The First Years Carry Me Near Instruction Manual

Before returning this product to the store for any reason,

please call our Parent Service Center at

1-800-533-6708 or

www.thefirstyears.com

We can provide helpful tips and instructions, and may be

able to resolve your problem over the phone or via e-mail.

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5-in-1 sleep system

keeps your sleeping baby close

wherever you go

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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.

DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IF IT IS DAMAGED OR BROKEN.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Recommended maximum age: Approximately 5 months

Bassinet/Carrier:

FALL HAZARD – To help prevent falls, do not use this product when infant begins
to push up or roll over unassisted on hands and knees or has reached 17.5 lbs,
whichever comes first.

•ALWAYS use restraint strap when changing child.

• NEVER leave child unattended in the Bassinet/Carrier in the rocking mode
with wheels retracted.

•ALWAYS lock wheels on Changing Table/Bassinet stand when in use.

• DO NOT move Changing Table/Bassinet Stand with child in it.

• NEVER use changing table or surface as a sleeping or playing area.

• NEVER place child to sleep on changing table or changing pad surface.

•Child’s movement can slide Bassinet/Carrier. NEVER place Bassinet/Carrier
near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces.

SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Infants can suffocate in gaps between an extra pad and
the side of the bassinet and on soft bedding.

• NEVER add a mattress, pillow, comforter, or padding. Use ONLY the pad
provided by The First Years.

• If a sheet is used with the pad, use only the one provided with this Bassinet
by The First Years or one specifically designed to fit the dimension of the
Bassinet mattress.

• Bassinet/Carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. NEVER
place Bassinet/Carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. NEVER
leave child on changing table/bassinet stand when straps are loose or undone.

• Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a string around a
child’s neck such as hood strings or pacifier cords. DO NOT suspend strings
over Changing Table/Bassinet stand or attach strings to toys.

• DO NOT place changing table/Bassinet stand near a window where cords
from blinds or drapes can strangle child.

•To reduce the risk of S.I.D.S, pediatricians recommend healthy infants be
placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your pediatrician.

• Do not use in motor vehicle.

• Do not put more than one child in Bassinet.

Safety Instructions

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WARNING

Changing Table:

FALL HAZARD – To prevent death or serious injury, always keep child within
arm’s reach.

• ALWAYS use restraint strap when changing child.

STRANGULATION HAZARD – Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. NEVER
leave child on changing table/bassinet stand when straps are loose or undone.

• Strings can cause strangulation! DO NOT place items with a
string around a child’s neck such as hood strings or pacifier cords. DO NOT
suspend strings over changing table/bassinet stand or attach strings to toys.

• DO NOT place changing table/bassinet stand near a window where cords
from blinds or drapes can strangle child.

• NEVER use changing table in rocking mode.

•ALWAYS lock wheels on changing table/bassinet stand when in use.

• DO NOT move changing table/bassinet stand with child in it.

• NEVER use changing table or surface as a sleeping or playing area.

• NEVER place child to sleep on changing table or changing pad surface.

• Discontinue use when infant begins to push up or roll over unassisted on
hands and knees or has reached 17.5 lbs, whichever comes first.

• Keep all batteries away from children.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, they may explode.

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• If using rechargeable batteries, remove from unit before recharging.

• Recharging should only be done under adult supervision.

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• The supply terminals are not to be shorted.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Be sure to position + and – symbols as indicated in battery compartment.

• Never mix old and new batteries, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, or standard

(carbon zinc) with alkaline batteries.

• Always remove exhausted batteries from product.

• Never use a screwdriver or any metal tool to pry batteries from compartment.

Safety Instructions (con’t)

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WARNING

BATTERY WARNINGS:

Infant carrier/bassinet

Storage basket

Changing table

Bedside sleeper attachment

CONTENTS

3

handle

handle
release

height adjustment
straps with buckles (4)

self fasteners

fabric pocket

canopy fasteners

loops

self fasteners