laerdal CarePlus User Manual

CarePlus

Helping Babies Grow

IMPORTANT! KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Read all the instructions before using CarePlus

Maximum weight of baby: 2.5 kg

Cat. no. LGH-950-00033

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Intended use

Intended for continuous Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for a newborn weighing up to
2500 gram. Recommended for use after guidance from trained health worker.

KMC Posture

While using CarePlus, ensure that the newborn has good skin-to-skin contact.
The newborn’s head should be well supported and visible for clear airway.

Quality KMC

• Maintain proper KMC posture.

• Provide continuous KMC for as much time as possible.

• Frequent breastfeeding as recommended by the health worker.

Adjustment for smaller babies

For smaller babies, fold from the bottom
edge to adjust the height of CarePlus

Recommended knot

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Tie securely at waist before placing
the baby.

Support the baby with one hand.
Cross the straps on the back with the
other hand.

Position the baby in KMC posture.
Place a soft cloth in between the baby
and CarePlus. Wear wrap over the baby.

Bring straps to front and tie securely.
Ensure the baby is snugly fit inside.
Adjust CarePlus to support the neck.

Instructions for use

Turn head to one side

Bend legs into frog position

Place baby between
mother’s breasts

Support the baby’s bottom