The First Years Carry Me Near User manual

Before returning this product to the store for any reason,
please call our Parent Service Center at
1-800-533-6708 or
www.thefirstyears.com
We can provide helpful tips and instructions, and may be
able to resolve your problem over the phone or via e-mail.
carry-me-near
5-in-1 sleep system
keeps your sleeping baby close
wherever you go
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IF IT IS DAMAGED OR BROKEN.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Recommended maximum age: Approximately 5 months
Bassinet/Carrier:
FALL HAZARD – To help prevent falls, do not use this product when infant begins
to push up or roll over unassisted on hands and knees or has reached 17.5 lbs,
whichever comes first.
•ALWAYS use restraint strap when changing child.
•NEVER leave child unattended in the Bassinet/Carrier in the rocking mode
with wheels retracted.
•ALWAYS lock wheels on Changing Table/Bassinet stand when in use.
•DO NOT move Changing Table/Bassinet Stand with child in it.
•NEVER use changing table or surface as a sleeping or playing area.
•NEVER place child to sleep on changing table or changing pad surface.
•Child’s movement can slide Bassinet/Carrier. NEVER place Bassinet/Carrier
near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infants can suffocate in gaps between an extra pad and
the side of the bassinet and on soft bedding.
•NEVER add a mattress, pillow, comforter, or padding. Use ONLY the pad
provided by The First Years.
•If a sheet is used with the pad, use only the one provided with this Bassinet
by The First Years or one specifically designed to fit the dimension of the
Bassinet mattress.
•Bassinet/Carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER
place Bassinet/Carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. NEVER
leave child on changing table/bassinet stand when straps are loose or undone.
•Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a string around a
child’s neck such as hood strings or pacifier cords. DO NOT suspend strings
over Changing Table/Bassinet stand or attach strings to toys.
•DO NOT place changing table/Bassinet stand near a window where cords
from blinds or drapes can strangle child.
•To reduce the risk of S.I.D.S, pediatricians recommend healthy infants be
placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your pediatrician.
•Do not use in motor vehicle.
•Do not put more than one child in Bassinet.
Safety Instructions
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WARNING
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Changing Table:
FALL HAZARD – To prevent death or serious injury, always keep child within
arm’s reach.
• ALWAYS use restraint strap when changing child.
STRANGULATION HAZARD – Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. NEVER
leave child on changing table/bassinet stand when straps are loose or undone.
•Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a
string around a child’s neck such as hood strings or pacifier cords. DO NOT
suspend strings over changing table/bassinet stand or attach strings to toys.
•DO NOT place changing table/bassinet stand near a window where cords
from blinds or drapes can strangle child.
•NEVER use changing table in rocking mode.
•ALWAYS lock wheels on changing table/bassinet stand when in use.
•DO NOT move changing table/bassinet stand with child in it.
•NEVER use changing table or surface as a sleeping or playing area.
•NEVER place child to sleep on changing table or changing pad surface.
•Discontinue use when infant begins to push up or roll over unassisted on
hands and knees or has reached 17.5 lbs, whichever comes first.
• Keep all batteries away from children.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, they may explode.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
• If using rechargeable batteries, remove from unit before recharging.
• Recharging should only be done under adult supervision.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
• The supply terminals are not to be shorted.
To avoid battery leakage:
• Be sure to position + and – symbols as indicated in battery compartment.
• Never mix old and new batteries, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, or standard
(carbon zinc) with alkaline batteries.
• Always remove exhausted batteries from product.
• Never use a screwdriver or any metal tool to pry batteries from compartment.
Safety Instructions (con’t)
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WARNING
BATTERY WARNINGS:
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Infant carrier/bassinet
Storage basket
Changing table
Bedside sleeper attachment
CONTENTS
3
handle
handle
release
height adjustment
straps with buckles (4)
self fasteners
fabric pocket
canopy fasteners
loops
self fasteners
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Carrier frame
brackets (2)
Rod supports (2)
Foam pad (D0 not
remove)
U tubes (2)
Legs (2)
Long screws (4)
Locking nuts (4)
Tools required:
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
CONTENTS
4
casters with brake (2)
wheels with
brake (2)
retractor button (4)
Fabric support
tubes (2)
Straight fabric
support tubes (2)
Bolts (2)
Nuts (2)
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A. Open Infant
Carrier/Bassinet
Your infant Carrier/Bassinet
comes completely assembled.
To open, unfold infant
Carrier/Bassinet by pulling
up on release tabs
simultaneously on both sides.
Turn Bassinet around and
repeat for other side.
Set aside.
B. Attach Stand with Storage Basket
1. Slide straight support tubes through fabric
pockets on storage basket.
2. Insert cross tubes into
rocker legs as shown.
Make sure pins pop
securely into place.
3. Attach sides of storage
basket around each
leg with self fasteners.
4. Stand upright.
5. Slide 4 storage basket
buckles over U tubes.
6. With the height adjustment
holes on both U tubes facing
inward, depress pin and slide U tube
into the first (1st) hole on each side.
Repeat with second U tube. Make sure
pins securely pop into place. Check to
make sure storage basket is taut on U
tubes. If necessary, adjust buckles.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
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C. Assemble Changing Table
1. Place changing table fabric upside down.
2. Slide loops (labeled A) on each side
over 1 fabric support tube.
3. Insert 2nd fabric support tube into
open end of the fabric support tube that
you just attached to the changing table.
4. Connect both fabric support tubes
together.
D. Attach Changing Table to Stand
1. Turn changing table assembly right side up and
place on top of stand. Fold over the ruffled skirt so
that screw holes are visible.
2. Position loops making sure they are between screw
holes.
3. Insert plastic nut into screw holes by pushing up
through bottom.
4. Holding plastic nut in place, use 1 long screw into
top hole and tighten with Philips screwdriver. Do
not tighten all the way until all 4 screws and
plastic nuts are in place. Once they are all in place,
tighten all screws.
5. Squeeze rod supports into place as shown. Make
sure that they are firmly inserted into holes in
stand.
6. Snap brackets over fabric supports. Align holes
and push short screw into place. Secure nut
using pliers.
7. Wrap 5 self-fasteners around fabric support
tubes and foam pads as shown, doing center
one last. Repeat for other side.
8. Pull fabric over and straighten ruffle as desired.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY (con’t)
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Foam Pad-
Do not remove
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ALWAYS use restraint strap when changing child.
E. Secure Infant Carrier/Bassinet
1. Place Infant Carrier/Bassinet on top of changing table. Make sure Infant
Carrier/Bassinet rests completely inside changing table frame prior to placing
your baby inside.
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PRODUCT ASSEMBLY (con’t)
TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Locate battery door on back of handle.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, turn screw counterclockwise until it’s loose and
remove door.
3. Remove battery compartment from handle.
4. Insert 4 AA batteries. Position them so the
+ and – contacts are aligned with the
corresponding contacts on the battery clip.
5. Replace battery compartment in handle.
6. Replace battery door making sure tab on
door fits under battery compartment
before re-attaching.
7. Turn screw clockwise to secure battery door.
WARNING:
·Keep all batteries away from children.
·DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.
·DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire; they may explode.
·DO NOT attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
·Replace batteries under adult supervision.
To avoid battery leakage:
·Be sure to position batteries with + and – symbols as indicated in battery
compartment. Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity.
·Never mix old and new batteries, rechargeable (nickel cadmium) and non-
rechargeable batteries, or standard (carbon zinc) with alkaline batteries.
·Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
·Always remove exhausted batteries from the product.
·Never use a screwdriver or any other tool to pry batteries from compartment, as
doing so may short circuit supply terminals.
·The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
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A. Bassinet
You can rock your bassinet back and forth OR
lock it into place.
1. Rocking mode: Depress retractor button and
push wheels up. Repeat on all 4 wheels.
2. Locking mode: Depress retractor button and
rotate wheels out. Flip wheel brakes and castor
brakes down to secure wheels in place.
B. Bedside Sleeper
Height Adjustment
NOTE: Your sleep system is designed to adjust to
the level of your bed for easy access to your baby.
1. Adjust to desired height by depressing pins on
U tubes.
2. Slide U tubes into desired hole. Pins should
pop into place to secure.
IMPORTANT: Make sure U tubes are in the same
holes on each side.
Attach to Adult Bed
1. Slip bedside attachment between mattress
and box spring. Edge of attachment should be
approximately 6 inches from edge of bed.
2. Place sleep system next to bed.
3. Wrap straps around legs and fasten to secure.
4. Lock wheels into place as shown on page 7.
PRODUCT USAGE
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C. Portable Bassinet & Play seat
1. To raise canopy, lift up and secure
canopy fasteners.
2. To raise/lower handle, press both handle
release tabs.
Backrest adjustment: To raise/lower backrest,
lift up as shown. Be sure to snap firmly in place.
IMPORTANT: When placing child in Portable
Bassinet & Play Seat, you must use the crotch
restraint to secure child. Make sure both buckles
are snapped into place. Pull straps to ensure
a tight fit.
D. Changing Table
1. Storage pockets hold baby products near for
convenience and peace of mind.
IMPORTANT: When placing child, you must
use restraint on changing table strap located
on surface of changing table. Make sure buckle
is snapped into place. Pull strap to assure a
tight fit.
Storage
1. Pull up on release tabs to collapse each side.
PRODUCT USAGE (con’t)
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E. Electronics
1 – nightlight (on/off)
2 – audio (on/off)
3 – select
4 – volume
5 – vibrations
6 – vibrations speed
Your sleep system plays 5 audio options:
1. Press and release the select button until desired selection plays:
a. “Fur Elise”
b. bird chirp
c. rain
d. heart beat
e. bubbling brook
2. Adjust the volume according to your preference.
3. To change audio selections, press the select button. If you change selections, the
audio will shut-off 10 minutes after the FIRST selection was chosen.
Nightlight: Press once to turn on. Nightlight will automatically shut-off after 10 min-
utes. To turn off manually, press button again.
Vibrations: Press once to turn on. Adjust to desired speed (slower/faster).
Vibrations will automatically shut-off after 10 minutes. To turn off manually, press
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Replacement or additional parts should only be obtained from The First Years.
Please contact our Parent Service Center: 800-533-6708 or www.thefirstyears.com.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
If you are not completely satisfied with this product, please call our Parent Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-533-6708 or www.thefirstyears.com
©2004 The First Years Inc., Avon, MA 02322-1171
Made in China to The First Years’ quality specifications.
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
To Clean:
All fabric and mattress:
Surface wash only using warm soapy water. Allow to air dry. Do not machine wash.
Sheet:
1. Remove sheet from mattress.
2. Turn inside out.
3. Place in pillowcase or laundry bag.
Machine wash, warm. Tumble dry, low.
Toys:
1. Remove toys.
2. Place in pillowcase or laundry bag.
Machine wash, warm. Tumble dry, low.
Electronics:
Wipe surface with a slightly dampened cloth or sponge using mild liquid soap. Wipe
with clear water. Air dry. Do not immerse in water.
• Remove battery compartment prior to cleaning.
• Allow to completely air dry before reassembly and use.
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