ergobaby Carrier Manual

“The best way to support your Baby...
and your LifeStyle.”
ERGObaby Carrier
Directions & Instructional DVD

WARNING - FALL HAZARD
FOLLOW PROPER PLACEMENTAND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.
THIS CARRIER IS IDEALFOR BABIES FROM 7 LBS -15 LBS WITH THE USE
OF THE INFANT INSERTAND FROM 16 LBS TO 40 LBS WITHOUTTHE INFANT
INSERT.
DO NOT WEARTHE BABY FACING OUT.
NEVER UNBUCKLE THE WAIST BELT WHILETHE BABY IS IN THE CARRIER.
WHEN FASTENING THE WAIST BUCKLE, FEEDTHE MALE BUCKLE THROUGH
THE SAFETY ELASTIC LOOPAND LISTEN FORTHE “CLICKING” SOUND TO
MAKE SURE THAT BUCKLESARE SECURELY ENGAGED. TUG ON THE STRAPS
AND BUCKLES TO MAKE SURE THATTHE CLOSURE FIT IS SECURE.
YOUR BALANCE MAY BEADVERSELYAFFECTED BYYOUR MOVEMENTAND
THE MOVEMENT OFYOUR CHILD. WHEN LEARNING TO PLACE YOUR BABY IN
THE CARRIER, DO SO OVERABED OR OTHER SOFT ENVIRONMENT, OR WITH
THE HELP OFANOTHER PERSON. TAKE CARE WHEN BENDING OR LEANING
FORWARD.
THIS CARRIER SHOULD NOT BE USED BYAPERSON WITH PHYSICALPROB-
LEMS THAT MIGHTINTERFERE WITH THE SAFE USE OF THE PRODUCT,
INCLUDING BUT NO LIMITEDTO MUSCULAR OR SKELETALPROBLEMS, PROB-
LEMS WITH BALANCE OR DIZZINESS OR PAINFULDISORDERS OF THE BACK
OR LEGS.
THIS CARRIER SHOULD NEVER BE USED IFTHE WEARER IS IMPAIRED BY
ALCOHOLOR DRUGS OR IF THE WEARER ISTIRED OR IN PAIN,AS BALANCE
AND REFLEXES MAY BE IMPAIRED. IF THE PERSON USING THE CARRIER
SHOULD DEVELOP SHOULDER OR BACK PROBLEMS, DISCONTINUE ITS USE
AND CONSULTAQUALIFIED CAREGIVER.
THE CARRIER SHOULD NOT BE USED WHEN JOGGING, CLIMBING, BIKING OR
OTHER STRENUOUSACTIVITY. HANDS SHOULDALWAYS BEAVAILABLE TO
PROTECTTHE BABY FROM POSSIBLE DANGER.
INSPECTTHE BABY CARRIER REGULARLY FORANY SIGNS OF WEARAND
TEAR.
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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash with mild
detergent on gentle cycle.
Dry on delicate cycle and
remove when seams are
still damp. Spot clean when
needed, don‘t machine
wash frequently. Do not use
bleach
The ERGO Baby Carrier
conforms with the European
standard EN13209-2:2005.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The ergonomic design of the ERGObaby Carrier supports the baby’s
spine and is the healthy position for their hips while they are carried.
It can be worn on the front (belly to belly), on the back, and in the hip
position. The ideal time frame for use of this carrier when used on
the front is 4 months of age and used on the back from the age of
5-6 months to 5 years. The ERGO Infant Insert accessory adapts the
carrier for newborns to 4 months. The hood supports sleeping baby’s
head and makes continued activity possible. The buckles are the best
available, and where different materials are joined, reinforced stitching
is used for durability and dependability. The ERGObaby Carrier and
other ERGO products are designed to be free of defects. We stand
behind our products and will repair or replace free of charge any of our
products that prove to be defective at any time during the rst nine (9)
months. Proof of purchase necessary.
IMPORTANT!
Please read instruction booklet carefully before use.
Keep for future use.

attached
tted
hood
hood
extension
adjusters
hood
storage
pouch
storage
pouch with
side zipper
front pouch
additional
attachment
location
padded
waist belt
snap straps for
securing hood padded
shoulder
straps
chest
straps
D-ring
side release
buckle
D-ring
black webbing straps
for shoulder strap
adjustment
waist buckle
in front
Baby Carrier
Tote Back Pack Diaper Bag
Front Pouch

Tips: means TIP
1 Read carefully all directions and diagrams before use.
2 Be sure to have someone assist you the rst couple of times you practice using the carrier.
3 Standing in front of a mirror the rst few times of loading can be helpful for you and your baby.
4 Stand or sit on a soft surface while practicing.
5 For those with a longer torso we suggest wearing the waist belt up higher than you might ordinarily,
around the belly button level. If you have a short torso, try wearing the waist belt around your hips.
6 Contact your supplier for more assistance if needed.
7 Chest straps may fall off while relocating
Female Buckle Male Buckle
Directions for Front Carry Position
You may use this position as soon as baby is ready to sit with legs wrapped
around your stomach and the neck is strong enough to support the head. For
infants prior to this stage, the ERGO Infant Insert is recommended.
The Chest Strap can slide up and down on the shoulder straps and should be
located across the upper part of your shoulder blades, high enough that it can
be fastened with your hands behind your neck. The Chest strap has adjusters
that tighten the strap around each shoulder strap to help keep the chest strap
stationary.
Securely fasten waist buckle feeding male buckle under elastic and
into female buckle. Allow body of carrier to hang down in the front.
Bring your baby to your chest with legs on either side of you and
hang over waist belt. Bring body of carrier up over baby’s back.
With right hand supporting your baby, reach for the
left shoulder strap with the left hand and place it on
your shoulder.
Switch hands to support your baby and
the carrier and bring the second shoulder
strap in position on the shoulder.
Bring both hands behind
your neck and reach for
the chest strap. Engage
the buckle and tighten the
strap to secure the shoulder
straps. If this position
is difcult for you, you can
experiment with fastening
the buckle before step 1
and raising the chest strap
over your head after step 2.

Directions for Hip Carry Position
Unbuckle both shoulder straps and lay baby carrier at with
inside facing up. Take chest strap off shoulder straps and store
in zipper pocket. To carry baby on left hip, take right shoulder
strap. Cross over to left side male buckle on webbing and feed
male buckle under elastic and attach with female buckle. Put
strap over right shoulder. Fasten waist belt buckle by feeding
male buckle under elastic and into female buckle. Adjust
carrier so it is squarely on your hip.
Lower baby down into carrier.
Make sure the baby’s bottom is directly in the
center of the carrier.
Hold baby’s weight up slightly with your right arm as you pull
down on the black webbing to tighten shoulder strap in order
to keep baby closer to your body.
Take left shoulder strap and wrap it around your back.
Connect female buckle on shoulder strap with male buckle on
webbing and tighten black webbing strap for comfort.
Chest strap may fall off while relocating shoulder strap for hip carry position

Directions for Back Carry Position
Place carrier on your back with shoulder straps on shoulders.
Fasten belt snugly but comfortably around waist.
The male buckle should be fed under the elastic on the waist
belt and into the female buckle. Slide right strap off shoulder.
Balance baby on right hip. While holding your baby securely
with your right hand, slide your left hand between the carrier
and your body near waistline under black webbing with back
of hand touching your back. Take a hold of baby’s left foot and
pull it through carrier.
At the same time bend forward as you begin to shift baby’s
weight to your back. Be aware that baby’s leg should be
under the black webbing attached to the side of the carrier.
Once baby’s leg is through carrier, move your left hand
around your back to hold baby and carrier close to your body
as you rotate and center baby into the center of your back. Still
bending forward, continue to support baby with your left hand
as you move your right hand through shoulder strap, adjusting
it to shoulder, then stand upright. Fasten chest strap and
tighten. Chest strap should be at armpit level.
Tighten shoulder straps to hold baby close to your body. If baby is hanging away from body or
you feel it necessary to bend forward to compensate for baby’s weight, then tighten shoulder
straps more.
Baby should be centered in the carrier at this point. Some slight bouncing up and down while
pulling on one leg and opposite side of carrier can be helpful in adjusting baby’s position in
carrier.
If carrier seems to ride lower on baby’s back, grip sides of carrier at the black webbing or pull
up on shoulder straps and bounce a little to encourage baby’s weight to fall further towards
the waist belt. Baby should be sitting in the pouch.
This carrying position should only be used when your baby’s head is strongly supported by
the neck

Securely fasten waist buckle with male buckle adjuster under
elastic and allow body of carrier to hang at your right side.
Bring your baby to your right hip. Bring body of carrier up
over baby’s back, supporting baby and carrier with right
hand/arm. Hold both shoulder straps in left hand.
Begin to shift baby’s weight to the back. Bouncing slightly will
help lighten the weight as you move baby. Hold shoulder
straps taught.
Bring your right arm in front of baby, while bending forward
and holding shoulder straps. Put your right hand rmly on
baby’s back, pressing baby to your back. Let go of shoulder
straps.
Reach back with your left arm and grab the left shoulder strap
and place it on your shoulder.
With your left hand grab the right shoulder strap. Hold it
taught while putting your right arm through the strap.
Fasten chest strap buckle and tighten for comfort.
Directions for Moving Baby on Hip
to Back Carry Position

Directions for Moving Baby
from Back Position to Front Position
Lengthen shoulder straps by lifting up on the adjusters or end
of buckles. Unfasten chest strap.
Slide right strap off shoulder. Continue to hold shoulder strap.
Move your right hand behind baby to support the shift of weight.
With your left hand, grasp waist belt at your right hip and move
belt to your left as you move baby to your right hip. Some slight
bouncing up and down can be helpful in sliding waist belt and
shifting baby to the hip. When baby is on right hip, support
baby with your right arm as you slide the left strap off shoulder.
Finish moving baby and carrier to front.
When the baby is centered in front, support baby with alternate
hand while sliding straps onto shoulders. Fasten straps between
shoulder straps from behind your neck.
Lengthen shoulder straps when nursing to allow baby to drop down lower. Also raising breast
up to baby’s mouth can be helpful.

Directions for Back Position with Piggy Back Method
This method should be used with an older baby that can help
hang on.
Securely fasten waist buckle with male buckle adjuster under
elastic on waist belt and allow body of carrier to hang down in
the back.
Put baby/child on back as if to give a piggy back ride.
When child is sitting on back, lean forward and support
by wrapping one arm around the back of child pressing
to your back. With the free hand grab shoulder strap and
bring body of carrier up over back of your child.
Place strap on shoulder. Bring this arm
around back of child and hold carrier in
place. Grab other shoulder strap and sit it on.
Fasten chest strap buckle and
tighten for comfort.

Directions for Sleeping Hood
Babies do not generally like to have the hood practiced on them while they are awake.
Hood can also be used as a sun shield when worn on front.
When baby has fallen asleep, (often indicated by bobbing
head) lean forward so head is lying in the center of your back.
The straps for the hood can be stored attached to the D-rings
on the side of the carrier. This way the ends of the straps are
easy to nd the unsnap, ready for use.
Grab the ends of the straps and bring hood up over your
baby’s head.
Still leaning forward, feed Straps through D-rings on the
Chest Strap and afx to snaps to hold your baby’s head rmly
to your back.
Insert the hood straps through the D-rings on the chest strap
and secure the snaps. Be sure to adjust the chest strap to t
properly (approximately 2 inches up from shoulder strap
buckle on the padded portion).
Two adjusters on the Hood allow you to change
the length to t the size of your baby.

Available in:
Cranberry
Camel
Black
Blue
Parents tell us that the ERGObaby carrier is simply the best on the market. It is easy to put on
and provides complete freedom of movement. From infant (with our Infant Insert) to toddler, just
one carrier will meet all your needs. Our baby carriers are designed to be integrated with the
accessories you see here. These products make it easier for you to wear and carry your baby
for as long as you wish with as much comfort and freedom as possible!
Welcome to the ERGObaby style of living!
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“The best way to support your Baby...and your LifeStyle.”
ERGObaby Carrier
Instructional DVD
Attachment Parenting & the ERGObaby Carrier: 6:26:06 (Autoplays on disc insertion)
Play All: 26:34:86 (Plays all instructions)
PARTS (Play): 2:51:19
FRONT (Menu) (Play All: 14:20:09)
Mounting/Ofoading/Nursing: 6:23:15
Back to Front Rotation: 1:10:24
Infant Insert: 6:46:70
BACK (Menu) (Play All: 6:49:38
Mounting Back Position: 2:22:19
Sleeping Hood/Off-load: 3:16:15
Hip Mount for Back Position: 1:11:04
HIP (Play): 2:34:20
Lifestyle: 16:56:82 (Promotional Section)
Lifestyle Video Montage
Attachment Parenting & the ERGObaby Carrier
Using Infant Insert
Infant Off-loading
Infant Insert Variation
Lifestyle Video Montage
ERGObaby Carrier Features
Front Carry Position
Nursing & Privacy Hood
Front Sleeping Off-load
Back to Front Rotation
Attachment Parenting & the ERGObaby Carrier
Back Carry Position
Hip Loading to Back Position
Sleeping Hood
Back Sleeping Off-load
Hip Carry Position
Lifestyle Video Montage
This sequence repeats 2 more times.
Attachment Parenting promotes parenting
Practices that will create strong, healthy
emotional bonds between children and
their parents. These practices nurture and
fulll a child’s need for trust, empathy, and
affection, providing a lifelong foundation
for enduring relationships.
Videography by:
Aloha Media Productions • 808-344-5336
www.AlohaMediaProductions.com
ERGObaby Carrier
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