive accessories
Elite Carrier includes: Comfort pack, folding sun/shower canopy, PU raincover,
foot loops, zip off bag & changing mat, storage bag.
Premier Carrier includes: Comfort pack, folding sun/shower canopy, foot loops.
Travelite Carrier includes: Comfort pack, sun/shower canopy .
Lite Carrier includes: Comfort pack.
Micro Carrier includes: No accessories included.
Accessories available for your Bushbaby Child Carrier
Basic sun / shower canopy (For Lite and Micro carriers),
Foot loops.
PU Raincover.
Tra ve l ba g.
Family pack.
(Please see www.bush-baby.com for further details).
Attaching accessories
Sun/shower shades. (Included with Elite & Premier Carriers).
The sun/shower shade is in the large bottom pocket of the carrier. It has a simple
frame that fits into the two vertical slots either side of the child seat area. The elastic
loops attach round the side wing buckles. Its distinctive design means that you do not
have to remove it in order to (un)load your child
PU Raincover. (Included with Elite Carriers only).
To pu t on t he P U Ra in co ve r yo u wi ll h av e to f it t he s un /s ho we r sh ad e fi rs t an d th en
put the PU Raincover over the top and secure the velcro tabs behind the adult harness.
1. Simply rip apart the ‘Velcro
webbing’ strap ‘A’, which
secures the adult carrying har-
ness to the back system.
2. Slide the Velcro-webbing
strap out from the adjust-
ment ladder ‘B’.
3. When you have decided
the correct height position,
simply re-feed the Velcro-
webbing strap through the
two of the webbing loops
that are the same colour.
4. Secure ‘Velcro webbing’
strap ‘A’ firmly in place.
5. (Elite & Premier
carriers only). If you adjust
the carrier to a lower set-
ting, take from the upper
and re-feed into the lower
tensioning buckle.
(See diagram, right).
6. (Elite & Premier
carriers only). The blue / red
tab on top of the shoulder
strap is a guide as to the
position of the strap.The
blue / red tab should be on
the top of your shoulder.
Upper tension buckles.
bushbaby® Carriers
Great , you’ve chosen a Bushbaby carrier, we hope you will have many years of use
and enjoyment ! These instructions are a guide to help you get the most out of it, as
well as covering the important safety information you need to know when using a
carrier. Even when your child has outgrown its use you can adapt the carrier into
family size rucksack - the Familypack – listed in ‘Accessories’ on our website.
Getting the most comfortable fit for you
1. Fitting the hip belt
First position the hip belt correctly, with the centre of the hip belt covering your hip
bone , so the hips can help support the load. Position and tighten the hip belt as
tight as possible. Pull down and backwards on the two webbing straps ‘D’.
The weight distribution should be 70% hips 30% shoulders.
2. Adjusting the back system
(Do this at home - before you take the carrier out with a child).
Before adjusting, study the way the strap has been fed through the webbing ladder,
this will help during re-assembly.
The shoulder straps must fit closely. At most you should be able to only get a single
finger between shoulder straps and you, then take a deep breath in & lift your
arms. The hip belt MUST stay in position on your hips. If the hip belt lifts onto your
stomach the back setting is too short. If there is too much gap above your shoulder,
the back setting is too long (and needs to be made shorter).
WARNING ONLY USE THE CARRIER WHEN STANDING OR WALKING. The carrier should not
be used as a chair unless it is supported and is constantly attended by an adult.
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN ANY CARRIER AS THEY ARE LIABLE TO TOPPLE OVER.
THE CHILD CARRIER HAS AN INTENDED FUNCTION OF CARRYING ONE CHILD.
It is not to be used as a seat or high chair.
Lower tension buckles.
Make your child safe, comfortable and secure
In the seat area the webbings are colour-coded to show which are adjustable.
Helping to give the most comfort and security for your child.
1. Adjusting the seat height
At 6mths the seat height should be at its lowest, which gives more all round support
to a young child. You should raise the seat at 6 month intervals until approx 18-24
months. Then the seat height should go down in stages toward the lowest setting to
give some back support. It is not odd for a 2 year old’s feet to be touching the
ground when the carrier is on the floor.
2. How to load your child safely
The easiest position to load the child is by standing at the pocket side of the carrier, so
that one of your feet can stand on the bar that runs inside the main compartment. This
helps to keep the carrier steady. Always make sure that the child is correctly harnessed
in and that the harness has been adjusted correctly every time you use the carrier.
1. Pull out the support leg until you hear a click, so that the carrier can stand
(Travelite Carrier only).
2. Loosen the side straps and make the child seat area as wide as possible.
3. Unclip the child harness buckles.
4. Lower the child into the seat area (fig 1 & 2).
5. Raise or lower the child's seat to suit your child (see adjusting the seat height).
3. How to secure your child
1. Pass the webbing harness straps over the child's
shoulders and re-clip the harness buckles.
2. Tighten the childs harness, by lengthening / short-
ening the webbing under the fleece straps.
Never use a carrier without the harness fitted snuggly.
3 . Pull on the side wing straps to draw the child seat in towards the harness
(as close as possible).
4. Once you have picked up the carrier, pull the support leg back in until you hear a click.
(Travelite Carrier only).
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A CHILD CARRIER.
Micro Carrier
The Micro carrier has a non-adjusting back system. For loading and carrying instruc-
tions, please see section‘ How to load and secure your child’.
WARNING - WHEN USING THE CARRIER PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION. The person carrying should be aware that their balance may be adversely affected due to
movement of the child. The adult will need to take great care when bending or leaning forward. The carrier is suitable for use when undertaking leisure activities but not for sports activities.
Care should always be taken when putting on or removing the carrier. Please store this product in a cool dry place and inspect all webbing and buckles routinely prior to use, if the product
should develop a fault please contact Bushbaby for help and advice on +44 (0) 161 474 7097.
ELITE, PREMIER, LITE & TRAVELITE CHILD CARRIERS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE FROM 5/6 MONTHS UP TO 3-4 YEARS, MAXIMUM CARRYING WEIGHT 20KG
Fig 1. Fig 2.
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Comfort pack.
The fleece sleep cushion and fleece straps (comfort pack) can be removed and washed
either by hand or in a washing machine at 40.
Foot loops.
The foot loops attach to the side wings of the carrier, they help to support the legs of
the older child (in the same way stirrups do on a saddle). Designed by Bushbaby to
alleviate the discomfort caused to the child's legs that otherwise would hang down.
Place your childs foot into the loop and adjust to fit. Set the foot loop height so that
the child's leg is slightly bent .
Caring for your bushbaby® Carrier
Cleaning instructions - The carriers can be cleaned by sponging down with warm soapy
water and left to dry in a warm place.
Storage - Always make sure your carrier is completely dry, especially and accessories.
Store in a well ventilated , dry area away from direct sunlight.
Bushbaby clothing
Bushbaby clothing is designed to compliment our range of carriers for everyday use.
From splash-suits and weather-proofs to winter warmers, mitts to fleecy hats.
Call us today on +44 (0) 161 474 7097 for a brochure. Please see www.bush-baby.com
for further details.
Snugbug
Warm and cosy, the
Snugbug is ideal for cold
weather use, whether
you’re around town or
out walking with your
child in a carrier.
Hot-tot
Keep your child warm
and dry whatever the
weather. A waterproof
outer shell with a cosy
warm fleecy lining.
Splashsuit
Fully taped, this waterproof
splashsuit is of the highest
quality. Two full length zips
make it easy to put on or
take off, even with wellies!
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