Koala Babycare Koala Cuddle Band 2 Baby Carrier Instruction Manual

Koala Babycare Koala Cuddle Band 2 Baby Carrier

Product Information

The Educational Training Centre Scuola Del Officially Recognised Koala Cuddle Band 2 Baby Carrier is a high-quality babywearing product that meets the standards of good babywearing. It is designed to provide comfort and support for both the parent and the baby during carrying.

Glossary

1. Flaps: The fabric pieces that form the main body of the carrier
2. Backrest: The part of the carrier that supports the baby’s back
3. Loops: The rings through which the flaps are threaded
4. Support band: The band that helps distribute the weight of the baby
5. To drape: To gather the fabric in the hands

Product Usage Instructions

How to Insert the Flaps in the Loops

1. Lay the back of the band with the logo facing the support surface.
2. Insert the flap of the band, passing it through both rings from the inside out.
3. Pass the end between the two rings, making sure the flap is well distributed inside the rings.
4. Repeat the same operation with the other flap.

Preparation

1. Take the sling and wear it like a t-shirt.
2. Check that the backrest fits snugly against your body.
3. Arrange the two flaps by stretching them.
4. Pull both flaps forward so that the band fits snugly against your body.
5. Create space for the baby by lowering the intersection of the flaps with your hands.
6. Pick up your baby, placing their behind above your navel.
7. Pull the outer edge of the sling apart as if you were going to hug their body.
8. If the band is too short, loosen the rings; if the fabric is too abundant, pull it.
9. At the end of the binding (Method A or B), ensure that all the babywearing rules are respected.

Tie Method: Front Cross Carry (FCC) Simple X

Difficulty: Beginner
This is what the binding will look like in the end:

1. Pick up the child, supporting their head and back correctly, and place them on your chest at shoulder height.
2. Remove the flap opposite the baby and surround their leg, positioning it in the hollow of the knee.
3. Repeat the process by placing the child on the other shoulder and working with the other flap.
4. Accompany the child to the center of your body, making them sit down on the crossroads. The child assumes the physiological M position of the legs.
5. Retrieve the innermost flap of the X, stretch the fabric well behind the child’s back from one knee to the other.
6. Tuck the flap under the flap still draped to secure.
7. Repeat the procedure with the external flap.
8. Make sure that the child’s back is correctly supported and the flaps are well open.
9. Adjust the tension if necessary by pulling the flaps forward past the loops. To facilitate this operation, it is possible to lift the child’s bottom with one hand and with the other pull the flap. It is important to ensure that the child is at a height where it is possible to kiss their head. The palm of the hand must be able to pass between the baby and the parent’s body, but not a fist.

RULES OF BABYWEARING

• The baby’s belly is always in contact with the bearer’s boody.
• The child must always be above the carrier’s center of gravity(above the navel).
• You must be able to pass an open hand between the baby and the bearer’s body, but not a fist.
• By bowing your head you must be able to kiss his head easily
• The child’s legs should take an M position
• Be careful that his chin is not resting on his chest
• Check frequently that the face and airways are always clear
• The child’s back should be in a C position

GLOSSARY

1. Flaps
2. Backrest
3. Loops
4. Support band
5. To drape – to gather in the hands

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HOW TO INSERT THE FLAPS IN THE LOOPS

• Lay the back of the band with the logo facing the support surface. Insert the flap of the band, passing it through both rings from the inside out.
• Pass the end between the two rings, making sure the flap is well distributed inside the rings. Repeat the same operation with the other flap.

PREPARATION

How to begin with the use Koala Cuddle Band 2:

• Try first with a doll or a stuffed animal
• When first wearing use a mirror
• Let someone help you, you’ll feel more secure and it would be easier

At the beginning it can happen to everyone to have some difficulties, the important thing is not to get discouraged. First, make sure you have worn the Koala Cuddle Band 2 correctly by following the directions in this manual. Get your little one used to the it gradually, bringing him in the sling for a short time every day.

• Take the sling.
• Wear it like a t-shirt.
• Check that the backrest fits snugly against the body.
• Arrange the two flaps by stretching them.
• Pull both flaps forward so that the band fits snugly against the body.
• Create space for the baby by lowering the intersection of the flaps with your hands. Pick up your baby, placing his behind above your navel. Pull the outer edge of the sling apart as if you were going to hug his body. If the band is too short you need to loosen the rings, if the fabric is too abundant you will have to pull it. At the end of the binding (A or B), it is important that all the babywearing rules (pages 7-8) are respected.

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TIE METHOD: FRONT CROSS CARRY (FCC) – SIMPLE X
FROM BIRTH AND TO FOLLOW THEM WHILE GROWING

Difficulty: Beginner

This is what the binding will look like in the end
At the end of the steps of this binding the child will be positioned as in this illustration: legs in M, back in C, with free airways

• Pick up the child taking care to support the head and back correctly and place him on your chest at shoulder height.
• Remove the flap opposite the baby and surround the leg, positioning it in the hollow of the knee
• Repeat the process by placing the child on the other shoulder and working with the other flap.
• Accompany the child to the center of your body making him sit down on the crossroads. The child assumes the physiological M position of the legs.
• Retrieve the innermost flap of the X, stretch the fabric well behind the child’s back from one knee to the other.
• tuck the flap under the flap still draped to secure
• 
• Repeat the procedure also with the external flap.
• Make sure that the child’s back is correctly supported and the flaps are well open.
• Adjust the tension if necessary by pulling the flaps forward past the loops. To facilitate this operation, it is possible to lift the child’s bottom with one hand (1) and with the other pull the flap (2).
• It is important to ensure that the child is at a height where it is possible to kiss the head. The palm of the hand must be able to pass between the baby and the mother’s body, but not a fist
• Take the support band making sure the logo is in the centre.
• Wrap it carefully behind the child’s back, hugging him or her from the nape to the bottom.
• Close with a double knot behind your back. If the flaps are too long it is possible to tie them with an additional knot in the front part. If the sash ends are too long, you can tie them at the waist.
  

TO EXTRACT THE CHILD

• Untie the support band.
  

• Open the crossed flaps one at a time starting from the outer one, keeping the child safe.

• Grab the child with both hands under the armpits and pull it out from above.

TIE METHOD: FRONT DOUBLE HAMMOCK (FDH)
SPECIFIC FOR THE VERY FIRST DAYS OF THE NEWBORN

Difficulty: Expert

This is what the binding will look like in the end.
At the end of the steps of this binding the child will be positioned as in this illustration: legs in M, back in C, with free airways.

• Take the baby taking care to support the head and back correctly and place him on your chest at shoulder height opposite to the one where the innermost flap is positioned.
• With one hand, recover the innermost band flap and surround both legs, then placing the band in the hollows of the knees.
• Repeat the procedure placing the child on the other shoulder and insert the other flap in the hollows of the knees.
• Accompany the child to the center of your body making him sit down on the crossing making sure that the feet are free. The child assumes the physiological M position.
• Locate the innermost flap of the X and, passing the hand under the same edge, trace the edge.
• Fold the flap inward on the child’s back.
• Stretch the fabric well behind the child’s back from knee to knee.
• Repeat the procedure also with the external flap. Trace the outermost hem by turning it inward.
• Stretch the fabric well behind the child’s back from knee to knee.
• Adjust the tension if necessary by pulling the flaps forward past the loops. To facilitate this operation, it is possible to lift the child’s bottom with one hand (1) and with the other pull the flap (2). It is important to ensure that the child is at a height where it is possible to kiss the head.
• Take the support band making sure the logo is in the centre.
• Wrap it carefully behind baby’s back, hugging him from nape to bottom.
• Close with a double knot behind your back. If the flaps are too long it is possible to tie them with an additional knot in the front part.

TO EXTRACT THE CHILD

• Untie the support band.
• Open the crossed flaps one at a time starting from the outer one, keeping the child safe.
• Take the baby with both hands under the armpits and pull it out from above.

AVVERTENZE GENERALI

IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Read carefully all the instructions before using the product.
• Only use this carrier with children weighing between 4,4 pounds (2 KG) and 33 pounds (15 KG).
• Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instruction can result in death or serious injury.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:

• WARNING constantly monitor your child and ensure the mouth and nose are unobstructed.
• WARNING For pre-term, low birth weight babies and children with medical conditions, seek advice from a health professional before using this product.
• WARNING: Ensure your child’s chin is not resting on its chest as its breathing may be restricted which could lead to suffocation.
• WARNING: to prevent hazard from falling ensure that your child is securely positioned in the sling.
• Where a knot is used, clear instructions should be given on the formation of the knot.
• Awareness of hazard in the domestic environment eg. Heat sources, spilling of hot drinks.
• Only use the product for the number of children for which the product is intended.
• Your movement and the child’s movement may affect your balance.
• Take care when bending and leaning forwards or sideways.
• The sling is not suitable for use during sporting activities e.g. running, cycling, swimming and skiing.
• The carer should be aware of the increased risk of your child falling out of the sling as it becomes more active.
• Washing/cleaning/drying instructions.
• Regular inspection of the sling for any signs wear/damage.
• Keep this sling away from children when it is not in use.
• WARNING: DANGER OF FALLING, SUFFOCATION AND CHOKING
• use only with one child;
• ensure that the child’s airways are always free;
• constantly monitor your child;
• do not allow the head and neck of the child to bend into a C position with the body;
• do not use during sporting activities;
• do not leave the product unattended in the presence of children;
• do not wear accessories which could strangle the child (for example necklaces, headphones, etc.);
• do not use in case of drugs or substances intake which alter perception and/or consciousness.
• For preterm babies (gestational age less than 37 weeks), and/or children with health problems, the recommendation to seek medical advice before using the product.
• Information on incorrect use to be avoided, such as, at least:
• do not use in car, on a bicycle, motorcycle or similar;
• do not use while cooking, manipulating with sharp edge tools, or near open flames, hot liquids or sources of harmful chemical substances;
• do not use in water or under the shower;
• pay particular attention that any loose cord or parts of fabric, even if the product has been correctly worn, do not snag on external elements, and are not accessible to the child;
• periodically check the thermal condition of the child;
• periodically, and before each use, check the integrity of the product and of any additional parts (for example fastenings);
• periodically check that knots, rings, Velcro and fastenings are correctly positioned and tighten;
• our balance may be adversely affected by your movements or by those of your child.
• the risk of falling down increases as the child becomes more active;
• take care when bending or leaning forward and/or sideways;
• do not use more than one child carrier at a time.

CORRECT
Chin up : face visible Nose and mouth free

INCORRECT
Baby’s face covered and pressed tight against wearer

COMPOSITION: Wrap Band: 97% Cotton, 3% Polyester
Back Support: 100% Polyester

CARE & WASHING:
Koala Cuddle Band 2 can be machine washed at 30°. We recommend washing with garments of a similar colour. We recommend that you do not use bleach, do not iron, do not dry clean or tumble dry.

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References

• Koala Babycare | The best mum & baby care products – Koalababycare

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