BabyBjorn BABY CARRIER ACTIVE Owner's Manual

If you have questions or if there is anything you do not understand,

call BabySwede/BabyBjörn Customer Service at 866-424-0200.

IMPORTANT!

Read this manual carefully before use.

Keep it for future reference.

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Owner’s Manual

BABYBJÖRN BABY CARRIER ACTIVE

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© BabyBjörn AB, 2010.

BabyBjörn AB, SE-330 10 Bredaryd, Sweden

This product and the trademark BABYBJÖRN are protected by patent and trademark registrations.

US Patents No. 5,490,620, 5,732,861, 6,736,299, 7,007,353, 7,070,076, 7,284,503, 7,343,880.

US Patent Appl. No. 11/597898. US Patent Design No. 507,102. US TM Reg. No. 3,469,959.

For more information please contact [e-mail]

Exclusive distributor in USA and Canada: BabySwede LLC,

BabySwede LLC, 1157 Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44134, (866)-424-0200

WARNING - FALL HAZARD

- Carefully read and follow all instructions before assembling and
using the baby carrier.

- Keep instructions for future use.

- This baby carrier is designed for use by adults while walking only.

- Only use this baby carrier for babies between 8 lbs (3.5 kg) and 26
lbs (12 kg).

- Small babies can fall through a leg opening.

- Adjust leg openings to smallest possible size.

- For babies 8–11 lbs (3.5-5 kg) the leg straps must be used.

- Hold your baby closely at all times until correctly attached.

- Make sure baby is properly positioned with the legs straddling the
seat and both arms extending through the armholes.

- Check that all buckles and adjustments are secure.

- Pull all straps tightly around your body.

- Baby must face you until he or she can hold head upright.

- Always make sure there is enough room around your baby’s nose
and mouth to provide a clear source of air.

- Never lie down with baby in the baby carrier.

- Inspect the baby carrier regularly for any signs of wear and tear.

- Never sleep while your baby is in the baby carrier.

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Helpful hints

•Sitdownwhenputtinginandtakingoutyourbaby.WhenusingtheBabyCarrier

Active the rst few times limit the use to 15 – 20 minutes at a time until both
baby and parent are comfortable.

•Tominimizethestressonyourback,besuretoweartheBabyCarrierhigh

up on your chest. Your baby is in the correct position when you can kiss the
top of the baby’s head by just looking down.

•Tonurseinprivacy,sitcomfortably,loosenallstrapsandslideonestrapoff

your shoulder. Have your hands supporting the child and the Baby Carrier
Active at all times. Be sure to tighten the straps again before standing up.

•IfyourBabyCarrierActivefeelstootightforyourbaby:

1. Make sure that the size adjustment buckle is in the correct
position for your baby’s size.

2. Increase the length of the straps by adjusting the strap buckles.
This will allow more space for you and your baby.

•Whenyour baby hasoutgrown theBaby Carrier Active,adjust thesize

adjustment buckle to the highest position, so that you are prepared for the
next infant using the Baby Carrier Active. Store this Owner's Manual with
the Baby Carrier Active.

Washing instructions

Machine wash separately in warm water, mild detergent, gentle cycle, and drip
dry (no dryer). Do not use chlorine bleach or fabric softener. Iron only at low
temperature and never iron trim. Improper care will void any and all warranties.

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53 - 60 cm
21 - 23.5”

23.5 - 26”

66 - 74 cm

26 - 29”

74 - 86 cm

29 - 34”

Parts of the

BaByBjörn

®

Baby Carrier Active

Refer to these parts when reading the instructions.

FRONT PIECE

(seen from the inside)

Head

support buckle

Side latch

Leg strap
button

Size
adjustment
buckle

Armhole

Instruction label

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Size adjustment label

Head support

strap

Head support

adjuster

Head support

STRAPS

(seen from the inside)

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Straps

Head
support
knob

Clip for size
adjustment
buckle

Strap

buckle

Strap for

lumbar support

Lumbar support

Side latch

groove

Sliding lumbar
support buckle

Leg

strap

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1. Start by pulling the straps into their
fully extended position. Then put the
straps on. Place the lumbar support in
the lumbar region with the clips for
the size adjustment buckle pointing
down.

For use with an infant

2. On the front piece, wiggle the size
adjustment buckle up to the highest
position for infants 21-23.5” (53-60
cm) in length.

3. Fasten the front piece to the straps by
attaching clips for the size adjustment
buckle to the size adjustment buckle
on the front piece.

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4. First adjust the straps for
lumbar support by pullling them
downwards and forwards at a slight
angle. These are the straps with a
straight edge.

It is important to adjust the straps for

lumbar support rst to ensure that the

lumbar support is in the correct position
for your back.

5. Adjust the straps with a pointed edge.
Pull the straps downwards/

forwards at a slight angle until the

baby carrier ts snugly to your body
and all settings feel comfortable.

6. Starting on one side – slide the side
latch all the way into the side latch
groove on the strap (red to red, blue
to blue) until you hear a click.

Angle the side latch some, and it will easily

slide into the side latch groove.

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English

7. Slide your infant into the Baby
Carrier Active on the open side. Hold
your infant closely until the baby
carrier is fully attached. Make sure the
infant’s legs are straddling the seat and
that the arm is through the armhole.
Then fasten the other color-coded
side latch to the straps (see point 6
above).

8. Hold your thumb behind the head
support knob on the strap, and attach
the head support buckle above your
baby's shoulders. You will hear a click
sound. Adjust the size of the head
support by pulling the adjustable head
support straps. Always make sure there
is enough room around your baby’s
face to allow free passage of air.

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10. Make a nal adjustment by pulling
forward on all straps, one at a time,
while lifting, until the infant is
close and high upon your chest. You
should be able to look down and kiss
your baby’s head.

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9. Attach the leg strap to the leg strap

button (both sides!). Leg straps must
be used for infants between 8 and 11
pounds.

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1. Repeat step 1 (page 6).

2. Referring to the size adjustment label,
wiggle the size adjustment buckle down
to the proper place, based on your
baby’s length.

3. Repeat step 3, 4, 5 and 6 (page 6-7).

4. Slide your baby into the Baby Carrier
Active on the open side, facing
forward.

5. Repeat step 7 (page 8).

6. Fold down the head support and
attach the head support buckles to
the head support knobs, above baby's
shoulders on both sides. The head
support buckles will be reversed,
compared to when used with a baby
facing inwards.

7. The arms of the child must be through
the armholes at all times. Do not
place baby's arms above folded head
support.

For use with an older baby

When your baby is able to hold its head and shoulders upright, he or she
may enjoy facing forward.

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WARNING!

WARNING! Buckle MUST NOT be in red area when the infant is shorter than 23,5"/ 60 cm

Sliding Buckle MUST BE in
top position with newborn
infants. Minimum size 8 lbs
(3.5 kg) and 21" (53 cm)

Art. 900968, Active, US

60 - 66 cm

53 - 60 cm

66 - 74 cm

74 cm +

29" +

23.5 - 26"

21 - 23.5"

26 - 29"

Max 26 lbs

/ 12 kg

Min. 8 lbs

/ 3,5 kg

1. Unbutton both leg straps.

2. Whileholdingyourbabyclosely

undo the head support buckle on one
side.

3. Grip the side latch on one side with
your thumb as picture shows. Press
your thumb on the target mark and
lift the side latch upwards.

4. To remove a sleeping child repeat
the above on the opposite side, while
holding your baby closely. Allow
the front piece to fall forward, still
connected to the size adjustment
buckle.

To remove your child from the Baby Carrier Active

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