Tragebaby MilaMai User manual

Brand: Tragebaby

Model: MilaMai

Category: Baby carriers

Type: User manual

The MilaMai Baby Carrier

Content

The MilaMai baby carrier ................................................................................................................................... 2

Spread-squat posture ..........................................................................................................................................3

Safety instructions .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Adjustments prior to wear.............................................................................................................................. 5

Front carrying with MilaMai

Option without crossing the shoulder straps .................................................................................. 6

Taking the baby out when shoulder straps are not crossed ..............................................9

Option with crossed shoulder straps .................................................................................................... 10

Taking the baby out when should straps are crossed .............................................................13

Infant carrying position ......................................................................................................................................14

Using the headrest ..................................................................................................................................................15

Back carrying with MilaMai

Carrying option for smaller babies .......................................................................................................... 16

Taking the baby out when using the back carrying position ............................................. 20

The height of the back panel .........................................................................................................................21

Carrying option for larger babies and toddlers ..........................................................................22

Notes .................................................................................................................................................................................24

More products by Tragebaby ......................................................................................................................25

MilaMai is a carrying support designed for babies and toddlers from birth to about four years of

age. Features:

• Ergonomic baby carrying posture:

The MilaMai baby carrier was developed with a focus on the baby’s physiological and

healthy “spread-squat” posture. That is why so many baby carrier consultants and midwives

recommend MilaMai.

• High wearing comfort:

MilaMai is worn close to the body. This ensures proper alignment with the wearer’s centre

of gravity. In addition, thanks to their ring attachment, the MilaMai shoulder straps adapt to

the wearer’s shoulder shape and stature.

• Size adjustment to fit the baby:

MilaMai can be adjusted in both height and width. That means that the MilaMai carrier fits

approximately from sizes 56 to 104 or from 3.5 kg to 15 kg.

• Swiss handcrafted production:

The MilaMai baby carrier is lovingly handmade in Switzerland. Many of the models are

completely unique. Custom-made designs are also available and very popular.

• Head support:

The generous headrest provides ideal support for the baby’s head while the baby is sleep—

ing. This is important since the neck muscles relax when the child sleeps.

The MilaMai baby carrier

What is the “spread-squat” position?

Babies should be carried in a physiological spread-squat position. In this position, the child’s

knees are higher than its bottom, and the thighs are spread at roughly 90 degrees. This sup-

ports the healthy maturation of the hip joints. To achieve this posture, make sure that the gap

width for the leg position spans from the hollow of one of baby’s knees to the other but without

poking or chafing.

The MilaMai baby carrier

• The elastic tab on the shoulder straps must be pulled over the buckle each time the MilaMai

is worn. Thread the excess length of the belt strap through the elastic tab as well. This en—

sures safety in case a buckle accidentally comes unfastened.

• Always tighten the belt straps of your MilaMai carrier in the direction of the buckle and

along the extension of the shoulder strap. This protects the buckle and makes tightening

easier.

• The belt strap that runs under the child’s bottom must always be guided UNDER the child’s

legs and never over them.

• If you have never worn a baby carrier before, have someone else help you the first time

you try it out.

• Only take your hands off the child when he or she is securely seated in the MilaMai carrier,

the buckles are fastened and secured with the elastic safety tabs, and all belt straps are

tightened.

• Once you feel that you no longer have to hold the baby with your hands, you know that

MilaMai is securely and properly in place. If you bend forward, the carrier should not slide

more than one or two centimetres away from you.

• These instructions apply exclusively to MilaMai.

• Please note that it is necessary to follow each of the steps in these instructions for use.

• We provide no guarantee against defects caused by improper handling of the MilaMai

carrier (such as incorrect washing or carrying persons who are too heavy).

Safety instructions

To adjust the length of the back panel,

pull the waist strap out of the upper

drawstring casing and pull it through the

lower drawstring casing. This lengthens

the back panel by 7 cm. Don’t forget to

adjust the belt strap as well. Normally,

the belt strap runs at the same height as

the waist strap; however, in the newborn

position, this strap is inserted through

the uppermost of the small loops on the

waist strap.

Adjustments prior to wear

Close the buckle until you hear a distinct click and pull the

elastic safety tab over the buckle. Then thread the excess

length of the belt strap through the elastic tab as well.

Should the buckle accidentally come unfastened, it will

get caught in the elastic band and your child will stay safe

and secure.

Before you can use the MilaMai, adjust the gap width for

leg positioning and the back panel height to suit the size of

your baby.

A new MilaMai carrier has Velcro pads inside the waist

strap drawstring casing with Velcro backing for fabric

protection. To adjust the gap width for leg positioning,

these must first be removed.

Then you can cinch the material for the gap width togeth-

er as far as necessary. The rule of thumb is:

Gap width for leg position = half the baby’s height.

See spread-squat position on page 3.

Spread the gathered fabric uniformly outwards on both

sides.

Make sure that the fabric reaches down to the hollow of

the baby’s knee but does not poke it.

Adjust the MilaMai to suit the size of your child. Join the

buckle elements of the belt strap and those of the shoul-

der straps together without crossing or twisting either of

them.

See position 1 of the adjustments prior to wear on page 5.

Place the waist strap around your waist so that the head-

rest of the raised back panel is on the outside. Close the

buckle of the waist strap until you hear a distinct click and

tighten the belt strap.

Bring your child into a spread-squat position above the

waist strap.

Hold the baby firmly with one hand. Raise the back panel

and put it around the baby.

Front carrying with MilaMai

Option without crossing the shoulder straps

Continue holding your baby with one hand. Lay both

shoulder straps one by one on your shoulders. Make sure

the belt straps run UNDER the baby’s legs.

Now tighten the belt straps of the MilaMai so that the

back panel is already in place but not sitting too tightly.

When tightening the belt strap, it is helpful to pull it in the

direction of the band, in this case diagonally forwards and

downwards.

Close the sternum strap at the nape of your neck.

Now tighten the shoulder straps so that the back panel

supports the baby completely.

Smooth the folds in the fabric of the back panel outwards

and into the hollow of the child’s knee.

Done! Enjoy carrying your baby.

Open the sternum strap at the nape of your neck.

Hold your child with one hand and slide one of the shoul-

der straps off your shoulder. Now you can take the baby

out of the MilaMai carrier from the side.

Front carrying with MilaMai

Taking the baby out when shoulder straps are not crossed

Front carrying with MilaMai

Option with crossed shoulder straps

Adjust the MilaMai carrier to the appropriate size for your

child and place the waist strap around your waist so that

the headrest of the raised back panel is on the outside.

Close the buckle of the waist strap until you hear a dis-

tinct click and tighten the belt strap.

Take a shoulder strap and the opposite long belt strap,

which passes through the small casing at the level of the

waist strap. For example, if you hold the right shoulder

strap in your hand, you take the belt strap that is hang-

ing down on the left in the other hand. Take care not to

twist the shoulder strap or the belt strap and join the two

buckle elements together.

See position 1 of the adjustments prior to wear on page 5.

Slip your arm into the newly created loop so that the

shoulder strap lies on one shoulder and the belt strap

passes under your arm on the other side.

Bring the second shoulder strap together with the oppo-

site long belt strap without twisting either of them.

See position 1 of the adjustments prior to wear on page 5.

Slip your other arm into the newly created loop so that

the shoulder strap lies on one shoulder and the belt strap

passes under your arm on the other side.

Slip the shoulder strap that was last put on your shoulder

down to make room for the baby.

Put your baby in front of your stomach and bring him or

her into a spread-squat position over the waist strap of

the MilaMai carrier.

Now put the back panel around your child and the sec-

ond shoulder strap back on your shoulder. Make sure the

belt straps run UNDER the baby’s legs.

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11.

12.

Grab the shoulder strap that you last put on your shoul-

der and tighten it. When tightening the strap, it is helpful

to pull in the direction of the strap, in this case diagonally

downwards.

Tighten the second shoulder strap in the same way.

The shoulder straps are now crossed diagonally across

your back.

Smooth the folds in the fabric of the

back panel outwards and into the hollow

of the child’s knee.

Done!

Front carrying with MilaMai

Taking the baby out when shoulder straps are crossed

Open the buckle of one of the two shoul-

der straps. Tilt the buckle towards your

back and then down to get it out of the

elastic safety tab. As soon as one of the

two shoulder straps is released, you can

remove your child sideways from the

carrier.

Another option is to lift the buckle from one of the two

shoulder straps with your thumb. This will loosen the belt

strap.

It can be a bit challenging to get the shoulder straps of the MilaMai open again so that you can

take your baby out of the carrier. When you lift your baby up slightly inside the MilaMai, the

straps on your back automatically slide lower down. This way you can reach the buckle more

easily.

Lift your child up in the MilaMai carrier and slip out of one

of the two straps with one hand. Now you can take the

baby sideways out of the MilaMai carrier.

Front carrying with MilaMai

Infant carrying position

Using the headrest

Adjusting the MilaMai for a newborn.

See the adjustments prior to wear on page 5.

Strap the MilaMai carrier around your waist in front of you

and place your newborn in the baby carrier as described

on the previous pages. Do not tighten the straps yet!

Now reach into the pouch of the MilaMai with one hand

and lift your baby a little by its bottom.

Now you can use your other hand to hold the baby’s po-

sition from the outside: Support the baby about a hand’s

width above the waist strap from the outside.

As you continue to hold your baby at this height, finish

tightening one strap at a time.

Instead of being seated on the waist strap, the baby is

seated on the belt strap, which runs a few centimetres

above the waist strap when using the newborn place-

ment.

Using the headrest

MilaMai in the front carrying position

Cinch the fabric of the headrest on each side. This gives

your baby’s head lateral support when using the headrest.

Use a simple knot to tie the headrest to the loop on the

shoulder strap that fits best for you.

MilaMai in the back carrying position

Make sure that the fabric of the MilaMai headrest is

cinched on both sides before use. This ensures lateral

head support.

The MilaMai’s long ties are easy to reach in the back car-

rying position. When the headrest is raised, use a simple

knot to tie the headrest to the shoulder strap by thread-

ing it through the appropriate loop on the shoulder strap.

Back carrying with MilaMai

Carrying option for smaller babies

Ready the MilaMai for use as described on page 6 item 1.

Also see the adjustments prior to wear on page 5.

Place the waist strap around your waist so that the head-

rest of the raised back panel is on the outside.

Close the buckle of the waist strap until you hear a dis-

tinct click and tighten the belt strap.

Shift the MilaMai carrier slightly sideways onto your hip.

Pick up your child and bring him or her into a spread-

squat position above the waist strap.

Hold the child firmly with one hand. Raise the back panel

and put it around your baby.

Make sure the belt straps run UNDER the baby’s legs.

Hold both shoulder straps of the MilaMai carrier directly

at the base of the straps and bring them together in front

of your child’s face. The baby has to be enclosed by the

straps in such a way that its head cannot slip downwards.

If you want to slide your child to the back on your right

side, take the shoulder straps in your left hand. If you pre-

fer the left side, take both straps in your right hand. Hold

the shoulder straps firmly with this hand.

Now move your free hand past the first shoulder strap

between you and your child and into the second shoulder

strap.

You can push the waist strap back with

your free hand. Continue to hold the two

shoulder straps firmly as you place them

onto your shoulders.

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12.

Once the baby is on your back, take both straps just as

tightly and firmly in the other hand. Now slip into the sec-

ond strap with your free arm.

Take one shoulder strap in each hand and keep it held

taut.

Tighten the belt strap on both shoulder straps.

Close the sternum strap.

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Tragebaby MilaMai User manual

Brand: Tragebaby

Model: MilaMai

Category: Baby carriers

Type: User manual

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