Learn About Flexi Plus Carrier
How to set your carrier correctly
One of the key aspects of ergonomic babywearing is achieving a snug and comfortable fit.
Follow our guidelines to ensure the carrier is adjusted to support your baby’s hips and spine correctly.
We understand that visual learning is essential for many parents.
Our tutorial page includes detailed video demonstrations, allowing you to see the proper techniques in action.
1. Step – Set the width of seat based on your child’s size
Width of the seat is set by studs on the inner and inside of the waistband.
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) recommends baby’s hips to be spread apart and flexed
with the thighs supported upto the knee joint, forming an “M“.
Narrow waistband seat for newborns
Medium set waistband seat
Fully extended waistband seat
2. Step – Set the outside of the carrier based on where child will face
Decide whether you intend to carry your child towards you – inward (front or back).
Or you child will be facing outwards (recommended 6-12months).
Use outer buttons when the child faces the caregiver
(front and back)
Use inner buttons to face your child outwards
recommended 6-12 months
3. Step – You are now ready to carry your child
Follow the instructions in the below tutorial.
Remember to follow T.I.C.K.S. for safe baby-wearing
Perform pelvic tilt to ensure the baby’s hips are positioned correctly.
FRONT CARRY
Always set the seat to fit the baby from the inside of one knee to the inside of the other to support the upper legs and hips correctly.
SAFETY BUCKLE
Look at the features of the safety buckle
CORRECT POSITIONING
The correct babywearing position supports the upper part of the baby’s legs up to the knees. Baby sits in deep “M”. The back is nicely supported.
TIDY UP EXTRA LENGTH STRAPS
Roll up all extra straps to keep your carrier tidy once you have adjusted it to your size.
FORWARD FACING
recommended for children 6-12 months,
do not let your child sleep in this position
SETTING UPP YOUR CARRIER
set your carrier correctly before use
FLEXI PLUS CARRIER
discover key features of Flexi Plus carriers
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Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at info@zozinette.co.za
or visit our YouTube channel for more instructional videos here