Storchenwiege WrapBabyCarrier User manual

Storchenwiege®
Birkenstr. 31b
D-01328 Dresden
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www.storchenwiege.com
For newborns (3,5 kg / 7 lb 11 oz) to max. 15 kg / 33 lb 1 oz
IMPORTANT!
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Instructions
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WrapBabyCarrier

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We are pleased that you have chosen the Storchenwiege® WrapBabyCarrier and hope you and your child will
have a lovely time using it together.
Adjusting the width of the bar to fit your child
To ensure that your child’s legs are
in the correct splayed “frog” position,
the width of the bar must be adjusted
to fit your child before you put on
the Storchenwiege® WrapBabyCarrier.
Check at regular intervals whether the
width of the bar still suits the size of
your child and widen it if necessary.
These instructions include all the details necessary in our opinion and experience for using the carrier as intended. When carrying your child in the Storchenwiege®
WrapBabyCarrier, always make sure that you are using the Storchenwiege® WrapBabyCarrier properly in accordance with the instructions. Storchenwiege® shall not be
liable for any damage or injury caused by incorrect use of the product. If required we recommend seeking advice from a midwife, babywearing consultant, physiothera-
pist or paediatrician.
Adjust the width of the bar on your Storchenwiege
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Wrap-
BabyCarrier to this width using the waistband.
Place your child on the carrier and adjust the crotch support
so that the fabric stretches from the back of one knee to
the other.
WARNING:
l Your movements and those of your child may bring
you out of balance.
l Be careful when leaning forward or backward..
l This carrier is not suitable for use during sports
activities.
Before initial use
Before initial use, read these instructions carefully. Check all seams and clasps at regular intervals.
To gain confidence in putting on the Storchenwiege® WrapBabyCarrier, start out by practising in
front of a mirror. With the help of another person you will soon become well practised in using your
Storchenwiege® WrapBabyCarrier. Note that the breakaway clasp on the belt must always be closed
and must not be undone while the child is in the Storchenwiege® WrapBabyCarrier.
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Safety Information
Care instructions:
Machine wash gentle cycle
All buckles must be closed
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Use mild detergent
Use of a laundry bag is recommended
Check the carrier especially after each wash for possible damage
➔ WARNING:
Never open the buckle while your baby is still in
the carrier.
➔ WARNING:
Take care when bending or leaning forwards or
sideways.
➔ WARNING:
Your balance may be adversely affected by your
movement and that of your child.
➔ WARNING:
For pre-term, low birth weight babies and chil-
dren with medical conditions, seek advice from
a health professional before using this product.
➔ WARNING:
Constantly monitor your child and ensure her
mouth and nose are unobstructed.
➔ WARNING:
Ensure your child’s chin is not resting on her chest as
her breathing may be restricted, which could lead to
suffocation.
➔ WARNING:
To prevent hazards from falling out, make sure your
baby is well and securely positioned in the carrier.
The carer should be aware of the increased risk of
your child falling out of the carrier as it becomes more
active.
➔ WARNING:
This carrier is not suitable for use during sporting
activities.
➔ WARNING:
Check to ensure that all buckles, snaps, straps and
adjustments are secure before each use.
➔ WARNING:
Check for ripped seams, torn straps or
fabric and damaged fasteners before each
use.
➔ WARNING:
Ensure that your child is placed in the
product properly, including the position of
her legs.
➔ WARNING:
Never use a soft carrier while engaging
in activities such as cooking and cleaning
which involve a heat source or exposure
to chemicals.
➔ WARNING:
Never wear a soft carrier while driving or
being a passenger in a motor vehicle.
Only use this carrier for children between 3,5 kg (7 lb 11 oz) and 15 kg (33 lb 1 oz)
➔ Always ensure that your baby is supplied with sufficient oxygen. Her nose and mouth must remain free and
must not be covered or pressed against your chest. Please also observe the instructions for using the head
support in this manual.
➔ Keep the carrier out of the reach of children when not in use.
➔ If the carrier is defective, do not use it under any circumstances; instead, contact Storchenwiege®.
Further important notes

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Tummy
to
tummy
Especially suitable
for newborns
and babies up to
one year of age
Caution:
Never wear your child tummy to
tummy and facing outwards.
l The baby’s back is automatical-
ly pushed into a hollow shape.
l The “frog position” of the legs
is no longer possible.
l The baby is left exposed
to the busy outside world and
environmental factors.
2. Position your child tummy-to-tummy
with one hand holding her diagonally
over her back from her shoulder to the
opposite thigh.
Put on the belt with the buckle at the back, making sure that it snaps closed prop-
erly. Then tighten the belt. IMPORTANT: With small babies we recommend wearing
the belt higher up, and with bigger children wearing it lower.
3. Use your free hand to smooth the panel up and over your child’s back. Shift the hand holding your child to the outside. Use your free hand to slip the first strap over
your shoulder, then to hold your child while you move the second strap over your other shoulder with your other hand.
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5. Reach round your back with your free hand, grasp the edge of the opposite strip of fabric and pull forward firmly. Move your free hand over to the other edge of the
strip and pull the strip tight fold by fold, then transfer it to the hand holding your child. Do the same on the other side.
4. With your free hand, reach beneath the strap from outside and pull the inner
edge of the strap outwards. Do the same on the other side.
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Tummy
to
tummy
Especially suitable
for newborns
and babies up to
one year of age
6. Keeping the two fabric strips taut, bring them beneath your child’s legs and tie in a double knot.
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7. The head support is gathered and
moved diagonally across the back of
her head. Make sure that baby‹s nose
is always uncovered.
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In this variant, after Step 5, pass the strips of fabric over your child’s legs, cross them
beneath her bottom, then tie them in a double knot behind your back.
Then fan out the two strips over your child’s bottom.
VARIANT:
Straps fanned out across
child’s bottom
(for heavy children)

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Loosen the knot with one hand reaching diagonally across your child’s
back, holding her safe. Use the hand which is now freed up to pull down
the strap from your shoulder, then reach inside the carrier and hold your
child. Now, your other hand is free to take the second strap from your
shoulder. Put your child somewhere safe before taking off the carrier.
Taking your child out of the
tummy-to-tummy carry

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Back
carry
suitable if baby
can hold her head
up confidently
1. Pick up your child as described in Steps 1–3 of the tummy-to-tummy carry. Use your free hand to hold both straps in front of baby’s face.
Your child is held safely in the bag. IMPORTANT! Until you have finished setting up the back carry, both straps must always be held tightly, close to your child.
Shift both straps to the hand which is now freed up …
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2. … slipping the hand at the back forwards, between your own body and your child, and pushing your child behind you.
IMPORTANT! the hand holding the straps moves along with your child, staying close to the start of the shoulder straps.
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3. Hold both straps taut in your free hand. Now the other hand is free to drape the strip on the side near your neck behind your head onto your free shoulder, reach
behind your head, grasp that strip between the child and the hand holding it, and pull it over to the other shoulder, keeping it close to your neck.
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Back
carry
suitable if baby
can hold her head
up confidently
5. Tighten the carrier again to make sure your child is firmly supported. To do so, shift both straps into one hand, then reach over your shoulder with the other hand,
grasp the top of the strap and pull the back panel taut. At the same time, pull the excess fabric forward in the hand holding the straps. Do the same on the other side,
then tie a double knot in front of your stomach
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A separate chest strap is included for
the back carry.
4. Keeping the straps taut, pull them under your
arms and across to your child’s bottom.
Pull them under your child’s legs, cross them
beneath her bottom then back under her legs
to the front.

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Taking
your child
out of
the back
carry
1. Loosen the double knot. Hold one strap
in each hand with the thumbs and index
fingers free. Lift up your hands, holding
the ends of the straps upwards, to your
shoulders. Use your thumbs and index
fingers to grasp the shoulder straps on
either side. Grip the straps firmly, then let
go of the ends of the straps only.
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2. Use one hand to hold the straps
together in front of your chest. Keeping
one strap taut and close to your head,
move it to the opposite shoulder.
IMPORTANT! The hand holding the strap
supports baby’s weight while you shift
her round on the other side, against
your body to the front. One hand reaches
diagonally across your child’s back, hold-
ing her safe. Use the hand which is now
freed up to pull down the strap from your
shoulder, then reach inside the carrier and
hold your child. Now, your other hand is
free to take the second strap from your
shoulder. Put your child somewhere safe
before taking off the carrier.
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