BabyBjorn BABY CARRIER SYNERGY, SYNERGY Owner's Manual

BABYBJÖRN BABY CARRIER SYNERGY

Owner’s Manual

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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.

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

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

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE USE. KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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HELPFUL HINTS

• Sit down when putting in and taking out your baby. When using the Baby
Carrier Synergy the fi rst few times limit the use to 15 – 20 minutes at a
time until both baby and parent are comfortable.

• When you take the baby carrier o , leave one side completely attached.
This way you will only have to connect one sliding buckle clip before
putting your baby in next time. It doesn’t get any easier!

• 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
o your shoulder. Have your hands supporting the child and the baby
carrier at all times. Be sure to tighten the straps again before standing up.

• If your baby carrier 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, adjust the size adjustment
buckle to the highest position, so that you are prepared for the next infant
using the baby carrier. Store this Owner's Manual with your Baby Carrier
Synergy.

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. Do not iron. Improper
care will void any and all warranties.

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ABYBJÖRN AB, Box 595, SE-182 15 Danderyd, Sweden, 2009

The mark

and the parallel line design are protected by trademark
registrations. The product is protected by patent registrations and is subject to
design patent applications. US Patent No. 6,736,299, No. 7,007,353, No. 7,070,076,
No. 5,732,861, 5,490,620 and No. 7,343,880. US Design Patent Appl. No.
29/287,706 and No. 29/287,707. US TM reg. No. 3,469,959.
Exclusive distributor in USA and Canada: BabySwede LLC, 1157 Rockside Road,
Cleveland, OH 44134, [phone]

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PARTS OF THE BABYBJÖRN BABY CARRIER SYNERGY

Refer to these parts when rea ding the instructions.

FRONT PIECE

(seen from the inside)

Head
support
suckle

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

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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.

HELPFUL HINT! It is important to
adjust the straps for lumbar support
fi 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 fi 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.

HELPFUL HINT! Angle the side latch
some, and it will easily slide into the
side latch groove.

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7. Slide your infant into the baby carrier
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.

8. Then fasten the other color-coded
side latch to the straps (see point 6
above). Hold your thumb behind the
head support knob on the strap, and
attach the head sup port buckle above
yourbaby'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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9. Attach the leg strap to the leg strap
button (both sides!). Leg straps must
be used for infants between 8 and 11
pounds.

10. Make a fi 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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1. Repeat step 1 (page 6).

2. Referring to the size adjustment

label, wiggle the size adjustment
buckle down to the proper pla ce,
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 on the open side, facing
for ward.

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)

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

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Unbutton both leg straps. While holding
your baby closely undo the head sup port
buckle on one side. 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.

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

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