Moby Wrap User Manual

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Instructional Booklet
Award-Winning • Ergonomic • Versatile • Irresistibly Comfortable
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First Steps
Moby Safety - important tips to keep baby secure . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Wrapping Gathered - simple and quick wrap technique . . . . . . . . . 7
Holds & Checks
Triple-Wrapped Security - simple as 1, 2, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Newborn Hug Hold - upright position with legs tucked . . . . . . . . 11
Hug Hold - upright position with legs out . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hip Hold - variation of the Hug Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Kangaroo Wrap & Hold - wrap around baby . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Am I Wrapped Correctly? - how to test your Moby t. . . . . . . . . 19
Moby Checklist - making sure Moby is correctly worn . . . . . . . . . 21
Taking Baby Out - how to get baby out without unwrapping . . . . . . 22
Discover MOBY
Moby Massage - with baby in your Moby . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moby Exercises - 3 toning moves to do with baby . . . . . . . . . . 27
Nutrition - provided by LUNA® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Moby Yoga - get centered while carrying your little one . . . . . . . . . 31
Top 5 Breastfeeding Tips - by Best for Babes™ . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8 Principles of Parenting - by API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Importance of Touch - skin-to-skin care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Moby Information - about your Moby and how to contact us . . . . . . 40
This instructional booklet is a guide for exploring the various ways to use your Moby Wrap. Babywearing is a time-tested tradition practiced around the world for centuries. The Moby Wrap brings COMFORT to TRADITION. Baby and wearer can enjoy all the benets
of
being close for extended periods of time.
After a hold has been introduced, continue to use it as long as baby is comfortable and secure. Remember each child is an individual and will develop at his or her own rate and have his or her own preferences.
Contents
Getting Started
After the birth of my son Nathan, I wanted a
baby carrier that would allow him to be with me while I continued my work as a parent educator.
I created the Moby Wrap and named it for the feeling of closeness and connection between
mother and baby (MOther + baBY).
My wish is that your Moby will help you and
your baby experience the joys of babywearing.
Sincerely,
Gillian
Co-Founder & President
Moby Wrap Inc.
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Carry baby in the Moby Wrap the same way that you would in your arms - supported, snug and aligned. By mimicking the way you naturally carry baby you will find:
• Baby's preferred carrying position
• A hold that is soothing and calming
for baby and wearer
• Decreased back strain on the wearer
• Baby in a correctly aligned position
Thank you for choosing a Moby® Wrap!
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MOBY® Wrap Safety
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SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Ensure that the infant’s face is above the fabric, visible and free from obstructions at all times. Babies at the greatest risk of suocation include those born prematurely, those with respiratory problems and those under four months of age. Ensure that the baby does not curl into a “C” position with the chin resting on or near the chest. This position can interfere with breathing, even if nothing is covering the nose or mouth.
FALL HAZARD
Leaning, bending over, or tripping can cause baby to fall. Keep one hand on baby while moving.
ONLY USE THIS CARRIER FOR BABIES BETWEEN 8 LBS AND 35 LBS
Never use this carrier for a preterm infant without seeking the advice of a healthcare professional.
WARNING
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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Chin up!
Face visible!
Nose & mouth
NOT covered!
NO
Baby’s face is covered
NO
Baby’s face is pressed
tight against wearer
NO
Baby is hunched,
chin touching chest
NO
Baby is too low
• Read and follow all printed instructions and view instructional videos online before use.
• Examine your Moby before each use for wear and tear, including ripped seams or torn fabric.
• Check to be sure the baby is safely positioned in the Moby according to instructions for use.
• Check on the baby often. Ensure that the baby is periodically repositioned. Failure to pay attention can lead to falls or failure to notice distress.
• If using a Moby while breastfeeding, always move the baby’s face away from the breast after feeding and then reposition baby upright.
• Never leave a baby in a baby carrier that is not being worn.
• Never use when balance or mobility is impaired because of exercise, drowsiness or medical conditions. Your balance may be adversely aected by your movement and that of your child.
• Never use a Moby while engaging in activities such as cooking and cleaning which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals.
• Never wear a Moby while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehicle.
• Never place more than one child in a baby carrier. Never use more than one baby carrier at the same time.
• Never use a Moby Wrap in any body of water.
• Keep the baby facing towards the caregiver. Never face a baby outwards before they have head control.
Look
Make sure baby's nose and mouth are visible. Ensure that the baby does not curl into a "C" position with the chin resting on or near the chest.
Listen
to baby's breathing. Reposition baby if breathing is raspy, loud or abnormal.
Feel
Make sure you can t at least two
ngers between baby's chin and chest.
Safety Checks
You will nd this icon at the end of each hold. It is a reminder to do your Moby Safety Checks.
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MOBY® Wrap Seguridad
RIESGO DE SOFOCACIÓN
Asegúrese de que el rostro del niño siempre sobresalga por encima de la tela, visible y libre de cualquier obstrucción en todo momento. Los bebés con más riesgo de sofocarse son los nacidos prematuramente, o los que tengan problemas respiratorios o sean menores de cuatro meses. Asegúrese de que el bebé no se doble en una posición en forma de "C”, con la barbilla reposando sobre el pecho o cerca del pecho. Esta posición puede interferir con la respiración, incluso si no hay nada que pueda cubrir la nariz o la boca.
RIESGO DE CAÍDAS
Inclinarse, agacharse o tropezarse puede provocar que el bebé se caiga. Cuando esté en movimiento, siempre coloque una mano sobre el bebé.
USE ESTE PORTABEBÉS SÓLO PARA INFANTES QUE PESEN ENTRE 3,6 Y 15,8 KILOS (DE 8 A 35 LIBRAS).
Nunca use este portabebés con un bebé prematuro sin antes consultar a un profesional de la salud.
ADVERTENCIA
NO CUMPLIR CON LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PUEDE CAUSAR LA MUERTE O LESIONES SEVERAS.
• Antes de usar el producto, lea y siga todas las instrucciones impresas y vea todos los vídeos instructivos (en línea).
• Examine su portabebés Moby antes de cada uso, para descartar desgaste o daños, incluyendo costuras rasgadas o tela rota.
• Asegúrese de que el bebé esté en una posición segura en el portabebés Moby, de acuerdo con las instrucciones de uso.
• Vigile al bebé continuamente. Asegúrese de cambiar periódicamente la posición del bebé. No prestar atención puede provocar caídas o impedir notar si el bebé siente dolor o tiene dicultades para respirar.
• Si usa el portabebés Moby para amamantar, siempre aleje la cabeza del bebé de su seno después de alimentarlo y procure que permanezca en posición erguida.
• Nunca coloque a más de un bebé en un portabebés. Nunca use más de un portabebés al mismo tiempo.
• Nunca use el portabebés cuando su equilibrio o movilidad se vean afectados a causa de ejercicio, somnolencia o alguna condición médica. Su equilibrio puede verse afectado por su movimiento y por el de su bebé.
• Nunca use el portabebés Moby cuando esté realizando actividades como cocinar o limpiar, ya que involucran una fuente de calor o exposición a químicos.
• Nunca use un portabebés Moby cuando esté conduciendo un vehículo o viaje en el asiento de pasajero.
• Nunca deje a un bebé en un portabebés que no esté siendo usado.
• Nunca use un portabebés Moby Wrap en un cuerpo de agua.
• Siempre mantenga al bebé de frente al portador. Nunca coloque a un bebé mirando hacia fuera si aún no puede controlar su propia cabeza.
Observe
Asegúrese de que la nariz y boca del bebé sean visibles. Asegúrese de que el bebé no se doble en una posición en forma de "C”, con la barbilla reposando sobre el pecho o cerca del pecho.
Escuche
la respiración del bebé. Reposicione al bebé si la respiración es áspera, ruidosa o anormal.
Sienta
Asegúrese de que puede colocar al menos dos dedos entre la barbilla y pecho del bebé.
Comprobaciones de Seguridad
Sí
¡BARBILLA ARRIBA Y ROSTRO VISIBLE!
NO
El rostro del bebé
está cubierto.
NO
El
rostro del bebé está
apretado contra el
pecho del portador.
NO
El bebé está encorvado.
La barbilla está
tocando el pecho.
NO
El bebé está
colocado muy abajo.
Usted encontrará este icono al nal de cada bodega. Es un recordatorio para hacer sus controles de seguridad Moby.
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Baby will sit on "X"
Wrapping Folded
Newborn Hug Hold pg. 11
Hug Hold pg. 13 • Hip Hold pg. 15
Tie where knot
comfortably lands
Fold the Moby Wrap in half lengthwise and place across your
waist with the stitched edges
on top
.
Doble el Moby Wrap por la mitad a lo largo y colóquelo delante de su cintura con los bordes con costuras en la parte de arriba.
Cross the two ends behind your back and bring one end up and over your shoulder.
Cruce los dos extremos por detrás de su espalda y lleve hasta arriba uno de ellos, pasándolo por encima del hombro. Meta un lado por abajo para
que se mantenga en su lugar.
Bring the other end over your opposite shoulder creating an “X” on your back.
Haga pasar el otro extremo por encima del hombro contrario formando una "X" en su espalda. Consejo
para una Mayor Comodidad: Mantenga los bordes con costuras cerca de su cuello. Cuanto más plana ponga la tela, más comodidad habrá.
Tuck one side under
to hold in place
Tuck the ends of the wrap under the logo section from top to bottom.
Meta los extremos del fular por debajo de la sección del logotipo, desde la parte superior hasta la inferior.
Bring the fabric ends behind your back and tie a knot here, or continue to wrap around to the front of your body.
Lleve los extremos de la tela hasta detrás de su espalda y átelos en ese lugar, o continúe envolviendo hasta la parte delantera de su cuerpo.
Cross the end pieces in the front making an “X” on your chest.
Cruce los extremos de la parte delantera formando una "X" sobre su pecho.
Tie a double knot on your back, hip or front.
Haga un doble nudo sobre su espalda, cadera o parte delantera. Haga el nudo donde más
cómodo resulte.
Begin with your Moby logo tag centered at your navel.
Comience con la etiqueta del logotipo de su Moby centrada al nivel de su ombligo.
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Comfort Tip
Keep stitched edges near your neck
.
T
he
atter the fabric, the
more comfortable
you will feel.
Getting ready for baby
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Getting ready for baby
Newborn Hug Hold pg. 11
Hug Hold pg. 13 • Hip Hold pg. 15
Gather the Moby Wrap and place across your waist with the logo tag centered at your navel.
Sujete el Moby Wrap y colóquelo enfrente de su cintura con la etiqueta del logotipo centrada en su ombligo.
Cross the two ends behind your back and bring one end up and over your shoulder.
Cruce los dos extremos por detrás de su espalda y lleve hasta arriba uno de ellos, pasándolo por encima del hombro.
Bring the other end over your opposite shoulder creating an “X” on your back.
Haga pasar el otro extremo por encima del hombro contrario formando una "X" en su espalda.
Tie where knot comfortably lands, making sure wrap is snug
A higher "X" positons baby higher; a lower "X" will positon baby lower
Tuck the ends of the Moby under
the logo
section, from top to bottom.
Meta los extremos del fular por debajo de la sección del logotipo, desde la parte superior hasta la inferior.
Bring the fabric ends behind your back and tie a knot here, or continue to wrap around to the front of your body.
Lleve los extremos de la tela hasta detrás de su espalda y átelos en ese lugar, o continúe envolviendo hasta la parte delantera de su cuerpo.
Cross the end pieces in the front making an “X” on your chest.
Cruce los extremos de la parte delantera formando una "X" sobre su pecho. Una "X" más alta colocará al
bebé más arriba; una "X" más baja colocará al bebé más abajo.
Tie a double knot on your back, hip or front.
Haga un doble nudo sobre su espalda, cadera o parte delantera. Haga el nudo donde quede cómodo,
asegurándose de que el fular quede ajustado.
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Wrapping Gathered
Try both Moby
wrapping methods
gathered & folded
to nd what works
best for you!
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The "X" Factor
Sections 1 and 2 cross from your shoulders around baby's back and between baby's legs.
Buckle Up
Think of section 3 as your Moby seat belt. Always secure your baby's back and shoulders with this section of fabric by pulling it up and over baby.
Putting baby in your Moby
...it's as simple as
1 2 3
Now that you are wrapped it's time to put baby in. Baby will sit on the "X" and be secured by three sections of fabric. Together, these sections create the MOBY® Triple-Wrapped Security.
Shoulder piece section
Otra pieza de la parte del hombro
Shoulder piece closest to your body
La pieza del hombro más cercana a su cuerpo
Logo tag section
Sección de la etiqueta del logotipo
Triple-Wrapped Security
Introducir al bebé en su Moby es tan fácil como 1,2,3.
Seguridad de triple envoltura Ahora que ya ha realizado la envoltura, llega el momento de introducir al bebé, al cual se le situará sobre la "X" y se le asegurará mediante 3 secciones de tela.
El factor "X" Las secciones 1 y 2 se cruzan desde sus hombros, alrededor de la espalda del bebé y entre las piernas de este.
Abróchese el cinturón Piense en la sección 3 como si fuera su cinturón de seguridad Moby. Asegure siempre la espalda y los hombros de su bebé con esta sección de tela tirando de ella hacia arriba y por encima del bebé.
Holds & Checks
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with Andrea & Austin
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Newborn Hug Hold with Andrea & Austin
Upright position with legs tucked
Locate the shoulder piece that is nearest your body. Open seams to create a pocket for baby.
Utilizar a partir de 3,63 kg. Para bebés de menos de 3,63 kg, consulte a su médico.
Localice la pieza del hombro más cercana a su cuerpo. Abra las junturas para crear un bolsillo para el bebé.
Spread the fabric over the baby’s body including the shoulders, back and bottom.
Extienda la tela por encima del cuerpo del bebé, incluyendo los hombros, espalda y trasero.
Place baby on the shoulder opposite from the piece of fabric closest to you.
Coloque al bebé en el hombro contrario a la pieza de tela más cercana a usted.
Locate the opposite section of fabric and spread over baby's body.
Localice la sección de tela contraria y extiéndala sobre el cuerpo del bebé.
Slide baby down your chest and into this pocket. The baby's legs will remain in the fetal position.
Deslice al bebé hacia abajo e introdúzcalo en este bolsillo. Las piernas del bebé permanecerán en posición fetal.
Find the logo tag and pull this
section of
fabric up and over baby.
Busque la etiqueta del logotipo y tire hacia arriba de esta sección de tela y por encima del bebé.
Puede meter la cabeza del bebé por debajo de una de la piezas del hombro para obtener apoyo adicional.
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Helpful Hints
Newborn babies with colic,
gas or acid reux often prefer being carried in an upright position.
If baby doesn’t like being
in the wrap, gently take baby out and try again later.
A baby can sense a wearer's
hesitance when using the wrap. Babies who "don't like being wrapped" actually
enjoy it (and fall fast asleep) when c arried by a n
experienced babywearer. Keep practicing!
Babies will cue you when
they are ready to be out of this position by starting to stretch their legs. At this point, you may put baby’s legs through the fabric as instructed in the Hug Hold.
Dad Tip
The vibration of a man’s
Adam’s apple can be soothing to an upset baby. Try having Dad or Grandpa hold the baby in this position and walk around humming or singing to soothe a crying infant.
For more helpful tips please visit our website:
mobywrap.com
You may tuck baby's head under one of the shoulder pieces for additional support
Introduce at 8 lbs. For babies under 8 lbs, consult your healthcare professional
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Hug Hold with Jessica & Lucas
Upright position with legs out
Baby should be in a seated position with knees up
Secure baby's shoulder with two sections of fabric
Carr y baby above your hips
Baby may need to be slightly lifted up to locate logo tag
Locate the shoulder piece that is closest to your body.
Introducir cuando el bebé está completamente estirar las piernas (2-3 meses).
Localice la pieza del hombro más cercana a su cuerpo.
Spread the fabric, covering baby's bottom and shoulder.
Extienda la tela, cubriendo el trasero y el hombro del bebé.
While holding baby on your opposite shoulder, carefully put baby’s rst
leg through
the shoulder
piece.
Mientras sujeta al bebé sobre el hombro contrario, pase con cuidado la primera pierna del bebé por la pieza del hombro.
Spread the fabric over baby’s bottom and shoulder. Keep spreading until the fabric is to the hollows of baby’s knees.
Extienda la tela por encima del trasero y el hombro del bebé. Siga extendiendo hasta que la tela llegue a la concavidad de detrás de las rodillas del bebé.
Continue pulling this section of fabric up and over baby's back and shoulders.
Continúe tirando de esta sección de la tela hacia arriba, así como por encima de la espalda y los hombros del bebé. Asegure el hombro del bebé
con dos secciones de tela. Lleve al bebé por encima de la cadera.
Place baby’s second leg through the other shoulder piece while supporting the upper body.
Haga pasar la otra pierna del bebé por la pieza del otro hombro mientras sostiene la parte superior del cuerpo.
You may tuck baby's head under one of the shoulder pieces for additional support.
Puede meter la cabeza del bebé por debajo de una de la piezas del hombro para obtener apoyo adicional. El bebé debería estar sentado con las
rodillas hacia arriba.
Locate the logo ta g and
gently put baby's
legs through this section.
Localice la etiqueta del hombro y haga pasar con cuidado las piernas del bebé por esta sección.
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Introduce when baby is fully stretching legs (2-3 months)
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Bring baby’s other leg through the opposite shoulder piece. Fully spread the fabric, ensuring it is to the hollows of baby’s knees and over baby’s entire back.
Haga pasar la otra pierna del bebé por la pieza del hombro contrario. Extienda completamente la tela, asegurándose de que está en la concavidad de detrás de las rodillas y por toda la espalda del bebé.
Shift the Moby so that the fabric “X” is moved from your front to your side.
Mueva el Moby de modo que la "X" de la tela pase de la parte de delante hasta su costado.
Baby is now in a seated position straddling your hip with one leg in front and one behind you.
Los hombros del bebé deberían asegurarse con dos capas de tela y debería sentarse cómodamente en su cadera.
Place one of baby’s legs through the shoulder piece closest to your body, so that baby straddles your hip. Spread the fabric over baby’s bottom and shoulder.
Haga pasar una de las piernas del bebé por la pieza del hombro más cercana a su cuerpo, de modo que el bebé se siente a horcajadas sobre su cadera. Extienda la tela sobre el trasero y el hombro del bebé.
Locate the logo tag and gently put both of baby’s legs through this section. Pull fabric up over baby’s back and shoulders.
Localice la etiqueta del logotipo y pase cuidadosamente las dos piernas del bebé por esta sección. Tire de la tela hacia arriba por encima de la espalda y los hombros del bebé.
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Wrap so that the shoulder piece closest to your body is the side on which you will carry baby (Antonio will carry on his left).
Envuelva de modo que la pieza del hombro más cercana a su cuerpo sea el costado sobre el que llevará al bebé (Antonio lo llevará a su izquierda).
Envuelva utilizando el Método Doblado o el Recogido.
Baby should be seated comfortably at your hip with baby's shoulders secured by two layers of fabric.
Los hombros del bebé deberían asegurarse con dos capas de tela y debería sentarse cómodamente en su cadera. El bebé debería estar sentado con las rodillas
hacia arriba.
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Before you wrap, choose the hip on which you’d like to carry baby.
Empiece a utilizarlo cuando el bebé tenga un excelente control de la cabeza y la parte superior del cuerpo (más de 5 meses). Antes de envolver, elija la cadera sobre la que le gustaría llevar al bebé. Una variante de la Sujeción de Abrazo consiste en que se
traslada la "X" a su costado. Es una alternativa estupenda para bebés a los que les gusta que les lleven sobre la cadera.
Wrap using either the Folded or Gathered method
Hip Hold with Antonio & Lucas
Variation of the Hug Hold
Introduce when baby has excellent head & upper body control (5+ months)
A variation on the
Hug Hold, this hold
moves the “X” to your side. It is a great alternative for babies
who like to be carried
on the hip.
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Wrap around baby
Make sure baby's mouth and nose are visible
Feel to make sure chin is lifted o chest
Try ipping
fabric at
shoulder for
comfort
Place the Moby Wrap across your waist with the logo tag centered at your navel.
Utilizar a partir de 3,63 kg. Para bebés de menos de 3,63 kg, consulte a su médico.
Coloque el Moby Wrap delante de su cintura con la etiqueta del logotipo centrada en su ombligo.
Repeat with the other fabric end, making sure you keep both fabric ends pulled snugly as you wrap.
Repita la operación con el otro extremo de la tela, asegurándose de tirar de ambos extremos de la misma de forma que se ajusten bien mientras envuelve.
Wrap the ends of the Moby behind your back. Make an "X" on your back by crossing the two ends up over your shoulders.
Envuelva los extremos del Moby por detrás de su espalda. Forme una "X" en la espalda cruzando los dos extremos por encima de los hombros.
Wrap fabric ends around your body. Double knot at your back, hip or front.
Envuelva su cuerpo con los extremos de la tela. Anúdelos en la espalda, la cadera o por delante.
Pruebe a darle la vuelta a la tela en el hombro para una mayor comodidad.
Now it's time for baby. Hold baby up on your shoulder.
Llega el momento del bebé. Sujete al bebé y apóyelo sobre su hombro.
Tuck back of baby’s head into a shoulder section for additional support.
Introduzca la nuca del bebé en una sección del hombro para conseguir apoyo adicional. Asegúrese
de que la boca y la nariz del bebé se pueden ver. Asegúrese de comprobar que la barbilla está despegada del pecho.
Gently lower baby into the fabric section with the logo tag, putting both legs through and tucking fabric under baby's bottom.
Introduzca cuidadosamente al bebé en la sección de la tela con la etiqueta del logotipo, haciendo pasar las dos piernas y metiendo la tela por debajo del trasero del bebé. Tire hacia arriba de un poco de
tela entre las piernas del bebé para crear un asiento.
Holding baby securely, bring one fabric end over baby’s
back towards
your opposite hip
and guide under baby's leg.
Mientras sujeta al bebé con seguridad, pase un extremo de la tela sobre la espalda del bebé, llévelo hasta la cadera contraria y guíelo por debajo de la pierna del bebé.
Tuck fabric up
between baby’s
legs to create
a seat
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Kangaroo Wrap & Hold with Brittany & Elsie
Introduce at 8 lbs. For babies under 8 lbs, consult your healthcare professional
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Baby should stay close to your body.
Baby should t snugly in your Moby as shown here.
El bebé debe estar cerca de su cuerpo. El bebé debería ajustarse bien en su Moby.
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Am I
Wrapped Correctly?
Bring logo section down to baby’s mid-back. Insert hands through sides of the Moby Wrap and adjust baby as needed. You are wrapped too tight if you can’t adjust baby.
Mueva hacia abajo la sección del logotipo hasta el centro de la espalda del bebé. Introduzca las manos por los lados del Moby Wrap y ajuste al bebé según sea necesario. El Moby está demasiado apretado si no puede ajustar al bebé.
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Is your Moby wrapped too tight?
To test: Follow the directions on
the right. You are wrapped too tight
if you can’t adjust baby.
Readjust your wrap if it is too tight by removing baby from wrap, untying and loosening fabric. Then re-tie. Check again after baby is back in.
¿Está la envoltura de su Moby demasiado apretada?
Comprobación: Sujete al bebé con al menos una mano e inclínese hacia delante. Reajuste la envoltura si está demasiado ceñida y saque al bebé de esta, desatándola y soltando tela. Luego, átela de nuevo. Vuelva a comprobar después de reintroducir al bebé.
Is your Moby wrapped too loose?
To test: Support baby
with at
least one hand
and lean forward.
Readjust your wrap if it is too loose by
removing baby from wrap, untying and
pulling fabric tighter. Then re-tie. Check
again after baby is back in.
¿Está su Moby demasiado suelto?
Comprobación: Sujete al bebé con al menos una mano e inclínese hacia delante. Reajuste la envoltura si está demasiado ceñida y saque al bebé de esta, desatándola y soltando tela. Luego, átela de nuevo. Vuelva a comprobar después de reintroducir al bebé.
Your Moby is too loose if baby pulls away from your body when you lean forward.
Su Moby está demasiado suelto si el bebé se separa de su cuerpo al inclinarse hacia delante.
Adjusting Baby
To adjust baby, follow steps
1 & 2 on the left.
Check on baby's positioning to ensure
safety and comfort.
Be sure to perform your safety checks
(pages 8 & 17) while adjusting baby.
If baby seems fussy in the Moby, first
try adjusting baby's position before taking baby out.
It may take a few tries to feel condent
with the wrapping process. Read Practice Makes Perfect on page 40 for more helpful hints.
After checking that baby is wrapped correctly, pull logo section back up to secure shoulders.
Tras comprobar que el bebé está envuelto correctamente, vuelva a tirar hacia arriba de la sección del logotipo para asegurar los hombros.
How to test your Moby t
¿Me he Envuelto Correctamente?
Perfect!
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Safety Checks
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Baby is in a seated
position with knees
up above bottom
El bebé está sentado con las rodillas hacia arriba por encima del trasero
Baby's face is visible
Puede verse la cara del bebé
The logo tag
section "seat belt"
is securing baby's
entire
back and shoulders
La sección de la etiqueta del logotipo ("cinturón de seguridad") está asegurando toda la espalda y los hombros del bebé
Chin is o chest
La barbilla está despegada del pecho
Checklist
Baby is carried above hips
El bebé se lleva por encima de las caderas
Taking
Baby Out
Fabric is spread
to the hollows of baby's knees
La tela se extiende hasta las concavidades de las rodillas del bebé
Lower the Moby logo tag below baby’s bottom. Open fabric, carefully supporting baby as you do this. Newborns will need additional head support.
Baje la etiqueta del Moby por debajo del trasero del bebé. Abra la tela, sujetando al bebé con cuidado mientras lo hace. Los recién nacidos necesitarán apoyo adicional para la cabeza.
1
Lift baby straight up and out of the Moby. Keep baby close to your body as you lift up.
Levante al bebé hacia arriba y sáquelo del Moby. Mantenga al bebé cerca de su cuerpo mientras lo levanta.
2
Keep your
Moby on, then
baby can go
back in when
ready!
Consejo: ¡no deshaga la envoltura de su Moby, ya que el bebé puede volverse a meter cuando todo esté listo!
Comprobaciones de Seguridad
Cómo Sacar al Bebé
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Eyebrows and Eyes
Place thumbs on baby’s eyebrows above the nose. Gently stroke toward the temples.
Around the Ears
Place the ats of ngers in front of the ears. Stroke over and around the ear, then under the jaw to the chin.
Benets for Baby
Relief - massage can relieve
discomfort from teething, congestion, constipation, gas and colic.
Bonding - more intimate
interaction with parent and infant, helping to foster the parent/infant bond.
Skin stimulation - all the
physiological systems are stimulated by massage.
Helps to deepen respiration,
improves muscle tone and circulation, improves sensory awareness, and helps baby sleep deeper and longer.
Improves digestion and baby’s
immune system.
Better able to handle stimulation
and self-soothe.
The practice of infant massage combines caregiving, communication, play and intimacy between a parent and baby. Research, clinical studies and observation attest the benecial attributes of massage.
Stroke the Arm
Mold your hand around baby’s arm near the shoulder with ngers on top, thumb underneath. Stroke from the shoulder to the wrist.
Finger Massage
Use your thumb and index nger to roll each of baby’s ngers from the palm to the tip.
Hand Massage
Hold baby’s hand in yours. Stroke the top of the hand with your thumb from the wrist to the ngers. Draw circles around the wrist with your thumb.
MOBY® Massage head & arms
Forehead Massage
Begin with your ngers meeting in the middle of baby’s forehead, stroke toward the temples using the at part of your ngers.
Massage
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Back and Forth
Mold your hands to baby’s back starting at the shoulders. Glide back and forth across the back from shoulders to bottom then back up.
Stroke the Leg
Mold your hand around baby’s leg near the hip with your ngers on top, thumb underneath. Stroke from the hip to the ankle.
Gliding
Glide your hand down baby’s back from shoulders to bottom.
Foot and Ankle Massage
Hold baby’s foot in your hand. Stroke the top of the foot with your thumb from the toes to the ankle. Draw circles around the ankle with your thumb.
Recommended Reading:
Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents
by Vimala McClure
Loving Hands - The Traditional Art of Baby Massage
by Dr. Frederick LeBoyer
A special thanks to Infant Massage USA®, a pioneering non-prot family education and service organization, for their guidance in bringing the awareness of infant massage to Moby wearers and babies everywhere!
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MOBY® Massage back & legs
Toe Massage
Use your thumb and index nger to gently roll each toe.
Benets for Parents
Helps establish a strong bond
between parent and child.
Enhances parent-infant
nonverbal communication.
Feel more condent and
competent with parenting skills.
Better able to understand
the needs of infants.
Provides fathers quality time
with their babies.
Helps overcome feelings of
depression or post-baby blues.
Provides time to relax
and unwind from the busy pace of life.
These
strokes have
been designed
for Moby Wrap
Circles
Use the ats of your ngers to draw circles down one side of baby’s back then back up the other side.
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Posture, posture!
Before we begin your workout, let’s talk posture. The main downside we nd with most carriers is that they can wreak havoc on your posture. New moms already suer from posture problems aggravated by feeding, picking up baby, car seats and more. The best way to use a baby carrier is to focus on stretching the chest area and strengthening the upper back. When wearing the carrier, regularly contract your shoulder blades, bringing them together as if you were squeezing a pencil. Keep shoulders down and back, and neck long and relaxed.
Plie Squat
A plie squat is a gym favorite for shaping thighs and lifting derrieres. This exercise works the quads, hamstrings, inner thighs and glutes. Baby will love the light bounce and your bottom will love the workout.
1. Stand with feet wide, toes turned out.
2. Pull abdominal muscles in at.
3. Slowly lower down until your thighs are near parallel to the oor, keeping knees and toes aligned.
4. Slowly squeeze thighs and glutes until you’re back to star t position.
5. Repeat for 1 to 3 sets of 12-16 repetitions, with a 20-30 second rest between sets.
6. To add intensity, hold your squat in the lowered position and do some controlled pulses.
3 toning moves to do with baby
exercises
Babies love the motion and closeness; parents love the comfort and convenience! Even better, the Moby Wrap can also be a part of great workout. Baby's weight is evenly distributed while adding a functional 'weight' to your exercises!
What else can you do with a Moby Wrap carrier?
Although not appropriate for running or even power walking (because baby needs to be kept stable), a slow walk can become a workout with baby in tow. You can also add exercise tubing to your workout and do bicep curls, lateral raises and other exercises where you are standing and upright. As long as baby’s head is supported and you can maintain good posture, you’re set to get t!
Moby Wrap baby carriers can be used for babies up to 35 lbs
Since newborns lack sucient head and neck control, be sure to provide proper support until they have developed adequate control. A Moby Wrap is easier on your body (than holding baby), because it distributes your baby's weight evenly.
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Lunge
A lunge is also one of the most popular gym exercises because it does so much at once. In just this one exercise, you work the glutes, hamstrings, quads and inner thighs. It's more important to have a long stride than to lunge deeply while performing this exercise. If you feel o balance, make your stance wider or use a chair for support.
1. Stand in a long staggered lunge stance.
2. Bend knees and descend to form a 90-degree angle with upper and lower position of each leg.
3. The kneecap of front leg should be approximately over the last shoelace.
4. Keep front heel down and weight distributed evenly through front foot.
5. Heel of back leg is up o oor
and ball of foot is in contact with oor.
6. Keep head over hips and eyes
focused directly forward.
7. Keep chest expanded and shoulder blades
squeezed together.
8. Return to start position and repeat for 1 to 3 sets
on each leg, about 12-16 repetitions.
Wall Squat
A wall squat is a great exercise to work your upper legs. We recommend singing to your baby while your minute-long wall squat counts down!
1. Standing with your back to a bare wall,
slide down the wall until your legs are at a 90-degree angle.
2. Feet should be shoulder-width apart,
toes forward and abdominals tucked.
3. Hold this position and squeeze
your glutes.
4. Hold for one minute or until your
thighs beg for mercy.
Nutrient
While Pregnant
& Breastfeeding
What It Does Where To Get It
Protein
65-75 grams per day
vs. 50-55 grams pre-pregnancy
- that is an additional 2 oz of meat OR 2 tbsp of almond butter
Baby’s red blood cells, metabolism and development are dependent on protein.
• lean red meat
• poultry
• sh
• dairy
• beans/soy
• eggs
• LUNA Bar
Folic Acid
800 micrograms per day
vs. 400 mcg pre-pregnancy ­that is an additional 1 cup cooked spinach OR ¾ cup 50% RDA folate fortied cereal
Promotes baby's brain and spinal column development.
• dark green leafy vegetables
• beans
• fortied orange juice
• whole grains
• LUNA Bar
Calcium
1,000 milligrams per day
(the amount hasn't changed since pre-pregnancy but it's even more important now that you are eating for two)
Necessary for formation of baby's bones and keeping mom's bones strong.
• dairy
• tofu
• beans
• almonds
• broccoli/kale
• LUNA Bar
Iron
27 milligrams per day
(vs. 18 mg pre-pregnancy ­that is an additional 2 oz lean beef AND ¾ cup kidney beans)
Helps promote weight gain in baby and support healthy blood cells in mom.
• lean red meat
• eggs
• enriched whole grains
• beans/lentils
• spinach
• LUNA Bar
Omega - 3
Fatty Acids
1.3-1.4 grams per day
(vs. 1.1 grams pre-pregnancy
- not a big change, but very important at this stage)
Important in baby's brain and central nervous system development. Helps maintain mom's positive outlook post­partum.
• low mercury sh like salmon (12 oz per week)
• axseed (oil or ground)
• walnuts
• LUNA Bar
©2012 Clif Bar & Company. CLIF and LUNA are trademarks of Clif Bar & Company.
Taking care of yourself
Nutrition by
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Mountain Pose
Stand up straight, big toes together. Inhale arms out to sides and overhead. Exhale arms down to Mountain Pose. Repeat 3-5 times.
On these pages are yoga poses that are easily done while wearing baby. Please make sure to consult your doctor or midwife before resuming any exercise regimen and listen to your body, stopping if you feel any discomfort. Before you start, make sure baby is fed and happy. That way, you’re set up for success on this adventure.
Lotus Pose
Sit in Sta Pose. Bring legs into cross-legged position. Place the backs of your hands on tops of knees, with the thumbs and rst ngers touching. Take 5-10 full breaths.
Sta Pose
Sit on your mat with your legs straight. Ground sitting bones into the mat, engage quadriceps and push through the heels of the feet. Ground palms next to hips and lift chest. Hold for 3-5 breaths.
Bound Angle Pose
Sit in Sta Pose. On the exhale - bend knees, pull heels toward pelvis, then drop knees out to the sides and press the soles of the feet together. Hold toes or ankles. Inhale, lifting chest and stay in position for 3-5 breaths.
Squats
Legs should be wider than your shoulders, with feet turned out slightly. On exhale, bend the knees. Hold 3-5 breaths and come back up on the inhale. Repeat 3-5 times.
Modied Sun Salutations
Stand in Mountain Pose. Inhale arms overhead and bend knees for Chair Pose. Hold for 3-5 breaths. Exhale arms down, straighten legs, coming back into Mountain Pose. Repeat 3-5 times.
Once you master the basic yoga poses, you can
modify others in your skill & comfort level
.
Hav
e fun!
Get centered while carrying your little one
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Get inspired
Talk to a friend or relative who enjoyed
breastfeeding, or read up on celebrity
moms and everyday role models. Watch a mom nurse and ask questions. Know what
motivates you - that special bond, fewer bottles to wash, or fewer trips to the doctor for both of you! Scope out spots to nurse so you can get out of the house. Psych yourself up. You can do it!
Hit the ground running
Aim for a good latch within an hour of birth
and get a pro to help you; pain is not okay!
Your baby is programmed to go straight from birth to the breast, both for comfort
and colostrum - so weighing, tests, and
relatives can wait. Snuggle up: skin-to-skin contact boosts your supply and cues baby to latch well. Demand pasteurized, screened donor milk if a supplement is medically required.
Prepare in advance
Treat breastfeeding like planing a wedding,
or intervi ewing for a job. Take a class, join or create a su pport group and inter view lactation co nsultants
(just in case). Enroll your
spouse - their support is key. Make sure
your employer understands that breastfeeding equals fewer sick days, less turnover and higher employee morale. You and your baby are worth it. The benets of breastfeeding last a lifetime!
{Top 5}
Breastfeeding Tips
Reaching your personal breastfeeding goals
Beat the "booby traps"
Have a game plan for any bumps along
the way. Make sure your ob-gyn, hospital and
pediatrician are truly breastfeeding friendly. Ask about their breastfeeding success rates! Find local resources - think expert coach and cheering squad to reach your personal best. Remind nosey bodies and naysayers that we know more now, as with seat belts and sunscreen. Remember, almost all women can breastfeed successfully, and 95% of problems are easily solved with the right help.
Get in the groove
Remember, the rst few days and weeks are a learning curve, but like riding a bike,
you'll get the hang of it soon. Keep phone numbers of your support group and top lactation consultants handy, and get help immediately if you have any pain. Ask friends and family to bring a meal or watch the baby while you nap, set small, manageable goals and acknowledge yourself.
Best for Babes™ is the rst consumer­driven, celebrity and corporate-backed 501(c)(3) nonprot dedicated to beating the cultural and institutional barriers
-- the Breastfeeding Booby Traps® -- that prevent parents from making informed feeding decisions and prevent moms from achieving their personal breastfeeding goals, whether that's 2 days, 2 months, or 2 years! Moby Wrap has partnered with Best for Babes to create a stunning wrap featuring the Best for Babes logo.
A portion of the
proceeds from the sale of this
Moby will be
donated to
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When using a Moby while breastfeeding, use your arms to support baby. After feeding, always move baby's face away from the breast and reposition baby upright.
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Ensure Safe Sleep,
Physically & Emotionally
Babies and children have needs at night
just as they do during the day, from hunger, loneliness, and fear, to feeling too hot or too cold. They rely on parents to soothe them and help them regulate their intense emotions. Sleep training techniques can have detrimental physiological and psychological eects. Safe cosleeping benets both babies (or children) and parents.
Provide Consistent, Loving Care
Babies and young children have an intense
need for the physical presence of a consistent,
loving, responsive caregiver, ideally a parent. If it becomes necessary, choose an alternate caregiver who has formed a bond with the child and who cares for her or him in a way that strengthens the attachment relationship. Keep schedules exible, and minimize stress and fear during short separations.
Practice Positive Discipline
Positive discipline helps a child develop a
conscience guided by his or her own internal discipline and compassion for others. Discipline that is empathetic, loving, and respectful strengthens the connection between parent and child. Rather than reacting to behavior, discover the needs leading to the behavior. Communicate and craft solutions together while keeping everyone’s dignity intact.
Strive for Balance
in Personal & Family Life
It is easier to be emotionally responsive when
you feel in balance. Create a support network, set realistic goals, put people before things, and don’t be afraid to say “no.” Recognize individual needs within the family and meet them to the greatest extent possible without compromising your physical and emotional health. Be creative, have fun with parenting, and take time to care for yourself.
Prepare for Pregnancy,
Birth & Parenting
Become emotionally and physically prepared
for pregnancy and birth. Research available options for healthcare providers and birthing environments, and become informed about routine newborn care.
Feed with Love and Respect
Breastfeeding is the optimal way to satisfy
an infant’s nutritional and emotional
needs. “Bottle nursing” adapts breastfeeding behaviors to bottle-feeding to help initiate a secure attachment. Follow the feeding cues for both infants and children, encouraging them to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full. Oer healthy food choices and model healthy eating behavior.
Principles of
Parenting
Attachment Parenting International
promotes the conditions that are
vital for the optimal development of
children. These are at the core of API’s educational
mission and are encompassed in API’s
Eight Principles of Parenting:
API’s Eight Principles of Parenting
Respond with Sensitivity
Build the foundation of trust and empathy
beginning in infancy. Tune in to what your
child is communicating to you, then respond consistently and appropriately. Babies cannot be expected to self-soothe; they need calm, loving, empathetic parents to help them learn to regulate their emotions. Respond sensitively to a child who is hurting or expressing strong emotion, and share in his or her joy.
Use Nurturing Touch
Touch meets a baby’s needs for physical
contact, aection, security, stimulation, and
movement. Skin-to-skin contact is especially eective, such as during breastfeeding, bathing, or infant massage. Carrying or babywearing also meets this need while on the go. Hugs, snuggling, back rubs, massage, and physical play help meet this need in older children.
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Educate and support all parents
in raising secure, joyful, and
empathic children in order to
strengthen
families and create a
more
compassionate world.
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The Research
Dr. Nils Bergman's comprehensive
research promotes the concept of bringing the mother and baby together as almost a single entity. His studies revealed that babies have a biological need for skin­to-skin contact, and that a mother’s body responds to this need.
Dr. Bergman’s research concludes:
A mother’s chest temperature changes to meet her baby’s needs, rising if baby is cold and decreasing
if baby becomes too warm. The mother’s chest responds through biofeedback, doing a superior job when compared to a traditional incubator.
A baby’s stress hormones, blood pressure, oxygenation, temperature and heart rate stabilize with skin-to-skin contact. These ndings are
changing hospital practices for the better. Babies are
more likely to be left on their mothers for at least an hour after birth in order to stabilize vital signs. This is also true before and after any invasive procedure such as drawing blood.
A baby that exper iences skin-to-ski n
contact is
more likely to breastfeed without problems.
The closeness elicits maternal caregiving and protective behaviors.
Skin-to-Skin: The Overall Results
According to Dr. Sears and many other pediatric experts, skin-to-skin care and babywearing are proven to:
• Reduce Crying
• Increase Baby’s Weight
• Help Prevent Colic
• Increase Baby’s Overall Health
• Boost Milk Production
• Improve Baby’s Sleep Time and Quality
• Lower Baby’s (& Mother’s) Stress Hormones
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Importance
Touch
1 Lawrence, Ruth and Robert Lawrence, Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, 1999
2 Sears, William, M.D., The Attachment Parenting Book, 2001
Skin-to-skin contact is used to promote parent/infant bonding, especially for premature babies. It is the practice of holding an infant dressed only in a diaper between a mother’s bare breasts or on father’s chest. Through contact with parents' skin, babies remain warm and experience more interaction.
Skin-to-Skin & Breastfeeding
Mothers who practice skin-to-skin care with their infants breastfeed longer and more frequently. Babies have better weight gain and are discharged from the hospital earlier. Mothers also report greater condence in caring for their infants.2
Dads Too!
Fathers who practice skin-to-skin care with their babies feel an incredible bond. This is highly
preferable to having dad involved by bottle feeding, which can have the adverse eect of decreasing the mother’s milk supply, leading to early weaning.
Skin-to-Skin Care in the Moby Wrap
of
There is no fabric separating the parent from the baby, so parents can practice skin-to-skin for several hours a day with ease.
The Moby Wrap is wide enough to keep the parent covered and warm.
This is a wonderfully rewarding way for parents and caregivers to bond with their babies!
It may take a few tries to feel condent with the wrapping process. Read Practice Makes Perfect on page 40 for more helpful hints.
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Soothes Fussy Babies
It is amazing how quickly a baby will settle down once wrapped in the Moby Wrap. Experts, like Dr. Sears, stress the importance of holding baby often and close. The Moby Wrap allows you to do this with ease.
Practice Makes Perfect
It may take 3-5 attempts at wrapping to feel condent with the process. Try watching yourself
in the mirror
while you put on your
Moby Wrap. Practice with a doll or large stued animal. When introducing baby to the Moby Wrap, make sure baby is fed and happy.
Machine Washable
The Moby Wrap is easy to clean. Prewashing before rst use is recommended. You can machine wash your wrap in cold water and air-dry or tumble dry on low. Your Moby Wrap may shrink slightly in the dryer, but will stretch out again after being worn.
Be Comfortable
The Moby Wrap design uses your entire back, as well as your shoulders, to carry the weight of baby. Unlike other carriers, which have narrow straps or go across one shoulder, the Moby Wrap is a wide piece of fabric that is wrapped over both shoulders. The absence of buckles, snaps or other fasteners makes it amazingly comfortable and easy to wear. It is simple to adjust the t of your Moby Wrap by varying how tightly you wrap yourself.
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Be Secure
With the one-way
stretch cotton and
wide width of
the Moby Wrap,
baby is wrapped
close and tight, ensuring a secure
hold. Baby’s head can also be tucked under the stretchy cotton
fabric for added
safety. You can
go about your day
in triple-wrapped
security. Please refer
to the safety section
(pages 1-4, 10 & 19-21)
for tips on keeping your
child secure, as well as
safety tips for each specic hold
throughout the booklet.
Be Uniquely Close
There is not a lot of extra material or bulky padding between you and baby. Within the cuddly connes of the Moby Wrap, baby nds comfort in the warmth of your body and the sound of your heartbeat.
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Helps provides an ideal environment
for healthy child development.
Close contact with parents encourages
babies to feel secure and condent.
Helps parents accomplish day-to-day
activities while still being close
with
their baby.
Helps fussy, tired infants fall asleep.
Carry your child
because...
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