W A R N I N G !
F A L L A N D S U F F O C A T I O N H A Z A R D
SUFFOCATION HAZARD:
Babies younger than 4 months can suf focate in this product if face is pressed
tightly against your body. Babies at greatest risk of suf focation include those born prematurely and those with
respirator y problems.
• Check of ten to make sure baby’s face is uncovered, clearly visible and away from caregiver’s body at
all times.
• Make sure baby does not curl into a position with the chin resting on or near baby’s chest.
This position can inter fere with breathing, even when nothing is covering the nose or mouth.
• If you nurse your baby in carrier, always reposition af ter feeding so baby’s face is not pressed
against your body.
• Never use this carrier with babies smaller than 8 pounds without seeking the advice of a healthcare
professional.
FALL HAZARD:
Leaning, bending over or tripping can cause baby to fall. Keep one hand on baby while moving.
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C A r r y i n g i n S T r u C T i o n
E L A S T I C B A B Y S L I N G
Contents
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ABC of warnings
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Contents
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The advantage of carrying in a
Baby Sling for the baby
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The advantage of carrying in a
Baby Sling for the parents
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Practical experiences with the baby sling
for premature and newborn babies
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Wrong carrying!
F R O N T C A R R Y I N G
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The wrap cross carry for newborn and
premature babies (with skin contact)
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And this is how to get back out of
the wrap cross carry!
Carrying methods from
the first day of life
C A U T I O N ! W E U R G E N T LY R E C O M M E N D Y O U T O K E E P
T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R F U R T H E R R E F E R E N C E !