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The ERGObaby Infant Insert
is designed with Back Support Padding and a Bottom
Support Cushion intended to support the natural curvature of a baby’s developing spine, and to
ensure a healthy hip/leg position. While the spine is developing infants are not to be seated with
weight bearing on their sacrum. Straightening of the spine happens in three different stages
and takes about one year. The ERGObaby Infant Insert ‘s new design encourages
proper spinal development and a healthy hip/leg position by eliminating weight bearing on the
developing sacrum.
The ERGObaby Infant Insert
enables parents to carry their newborn close to
their body. The ERGObaby Carrier in combination with the Infant Insert enables
you to buy only one carrier that will assist you through all the stages of your baby’s growth.
The Infant Insert is a specially padded and shaped cushion that can be quickly
and easily placed in the carrier and readjusted as needed. Your infant is then held in a
cozy, protected environment close to your heart, as well as in an ergonomically correct
and naturally supported position. This is best for the baby’s physical development from
newborn to between 4 - 5 months. Parents can remain attentive to their baby’s needs and
at the same time continue daily activities.
The Infant Insert has an optional closure strap to secure smaller infants (between
approximately 5-8lbs), or infants that prefer to be more tightly swaddled. DO NOT, under any
circumstances, use the strap as a handle to carry your baby in the Infant Insert.
Please observe the following precautions:
• When learning to place your baby in the carrier, do so over a bed or other soft surface,
ideally with the help of another person.
• The Infant Insert
should be used in the front carry position ONLY.
• For general information and detailed instructions for the front carry position, please refer
to the instructions for your ERGObaby Carrier.
Do NOT leave your baby unattended in the Infant Insert
.
Practice putting on your carrier before using the Infant Insert
.
• Fasten the waist belt by feeding the buckle through the elastic safety loop, making sure
the two pieces are properly inserted into one another. Listen for the “clicking” sound when
the two parts go together securely. It should be snug but comfortable. We suggest wear-
ing the waist belt snugly just above the hip bones; you will eventually find the position that
is most comfortable for your body type.
• Tug on the straps and buckles to make sure that they are secured and closed.
• Never unbuckle the waist belt while your baby is in the carrier.
Instructions for use:
English
1.
Loosen the shoulder straps of the baby carrier, leaving a one-inch
tab on the end of the nylon strap. You will use the tab to shorten the
shoulder straps once your baby is positioned.
2.
Allow the ERGObaby carrier to hang down in front of you. Make sure
the waist belt sits comfortably and snugly on your hips. (Fig. 1)
3.
Lay the Infant Insert
on a flat surface like a table or
bed. Lay your baby in the center
with its bottom situated above
the Bottom Support Cushion. If
using the optional closure strap,
secure it at this time. The ba-
by’s legs will be naturally open
with its knees in a comfortable
bend. (Fig 2)
(Fig.1)
(Fig.2)
