childcare 036350 Bedside Sleeper Instruction Manual

childcare 036350 Bedside Sleeper

Product Information

• The Childcare Bedside Sleeper is a product designed for parents to keep their infants close while sleeping.
• The product comes with a top frame, liner, and mattress with removable cover, middle support, bar (front), legs, middle support bar (back), and bedside sleeper bar.
• The product should be assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions for any use mode – bedside sleeper as well as the bassinet.
• The anchor plate and straps assembly must always be used in bedside sleeper mode.
• The top rail must be no higher than the adult bed mattress to avoid death from the infant’s neck being caught on the top rail on the side that is next to the adult bed.
• The product should not be used if there are any loose or missing fasteners, loose joints, broken parts, or torn mesh/fabric. It should be checked before assembly and periodically during use.

Product Usage Instructions

• Read all instructions before assembly and use of the bedside sleeper. Keep instructions for future use.
• Always read and follow assembly instructions for each product use mode (bedside sleeper, bassinet). Always use all required parts for each use mode. Check instruction manual for a list of required parts.
• Periodically check the product for loose, damaged, or missing parts.
• The product should be properly secured to adult bed using the attachment system. There must be no more than 1/2 inch (13mm) gap between bedside sleeper and adult bed. Check tightness before each use by pulling bedside sleeper in a direction away from adult bed. If gap exceeds 1/2 inch (13mm) do not use product. Do not fill the gap with pillows, blankets, or other items that are suffocation hazards.
• The product should be assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions for any use mode – bedside sleeper as well as the bassinet.
• The top rail must be no higher than the adult bed mattress to avoid death from the infant’s neck being caught on the top rail on the side that is next to the adult bed.
• The product should never be used if there are any loose or missing fasteners, loose joints, broken parts, or torn mesh/fabric. It should be checked before assembly and periodically during use. Contact CNP Brands for replacement parts. Never substitute parts.
• The product should not be used if bedding from the adult bed extends into the bedside sleeper.

IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, READ CAREFULLY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read all instructions before assembly and use of the bedside sleeper. Keep instructions for future use.

WARNING

• NEVER LEAVE THE CHILD UNATTENDED IN THE BEDSIDE SLEEPER.

• IT IS DANGEROUS TO PLACE THE PRODUCT ON A RAISED SURFACE SUCH AS A TABLE.

• DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IF ANY PART IS BROKEN, TORN, OR MISSING.

• ONLY AN ADULT SHOULD ASSEMBLE, FOLD AND UNFOLD THE BEDSIDE SLEEPER.

• BEFORE ASSEMBLY, CHECK THAT THE PRODUCT AND ALL OF IT’S COMPONENTS HAVE NOT BEEN DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORTATION. SHOULD ANY PART BE DAMAGED, DO NOT USE AND KEEP OUT
  OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

• ENSURE USERS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ON IT’S CORRECT OPERATION. DO NOT POSITION THE PRODUCT NEAR WALLS AND OBSTACLES TO PREVENT ENTRAPMENT. DO NOT ADJUST THE PRODUCT WITH THE CHILD INSIDE.

• DO NOT MOVE THE PRODUCT WITH THE CHILD INSIDE.

• DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT WITH MORE THAN ONE CHILD AT A TIME.

• This product is intended for use for babies aged between 0 and 5 months, weighing up to a maximum of 9kg. When a child is able to sit, kneel or to pull itself up, the product should not be used anymore for this child. Before use in ‘bedside sleeper’ mode (fixed to the bed), make sure the product is securely anchored and positioned.

• When the product is used in ‘bedside sleeper’ mode (fixed to the bed), make sure the connection belts are hooked and tensioned properly, before laying child in the sleeper. The product must be secured to the parent’s mattress and no gaps between the product and the adult’s mattress must be present.

• DO NOT use the sleeper without the support frame. Keep the fastening belts out of reach of children.

• The thickness of the uncompressed mattress shall not exceed 25mm. The upper surface of the non compressed mattress must be at least 191mm lower than the upper surface of the lowest side of the bedside sleeper.

• If you purchase a mattress separately, ensure that it is suitable for the product.

• DO NOT leave any object inside the product that could reduce it’s depth.

• Be aware of the risk of open fires and other sources of strong heat, such as electric bar heaters, gas fires etc. The product is ready for use only when all locking mechanisms are engaged. Check carefully that these are engaged before use.

• Failure to follow these warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or death.

• NEVER use the bedside sleeper bassinet in bedside sleeper position without the anchor plate attached and locked as shown. Failure to use this anchoring system could result in serious injury or death to the infant. Make sure all straps are secured and tight. Check straps before each use.

• SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Discard all packing materials immediately after opening. Plastic bags and ties may cause suffocation or choking.

• FALL HAZARD: To help prevent falls, do not use this product when infant begins to push up on hands and knees or has reached manufacturer’s recommended maximum weight of 9kgs, whichever comes first.

• WARNING: **** SUFFOCATION HAZARD – INFANTS HAVE SUFFOCATED IN GAPS BETWEEN EXTRA PADDING AND SIDE OF BASSINET/CRADLE AND ON SOFT BEDDING.

• USE ONLY THE PAD PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.

• NEVER ADD A PILLOW, COMFORTER OR ANOTHER MATTRESS FOR PADDING.

• If a sheet is used with the pad, use only the one provided by CNP Brands.

• To reduce the risk of SIDS, paediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your physician.

• A bedside sleeper is designed to provide a sleeping area for an infant until he or she begins to push up on hands and knees or approximately 5 months of age. Move your child to another sleeping product when your child reaches this stage.

• STRANGULATION/SUFFOCATION HAZARD: The top edge of the lowering bar must be level with or below the top of the adult mattress when used as the bedside sleeper. The level of the bedside sleeper bassinet mattress must be a minimum of 10cm below the top edge of the lowering bar. NEVER raise the level of the bedside sleeper bassinet mattress.

• NEVER use plastic shipping bags or other plastic film as mattress covers not sold and intended for that purpose. They can cause suffocation.

• Make sure all straps are secured and tight when used in the bedside sleeper position. Tighten straps periodically.

• WARNING ENTRAPMENT HAZARD – TO PREVENT DEATH FROM ENTRAPMENT, BEDSIDE SLEEPER MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED TO ADULT BED USING THE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM

• There must be no more than 1/2 inch (13mm) gap between bedside sleeper and adult bed.

• Check tightness before each use by pulling bedside sleeper in a direction away from adult bed.

• If gap exceeds 1/2 inch (13mm) DO NOT use product.DO NOT fill the gap with pillows, blankets or other items that are suffocation hazards.

• ALWAYS read and follow assembly instructions for each product use mode (bedside sleeper, bassinet). ALWAYS use ALL required parts for each use mode.Check instruction manual for a list of required parts. Periodically check product for loose,damaged, or missing parts.

• The anchor plate and straps assembly must always be used in bedside sleeper mode.

• NEVER use this product if there are any loose or missing fasteners,loose joints, broken parts,or torn mesh/fabric.Check before assembly and periodically during use. Contact CNP Brands for replacement parts. Never substitute parts.

• Assemble product according to manufacturer’s instructions for ANY use mode – bedside sleeper as well as the bassinet.

• To avoid death from the infant’s neck being caught on the top rail on the side that is next to the adult bed, the top rail must be no higher than the adult bed mattress.

• NEVER permit bedding from the adult bed to extend into the bedside sleeper.

• NEVER leave your infant in the product without theTOP HORIZONTAL RAIL installed in the upper most position, unless securely attached to the adult bed.

• Failure to use this securing system will allow the bedside sleeper to move away from the adult bed and could result in the infant falling out of the bedside sleeper bedside bassinet.

• STRANGULATION HAZARD: When anchor plate and strap assembly are not in use,store in a safe place not accessible to children.

• DO NOT place product near a window where cords from blinds or drapes may strangle a child.

• Keep the bassinet away from stoves, heaters,camp fires and other hazards.

• DO NOT allow children to climb or play on or under unit in any configuration.

• FALL HAZARD: Remove infant from the bedside sleeper before starting any conversions.

• Always make sure all top and bottom rails are securely locked,in all configurations, before putting an infant child into the unit.

• To prevent serious or fatal injury from falls always keep child within arm’s reach.

• NEVER leave your child unattended.

• Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a string around a child’s neck,such as hood strings over a bassinet or cradle or attach strings to toys.

• The bedside sleeper is designed for use only with adult beds that are between 54-68cm from floor to top of adult mattress.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of the Childcare Bedside Sleeper.
This product has been designed and developed with safety, comfort and functionality in mind. Please take the time to read this manual carefully before using this product and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Due to variations in the style and design of our products, the photographs and illustrations shown in this instruction manual are generic, therefore product fabrics, colour and design may vary from images shown. CNP Brands reserves the right to alter product specifications without notice as a result of our ongoing policy of product improvement.

ASSEMBLY CONTENTS

Check what you have received…
You have received 1 box. Please check the contents of the box against the list below. If anything is missing, please contact Customer Service.
In Australia, contact CNP Brands on 1300 667 137, in New Zealand contact Wainhouse Distribution on 0800 567 5000.

Supplied loose in box:

There are no accessories recommended for use with this Childcare Bedside Sleeper.

ASSEMBLY / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To assemble Frame & Bedside Sleeper Liner…

1. Lay one Leg on a flat surface.
2. Ensuring the push-pins are facing down, push the Leg Stabiliser Bar into the plastic connector on the inside of the leg.
3. Repeat steps 1a-1b for second Leg.
4. Frame should now appear like the example opposite.
5. Attach one Middle Frame Housing to inside of one Leg by sliding down onto Leg housing until secure.
6. Repeat for second Middle Frame Housing and second Leg.
7. Insert the Middle Support Bar (Back) into the middle frame housing until secure.
8. Insert the Middle Support Bar (Front) into the remaining middle frame housing on the opposite side of the Bassinet until secure.

To assemble Frame & Bedside Sleeper Liner continued…

1. Attach Bedside Sleeper Bar onto Middle Support Bar (Front) until secure.
2. Frame should now appear like example opposite.
3. Ensuring the zip down door of the Bassinet liner is on the same side as the Bedside Sleeper Bar, insert the liner and top frame assembly into the top of the Legs. Push down until secure.
4. Pull down on liner bottom flap to correctly secure around Bedside Sleeper Bar.
5. Locate the Velcro tabs on the underside of the Bassinet liner and secure to the underside bars.

The Sleeper is now ready to be used in Bassinet Mode.

To adjust the height of Bedside Sleeper…

1. The sleeper can be adjusted into 5 different height positions.
2. Adjust the height of the sleeper by lifting the adjustment levers on both sides of the sleeper and lowering or raising the sleeper to desired position.
3. Release adjustment levers to lock into place.

NOTE : Height adjustment mechanisms must always be set to the same height setting to ensure a flat and safe sleeping environment is maintained.

To use in Bedside Sleeper mode…

1. Unzip the front panel on both sides.

2. Depress push-pin on underside of top rail and slide top rail out of housing on both sides.

3. Lower Bar and insert into housings on front of Bassinet to secure.

4. Clip the fixing belts to the female buckles on the underside of the Bassinet.

5. Move the sleeper close to the parent’s bed and

6. check the height of the sleeper compared with the mattress on the bed.
   The side support of the sleeper should always be placed close to the parent’s mattress and the mattress should always be aligned with the height of the side support for restraint of the sleeper.

7. In order to fix the Sleeper to the parent’s bed in bedside sleeping mode, use the attached pair of fixing belts provided.

8. Slide the straps between the top mattress and the base using a back and forth ‘sawing’ motion and at the same time pulling downward until the straps and anchor plates are in the desired position.

9. The anchor plates should appear like the opposite picture once they are assembled between the mattress and the base.

CAUTION! Ensure the fixing belts are straight

1. Tighten the loop by pulling the belts firmly.
2. Adjust the belts separately until the sleeper is firmly in contact with the parent’s mattress.
3. Store any excess of belts between the mattress and the bed base.

WARNING

• Before every use always check to make sure there is no space between the parent’s mattress and the side of the sleeper.
• If there is, pull the belts firmly to tighten until there’s no space and the permitted condition of use has been restored.
• Use of product is only permitted with beds and/or mattresses with straight sides, use of the product with round mattress and or water bed is not permitted.
• When the product is used in the bedside sleeping mode, it should always be fitted to the long side of access to the bed, do not fix the product to the head or bottom of the bed.

To convert back to Bassinet mode…

1. Disconnect fixing belt buckles from underside of Bassinet and move Bassinet away from parent bed.
2. Depress push-pins on underside of top rail and slide top rail out of housing on both sides.
3. Insert top rail back into original top rail housing until secure.
4. Re-zip both sides of front panel.

To remove Lining…

1. Unzip the front panel on both sides.

2. Depress push-pin on underside of top rail and slide top rail out of housing on both sides.

3. Remove top rail bar from Bassinet lining.

4. Unfasten all Velcro connecting the liner to the frame.

5. Locate the zip on the rear of liner and unzip.

6. Gently remove the lining from the top frame by sliding it off the top frame tubes on both sides.

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR CHILDCARE BEDSIDE SLEEPER

Cleaning

This product has been designed and developed with safety, comfort and functionality in mind. Please take the time to read this manual carefully before using this product and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
To ensure the long-lasting use of your Sleeper, do not use solvents, abrasives or aggressive cleaning products. After each wash check the resistance of the fabric and the stitching. For washing of the fabric, carefully comply with instructions indicated on the label (listed below).

Maintenance

Always check parts regularly for tightness of screws, nuts and other fasteners – tighten or replace if required. The Sleeper and the mattress fabric cover are removable and washable. The removal of the fabric should be carried out by an adult only. On a regular basis check the condition of the product and presence of any possible damage. In the case of damage do not use and keep it out of the reach of children. To maintain the safety of your Sleeper seek prompt repairs for bent, torn, worn or broken parts. Use only those parts and accessories approved by CNP Brands.
If you have any difficulties in assembling the Sleeper, please contact our Service Department.
In Australia, contact CNP Brands on 1300 667 137, in New Zealand contact Wainhouse Distribution on 0800 567 5000.

Warranty

For all warranty terms and conditions,please visit cnpbrands.com.au

ABOUT US

About CNP Brands
Currently, CNP Brands boasts one of the most diverse brand portfolios with a combination of company owned brands and distribution agreements.
Our own brands, including Childcare, have gone from strength to strength in recent years. Childcare, and our premium brand bebe care, demonstrate our commitment to quality and continuing investment in product development.

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Distributed in New Zealand by Wainhouse Distribution

• 2-6 Argyle St, Morningside,
• PO Box 41-014,
• St Lukes, Auckland, New Zealand
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