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Safety and Responsibility

The Weepee is designed to hold your baby safely while you have both hands free. When you purchase a Weepee Baby Carrier you assume full responsibility for you and your baby's safety. When you have your baby in a carrier they are like an extension of your body (think about how it is when you forget you're wearing a backpack and you turn around suddenly) so be aware of them when you are turning around, squatting, squeezing through narrow passages etc.. And, remember that your centre of gravity is higher with a baby on your torso. Ensure you knots and ties are secure - make sure they do not loosen while you are wearing your baby.

We recommend the following:

  • Read the directions thoroughly before use.
  • Inspect the seams (especially weight bearing) regularly before and after use of carrier.
  • Have someone assist you the first couple of times you practice using the baby carrier, especially when learning how to put baby on your back. It is also a good idea to kneel down low with a soft surface below you or sit on a couch.
  • Do not wear your baby if you are in a condition where your balance and/or co-ordination may be impaired (e.g. from use of alcohol or drugs, dizziness, muscular or skeletal injury).

Smile, relax and have fun - just as baby is communicating with you via his body language, you are also communicating with him.

 

Before You Start Tying

CARRY - A carrying method (or carry) describes the positioning of the baby in the carrier e.g. back carry means baby is on your back.

TIE - A tying method (or tie) describes how you tie the carrier to your body for the function you desire e.g. rucksack tie vs. ec-popper.

Here are some tips that are meant to help you use the Weepee.

  • It is generally better to tie the Weepee tighter rather than looser. Your baby will let you know if it really is too tight (this is very rarely the case). If the Weepee is too loose, you will not feel comfortable and baby may not be supported properly.
  • I find it extremely helpful to use a mirror (if possible during tying of baby) but definitely right after you have finished tying check out how it looks in a mirror. The mirror is a great learning tool.
  • Once you have tied baby into the Weepee (especially if this is the first time) plan to go for a walk (it's best if you can go around the block or something with some continuous walking). Try five minutes the first time, ten minutes the second time. Baby will be immediately lulled by your rythym and will soon be used to the new position you have put him in.
  • Your baby will be kept warm by your body, and you will be able to feel their body temperature, so do not overdress them. The exception is the feet of an older baby may become cold when they are sitting with legs wrapped around you (i.e. not tucked in like a newborn).
  • Before you begin to tie your baby in the carrier, ensure that the straps are arranged neatly (i.e. not tangled or tied from previous use).
  • There are two knots that I learnt early on in my babywearing days - I recommend that you work towards learning them. It is not essential that you use them but it's convenient if you do. The first is the reef knot which I always use this for the waist strap tying. It is neater and lies flatter (less bow like) than a regular double knot. The second is the slip knot which I almost always use in the front carry position. It tightens under tension but can be easily loosened for adjustment when tension is removed. The slip knot is ideal because you don't have to do any untying and retying when you want to do lots of in/out (poppability) and for adjusting to breastfeed. See knots below.
  • Be persistent. Babywearing is an extremely positive thing to learn but it does take learning. Some babies adjust immediately (the younger the baby, the quicker she will adjust). But older babies will take to it as well, you will just need to give it more time and maybe more "trys".