ergobaby Infant Insert 2 User manual

IMPORTANT! PEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
The New Way to carry your
newborn close to your heart

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The ERGObaby Infant Insert is designed with Back Support Padding and a Bottom
Support Cushion intended to support the natural curvature of a baby’s developing spine, and to
ensure a healthy hip/leg position. While the spine is developing infants are not to be seated with
weight bearing on their sacrum. Straightening of the spine happens in three different stages
and takes about one year. The ERGObaby Infant Insert ‘s new design encourages
proper spinal development and a healthy hip/leg position by eliminating weight bearing on the
developing sacrum.
The ERGObaby Infant Insert enables parents to carry their newborn close to
their body. The ERGObaby Carrier in combination with the Infant Insert enables
you to buy only one carrier that will assist you through all the stages of your baby’s growth.
The Infant Insert is a specially padded and shaped cushion that can be quickly
and easily placed in the carrier and readjusted as needed. Your infant is then held in a
cozy, protected environment close to your heart, as well as in an ergonomically correct
and naturally supported position. This is best for the baby’s physical development from
newborn to between 4 - 5 months. Parents can remain attentive to their baby’s needs and
at the same time continue daily activities.
The Infant Insert has an optional closure strap to secure smaller infants (between
approximately 5-8lbs), or infants that prefer to be more tightly swaddled. DO NOT, under any
circumstances, use the strap as a handle to carry your baby in the Infant Insert.
Please observe the following precautions:
• When learning to place your baby in the carrier, do so over a bed or other soft surface,
ideally with the help of another person.
• The Infant Insert should be used in the front carry position ONLY.
• For general information and detailed instructions for the front carry position, please refer
to the instructions for your ERGObaby Carrier.
Do NOT leave your baby unattended in the Infant Insert .
Practice putting on your carrier before using the Infant Insert .
• Fasten the waist belt by feeding the buckle through the elastic safety loop, making sure
the two pieces are properly inserted into one another. Listen for the “clicking” sound when
the two parts go together securely. It should be snug but comfortable. We suggest wear-
ing the waist belt snugly just above the hip bones; you will eventually nd the position that
is most comfortable for your body type.
• Tug on the straps and buckles to make sure that they are secured and closed.
• Never unbuckle the waist belt while your baby is in the carrier.
Instructions for use:
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1. Loosen the shoulder straps of the baby carrier, leaving a one-inch
tab on the end of the nylon strap. You will use the tab to shorten the
shoulder straps once your baby is positioned.
2. Allow the ERGObaby carrier to hang down in front of you. Make sure
the waist belt sits comfortably and snugly on your hips. (Fig. 1)
3. Lay the Infant Insert
on a at surface like a table or
bed. Lay your baby in the center
with its bottom situated above
the Bottom Support Cushion. If
using the optional closure strap,
secure it at this time. The ba-
by’s legs will be naturally open
with its knees in a comfortable
bend. (Fig 2)
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4. Lift your child up close to your body making sure to support your
baby’s head and back. Position the Infant Insert with your
baby’s knees at your belly; with the Bottom Cushion at approximately
the height of your belly button. The Bottom Cushion should be resting
on the inner edge of the waist belt. (Fig. 3)
5. With one hand, hold your baby in
the Infant Insert close to your
body. With your free hand put on one
of the shoulder straps and pull up the
baby carrier. (Fig. 4)
6. Switch hands to hold your child and
put on the other strap. (Fig. 5)
7. With both shoulder straps in place,
bring both hands behind your neck
to fasten the chest strap and adjust it
according to your comfort. (Fig. 6)
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8. With one hand supporting
your baby’s back, slightly tighten
one shoulder strap by pulling the
nylon strap towards your baby.
(Fig. 7) Switch hands to tighten the
other shoulder strap. Make sure the
shoulder straps are not too tight so
that you have enough room to adjust
your baby’s position; later, however, the
shoulder straps should be tight enough
so that you feel your baby is secure
against your body.
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10. The legs and feet also need to be observed. With a newborn,
the feet will be together. However, over time, the legs will gradually
and naturally open into a spread position. As this happens you
can reach in and gently place the legs into a spread position. Be
sure to check that the legs and feet are not constricted in any way
by the carrier.
Check often for correct positioning, the way you use the
Infant Insert changes as the baby develops.
12. When using the optional closure strap, it may become apparent
that it is too restrictive or uncomfortable for your infant. Simply reach
your hand inside the carrier, unsnap the closure strap and gently pull
it down to the side with the other hand.
9. It is important at this point to carefully check your baby’s
position. Slide your hands into both sides of the Infant Insert
, under the baby’s bottom area, and give a slight lift
and tilt in a forward rotation toward your body. You can also
pull the upper top edge of the carrier a little upward so your
child is located further into the pouch of the carrier. It is ex-
tremely important to avoid any slouching position. (Fig. 8)
11. You can also fold the top rounded edge of the Infant Insert
outward to provide more padded support to stabilize your
baby’s head. (Fig. 9)

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Safety for you and your child requires not only a quality product, but also the careful attention
of the wearer, both to these instructions and in daily use.
ERGObaby strives to create products that will support the development of your child in the
best way possible. Our design is inspired by research ERGObaby conducted with moms
and their infants for more than a year. This research contributed to the creation of an infant
insert that keeps the hip joint in place for proper hardening of the cartilage of the hip socket.
To ensure the optimum position, a baby should have the knees up, squatting, at about 110
degrees and spread 90 degrees. http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/press/scientic-studies/
The ERGObaby Infant Insert is designed with the utmost care and concern for the
safety and comfort of your child. ERGObaby products are manufactured to be free of de-
fects. If you discover a problem within the rst month of use please return the insert to us and
we will either repair or replace it. Proof of purchase is required.
Please keep these instructions for future use
To nurse in the baby carrier with the Infant Insert : You can easily breastfeed
your baby in the ERGObaby Carrier with the Infant Insert by slightly loosen-
ing the shoulder straps and lowering your baby. The Infant Insert should have
the closure strap unsnapped and the padding pulled back for easier access. The baby
carrier hood can be extended for privacy when nursing, or as a sun shield.
To remove your baby from the carrier: Support your baby with one arm wrapped rmly
around him/her, and then reach behind your neck to unfasten the chest strap buckle.
Slip the opposite arm out of the shoulder strap and slide your hand in between the In-
fant Insert and the carrier. You can keep your baby wrapped in the insert for
extra support. Gently remove your baby in the Infant Insert from the carrier with
both hands. When removing your sleeping baby from the carrier, lay the baby on a soft
surface, unbuckle the waist straps and allow the carrier to release from your body. Your
baby can remain sleeping in this position. If using the closure strap, you may unsnap it at
this time.
How to know when your child is ready to be carried without the Infant Insert
: The Infant Insert is designed for use during baby’s rst 4 - 5 months.
Discontinue use of the Infant Insert only when your child has excellent head
and neck control. This usually occurs between 4 - 5 months.
Correct positioning for the safety and comfort of your newborn until baby achieves
good neck and head control: Baby should not be curled tight chin to chest because this
position partially closes baby’s airway. There should always be at least one nger’s width
of space under the baby’s chin. An infant should be repositioned if it is having any sign of
respiratory difculty.
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