Tragebaby MilaMai, Manual

Page 1: ...The MilaMai Baby Carrier ...

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Page 3: ...r straps are not crossed 9 Option with crossed shoulder straps 10 Taking the baby out when should straps are crossed 13 Infant carrying position 14 Using the headrest 15 Back carrying with MilaMai Carrying option for smaller babies 16 Taking the baby out when using the back carrying position 20 The height of the back panel 21 Carrying option for larger babies and toddlers 22 Notes 24 More products...

Page 4: ...ks to their ring attachment the MilaMai shoulder straps adapt to the wearer s shoulder shape and stature Size adjustment to fit the baby MilaMai can be adjusted in both height and width That means that the MilaMai carrier fits approximately from sizes 56 to 104 or from 3 5 kg to 15 kg Swiss handcrafted production The MilaMai baby carrier is lovingly handmade in Switzerland Many of the models are c...

Page 5: ...tion the child s knees are higher than its bottom and the thighs are spread at roughly 90 degrees This sup ports the healthy maturation of the hip joints To achieve this posture make sure that the gap width for the leg position spans from the hollow of one of baby s knees to the other but without poking or chafing ...

Page 6: ...re have someone else help you the first time you try it out Only take your hands off the child when he or she is securely seated in the MilaMai carrier the buckles are fastened and secured with the elastic safety tabs and all belt straps are tightened Once you feel that you no longer have to hold the baby with your hands you know that MilaMai is securely and properly in place If you bend forward t...

Page 7: ...c tab as well Should the buckle accidentally come unfastened it will get caught in the elastic band and your child will stay safe and secure Before you can use the MilaMai adjust the gap width for leg positioning and the back panel height to suit the size of your baby A new MilaMai carrier has Velcro pads inside the waist strap drawstring casing with Velcro backing for fabric protection To adjust ...

Page 8: ...ear on page 5 Place the waist strap around your waist so that the head rest of the raised back panel is on the outside Close the buckle of the waist strap until you hear a distinct click and tighten the belt strap Bring your child into a spread squat position above the waist strap Hold the baby firmly with one hand Raise the back panel and put it around the baby Front carrying with MilaMai Option ...

Page 9: ...n the belt straps of the MilaMai so that the back panel is already in place but not sitting too tightly When tightening the belt strap it is helpful to pull it in the direction of the band in this case diagonally forwards and downwards Close the sternum strap at the nape of your neck Now tighten the shoulder straps so that the back panel supports the baby completely ...

Page 10: ...8 9 Smooth the folds in the fabric of the back panel outwards and into the hollow of the child s knee Done Enjoy carrying your baby ...

Page 11: ...r neck Hold your child with one hand and slide one of the shoul der straps off your shoulder Now you can take the baby out of the MilaMai carrier from the side Front carrying with MilaMai Taking the baby out when shoulder straps are not crossed ...

Page 12: ... the level of the waist strap For example if you hold the right shoulder strap in your hand you take the belt strap that is hang ing down on the left in the other hand Take care not to twist the shoulder strap or the belt strap and join the two buckle elements together See position 1 of the adjustments prior to wear on page 5 Slip your arm into the newly created loop so that the shoulder strap lie...

Page 13: ...Slip the shoulder strap that was last put on your shoulder down to make room for the baby Put your baby in front of your stomach and bring him or her into a spread squat position over the waist strap of the MilaMai carrier Now put the back panel around your child and the sec ond shoulder strap back on your shoulder Make sure the belt straps run UNDER the baby s legs ...

Page 14: ... strap it is helpful to pull in the direction of the strap in this case diagonally downwards Tighten the second shoulder strap in the same way The shoulder straps are now crossed diagonally across your back Smooth the folds in the fabric of the back panel outwards and into the hollow of the child s knee Done ...

Page 15: ...s to lift the buckle from one of the two shoulder straps with your thumb This will loosen the belt strap It can be a bit challenging to get the shoulder straps of the MilaMai open again so that you can take your baby out of the carrier When you lift your baby up slightly inside the MilaMai the straps on your back automatically slide lower down This way you can reach the buckle more easily Lift you...

Page 16: ...s yet Now reach into the pouch of the MilaMai with one hand and lift your baby a little by its bottom Now you can use your other hand to hold the baby s po sition from the outside Support the baby about a hand s width above the waist strap from the outside As you continue to hold your baby at this height finish tightening one strap at a time Instead of being seated on the waist strap the baby is s...

Page 17: ... the shoulder strap that fits best for you MilaMai in the back carrying position Make sure that the fabric of the MilaMai headrest is cinched on both sides before use This ensures lateral head support The MilaMai s long ties are easy to reach in the back car rying position When the headrest is raised use a simple knot to tie the headrest to the shoulder strap by thread ing it through the appropria...

Page 18: ...ead rest of the raised back panel is on the outside Close the buckle of the waist strap until you hear a dis tinct click and tighten the belt strap Shift the MilaMai carrier slightly sideways onto your hip Pick up your child and bring him or her into a spread squat position above the waist strap Hold the child firmly with one hand Raise the back panel and put it around your baby Make sure the belt...

Page 19: ...slide your child to the back on your right side take the shoulder straps in your left hand If you pre fer the left side take both straps in your right hand Hold the shoulder straps firmly with this hand Now move your free hand past the first shoulder strap between you and your child and into the second shoulder strap You can push the waist strap back with your free hand Continue to hold the two sh...

Page 20: ...k take both straps just as tightly and firmly in the other hand Now slip into the sec ond strap with your free arm Take one shoulder strap in each hand and keep it held taut Tighten the belt strap on both shoulder straps Close the sternum strap ...

Page 21: ...19 Enjoy carrying your baby ...

Page 22: ...the other hand Bring your child as far forward as possible onto your hip When you have moved your child far enough forward to be able to properly encircle your baby with one arm release the shoulder straps and slip out of the strap with your free arm Now hold your child with the other hand That way you can slip out of the second shoulder strap Bring this arm over the head of the child and encircle...

Page 23: ...the carrier higher and still utilise the full length of the back panel If you buckle the waist strap around your waist the back panel shortens and you can carry your child using the lower drawstring casing or if your child is big ger he or she can keep his arms out Sometimes a child can be in between sizes If the waist strap is in the upper drawstring casing the MilaMai may seem too small yet the ...

Page 24: ...e buckle of the waist strap until you hear a distinct click and tighten the belt strap Place your child on your hip above the MilaMai waist strap While holding your child firmly with one hand take the arm that you would normally use to hold your baby on your hip and put it over his head Your arm is now placed in front of your child Hold your child with the hand which you just placed infront of it ...

Page 25: ...ne hand and take one strap at a time from behind over your shoulders In so doing you pull the back panel over your child Make sure that the belt straps run UNDER the child s legs Tighten the MilaMai carrier firmly As described on page 18 item 11 ...

Page 26: ...ying position as it does not provide support for the healthy spread squat position and forces the baby into an unnatural hollow back position If you would like your baby to be able to see more we recommend that you carry him or her in the back carrying position after four months of age After you have fastened your child in the carrier the long belt straps can be short ened by rolling them up and s...

Page 27: ...ng comfort Waist belt bag A small pouch that can be attached to the waist strap of your baby carrier provides room for the essentials such as your wallet keys and so on Luema bags The Luema bag collection primarily includes bags in various sizes and with a variety of functions that are particularly suitable for parents who use baby carriers Some of them can be converted into backpacks or hip bags ...

Page 28: ...We wish you and your child much fun and enjoyment whether you are carrying or being carried Tragebaby GmbH Maria Lüscher Steigstrasse 10 8637 Laupen info tragebaby ch Tel 055 246 46 45 www tragebaby ch ...