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How do I take my baby out?
You simply part the front wraps that are over your baby’s body, place your hands under their armpits and lift them directly upwards. The baby is always taken out of the hug-a-bub® before you take it off. The hug-a-bub can be left on until the next time you want to put them in again.
Is it suitable for my premie?
The hug-a-bub® is perfect for premature infants because it is tied to fit your baby, no matter how tiny or large! In a hug-a-bub® a ‘premie’ baby can be carried either upright with their head supported against the parents chest or in a laying position (called 'peapod') with absolutely no risk of the baby falling out. The hug-a-bub® can be worn under a shirt to provide skin-to skin contact as recommended with Kangaroo care and is currently being used in Neo-natal Intensive Care Units.
Up to what age / weight can I carry my baby in a hug-a-bub®?
There is no weight or age limit for the hug-a-bub because our carrier draws your child’s weight into your body rather than dragging from your shoulders. While it is still comfortable to carry a 2 year old child in a hug-a-bub® it was designed to allow parents to carry children for longer episodes of time. Most babies over the age of 1 and a 1/2 years no longer desire to be carried as much, so wearing periods tend to be shorter and less frequent. While the hug-a-bub® is most useful from birth until around 1 year, it remains comfortable for use way beyond this age. Keep your hug-a-bub® handy though for the times when your older child may be ill and clingy, wanting to be held a lot. You will be amazed how comfortable it can be even with a 3 year old.
What kind of head support does it offer?
hug-a-bub® supports a baby’s head against your body in the same way as your hand cradles their head when you are carrying them close. Most carriers do not support the head but simply stop it from being able to drop backwards. The hug-a-bub® offers complete support for newborn or sleeping baby’s head and neck using the soft, wide shoulder wraps.
Is a hug-a-bub® washable?
The hug-a-bub® is made from 100% cotton and can be treated in the same way you would a T-shirt. It can be thrown in the wash and dryer regularly. Colours will fade less when dried out of direct sunlight.
Will the hug-a-bub® fade?
hug-a-bub® fabrics are colourfast and can be washed in the washing machine as mentioned above. However with all 100% cotton t-shirt fabrics, fading will occur on darker colours from the sun and daylight. To achieve a higher fade resistant cloth we must use a fabric with synthetic fibres. We believe, as health professionals do, it is more important to have natural fibres against your baby’s skin that it is to have a fabric that will fade less.
Does hug-a-bub® meet safety standards?
hug-a-bub® has been tested and approved by strict EU Safety Standards. Although there are no official safety standards currently available for baby carriers at this time, hug-a-bub is applauded by physiotherapists, childcare professionals, midwives, occupational therapists and is used in special care nurseries in hospitals. When worn correctly a baby cannot fall out of a hug-a-bub® and there are no clips and buckles to break, pinch or chaff babies’ sensitive skin.
If there's anything we haven't answered, please contact us and we are happy to help.
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