Infantino Flip Front2Back Manual

Flip®Front2Back Carrier
Owners Manual
Instructions
This box contains: 1 - Carrier 1 - Wonder CoverTM Bib 1 - Lumbar Support Belt
Read all instructions before assembling and using your carrier. Failure to follow
each instruction can result in serious injury or death to your baby. Keep instructions
and review them before attempting new carrying positions.
8lbs - 32lbs (3.6kgs 14.5kgs)
IMPORTANT!
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Instruction manuals available in additional languages at:
www.infantino.com
1.
Warnings:
WARNING: FALL HAZARD
Small babies can fall through a leg opening. Follow instructions for use. Only
use this carrier for babies between 8 lbs (3.6 kgs) and 32 lbs (14.5 kgs). Adjust
leg openings to t baby’s legs snugly. When fastening shoulder straps, keep
one hand on baby at all times.
WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD
NEVER lean against baby. ALWAYS make sure there is enough room around
your baby’s face to provide a clear source of air.
WARNING:
•Baby must face toward you until he/she can hold their head upright to
avoid possible neck or back injury.
• DO NOT use while participating in activities which can cause baby to
shake or fall from the carrier, including but not limited to running, exercising,
and/or other sports activities. It is intended for use by adults while walking or
standing only.
• Your balance may be adversely affected by your movement and that of
your baby.
• DO NOT lean forward with the baby in the carrier. DO NOT bend at the
waist – only bend at the knees to make sure the baby stays securely in the
carrier.
• KEEP AWAY from re and strong heat sources.
• DO NOT use this carrier as a child restraint in a motor vehicle. This type of
carrier will not properly restrain your baby in the event of a crash.
• NEVER leave baby unattended in this carrier.
• ALWAYS check to ensure that all buckles, snaps, straps, and adjustments are
secure before each use. Make sure baby is properly placed in the
carrier, including leg placement, before each use.
•This product is subject to wear and tear over time. Inspect prior to each use.
• DO NOT use this product if deterioration or problems are detected.
• Never place more than one child in this carrier.
• DO NOT wear more than one carrier at a time ever.
• DO NOT use in showers, pools or any water environments.
• IMPORTANT! Baby MUST be able to sit up on his or her own before
being worn in the backpack position.

* Facing-In Position - Baby Facing Toward You - Until your child is able
to hold his or her head upright, this is the correct position. It affords
your baby lots of close physical contact and attention, while
leaving your hands free in this position. You can entertain and bond
with your newborn by talking, touching, playing or just making eye-
contact.
* How do you know if your baby is at the right height when worn in
the front? - You should be able to tilt forward slightly and kiss the top
of your child’s head.
* Facing-Out Position - Baby Facing Away From You - Once your
child is able to hold his or her head up, your baby is ready for a new
adventure. This position allows him or her to visually explore their
surroundings while maintaining close contact with you.
* When placing your baby in or taking them out of the carrier, sitting
down will make the procedure easier. Until you are familiar with the
placement of baby, it is also recommended to do so over a soft
surface.
* It is best to limit the use of your carrier to 10-20 minutes until you and
your baby are both completely comfortable in it together.
* Backpack Position - Child Facing Forward - When your little one can
fully sit up on his or her own, putting them on your back allows you to
carry the child comfortably for longer periods of time. In this position
your baby is free to check out what is going on around them and still
know that you are right there.
* Wearing the carrier closer to your body and higher up on your back
(or chest when worn in the front position) will minimize stress to your
back and shoulders from prolonged use.
Helpful Hints:
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold, separately, on gentle cycle with mild detergent.
Do NOT bleach. Wipe clean with cloth or sponge between machine
washings. Drip dry. DO NOT iron.
2.
Carrier Body Front:
Refer to these parts when reading the instructions.
3.
Head
Support
Buckle/
Tightener
Lumbar Channel
Padded Head
and Back
Support
Storage Pocket
Hook & Loop
Shoulder
Strap
Adjuster
Wonder CoverTM
Carrier Bib
Attachment Strips:
Facing-Out
(inside carrier body)
Wonder CoverTM
Carrier Bib
Attachment Strip:
Facing-In
Carrier Body Back:
Leg Opening
Chest/Back
Strap Buckle
Padded Shoulder
Straps
Side
Closure
Buckle
Lumbar Belt and
Tightener
Wonder CoverTM
Carrier Bib
Attachment Strips:
Facing-In
Hook & Loop
Fastener
Wonder Cover™ Bib
Shoulder Strap End
Wonder CoverTM Bib

4.
* IMPORTANT! Your baby must face toward you until he/she is able to hold their
head upright.
* When using this carrier in the facing-in position, please t it to the user before
placing the baby in the carrier.
* Keep one hand on the baby until all the buckles and straps are properly fastened.
Unfasten the “chest/back buckle” and “lumbar
belt” buckles. Hold the carrier with the straps
facing towards you. (The straps should form
a “V.”)
Place your arms through the “shoulder straps”
making sure that the foam padding rests on
your shoulders.
With the “shoulder straps” in place, reach behind
your back to connect the “chest/back buckle.”
If you need assistance, have another person
fasten the buckle. Pull strap to tighten.
Instructions:
1.
2.
3.
1 Carrier use for an Infant: Facing-In Position
5.
5.
6.
Fasten the “lumbar belt” around your waist. Slide
the belt around your waist until the padded area
is centered on your back. Pull strap to tighten.
4.
Attach the “side closure assembly” on the side
you wish to close, rst by pressing the
“hook & loop inside the carrier body” to the
“hook & loop on the shoulder strap ap” then
by fastening the “side closure buckle.” You will
hear a ‘click’ when the buckle is secure. This
step will create a leg opening on the closed
side.
With the carrier open on one side and the baby
facing you, carefully slide the baby into the
carrier by tting his/her leg through the opening
on the closed side of the carrier.
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all
buckles and straps are properly fastened.
* Make sure your baby’s leg goes through the
opening on the closed side of the carrier.

6.
While supporting the baby with one hand, close
the open leg hole by attaching the “hook &
loop” and fastening the buckle. You will hear a
“click” when buckle is secure. Adjust both leg
hole openings to snugly t the baby’s legs.
7.
8.
To adjust how high the baby rides on your chest,
lift the baby slightly and pull the “shoulder strap
end” forward, rst on one strap, then on the other.
When the baby is properly positioned, you should
be able to tilt your head forward and kiss the top
of your baby’s head.
9.
Support the baby’s head by attaching the two
“head support buckles” above each arm. You
will hear a ‘click’ when the buckle is secure.
Adjust size of the head support by pulling both
of the “head support tighteners.”
* IMPORTANT! Always make sure there is enough
room around your baby’s face to provide a clear
source of air.
7.
Repeats steps 1-5, of 1 CARRIER USE FOR AN
INFANT: Facing-In Position.
Ensure that both head support buckles are
unfastened, then fold down head support.
* WARNING! Your baby must face toward you until he/she is able to hold their
head upright.
* When using this carrier in the facing-out position, please t it to the user before
placing the baby in the carrier.
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all the buckles and straps are
properly fastened.
1.
2.
With the carrier open on one side and baby
facing away from you carefully slide baby into
carrier ensuring baby’s leg goes through leg
hole opening on closed side of carrier.
3.
2 Carrier use for Older Baby: Facing-Out Position
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all
buckles and straps are properly fastened.
* Make sure your baby’s leg goes through the
opening on the closed side of the carrier.

8.
Attach both head support buckles making
sure that the head support area remains
folded down. You will hear a “click” when
buckle is secure.
5.
To adjust how high the baby rides on your chest,
lift the baby slightly and pull the “shoulder strap
end” forward, rst on one strap, then on the other.
When the baby is properly positioned, you should
be able to tilt your head forward and kiss the top
of your baby’s head.
6.
While supporting the baby with one hand, close
the open leg hole by attaching the “hook &
loop” and fastening the buckle. You will hear a
“click” when buckle is secure. Adjust both leg
hole openings to snugly t the baby’s legs.
4.
* The baby should NEVER be leaning forward in
the carrier.
* PLEASE NOTE: The arms of smaller babies should
be positioned below the “head support buckles.”
Larger babies’ arms should be above the buckles,
and rest comfortably over the folded down
head support.
* STOP! First time users, DO NOT attempt to use the carrier in the backpack position
without the assistance of a second person. We highly recommend always using
the assistance of a second person.
* IMPORTANT! The baby MUST be able to sit up on his or her own before
being worn in the backpack position.
9.
Place your arms through the straps like you are
putting on a jacket. The carrier should be hanging
down behind you.
2.
Connect the “chest/back strap” by fastening the
buckle. You will hear a ‘click’ when the buckle is
secure. Pull strap to tighten.
3.
3 Carrier use for Older Baby: Backpack Position Assisted
Adjust “lumbar belt” for backpack position by
feeding belt through lumbar channel. This will
allow “lumbar belt” to be centered on your
back.
1.

Secure the “lumbar belt” around your waist
by fastening the “lumbar buckle.” Pull strap To
tighten.
4.
While the second person is supporting the
child, bring the carrier body up over
the child’s back.
6.
With assistance from your partner, place child
gently on your back like you are giving them a
piggyback ride. Your child’s legs should wrap
around your waist and their arms should be on
your shoulders.
5.
Once the carrier body is up, the second person
will secure it closed by attaching both “hook and
loop” side closures, then side closure buckles and
nally the head support buckles. You will hear a
“click” when secure.
7.
NOTE: It is helpful to reach around and provide add-
ed support for the child by placing your hand under
the child’s bottom while carrier body is being secured
closed.
10.
NOTE: It is helpful to lean forward slightly to help keep
child in a high position on your back.
* Your child should be supported by your partner at
all times.
11.
Once all buckles are fastened, pull backward
on the shoulder strap end to adjust for a
comfortable t.
8.
Once all buckles are secured and tightened,
the second person may release their support
of the child.
9.
NOTE: if child feels low on your back have the second
person lift the child up slightly while pulling to adjust
the shoulder straps.
1.
Removing Baby from the Carrier:
Backpack Position Assisted
* IMPORTANT! When releasing the baby from the carrier, keep at least one hand
on the baby at all times.
With baby supported at all times, your partner will
release the two head support buckles, then both
side closure assemblies. Your partner will then lift
your child from your back.
2.
With assistance from your partner, reverse steps
2-8 of 3 CARRIER USE FOR OLDER BABY:
Backpack Position Assisted.

Keeping one hand securely on the baby, release
the two “head support buckles”.
1.
Removing the Child from the Carrier: Front Position,
Facing-In/Out
* IMPORTANT! When releasing the baby from the carrier, keep at least one hand
on the baby at all times.
Still keeping one hand on your baby, release the
“side closure buckle” on one side. Put one hand
on your baby inside the carrier, holding him/her
to your chest.
2.
Release the “side closure” buckle on the closed
side of the carrier. With both hands, lift your baby
and place him/her in a safe location.
3.
12.
1.
Removing Baby from the Carrier:
Backpack Position Unassisted
* IMPORTANT! NEVER lean against the child. ALWAYS make sure there is enough room
around your child’s face to provide a clear source of air.
* IMPORTANT! When releasing the baby from the carrier, keep at least one hand
on the baby at all times.
Gently ease baby back and unbuckle the “chest
strap” and “lumbar belt.”
2.
For removal by yourself, sit down slowly and
carefully in a secure corner seat such as a sofa.
Remove the “shoulder straps” and slowly remove
baby from your back.
3.
Remove baby from carrier by unfastening both
“head support buckles” and “side closure assemblies.”
4.
You can now remove the carrier from your body.
4.
13.
Using your Wonder CoverTM Carrier Bib: Facing-In Position
Place the Wonder CoverTM bib between your
chest and the baby’s head. Press the two “hook
& loop circles” on either side of the bib against
the two “bib attachment strips” located on the
underneath side of the “shoulder straps.” (Bib is
reversible)
1.
* IMPORTANT! Always make sure there is enough
room around your baby’s face to provide a clear
source of air.
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The bib should then be folded over the already
folded down head support.
2.
Using your Wonder CoverTM Carrier Bib: Facing-Out Position
Attach the Wonder CoverTM Bib by pressing the
two “hook & loop circles” on either side of the
bib against the two “bib attachment strips”
located inside the carrier body on either side,
near the baby’s chest. (Bib is reversible)
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14.
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Complies with safety requirements of ASTM F2236-10.
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