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Newborn Hold

The Newborn Hold in the Boba Carrier is intended for babies 7 lbs to 15 lbs (3.5kg to 7kg). If your baby is less than 7lbs (3.5kg) we recommend using the Boba Wrap (www.bobafamily.com/wrap). If your baby is 15lbs (7kg) or more please use the Front Carry instructions.

1
Locate the two snaps on either side
of the warning label. Snap them to the two corresponding snaps on the body of the carrier.

3
Place waist belt (pocket side towards
you) in front of you at hip level. Buckle the carrier behind your back and adjust as necessary so the waist belt rests snugly just above your hip bones.

5
Bring both hands behind your neck and
fasten chest strap.

7
Take your baby with both hands and
carefully slide your baby inside the carrier. Your baby must be facing you. NEVER place your baby facing forward.

9
Adjust the shoulder straps so that your
baby is fully supported by the carrier. Please make sure to tighten the side adjustments to prevent your baby from slumping and to provide improved back support for your baby.

2
Take off both waist belt buckles. Turn
both of them over and rethread them (this is to prevent twisted webbing when using the Newborn Hold). Test both buckles by sliding them along the webbing. (This step is only needed the first and the last time you use the newborn hold).

4
Bring both shoulder straps up and over your shoulders.

6
Adjust both shoulder straps so that you
create a pouch in front of you just big enough to comfortably insert your baby. Both sides of the body of the carrier should be almost flush with your body.

8
Your baby’s legs should be in the frog
position/fetal tuck and should always be touching your body (do not place your baby’s feet inside snapped area).

10
Adjust head support straps (located
inside the pocket) as necessary. Your baby’s head should be resting on your chest and facing either left or right. Your baby’s nose should be, at the very least, parallel to the floor at all times. When your baby falls asleep his or her nose should be pointed higher. Please read the enclosed Babywearing Safety Manual to ensure your baby’s safety.