Chicco Close To You User manual

Close to You™
Infant Carrier
Owner's Manual
Read all instructions BEFORE
assembly and USE of product.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
IS0121.E ©2014 Artsana USA, INC. 11/14

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WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings and the instructions could result in
serious injury or death
•FALL HAZARD -Infants can fall
through a wide leg opening or out
of carrier.
•Adjust leg openings to t
baby's legs snugly.
•Before each use, make sure
all buckles, snaps, straps,
and adjustments are
secure.
•Take special care when
leaning or walking.
•Never bend at waist; bend
at knees.
•Only use this carrier for
children between 7.5 lbs
(4 kg) to 40 lbs (18 kg).
•SUFFOCATION HAZARD -
Infants under 4 months can
suffocate in this product if face is
pressed tight against your body.
•Do not strap infant too
tight against your body.
•Allow room for head
movement.
•Keep infant's face free from
obstructions at all times.
•Child must face towards you
until he or she can hold head
upright.
•Do not use carrier in the
back position with a Child
weighing less than 16 lbs (7 kg)
or more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
•Always secure the Hip Restraint
around the Child before using
this Carrier.
•The baby carrier must only be
worn by an adult.
•Always properly t the carrier on
your shoulders before sitting the
baby in it.
•Ensure proper placement of
Child in product including leg
placement.
•Ensure that you are holding Child
safely in your arms.
•Premature infants, infants with
respiratory problems, and infants
under 4 months are at greatest
risk of suffocation.
•It is recommended that you
place the infant in the carrier
while sitting. Always make sure
the baby is securely supported
when placing the Child in the
carrier.
•Check for ripped seams, torn
straps or fabric and damaged
fasteners before each use.
FALL AND SUFFOCATION
HAZARD

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•Never use a soft carrier when
balance or mobility is impaired
because of exercise, drowsiness,
or medical conditions.
•Use the carrier only while
standing or walking.
•Never use a soft carrier while
engaging in activities such as
cooking and cleaning which
involve a heat source or exposure
to chemicals.
•While using carrier be aware that
your balance may be adversely
affected by Child's movement.
•This carrier is not suitable for use
during sporting activities.
•Do not leave your baby
unattended inside the carrier if
you are not carrying it on your
shoulders.
•Do not use the carrier to hold
your baby in a vehicle, in place of
a car seat.
•Never wear a soft carrier while
driving or being a passenger in a
motor vehicle.
• Do not seat more than one
infant at a time in the carrier.
• Do not attach any parts to the
carrier that are not supplied or
expressly approved by Chicco.
•Before use, remove and dispose
of plastic bags and other
packaging materials, and keep
them out of reach of babies and
children.
Failure to follow these warnings and the instructions could result in
serious injury or death
WARNING

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Infant Carrier Components
Headrest
Arm Opening (Parent Facing)
Headrest Buckle Attachment
Bottom Buckle
Bottom Buckle Attachment
Carrier Attachment Zipper
Hip Restraint
Hip Restraint Adjustment Loops
Leg Position Zipper
Bib
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A
B
B
C C
F
D
G
D
EE
II
HH
J

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Vest Components
Bottom Buckle Slots (Front)
Chest Buckle
Front Shoulder Adjustment Straps
Waist Buckle
Waist Adjustment Straps
Front Vest Zipper
Lumbar Height Adjustment Strap
Front Snaps
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
Back Vest Zipper
Headrest Buckle
Bottom Buckle Slot (Back)
Headrest Buckle Slots
Back Shoulder Adjustment Straps
Back Snaps
Footrests
S.
T.
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
KK
LL
M
M
N
OO
P
Q
R
S
TT
U U
V V
W W
X
Y

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Adjusting the Vest Size
1. The Vest is adjustable to 3 different
heights.
An incorrect height setting could
affect the proper distribution of the
Child's weight on your shoulders.
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE

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2
Adjusting the Vest Size
2. Locate the Lumbar Height
Adjustment Strap
Q
. Pull up on the
hook and loop ap and remove from
the slot.
Slide the strap through the desired
height slot and re-attach the hook
and loop ap.
Make sure the hook and loop is
securely engaged. Pull on strap to be
sure it is secure.

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3
Adjusting the Vest Size
3. Locate the Back Shoulder
Adjustment Strap
W
on the back of
the Vest. Adjust the Back
Shoulder Adjustment strap to match
the height of the Lumbar Height
Adjustment Strap.
Small should be tightened all the way
up, Medium should be halfway and
Large should be extended all the way
down.
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE

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Adjusting the Vest Size
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4. Fit the Vest onto your shoulders
and buckle the Waist Buckle
N
.
Tighten the Waist Buckle by pulling on
both of the Waist Buckle Adjustment
Straps.
O
Check that the buckle is fastened
correctly.

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5
Adjusting the Vest Size
5. Adjust the height of the Chest
Buckle by sliding it up or down.
Buckle the Chest Buckle
L
. Pull the
Chest Buckle strap to tighten.
Pull down on both of the Front
Shoulder Adjustment Straps
M
to
tighten the Vest.
If the Vest does not t properly
re-adjust the Lumbar Height
Adjustment Strap
Q
. and the Back
Shoulder Adjustment Straps
W
.

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FRONT - Facing IN Mode
6. The Carrier Leg Position Zippers
are designed to adjust the seat to the
Child's needs by maintaining proper
posture of the legs.
For a Child in Facing IN Mode, you
can keep the Leg Position Zippers
I
fully closed to allow the Child's legs
to be drawn with their feet resting on
the Footrests
Y
.
You can also open both of the Leg
Position Zippers
I
to give proper
support for your Child with their legs
slightly spread apart.
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FRONT - Facing IN Mode
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7. Secure the Carrier Attachment
Zipper
F
to the Front Vest Zipper
P
with the inside of the Carrier facing
towards you.
Then attach both Snaps
R
on either
side of the Front Vest Zipper.
WARNING
It is recommended that you place the Child in the infant carrier while sitting. Always
make sure the baby is securely supported when placing the Child in the carrier.

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FRONT - Facing IN Mode
8. While sitting down and with the
Carrier on a at surface, lift up the Hip
Restraint
G
and lay the Child inside
the Carrier facing towards you.
Fasten the Hip Restraint
G
over the
Child's waist. The Hip Restraint has 3
size options, choose the size that best
ts your Child.
Check to make sure the Hip Restraint
is properly secured.
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WARNING
FALL HAZARD - Infants can fall through a wide leg opening or out of carrier.
Always secure the Hip Restraint around the Child before using this Carrier.
Hold your Child safely while carrying out this operation. Ensure that the Child’s legs
are positioned correctly, straddling the Carrier.

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9. Locate the Bottom Buckles
D
on either side of the Carrier and the
Bottom Buckle Slots
K
on the front
of the Vest.
There are 3 different Bottom Buckle
Slot positions that determine how
high or low the Child sits against your
chest.
Loop the Bottom Buckle
D
through
the desired Bottom Buckle Slot
K
and fasten the Buckle. Repeat for the
other side using the same Bottom
Buckle Slot position.
ALWAYS make sure BOTH Bottom
Buckles are looped through the same
height slot on each side. An incorrect
size setting could affect the proper
distribution of the Child's weight on
the shoulders.
Pull the Bottom Buckle straps on
both sides to tighten. Check to
make sure both Bottom Buckles are
properly secured.
FRONT - Facing IN Mode
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10. Buckle both of the Headrest
Buckles
T
to the Headrest Buckle
Attachments
C
on either side of
the Carrier Headrest. Make sure the
Child's arms are positioned in the Arm
Opening
B
.
Adjust the Headrest Buckle straps to
nd the most comfortable position
for the Child.
Adjust the height of the Headrest
Buckle by pulling it up or down if
needed.
Check to make sure both Headrest
Buckles
T
are properly secured and
the area around the Child's face is
unobstructed.
FRONT - Facing IN Mode
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WARNING
Ensure that the area around the baby's face is unobstructed and provides ample
air circulation.

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FRONT - Facing OUT Mode
11. Unzip both Leg Position Zippers
I
so they are fully open.
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WARNING
Do not use the carrier in the forward facing position until the Child is able to fully
support his or her own head and neck.
It is recommended that you place the Child in the infant carrier while sitting. Always
make sure the baby is securely supported when placing the Child in the carrier.

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FRONT - Facing OUT Mode
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12. Secure the Carrier Attachment
Zipper
F
to the Front Vest Zipper
P
with the inside of the Carrier facing
towards you.
Then attach both Snaps
R
on either
side of the Front Vest Zipper.

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WARNING
FALL HAZARD - Infants can fall through a wide leg opening or out of carrier.
Always secure the Hip Restraint around the Child before using this Carrier.
Hold your Child safely while carrying out this operation. Ensure that the Child’s legs
are positioned correctly, straddling the Carrier.
FRONT - Facing OUT Mode
13. While sitting down, lift up on the
Hip Restraint
G
and place your Child
on your lap. Making sure the Hip
Restraint is behind the Child.
Fasten the Hip Restraint
G
over the
Child's legs on both sides.
The Hip Restraint has 3 size options,
choose the size that best ts your
Child.
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FRONT - Facing OUT Mode
14. Locate the Bottom Buckles
D
on either side of the Carrier and the
Bottom Buckle Slots
K
on the front
of the Vest.
There are 3 different Bottom Buckle
Slot positions that determine how
high or low the Child sits against your
chest.
Loop the Bottom Buckle
D
through
the desired Bottom Buckle Slot
K
and fasten the Buckle. Repeat for the
other side using the same Bottom
Buckle Slot position.
ALWAYS make sure BOTH Bottom
Buckles are looped through the same
height slot on each side. An incorrect
size setting could affect the proper
distribution of the Child's weight on
the shoulders.
Pull the Bottom Buckle straps on
both sides to tighten.
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15. Fold the Headrest
A
down
making sure your Child's arms are in
front of the Headrest.
Buckle both of the Headrest
Buckles
T
to the Headrest Buckle
Attachments
C
on either side of the
Carrier Headrest.
Adjust the height Headrest Buckle by
sliding it up or down if needed.
Pull both of the Headrest Buckle
straps to tighten.
Check to make sure both Headrest
Buckles
T
and the Bottom Buckles
D
are properly secured.
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FRONT - Facing OUT Mode