Fireweed Baby Front Wrap Cross Carry User manual

Woven Wrap Baby Carrier
Porte Bébé Écharpe Tisée
Manufacturer’s Instructions
March, 201
Read and follow all printed instructions before first use

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Warning, Airway Safety Page 3
Fabric Care Page4
Getting Started Page 4
Safety Page 5
Fireweed Front Wrap Cross Carry (FFWCC) Page 6 -11
Before you Back Carry Page 12
Fireweed Double Hammock Back Carry Page 12 – 19
Contact Info Back Cover

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Thank you for choosing a Fireweed Baby Woven Wrap Baby Carrier; our
goal is to help you carry your babies close.
WARNING
Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions can result in death or serious injury.
Only use this carrier with children weighing between 8 and 35 pounds.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Babies younger than 4 months can suffocate in this product if face is pressed tightly against your body.
Babies at greatest ris of suffocation include those born prematurely and those with respiratory problems.
Chec often to ma e sure baby’s face is uncovered, clearly visible, and away from caregiver’s body at all
times.
Ma e sure baby does not curl into a position with the chin resting on or near baby’s chest. This position
can interfere with breathing, even when nothing is covering the nose or mouth.
If you nurse your baby in carrier, always reposition after feeding so baby’s face is not pressed against
your body.
Never use this carrier with babies smaller than 8 pounds without see ing the advice of a healthcare
professional.
FALL HAZARD
Leaning, bending over, or tripping can cause baby to fall. Keep one hand on baby while moving.
Correct Incorrect
Upright (Optimal) Baby’s face covered
Chin Up: Face Visible and pressed tightly
Nose and Mouth Free against wearer
Airway Safety
Babies under 1 are at a higher risk of Positional Asphyxia, which can occur
when the airway is obstructed due to positioning and results in a lack of oxygen.
A baby’s airway is vulnerable and can become obstructed in a variety of ways.
You must always be aware of your baby’s breathing and be sure you are vigilant
in monitoring your baby’s airway and positioning. It is optimal to carry your
baby in an upright position and it is critical to keep Chin OFF Chest.
Never cover your baby’s face with fabric.

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Our wraps are recommended for babies, toddlers, and children weighing
between 8 lbs (3.6kg) and 3 lbs (1 .8 kg). Fireweed Baby Woven Wraps are
perfectly designed to meet your carrying needs through to toddlerhood and
beyond.
Our wraps come in a variety of sizes to meet your needs and as such will be
your most versatile option every time!
Read and follow all printed instructions before use.
Fabric Care
100% Cotton
These wraps are a joy to maintain, simply
• Wash in cool water on gentle or low spin
• Low tumble dry/line dry if desired (we recommend not using a dryer
sheet)
• Iron as desired
To avoid snags, tangles and heartbreak, take the time to put your wrap in a
pillowcase or laundry bag before washing.
Cotton will shrink with the first wash and we take that into account when we
size your wrap. To minimize shrinking, be sure to always use cold wash/low
heat settings.
Store your wraps away from direct sunlight and in such a way that it is not
prone to snags. In other words please do keep your wrap away from sharp
edges, zippers, or other dangerous to fabric things. ou do not need to wash
your wrap before use.
Getting Started
Learning to use the woven wrap carrier takes practice for both the wrapper and
the wrappee. Here are some Fireweed Baby tips and guidelines to get started.
• Start with a well rested baby and mom (ha!).
• Take the time to get comfortable with your wrap and the way it feels, the
way it pulls over your shoulders and how it tightens and ties into a knot. Use a
doll/teddy bear or rice bag to get a feel for your carry.
• Practice in front of the mirror, over a soft surface, with or with a spotter..
Remember that the spotter may need as much practice as the wrapper.

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Safety
Read and follow all printed instructions before first use.
Minimum weight 8 Lbs (3.6kg), Maximum 35Lbs (15.8kg).
Babies at greatest risk of injury or airway obstruction include those born
prematurely and those with respiratory problems. Please consult with your
health care provider before use if your baby was born prematurely or suffers
from respiratory illness or other respiratory problems.
Check for ripped seams, torn straps or fabric, and damaged hardware before
each use. If found, stop using carrier, and please let us know.
Always check to ensure that all knots, buckles, snaps, straps, and adjustments
are secure.
Ensure that your baby is safely positioned in the carrier according to the
instructions for use.
Never leave your baby in a carrier that is not being worn.
Check on your baby often. Ensure that your baby is periodically repositioned.
Never use a carrier when balance or mobility is impaired because of exercise,
drowsiness, or medical conditions.
Never place more than one baby in the carrier. Never use/wear more than one
carrier at a time.
Never use carrier while engaging in activities such as cooking and cleaning
which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals.
Never wear a carrier while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehicle.
Visible and Kissable TM
1. Face in view at all times
2. High and upright
3. Chin up
4. Supported back and snug
. Close enough to kiss
*Source http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/kissable-visible-calin-
eng.php..
*Trademark owned by BCIA.

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Fireweed Front Wrap Cross Carry (FFWCC)
Choose a FFWCC when you are a beginning wrapper to hone your
skills or when you are carrying a baby from birth to approximately
12 months .
1) Locate the centre of your wrap
2) Center the wrap over your chest

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3) Gather the wrap in each hand, bringing it across your chest. Cross it over
your back
4) Place one end (they are now called the tails of the wrap) over each
shoulder.

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5) Pick up your baby and place her on your shoulder. Always hold your baby
until he is held in place securely by the wrap. Slide your other hand up
under the wrap so you can guide your baby’s body down into the wrap.
6) With one hand on your baby at all times, pull the fabric into place over her
bottom and up over her shoulders.

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7) Tighten each tail securely by lifting the tail off your shoulder and pulling it
until it is wrapped tightly across your back. One hand must stay on your
baby at all times while you are tightening the wrap.
8) The tightened tails are brought down on each side of your baby and crossed
underneath her bottom.

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9) Take one tail under each leg. This creates an X that keeps your baby in
place.
10) Tie the tails in a double knot on your back

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11) our Fireweed Front Wrap Cross Carry is finished!

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Before you Back Carry:
• -Be expert at using your wrap in a front carry
• -Have a spotter on hand to help you keep your child in place until the
wrap is secured
• -Remember to always keep one hand on your child to hold him in place
while tying the wrap.
• -Continue to monitor your child at all times while they are in a back carry
Fireweed Double Hammock Back Carry
Recommended for babies 12Months +
1) This carry starts off centre. Find the centre of your wrap and hold
your wrap about 2 feet off centre. Leaving one “tail” longer than
the other.

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2) Position your baby on your back, being sure to keep one hand on
your baby at all times. In this picture, we are demonstrating a hip
scoot.
3) When you have your baby in position, be sure to spread the fabric
snuggly over your baby and ensure you tuck fabric between you
and your baby.

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4) ou should have a seat that spreads across your baby’s back, from
his shoulders down past his knees, like this
5) Holding the “long” tail between your knees, pull the “short” tail
over your shoulder. Keep your baby held securely to you by
holding him tight with the wrap at all times.

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6) Tighten the tail until you feel you have pulled out all the slack and
pin the “short” tail between your legs. (Pictured in 7)
7) After placing the “short” tail in between your knees, you will now
create a chest pass with your “long” tail. Pull the long tail across
your chest, under the “short” tail and around your baby and over
your uncovered shoulder.

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8) ou will now have both tails over your shoulders, with multiple
passes over your baby. Take this time to work out the slack along
both rails (top and bottom seam) and ensure you have a good
seat and a comfortable fit.
9) Once you have removed the slack, you are ready to finish and
secure your carry. Pull the tails under your arms, over the baby’s
legs.

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10) Cross the tails in a simple twist, this creates the X under
your baby’s bum that keeps your baby in place.
11) ou can now pass the tails under your baby’s legs, and back
to the front around your waist

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12) Secure the two rails together with a double knot.

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our Fireweed Baby Double Hammock Back Carry is now complete!

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