BushBaby Micro+ User manual

These instructions must be read fully before the product is used
Fitting Instructions:
Bushbaby
Micro & Micro+
Carriers
COMFORTABLE CARRYING FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
Keeping your child warm - Do not forget that your child is not moving when in a baby carrier, and will
suffer from the extremes in temperature before you do. Always remember to give them an extra layer more
than yourself, as you will be much hotter than they will be. Bushbaby produce clothing that is designed to
compliment our range of carriers for everyday use. Including splash-suits, snowsuits, mitts and eecy hats.
For a full range of suitable clothing see www.bush-baby.com
Keeping your child safe - Children in child carriers may become tired when on prolonged walks so
please take frequent breaks. The child carrier is designed for a maximum weight of 15kg.
GUARANTEE
This Bushbaby Carrier is guaranteed by Bushbaby to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for the lifetime of the product. The guarantee is limited to the original purchaser of the
carrier only (retain your proof of purchase and return the registration card). Bushbaby products that are
determined to be defective in materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced free of charge at the
discretion of the manufacturer. This guarantee does not cover damage caused by nomal wear and tear.
Should you have a problem please contact Bushbaby Customer Care, PO Box 61, Stockport, Cheshire,
SK3 0AP, England. Telephone [phone].
Bushbaby reserves the right to change the specications of products described at any time.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
CONTACT US
Once you’ve read this leaet, if you have any queries regarding tting
or using your carrier, please contact us.
Bushbaby, PO Box 61, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0AP, England
Tel. [phone] www.bush-baby.com
Complies with BSEN13209-04
www.bush-baby.com
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TO MAKE YOUR CHILD SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND SECURE
HOW TO PICK UP YOUR BUSHBABY CARRIER
First loosen the shoulder straps
With someone – Get them to pick up the carrier with both hands about half-way down the carrier, holding
on to the side of the main back-system frame. Put your arm through one shoulder strap then the other,
click the main buckle & then tighten the hip belt and shoulder straps as described before, and do up the
sternum strap.
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 loosened shoulder strap (DO NOT LET GO). Then put your other arm
through 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 oor, kneel down and place one hand under the edge of the base
and lift it on to your knee. Put your arm through one shoulder strap then the other.
To take off the carrier reverse the above.
1 How to load your child safely
The easiest position to load the child is by standing at the side of the
carrier, so that one of your feet can stand on the bar that creates the
base of the frame. This helps to keep the carrier steady.
i. Loosen the side straps and make the child seat area as wide
as possible.
ii. Unclip the child harness buckles.
iii. Lower the child into the seat area (see gure 1 & 2).
iv. Support the weight of the child using the grab handle found
in front of the child’s seat.
v. Raise or lower the child’s seat to suit your child (see adjusting
the seat height).
2 Adjusting the seat height
The anatomically designed child seat can be raised and lowered to ensure
a comfortable ride for your child, as they grow. The seat height adjuster
is located below the comfort pad, it connects the child seat to the back
system, to adjust the height use the labelled webbing strap.
6-12 months to give the child back and side support, it is best to have
the seat at its lowest so their arms are inside the child seat area.
1 year + raise the seat so the child’s armpits are level with the side wings
(see gure 3).
3 How to secure your child
i. Pass the webbing harness straps over the child’s shoulders and
re-clip the harness buckles.
ii. Tighten the child’s harness, by lengthening / shortening the
webbing under the eece straps. Never use a carrier without the
harness tted snuggly.
iii. Pull evenly on both the side wing straps to draw the child seat
in towards the back system (as close as possible), ensuring that
the child is not constricted and uncomfortable.
Always make sure that the child is correctly harnessed in and that the harness
has been adjusted correctly every time you use the carrier.
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A CHILD CARRIER.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
S-clips for
sun canopy
(both sides)
D-rings for foot
loops (both sides)
Top grab handle
Shoulder tension
straps (A)
Sternum strap (B)
Shoulder strap (C)
Hip belt buckle (D)
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.
GETTING THE MOST COMFORTABLE FIT FOR YOU
(Do this at home - before you take the carrier out with your child).
Loosen the shoulder straps and hip belt rst.
1 Fitting the hip belt (all carriers)
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 ‘D’ as tightly as possible.
2 Adjusting the shoulder straps
Pull down and backwards on the two webbing straps ‘C’, this will transfer some of the weight
from the hips to your shoulders. The weight distribution should be 70% hips / 30% shoulders.
The shoulder tension straps ‘A’ need to be pulled down and forward to pull the top of the carrier
in towards your back.
The shoulder straps must t closely. At most you should be able to only get a single nger between
shoulder straps and you, then take a deep breath in & lift your arms.
The hip belt MUST stay in position on your hips.
3 Sternum strap
Slide the 2 adjusters ‘B’ to the required position and click the two parts of the buckle together and
pull the webbing strap so that the elastic starts to take the strain. By using the sternum strap it will
greatly reduce the strain on your shoulders.
Please note the sternum straps are removeable and can be taken off and repositioned if necessary.
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ACCESSORIES
Sleep cushion Micro+, the sleep cushion is attached by webbing/Velcro at the top of the back
system and can be removed for cleaning.
Micro Standard, a sleep cushion can be attached by S clips onto the two small
loops at the top of the back system; it can be removed for cleaning.
Foot loops These attach to the d-rings located on the side wing of the carriers; they are
used like ‘stirrups’ on a horse to give more comfort to an older child (use from
about 18mths). They can be lengthened and shortened to t.
Sun canopy (basic) The sun canopy frame is slid into the two slots on either side at the back of the child
seat, and then the two elastic loops are xed round the buckles on the side wings.
PU Raincover The raincover ts over the top of a sun canopy, and the elastic grips round
the base of the carrier.
Fabric raincover The fully waterproof, taped raincover ts over the child when in a carrier;
the hood can be adjusted to t using the tab on the back.
Holdall The holdall is large enough to t all carriers, plus extra clothing etc
Micro bag This is a small bag designed to carry things for changing your baby, it attaches
onto two small loops at the base of the seat of the micro carrier
CARING FOR YOUR BUSHBABY CARRIER
Cleaning instructions – All carriers can be cleaned by sponging down with warm soapy water and left
to dry in a warm place.
Comfort pack - The eece sleep cushion and eece straps (comfort pack) can be removed and washed
either by hand or in a washing machine at 40.
Storage - Always make sure your carrier is completely dry, especially the accessories. Store in a well-
ventilated, dry area away from direct sunlight.
Maintenance - Inspect all webbing and buckles routinely prior to use, if the product should develop
a fault please contact Bushbaby for help and advice on [phone]. Additional or replacement
parts should only be obtained directly from Bushbaby or via a recommended retailer.
WARNINGS & SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING - THE CHILD MAY BE AT AN ELEVATED POSITION to the carrier when the child is
in the carrier, it could be in a position higher than the carer. Care should be taken to be aware of
hazards; e.g. door frames, low branches of trees etc.
WARNING - THE CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO SIT UNAIDED and must be able to support his/her
head well before using the carrier.
WARNING - ONLY USE THE CARRIER WHEN STANDING OR WALKING. The carrier should not
be used as a seat or high chair.
WARNING - 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.
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 and the carer. The carer 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.
WARNING - Care should always be taken when putting on or removing the carrier. Care should be
taken to avoid injury to the child’s feet when the carrier is on or near the oor.
MICRO & MICRO+ CHILD CARRIERS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE FROM 5/6 MONTHS UP TO
2/3 YEARS, MAXIMUM CARRYING WEIGHT 15KG
(Bushbaby reserves the right to change the specications of products described at any time.)
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