anko Baby Carrier & Hip Seat Instruction Manual

Baby Carrier & Hip Seat
Instruction Manual
5+months  15kg
MAXIMUM WEIGHT

THE ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE  RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY SPECIFICATION OR FEATURE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ  CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Safety Notes

CAUTION:
Read these instructions carefully before assembly and use and keep for future reference.
The child may be hurt if you do not follow these instructions.

WARNING

• The Baby Carrier & Hip Seat is designed to carry a baby from 5 months and a maximum of 15kg.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions before using this baby carrier.
• Never leave your child unattended inside the baby carrier.
•  When using the carrier, monitor your child.
• Child must face towards you until he/she can hold head upright (approximately 5 months old).
• Hold your baby closely at all times until all the buckles are correctly attached.
• Ensure baby is properly positioned with legs straddling the baby pouch and both arms extended through the armholes.
• Check that all buckles and adjustments are secured before each use.
• Take care when bending or leaning forward or sideways. Ensure that you are holding your child safely in your arms.
• Always make sure there is enough room around your baby’s nose and mouth to provide a clear source of air.
• Never lay down with the baby in the baby carrier.
• Child must be able to sit upright unassisted to use the backpack position (approximately 6 months old).
•  The child must face forward, towards the caregiver in the backpack position.
• This carrier is not suitable for use during sporting activities.
• Inspect the baby carrier for any signs of wear and tear.

Safety Notes continued

• Do not use this baby carrier if any parts are torn, damaged, or missing.
• Your balance may be adversely affected by your movement or that of your child.
• For low birthweight babies and children with medical conditions, please seek advice from a health professional before using the product.
• Keep the baby and user away from heat sources and hot drinks.
• Ensure your child’s chin is not resting on its chest as its breathing may be restricted which could lead to suffocation.
• The carer should be aware of the increased risk of your child falling out of the sling as it becomes more active.

Parts List

Instructions for use

Notes:

• When seating your baby for the first time, please practice adequately before
• Always secure your baby with a supporting hand at all times while buckling or tightening the carrier to your body.
• If possible, use a mirror to make final adjustments to your carrier and/or child for a snug fit. Your baby should not be loose in the carrier nor too tight to obstruct breathing.

 Independent Hip Seat (Facing in/out)

Minimum age: 5 Months
Maximum weight: 15KG

1. Place the waist belt around your waist with the hip seat at your back.
2. Attach grip fasteners of the waist belt and fasten the buckle around your waist.
3. Turn the hip seat to the front position.
4. Sit down and hold your baby comfortably facing out or in on the hip seat whilst using your hands to support the baby’s chest or back at all times.

Front Carrying Position (Facing In)

Minimum age: 5 Months
Maximum weight: 15KG

1. Place the waist belt around your waist with the main body of the carrier at your back.

2. Attach grip fasteners of the waist belt and fasten the buckle around your waist.

3. Turn the main body of the carrier to the front.
   

4. Sit down on a soft surface, e.g. a chair or bed, and place the carrier flat on your lap.

5. Carefully slide your baby into the carrier facing in with both legs through
   its own leg opening.
   Note: Make sure that your baby straddles snugly in the carrier’s seat and each of the baby’s legs is securely in its own leg opening.

6. With your left hand holding your baby, place the shoulder strap over your shoulder with the other hand.
   
   Front Carrying Position (Facing In) continued

7. With your right hand holding your baby, place the shoulder strap over your shoulder with the other hand.
   Note: Make sure your baby’s arms are through the armholes.

8. Ask a second person to fasten the chest/back support buckle.

9. Stand up and then make adjustments for snugness. Note: Before releasing your hold on the baby, make sure that all buckles
   are securely fastened.

Front Carrying Position (Facing out)

Minimum age: 5 Months
Maximum weight: 15KG

1. Place the waist belt around your waist with the main body of the carrier at your back.

2. Attach grip fasteners of the waist belt and fasten the waist belt buckle around your waist.

3. Turn the main body of the carrier to the front.
   

4. Sit down on a soft surface, e.g. a chair or bed, and place the carrier flat on your lap.

5. Carefully slide your baby into the carrier facing out with both legs through its own leg opening.
   Note: Make sure that your baby straddles snugly in the carrier’s seat and each of the baby’s legs is securely in its own leg opening.

6. With your left hand holding your baby, place the shoulder strap over your shoulder with the other hand.
   Front Carrying Position (Facing out) continued

7. With your right hand holding your baby, place the shoulder strap over your shoulder with the other hand.
   Note: Make sure your baby’s arms are through the armholes.
   Note: For small babies, fold down the neck support until the baby’s face is not blocked.

8. Ask a second person to fasten the chest/back support buckle.

9. Stand up and then make adjustments for snugness.
   Note: Before releasing your hold on the baby, make sure that all buckles are securely fastened.

Back Carrying Position

Minimum age: 6 Months
Maximum weight: 15K G

1. Place the waist belt around your waist with the carrier’s seat at your back.

2. Attach grip fasteners of the waist belt and fasten the buckle around your waist.

3. Sit down on a soft surface, e.g. a chair or bed.

4. Ask a second person to place your baby straddling on the carrier’s seat while you support your baby with two hands.
   Back Carrying Position continued

5. While supporting your baby closely with both hands, ask the second person to place both the shoulder straps over your shoulders.
   Note: Make sure that your baby straddles snugly in the carrier’s seat and each of baby’s legs is securely in its own leg opening.

6. While the second person holds your baby with two hands, fasten the chest/back support buckle by yourself.

7. Stand up and then make adjustments for snugness.
   Note: Before releasing the hold on the baby, make sure that all buckles are securely fastened and that your baby sits securely with no breathing obstructions.

Care & Maintenance

1. Hand washes in cold water with mild detergent.
2. Unfasten and unzip the carrier portion from the hip seat before washing.
3.  Remove the hip seat insert before washing.
4. Wash the product separately and avoid soaking in water.
5. Hang-dry only.
6. Do not bleach.
7. Do not tumble dry.
8. Do not iron.
9. Do not dry clean. ⊗

KEYCODE: 43-025-725
MADE IN CHINA
FOR AU / NZ: IMPORTED FOR KMART
STORES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.
KMART CUSTOMER SERVICE
AU: 1800 124 125 NZ: 0800 945 995

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