WOMPAT ILO User manual

Instruction Manual:
Wompat ILO Baby Carrier

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We are happy that You have found our Wompat ILO baby car-
rier! Wompat is a high quality soft structured carrier, designed
and carefully hand made in Finland (EU). Wompat is an excellent
help with the everyday child care and carrying the baby, or baby-
wearing, has proven to have many positive influences on baby’s
development and wellbeing. You can start using Wompat with
a newborn and gradually adjust the carrier size larger while the
baby grows older. The panel is fully adjustable both in width and
height. The recommended minimum weight for Wompat baby
carrier is 7 pounds (3 kg) and the maximum weight is 35 pounds
(15 kg). If your baby is under 8 pounds, please ask for help of a
healthcare professional or trained babywearing consultant.
Read all instructions before assembling and using the soft carri-
er. Keep instructions for future use. Check to assure all buckles,
snaps, straps, and adjustments are secure before each use. Check
for ripped seams, torn straps or fabric and damaged fasteners
before each use. Ensure proper placement of child in product in-
cluding leg placement.
Wompat baby carrier is suitable for both front and back carry.
Front carry is recommended until baby is at least 6 months old.
Always carry the baby 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 M-posi-
tion: baby’s legs open and her knees at the same level or higher
than her bottom. Make sure baby’s back is slightly rounded and
she is snugly resting on your body.
Baby’s face should always be visible and her nose should not be
pressed against your body. The carrier should be tight enough
so that baby’s chin will not curl against her chest but not too
tight so that baby can move her head easily. Always monitor the
baby in the carrier and make sure she can breath easily. Prema-
ture infants, infants with respiratory problems, and infants under
4 months are at greatest risk of suffocation. Never open the waist
buckle 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. When you first start using
the carrier, make sure baby is well fed and calm. It is also good
practice to start moving when baby is in the carrier for example
take a walk. The movement will calm the baby.
You can find more using instructions, tips and videos on the man-
ufacturer’s website. Find help also at local sling meets, Youtube
videos and online discussion groups.
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 a soft
carrier while engaging in activities such as cooking and cleaning
which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals. Never wear
a soft carrier while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehi-
cle. Do not lay down or sleep while baby is in the carrier. Never
use a soft carrier when balance or mobility is impaired because of
exercise, drowsiness, or medical conditions.
Introduction & safety Preparation
Wompat ILO baby carrier is fully adjustable. Use the smallest panel settings (width & height) for newborn babies and adjust it larger gradually when the
baby grows.
3. Adjust the panel height: pull the
straps on both sides of upper panel.
You can also do this later when baby
is in the carrier.
5. Check the size of the panel: panel
goes from knee-pit to knee-pit, baby
can easily bend her legs.
1. Adjust the panel width: detach
velcro tape and narrow both sides of
panel symmetrically.
4. You can fold the fabric behind ba-
by’s neck: pull from each side next to
the buckles.
6. Adjust the small chest strap be-
tween shoulder straps. You can move
the strap up and down, and adjust
the length. The chest strap settings
will affect the feeling of the shoulders
straps.
2. Make sure the velcro tapes are com-
pletely closed. Press them tightly.
7. Petite shoulder straps for a small
parent: adjust the shoulder straps
shorter with the buckles in the middle
of the strap. Fold extra fabric under
the rubber band. You can also use
these buckles when baby is in the
carrier in order to get baby closer to
your body.
8. Use sleep hood for extra support
behind baby’s neck or head. Do not
cover face of a small baby. You can roll
up the sleep hood and fix with small
rubber loops. Adjust the size of sleep
hood with the long strings. Tie the
strings up to the D-rings or the web-
bings on shoulder straps.

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9. Tighten the shoulder straps a little
bit. Pull the webbings forward.
12. Adjust the panel height. Panel
should support baby’s neck and it can
go up to baby’s earlobe.
10. Guide baby’s legs to more ergo-
nomic M-positon: put you hands in-
side the panel and guide baby’s bot-
tom deep into the carrier. Lift her legs
up under the knee-pits. This is called a
”pelvic tuck technique”.
13. Make the final tightening for the
shoulder straps. Baby should be rest-
ing snuggly against you.
11. Lift baby’s knees higher. 14. An optimal position for the chest
strap is between your shoulder blades.
Chest strap prevents the shoulder
straps from slipping off your shoul-
ders. You can also utilise it to guide
the straps away from your arm pits.
1. Place the carrier on your waist. With
newborn baby, wear the waist belt as
high as possible and move the waist
belt lower as the baby grows.
4. Shorten the webbing towards the
shoulder strap and make sure they
are the same length on both shoulder
straps. You may roll up excess web-
bings and fix them with rubber loops.
7. Lift up the panel and put shoulder
straps on one at a time. Support the
baby with your other hand.
2. Close the buckle behind your back
until you hear a click. Tighten the
waist belt properly: pull one strap at
a time. The waist belt should fit quite
tight but still feel comfortable.
5. Loosen the webbings towards the
sides of the panel.
8. Fasten the small chest strap behind
your neck and tighten it.
3. Fasten the shoulder straps to each
side of the panel.
6. Hold the baby and guide her legs
slightly apart.
Newborn Carry, from 7 lbs
Adjust the width of the panel as shown in the Preparation part. Move the chest strap to a suitable position between shoulder straps and open the small
buckle.
15. Use the sleep hood to support
baby’s neck. Roll up the hood and fix
with small rubber loops. Do not cover
the face of a small baby.
16. You can also wear the shoulder
straps crossed on the back. Many
parents find this technique very com-
fortable.

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3. Put shoulder straps down one at a
time.
4. Support the baby with your other
hand.
3. Adjust the size of the sleep hood.
Safety Check
1. This picture shows baby’s optimal
position in the carrier: round back,
legs in M-position, baby’s hands are
near her head.
1. Loosen the shoulder straps: lift the
front side of the buckle to make the
webbing slide more easily. You can
also tuck the webbing towards the
buckle.
2. You can tighten the buckles for
”petite shoulder straps” in order to
get baby closer to your body.
2. Open the chest strap behind your
neck.
Taking baby out
of the carrier
Additional tips
4. You can tie the sleep hood strings to
the shoulder straps, if you need extra
support for baby’s head. Use the plas-
tic D-rings on top of shoulder straps or
just fix strings to the webbings.
5. Back is rounded,
knees higher than her bottom.
4. Panel supportig back & neck.
3. Baby is resting close to you.
2. High enough to kiss.
1. Baby’s face is visible.

Wompat baby carrier is machine washable. Close the velcro tapes tightly before washing. Use cool temperature and
cycle for delicates (30 ºC / 86 F). Use small amount of liquid washing detergent. Do not use any fabric softeners. We
recommend spot-cleaning when possible. Shape the carrier when still moist and air dry. The hood and the panel can
be ironed but do not iron the paddings. Store your baby carrier in a dry place, at room temperature.
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 which can break the fabric eventually. Please monitor your child and offer
her an alternative item to chew or use strap protectors.
Liinalapsi Oy offers a 12 month warranty for Wompat baby carrier. Warranty covers for materials and workmanship.
The warranty does not cover any faults caused by improper use or care of product. Proof of purchase is required. The
child’s safety is your responsibility. The instructions for use are a guide to safer babywearing but they do not quarantee
the full safety of child. All legal proceedings or lawsuit are processed by the Finnish law and at the court of Finland.
Washing and caring of your
Wompat baby carrier
Liinalapsi Oy
Leipäläntie 49 | 20300 Turku | FINLAND
e-mail: niina@liinalapsi.fi
www.wompatbaby.com | www.liinalapsi.fi
FALL HAZARD – Infants can fall through a wide leg opening or out of carrier.
• Adjust leg openings to t baby’s legs snugly.
• Before each use, make sure all fasteners are secure.
• Take special care when leaning or walking.
• Never bend at waist; bend at knees.
• Only use this carrier for children between 7 lb and 35 lb.
FALL AND SUFFOCATION HAZARD
SUFFOCATION HAZARD – Infants under 4 months can suffocate in this product if face
is pressed tight against your body.
• Do not strap baby too tight against your body.
• Allow room for head movement.
• Keep infant’s face free from obstructions at all times.