SEVEN™ EVERYDAY SLINGS | SAFETY

Read the following instructions before you use your sling, and also please take a few minutes to read the below PDF "Correct Positioning - For the safety and comfort of your newborn" - Written by M'Liss Stelzer R.N. & edited by Holly McCroskey.

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SAFETY | Instructions

Use Seven™ Slings to carry full-term babies (over 37 weeks gestation) weighing 8 lbs or more with a maximum weight of 35 lbs (16kg).

When using a sling with a newborn, the most important safety issue is to ensure that the baby's airway is open at all times. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in injury or death.

Please follow the below rules when wearing a newborn:

  • Baby should not be curled tight "chin to chest" as this position can close baby's airway. There should always be at least one finger's width of space under baby's chin when correctly positioned.
  • NEVER allow a babies face to be pressed against the sling fabric. Regardless of how breathable a fabric may seem, if it is not easy for you to breathe through the fabric it will be difficult for your baby.
  • Your baby should not be positioned so that her face is pressed tightly against your body. When breastfeeding, ensure that baby's nose is not blocked.
  • Babies born with a low birth weight (under 6 lbs) or prematurely often have weak muscles as well as respiratory problems. It is best to wait until they are more developed before carrying them in a pouch baby sling.

Use common sense at all times while using and wearing your sling. Remember that your precious baby is inside and your sling is not a toy.

While placing your baby inside the sling, always be sure that you are supporting your baby with at least one arm at all times until you are certain that the baby is in place and the sling is correctly in place as well.

Be sure to keep your baby away from dangerous items while in the sling. Remember! Babies and toddlers love to reach and grab potentially dangerous items so pay attention to what your baby is doing at all times! Do not wear your baby while in the kitchen around hot or sharp items. Use caution!

When bending over, support the baby with one hand behind her back and bend at the knees and not the waist.

Use extreme caution when walking through doorways or around corners and furniture to be sure that your baby's body or head does not hit anything. Use your arm or hand to hold the baby extra close when walking in an area that is more confined.

Be aware of the activities that you are doing while wearing your baby. It is not a substitute for car seats or other safety devices. Sorry ladies! No extreme sports while wearing your baby!

Always check your sling over before placing your baby in it. Check the seams, look for any holes in the fabric or anything else due to wear and tear that may potentially cause harm to your baby if it was placed inside. You are responsible for your own baby's safety when using such an item so be diligent in protecting your baby!

SEVEN BABY™ WRAPS | Safety

For additional safety information, please visit the BCIA website at: BABYCARRIERINDUSTRYALLIANCE.ORG

IMPORTANT: Never untie Seven Baby™ Wrap until baby has been safely removed, to prevent any falls or injury.Seven Baby™ is not responsible for any incorrect tying and/or use of the wrap.

Colors on print/web materials may vary slightly from actual fabric.

 WARNING: Please carefully review and follow all instructions listed in this booklet prior to use.

 WARNING - Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions can result in death or serious injury.

SUFFOCATION HAZARD:

Babies younger than 4 months can suffocate in this product if face is pressed tightly against your body. Babies at greatest risk of suffocation include those born prematurely and those with respiratory problems.

Check often to make sure baby's face is uncovered, clearly visible and away from caregiver's body at all times.

Reposition the baby after nursing so the baby's face is not pressed against the caregiver's body/p>

Make sure baby does not curl into a position with the chin resting on or near baby's chest. This position can interfere with breathing, even when nothing is covering the nose or mouth.

Never use this carrier with babies smaller than 8 lbs without seeking the advice of a healthcare professional.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Spot clean as needed. When necessary, machine wash cold with mild detergent on delicate cycle. Never use bleach. Hang dry when possible.

FALL HAZARD:

Leaning, bending over, or tripping can cause baby to fall. Keep one hand on baby while moving. Never untie Seven Baby™ Wrap until baby has been safely removed to prevent any falls or injury. Seven Baby™ is not responsible for any incorrect tying and use of the wrap.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:
  • Check for ripped seams, torn straps or fabric, and damaged hardware before each use. If found, stop using carrier.
  • Always check to ensure that all knots and straps are secure.
  • Ensure that the baby is safely positioned in the Seven Baby™Wrap according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
  • Never leave a baby in a Seven Baby™ Wrap that is not being worn.
  • Check on the baby often. Ensure that the baby is periodically repositioned.
  • Never use a Seven Baby™ Wrap when balance or mobility is impaired because of exercise, drowsiness, or medical conditions.
  • Never place more than one baby in the Seven Baby™ Wrap. Never use/wear more than one Seven Baby™ Wrap at a time.
  • Never use Seven Baby™ Wrap while engaging in activities such as cooking and cleaning, which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals.
  • Never wear a Seven Baby™ Wrap while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehicle.

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Safety Precautions

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  1. Make sure your baby can breathe. Baby carriers allow parents to be hands-free to do other things, but you must always remain active in caring for your child. No baby carrier can ensure that your baby always has an open airway. That's your job.
  2. Read and follow the instructions in this booklet and watch all video instructions online before use.
  3. SUFFOCATION HAZARD: Be mindful of your baby's airways. Do not allow your baby's face to become completely covered by the sling. Make sure newborn's chin is not pressed to his/her chest.
  4. Use common sense.
  5. Safe for babies 8lbs - 35lbs.
  6. Wear your sling high and tight. Wearing a sling too low can be dangerous.
  7. Please examine your sling each time you put it on for wear and tear.
  8. DO NOT take both hands off a squirming, uncooperative baby.
  9. Tripping and balance hazard. Take care when moving about with baby in carrier.
  10. Check all around the sling to be sure all the baby's appropriate parts are safely enclosed in the sling according to the instructions.
  11. DO NOT leave a sleeping baby alone on a surface (crib/bed/floor) entangled in a sling. Also, the sling should be removed before the baby is buckled into a car seat.
  12. Never jog, run, jump on a trampoline, or do any other activity that subjects your baby to similar shaking or bouncing motion. - "This motion can do damage to the baby's neck, spine and/or brain," explains the American Chiropractic Association.
  13. Never use a baby carrier when riding in a car. Soft baby carriers provide none of the protection that car seats provide.

* Neither Hotslings, Inc. nor its affiliates, distributors, or partners are responsible for accidents or injuries that occur from improper use.

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