Liinalapsi Oy Wompat Mei Tai User manual

Instruction Manual:
Wompat Mei Tai & Wrap Tai

- 2 - - 3 -
Wompat baby carrier is designed and carefully hand made in Fin-
land. Wompat carrier is a great help in everyday life: it helps you
to bond with your child from the start. A newborn baby feels
secure and it is easier for you to meet baby’s needs when he
is close. On the other hand an overwhelmed toddler enjoys the
closeness equally.
Read all instructions carefully before assembling and using the
baby carrier. Keep instructions for further use. Check the carrier
before each use: make sure the buckles, straps and adjustments
are secure. Before each use check for ribbed seams, torn straps
or fabric or any damaged fasteners. Ensure the child is properly
placed in the carrier and his legs are placed correctly.
Wompat baby carrier comes in four sizes. The baby size is for
about 0-18 months, medium size for 1-3 years, toddler size 2-4
years and the pre-school size 3-5 years. The minimum weight
limit for the baby size Wompat is 3,5 kg (7 lbs). The maximum
weight for baby size is 20 kg (45 lbs). The maximum weight for
the medium, toddler and pre-school Wompat is 22 kg (48 lbs). If
you need help choosing the right size, please contact your local
distributor or the manufacturer.
You can carry the child on the front or on the back. Always carry
the child in an upright position and facing towards you. Carry a
small baby high against your chest and her head close enough
to kiss. Carry the child in the ergonomic frog leg position: baby’s
legs open and his knees at the same level or higher than her bot-
tom. Never open the waist strap while the child is in the carrier!
Practice with a doll or teddy and use a mirror as help. Ask another
adult to help you, if you feel unsure – specially with the back car-
ries. When you first start wearing the baby, make sure that baby
is well fed and calm. It is also good practise to start moving when
the baby is in the carrier for example take a walk. The movement
will calm the baby.
Baby’s face should always be visible – do not cover baby’s face.
Baby’s nose should not be pressed against your body. The carrier
should be tight enough so that baby’s chin will not curl against
his chest but not too tight so that baby can move his head eas-
ily. Always monitor the baby in the carrier and make sure that
baby can breath easily. Premature infants, infants with respiratory
problems and babies under 4 months are at greatest risk of suf-
focation.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use common sense.
Baby’s safety is always your responsibility. Do not perform any
activities that might put your baby in danger for example bike or
horse riding, running, jogging, jumping etc. Never use the carrier
while engaging in activities such as cooking or cleaning which
involves a heat source or exposure to chemicals. Never wear the
baby carrier while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehicle.
Do not lay down or sleep while baby is in the carrier. Never use
the carrier when your balance or mobility is impaired because of
exercise, drowsiness or medical conditions.
Introduction & safety Hints & Tips
Baby 0-2 months:
Baby 2-4 months: Tips for Wrap Tai:
3. Adjust the small string under the
hood: the fabric should support baby’s
neck and upper back.
1. Tie a string around the base of the
carrier to make it narrower between
baby’s legs.
1. Put on the waist belt like in this
picture: the warning label facing out.
When you lift up the carrier it will
form a secure pouch for a small baby.
4. When the baby falls asleep turn his
cheek towards your chest so that baby
can breath easily. Check the sleeping
baby regularly and make sure he has
free airways.
1. Spread out the shoulder straps
widely over baby’s bottom and back.
2. Baby’s legs should stay inside the
carrier. The legs are curled naturally.
2. Spread the fabric widely over your
shoulders and back.
3. Back carry: cross the shoulder straps
over your chest, spread the fabric.

- 4 - - 5 -
9. Place each strap under baby’s leg at
the opposite side and bring them to
your back.
12. Another way to tie the straps:
make a twist with the straps.
10. Make a double knot on your back. 13. Ready to go!11. Wide straps give extra support for
the baby.
14. Using the sleep hood: lift the hood
up from the strings.
1. Put on the waist belt. You can wear
it in two ways. Try what works better
for you.
4. Hold baby facing towards you.
Baby’s legs are wide open, the knees
approximately at the same level as his
belly button.
7. Bring the straps to the front.2. The second way to tie the waist
belt. Wear the carrier as high as possi-
ble. The baby is at the right level when
you can easily kiss his head but still see
well straight ahead.
5. Lif up the carrier. Place the shoul-
der straps on your shoulders one at a
time. Hold the baby always with your
other hand.
8. Cross the straps over baby’s low
back of bottom. Spread the fabric
wide, if you like.
3. Make a double knot on your back. 6. Cross the shoulder straps on your
back and pull them tight. Baby should
be firmly against your body.
Front Carry
15. Tie the strings to the small loops
on top of each shoulder strap.
16. Do not cover the head of a small
baby (under 4 months). Instead use
the hood behind baby’s neck for ad-
ditional support.

- 6 - - 7 -
9. You can also make a twist with the
straps.
12. And make a double knot high on
your chest. The reinforcement pre-
vents the straps from slipping off your
shoulders.
10. You can make an additional re-
inforcement with the straps, if you
want. Cross the straps over the chest.
13. You can also wear the shoulder
straps cossed at front. Try which way
feels most comfortable for you!
11. Bring each end of strap under the
strap on the opposite shoulder.
14. Most parents feel comfortable
when the baby is high on the back.
And the baby also enjoys when he can
see better around him.
15. Taking the baby out: loosen the
waist belt a little. Put down the right
shoulder strap but hold the left strap
firmly, bring the baby to your right hip.
Back Carry
1. Put on the waist belt. Tie it a little
loosely and move the carrier on your
hip. Hold the baby on your hip and lift
up the carrier.
4. Place the baby and the carrier in the
middle of your back.
7. Bring each shoulder strap to your
back and cross them over baby’s lower
back or bottom. If you want to spread
out the fabric completely, do this one
strap at a time and keep the other
strap between your knees.
2. Bring one shoulder strap behind
your back and place it on your left
shoulder.
5. Put on the right shoulder strap. Pull
the straps tightly. Tighten the waist
belt, if needed. You can keep the
shoulder straps between your knees
tightly while you do that.
8. Bring each strap under baby’s leg to
the front again. Make a double knot.
3. Move the baby under your right
arm to your back. Pull the left strap
at the same time. Hold baby with the
right arm.
6. Hold both shoulder straps tightly.
16. Move the baby under your right
arm to the hip. Now you can take the
carrier down.

Wompat baby carrier can be machine washed at cool temperature cycle for del-
icates (30 C / 86 F). Use only small amount of liquid washing detergent. Do not
use any fabric softeners. We recommend to spot clean the carrier when possible
and only wash it infrequently. Shape the carrier when still moist and air dry. The
panel, hood and the straps can be ironed but do not iron the paddings.
Check the carrier regularly. Make sure all the buckles, webbing, straps and
seams are intact. Do not use a broken carrier. Please contact the manufacturer
or distributor, if you need any spare parts.
Some babies can chew the shoulder straps or the upper parts of the carrier.
Chewing can break the fabric eventually. Please monitor your child and offer him
an alternative item to chew.
Liinalapsi Oy offers a 12 month warranty for the Wompat baby carrier. The war-
ranty covers for materials and workmanship. The warranty does not cover any
faults that are caused by improper use or improper care of the product. Proof of
purchase is required. The broken carrier needs to be sent to us.
The child’s safety is always your responsibility. The instructions for use are a
guide for safer carrying of baby but they do not guarantee the full safety of the
child. All legal proceedings or lawsuit are processed by the Finnish law and at
the court of Finland.
FALL HAZARD: INFANTS CAN FALL THROUGH A WIDE LEG OPENING OR OUT
OF THE CARRIER. BEFORE EACH USE, MAKE SURE ALL FASTENERS AND
STRAPS ARE SECURE. NEVER OPEN THE WAIST STRAP WHILE THE CHILD IS IN THE CARRIER. TAKE
SPECIAL CARE WHEN LEANING OR WALKING. NEVER BEND AT WAIST; BEND AT KNEES. ONLY USE THIS
CARRIER FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN 7 LB AND 45 LB (3,5 KG – 20 KG).
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: INFANTS UNDER 4 MONTHS CAN SUFFOCATE IN THIS PRODUCT, IF FACE IS
PRESSED TIGHT AGAINST YOUR BODY. DO NOT STRAP INFANT TOO TIGHT AGAINST YOUR BODY. AL-
LOW ROOM FOR HEAD MOVEMENT. KEEP INFANT’S FACE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
Washing and caring for
your Wompat baby carrier
Liinalapsi Oy
Leipäläntie 49 | 20300 Turku | FINLAND
e-mail: niina@liinalapsi.fi
www.wompatbaby.com | www.liinalapsi.fi