Infantino Infinity User manual

Infinity®
Convertible 5-in-1 Carrier
Owners Manual
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 - 26lbs (3.6kgs - 11.8kgs)
IMPORTANT!
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Instruction manuals available in additional languages at:
www.infantino.com
This box contains: 1 - Carrier Body 2 - Shoulder Straps 1 - Bib/Hood
Warnings:
1.
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 26 lbs (11.8 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thebaby.ALWAYSmakesurethereisenoughroom
aroundyourbaby’sfacetoprovideaclearsourceofair.
WARNING: STRANGULATION HAZARD
•DO NOT use the printed “chest strap” for the Facing-in or Backpack
positions.
•Whenusingtheprinted“cheststrap”acrossbaby’schest,theremust
ALWAYSbeatleast3inchesbetweenthebaby’schinandthestrap.
WARNING:
•Baby must face towards you until he/she can hold their head upright to
avoid possible neck or back injury.
•Baby must be able to sit up on his/her own before being worn in the
backpack position to avoid possible back or neck injury.
•DONOTusewhileparticipatinginactivitieswhichcancausethe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 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assure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.
•First time users should be assisted by a partner.
•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.
•DONOTuseinshowers,poolsoranywaterenvironments.

Warnings:
2.
WARNING: The following warnings
applyspecicallyforusewithupright
chairs or shopping carts:
•Prevent serious injury or death from falls or sliding out.
•Alwayssecurethebabyintothecarrierwiththe“childsafetyrestraints,”and
always secure the carrier into the upright chair (or shopping cart)
as directed.
•NEVERuseatray,table,orotherdevicetoholdthechildinanuprightchair;
thecarriermustALWAYSbeproperlyattachedtothechair.
•Baby must be able to sit upright without assistance before using this carrier
with an upright chair (or shopping cart) to avoid possible back or neck injury.
•Continue to follow any and all instructions and warnings that are posted on
the shopping cart.
Helpful Hints:
*The Innity®Carrierisactuallyveproductsinone:youcan“wear”itas
ababycarrierinthreedifferentpositions,andyoucanuseittosecure
your child into a shopping cart or a dining room chair.
*Changingfromoneusetoanotherisquitesimple.Youcancarrybaby
in the carrier and quickly convert it to use in a shopping cart or on
anuprightchair,withoutremovingbabyfromthecarrier.
*Wearingthecarrierhighuponyourchest(orback)willminimizethe
stress to your back.
1.FacingInPositionBaby Facing Toward you:
* Keep baby in the “Face-In” position until they are able to hold their
head upright. This position is great for bonding as it keeps baby in direct
contactwithyouandclosetoyourheart.Inthisposition,you’llbeable
to easily interact and engage with baby while also enjoying the hands
free convenience of your new carrier.
* Getting baby in and out of carrier can be a bit easier if you do so
whileseated.Untilyoubecomemorefamiliarwithyourcarrier,we
recommend preparing for use over a soft surface.
* In the FacingInPositiononlyTheBib/Hood(includedwithyourcarrier),
can be used to protect your clothing (bib) or to protect your baby from
the weather (hood).
Helpful Hints:
3.
* A handy storage pocket located on the front of the carrier is perfect to
store the bib/hood when it is not in use.
2.FacingOutPositionBaby Facing Away from you:
*Onceyourbabyisabletoholdhis/herheadup,yourbabyisreadyfor 
anewadventure.Thispositionallowsthechildtovisuallyexploretheir 
surroundings while maintaining close contact with you.
* How do you know if your baby is riding at the right height in the front?
Youshouldbeabletotiltyourheadforwardandkissthetopofyour 
baby’shead.
3.BackpackPositionBaby Facing Towards you:
*Whenyourlittleonecanfullysituponhis/herown,puttingthemonyour 
back allows you to carry your baby comfortably for longer periods of
time.
* First time users should be assisted by another person until they are
comfortablettingthecarrierontheirown.
4&5.ShoppingCartsandUprightChairs
*Whenyourbabyisabletosituprightonhis/herown,thiscarrierwillturn
anuprightchairintoasecureseatforyourbaby,oranyshoppingcart
into a more comfortable environment.
Care Instructions
Machinewashcold,separately,ongentlecyclewithmilddetergent.
DONOTbleach.Wipecleanwithaclothorspongebetweenmachine
washings. Drip dry only. DO NOT use dryer. DO NOT iron.

4.
Carrier Body Front:
Refer to these parts when reading the instructions.
Head Support Area
Side Closure Buckle
Storage Pocket
Lower Shoulder
Strap Buckle
Fabric Channel
Shoulder Strap End
Carrier Body Back:
Leg Opening
Bib/Hood
Attachment
Snaps
Chest Strap (Facing-out
position only)
Shoulder Strap/Child
Restraint Buckle
Shoulder
Straps
Fabric Channel
Child Safety Restraint
5.
Onasafe,level,nonelevatedsurface,layoutthe
carrier body with the “storage pocket” side down
and the “head support area” facing up.
* Your baby must face toward you until he/she can hold their head upright, to
avoid possible neck or back injury.
* Remove the “bib/hood” before setting up the carrier and stow it in the
“storage pocket.”
* Disconnect the printed “chest strap.” DO NOT use the “chest strap” for the
Facing-in position.
1.
1 Carrier use for an Infant: Facing-In Position
Instructions:
* NOTE: head support may be folded down or left in
the upright position.
Take one of the “shoulder straps” and thread
its padded end (from the top to the bottom)
through the “fabric channel” on the side of the
“head support area.” To ensure that the
“shoulder strap” can be connected without
ahalftwistinthestrap,the“bib/hood
attachment snaps” on the “shoulder strap”
should be facing up. Repeat for the other
“shoulder strap.”
3.
Place your baby face up on the carrier body
ensuring that his/her head is lying on the “head
support area.”
4.
Fully open up carrier body by releasing side
closure buckles and “hook & loop.”
2.

6.
5.
* IMPORTANT! Do not use “small printed strap” across
baby’s chest. Only use for Facing-out position.
Bringseatareabetweenbaby’slegandonto
tummy. Secure side closure on both sides by
fastening the “hook & loop” and side closure
buckles.Adjustthe“legopenings”totthe
baby’slegssnugly.
Insert the buckle on the end of the
“child safety restraint” into the padded end of
the“shoulderstrap.”Youwillheara‘click’when
the buckle is locked in position. Ensure that the
“shoulder strap/child restraint buckle” lies
comfortablyoveryourbaby’sarm.
6.
Repeatstep6above,onoppositesideto
securethebabyinthecarrier;thenslidethe
printed “chest strap” down and tuck it out of
the way.
7.
Carefully reach under the carrier with two
hands and bring baby (and the carrier) to your
chest with the baby facing toward your body.
8.
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on baby until all
buckles and straps are properly fastened.
* DO NOT lean against baby. ALWAYS make sure
there is enough room around your baby’s face to
provide a clear source of air.
7.
Whileholdingthebabysecurelywithyourright
hand,useyourlefthandtodrapetheright
“shoulder strap” over your right shoulder.
9.
Usingyourlefthand,reachbehindyourback,
grab the right “shoulder strap” and bring it
around to the front on your left side. Fasten the
shoulderstrapbuckle.Youwillheara‘click’
when buckle is secure.
10.
* IMPORTANT! Before releasing your hold on the
baby, ensure that all buckles are securely fastened.
Switchhandsandrepeatsteps9,10aboveto
connect the left “shoulder strap” and secure
thebabyinthecarrier.Whencorrectlyfas-
tened,thestrapsshouldcrisscrossatagainst
your back. At this point you should be able to
release your hold on the baby.
11.
Toadjustcarrierforacomfortablet,liftthe
baby slightly and pull the “shoulder strap ends”
back,rstononeside,thenontheother.
12.
* IMPORTANT! Always make sure there is enough
room around your baby’s face to provide a clear
source of air.

Follow steps 1-7 of 1 CARRIER USE FOR AN
INFANT:FacingInPosition
8.
Choose the bib/hood height by selecting the
appropriate sets of “bib/hood attachment
snaps” located on the inside of the two padded
“shoulder straps” against your chest.
Using your Bib/Hood: Facing-In Position
1.
2. Oncesnappedtostraps,carefullyslipthebib
betweenyourbaby’sheadandyourchest.
To convert the bib for use as a hood or
sunshade,carefullypullthebibfrombetween
yourbaby’sheadandyourchest,anddrapeit
over the top of the carrier.
3.
* IMPORTANT! Always make sure there is enough
room around your baby’s face to provide a clear
source of air.
1.
* Once your baby is able to hold his/her head up, your child is ready for the
Facing-out position.
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all buckles and straps are properly
fastened.
* First time users should be assisted by another person until they are comfortable
ttingthecarrierontheirown.
* Always keep head support up for Facing-out position.
2Carrier use for an Older Baby: Facing-Out Position
WARNING: Baby must face towards you until he/she can hold the head upright to
avoid possible neck or back injury.
!
9.
* IMPORTANT! When fastening the printed “chest
strap” across the baby’s chest, there must ALWAYS
be 3 inches between the baby’s chin and the strap.
Secure the printed “chest strap” by looping the
free end around the right side “child restraint”
andsqueezingitssnapstogether.Adjustthe
height of the “chest strap” to at least 3 inches
belowthebaby’schin.
8.
Carefully reach under the carrier with two
hands and bring the baby (and the carrier) to
your chest with the baby facing away from your
body.
9.
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all
buckles and straps are properly fastened.
Whileholdingthebabysecurelywithyourright
hand,useyourlefthandtodrapetheright
“shoulder strap” over your right shoulder.
10.

10.
11.
Switcharmsandrepeatsteps1011aboveto
connect the left “shoulder strap” and secure
thebabyinthecarrier.Whencorrectlyfastened
thestrapsshouldcrisscrossatagainstyour
back.
* IMPORTANT! Before releasing your hold on the
baby, ensure that all buckles are securely fastened.
Usingyourlefthand,reachbehindyourback,
grab the right “shoulder strap” and bring it
around to the front on your left side. Fasten the
shoulderstrapbuckle.Youwillheara‘click’
when buckle is secure.
* IMPORTANT! Before releasing your hold on the
baby, ensure that all buckles are securely fastened.
Toadjustcarrierforacomfortablet,liftthe
baby slightly and pull the “shoulder strap ends”
back,rstononestrap,thenontheother.
13.
* The baby should NEVER be leaning forward in the
carrier.
12.
11.
Remove the carrier from your body and place
thebaby(andthecarrier)onasafe,level,
non-elevated surface.
4.
Release both of the “shoulder strap/child
restraint buckles” and move them away from
the baby.
5.
Release the printed “chest strap.” Unfasten the
two“sideclosurebuckles”orifyouprefer,simply
loosen both buckles.
6.
Remove the baby from the carrier.
7.
Withonehandsecurelyonyourbaby,release
the “lower shoulder strap buckle” located on
onesideatthebottomofthecarrierbody,
closesttothebaby’sleg.
1.
Removing the Baby from the Carrier: Facing In/Out
* IMPORTANT! Keep at least one hand on the baby until he/she is safely removed from
the carrier.
Continuingtoholdthebabysecurely,release
the “lower shoulder strap buckle” on the other
side.
2.
Carefully remove both “shoulder straps”.
3.

12.
* The baby must be able to sit up on his/her own before being worn in the backpack
position to avoid possible back or neck injury.
*Forthebackpackposition,thechildisrstplacedinthecarrierandthenthecarrier
isputontheuser.Adjustmentsofthestrapsandbeltsforpropertareperformed 
while the user is wearing the carrier.
* First time users should be assisted by a second person until they are comfortable
ttingthecarrierontheirown.
3Carrier use for an Older Baby: Assisted Backpack
Position
1.
* IMPORTANT! Do not use the printed “chest strap”
across baby’s chest in the Backpack position.
Ifitisattached,removethe“bib/hood,”and
stow it in the “storage pocket.” Repeat steps 1-7
of 1CARRIERUSEFORANINFANT:FacingIn
Position
Tocreatebackpackstraps,fastenoneof
the “shoulder straps” to the same side
“lower shoulder strap buckle” at the bottom of
thecarriernearesttothebaby’sleg.Youwill
heara‘click’whenthebuckleislockedin
position. Make sure that the buckle is fastened
inthecorrectorientation,sothatthe
“shoulder strap” is not twisted. Repeat this
step for the strap on the other side.
2.
13.
Once shoulder straps are securely fastened
creatingbackpackstyleshoulderstraps,havea
second person pick up child in carrier and hold
them against their chest facing out. The second
person should be standing directly behind you.
3.
Place your arms through the two “shoulder
straps” while the second person supports the
child and helps guide them onto your back.
4.
Pull forward on shoulder strap webbing to adjust
foracomfortablet.
5 .
Note: The second person can lift up on the child’s
bottom while you pull to help get child to a higher
more comfortable position.

14.
Once baby is comfortable and secure the
second person can release their support of
the child.
6.
Removing an Older Baby from the Carrier: Assisted Backpack
Position
* IMPORTANT! When releasing the baby from the carrier, keep at least one hand
on the baby at all times.
1.
Withbabysupportedatalltimesbyyourpartner
releasethetwolowershoulderstrapbuckles.Your
partner will then lift your child from your back.
2.
Withassistancefromyourpartner,reversesteps
2-6 of 3 CARRIER USE FOR AN OLDER BABY:
AssistedBackpackPosition
15.
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.
Gently ease baby back into secure corner by
sliding shoulder straps slowly off your shoulders.
2.
Forremovalbyyourself,sitdownslowlyand
carefully in a secure corner seat such as a sofa.
Remove baby from carrier by unfastening both
child restraint buckles and side closure assemblies.
3.

2.
16.
4 Placing an Older Baby on an Upright Chair
* IMPORTANT! NOT ALL chairs are suitable for this carrier application.
* Never leave baby unattended.
* WARNING! Prevent serious injury or death from slides or falling out. Always secure
the baby into the carrier with the “child safety restraints,” and always secure the
carrier into the upright chair as directed.
* NEVER use a tray, table, or other device to hold the child in an upright chair; the
carrier must ALWAYS be properly attached to the chair.
* Baby must be able to sit upright without assistance before using this carrier with an
upright chair, to avoid possible back or neck injury.
* Use only on a safe, stable chair. The chair must be a standard height (similar to a
dining room chair). The height of the chair back must NOT exceed 18 inches.
1.
The “chest strap” should be used in this
application. Secure the printed “chest strap”
by looping the open end around the right
side“childrestraint”andsqueezingitssnaps
together. Adjust the height of the “chest strap”
toatleast3inchesbelowthebaby’schin.Ifnot
used,slidetheprinted“cheststrap”downand
tuck it out of the way.
* IMPORTANT! When fastening the printed “chest
strap” across the baby’s chest, there must ALWAYS
be 3 inches between the baby’s chin and the
strap.
Ifitisattached,removethe“bib/hood,”and
stow it in the “storage pocket.” Repeat steps 1-7
of 1 CARRIER USE FOR AN INFANT:
FacingInPosition
17.
Keepingonehandonthebaby,drape
“shoulder straps” over the back of the chair.
4.
Feed the “shoulder strap” down the back of
thechair,betweenthebacklegsandunderthe
seat. Thread the strap through the underneath
side of the chair up to the “lower shoulder
buckle” on the same side.
5.
Fasten the “shoulder strap” to the
“lower shoulder strap buckle” on the body
ofthecarriernearbaby’sleg.Youwillheara
‘click’whenthebuckleislockedinposition.
Make the strap snug by pulling the “shoulder
strap end.”
6.
Withthebabyfacingforward,placethebaby
inaseated,uprightpositiononthechair,
centered with his/her back against the back
of the chair.
3.
* IMPORTANT! Keep one hand on the baby until all
buckles and straps are properly fastened.
* NOTE: If you are converting to this application from either 1 Facing-In or
3 Backpack positions, the “shoulder strap” will have a half twist in it when it is
properly secured. Though not at all necessary, you can remove the twist by (1)
unfastening the “shoulder strap/child restraint buckle,” (2) giving the padded end
of the “shoulder strap” a half twist in the correct direction, and (3) reconnecting the
buckle. If you intend to return to either position 1 or position 3after using the carrier
for this application, please leave the half twist in the strap.

1.
18.
* IMPORTANT! Keep any loose straps out of the
baby’s reach.
Whilekeepingonehandonthebaby,repeat
steps5and6above,forthe“shoulderstrap”
on the OTHER SIDE.
7.
8. Withbothstrapssecurelyattachedtothe
chair,makeallnaladjustmentsusingthe
“shoulderstrapends,”sothatthestrapsare
tightened evenly and the baby is centered
on the chair.
Removing baby from an upright chair
Whilekneelingnexttothebaby,placeone
hand securely on the baby and release one of
the “lower shoulder strap buckles” near the
baby’sleg.Ifnecessary,disentanglethefree
strapfromtheseatback. Repeat the process
for the “lower shoulder strap buckle” and
“shoulder strap” on the other side.
Lift the baby (and the carrier) off the chair.
Toremovethechildfromthecarrier,place
thechild(inthecarrier)onasafe,level
non-elevated surface and proceed to
step 3.
2.
* NOTE: If you intend to continue using the carrier after removing it from the
chair, follow the appropriate instructions in 1 CARRIER USE FOR AN INFANT:
Facing-In Position, 2 CARRIER USE FOR AN OLDER BABY: Facing-Out Position
or 3 CARRIER USE FOR AN OLDER BABY: Backpack Position.
19.
Ifitisfastened,releasetheprinted“chest
strap.” Unfasten the two “side closure buckles”
orifyouprefer,simplyloosenbothbuckles.
4.
Remove the baby from the carrier.
5.
Release both of the “shoulder strap/child re-
straint buckles” and move them away from
the baby.
3.
5 Placing an Older Baby in a Shopping Cart
* IMPORTANT! Baby must be able to sit upright without assistance before using this
carrier in a shopping cart to avoid possible back or neck injury.
1. Ifitisattached,removethe“bib/hood,”and
stow it in the “storage pocket.” Repeat steps 1-7
of 1 CARRIER USE FOR AN INFANT:
FacingInPosition