How do I use my Stokke® Limas™ Baby Carrier?

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From Birth

Front Carrying

The perfect position for little ones who love to snuggle! This is the best way to keep your little one close to you from birth. It enables a correct spread-squat position for optimal ergonomics and comfort for both you and your baby.

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From 5 + Months

Back Carrying

Is your baby older than 5 months and ready to explore the world? Then it's time for back carrying! This carrying option is just as ergonomic and safe but allows babies to look around and stay close to you. It also means more freedom of movement for you, especially when you baby gets bigger.

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From birth

Hip Carrying

The perfect position if your little one is getting curious and ready to discover the world, but you're not ready for back carrying yet. It is a safe, ergonomic and comfortable position that can be used from birth.

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Important To Know

Using it for a newborn

Don’t forget to shorten the back panel if you wish to use your carrier for your newborn.

The perfect set up

1

Adjustable base

To make sure your baby is always sitting in a spread-squat position, adjust the width of the base: there should be enough fabric to rest under both knees.

2

Adjustment for newborns

Prepare your Stokke® Limas™ Carrier for your newborn by reducing the height of the back panel: flip it over the waistbelt and tie the little cords in. That’s it!

3

Removable padding

For extra support while carrying your baby for longer periods, use the padding for the shoulder straps. Or remove it if you prefer carrying without it!

4

Chest belt for back carrying

When you want to carry your baby on your back, don’t forget to prepare the chest belt to make sure the straps won’t slide off your shoulders. It also ensures better weight distribution.

Are you Ready?

Safety check

Unsure if your baby is sitting correctly in their Stokke® Limas™ Carrier? Having your partner or a friend by your side might be useful, or you can start practicing in front of the mirror if you prefer. Here are a few points to check if you want to become a babywearing expert!

Front Carrying

Back panel

The back panel should reach your baby’s neck to provide head support. Always make sure your baby’s nose and mouth are free for easy breathing.

Spread-squat position:

To promote healthy hip development and ergonomics for your baby, the base of the back panel should support your baby from one knee to the other, and the knees should be slightly higher than the hips.

Close enough to kiss:

You should be able to kiss your baby on top of their head easily. If your baby is too high or too low, simply adjust the waist belt. Carrying your baby too low might cause you back pain.

Carrier snug enough?

For your baby’s safety, when you lean forward your baby should stay close to you.

Stokke® Limas™ Carrier Front Carrying: Carrying snug enough

Comfort:

Make sure the straps are not twisted on your back and fan them out nicely on your shoulders for better weight distribution.

Back Carrying

Back panel

The back panel should reach your baby’s neck to provide head support. Always make sure your baby’s nose and mouth are free for easy breathing.

Spread-squat position:

To promote healthy hip development and ergonomics for your baby, the base of the back panel should support your baby from one knee to the other, and the knees should be slightly higher than the hips.

Carrier high enough?

Ideally, your little one should sit high enough to look over your shoulder. Place the waist belt higher than for front carrying.

Carrier snug enough?

When you lean backwards or to the side, your baby should stay close to you. Remember to use the chest belt for more safety.

Comfort:

Make sure the straps are not twisted. Fan them out nicely over your shoulders and use the chest belt for better weight distribution.

Hip Carrying

Back panel

The back panel should reach your baby’s neck to provide head support. Always make sure your baby’s nose and mouth are free for easy breathing.

Spread-squat position:

To promote healthy hip development and ergonomics for your baby, the base of the back panel should support your baby from one knee to the other, and the knees should be slightly higher than the hips.

Close enough to kiss:

You should be able to kiss your baby on top of their head easily. If your baby is too high or too low, simply adjust the waist belt. Carrying your baby too low might cause you back pain.