PortaMEe ™

Option A: For larger babies (18 lbs and up) and/or adults over 5’4”

• Turn the baby carrier seat so that the leather trim FACES DOWN (see Figure A).
  Option B: For smaller babies (under 18 lbs) and/or adults under 5’4”
• Turn the carrier seat so that the leather trim FACES UP (see Figure B).
• The waistband’s outer nylon material should face your hip.
  (This shortens the carrier by creating a hammock-like “sling.”)
  
  portaMEe™ baby carrier can be worn on either the left or right hip.
  Simply slide the carrier seat across the center buckle.

• Buckle the nylon waist belt at your belly button (see Figure C). The belt should always be worn on your waist, not your hips.
• Make sure the lumbar support sits at the center of your back (see Figure D).
• The waist belt should be snug. If you can slip your fingers between the belt and your body, the belt needs to be tightened.
  
  It is important that the waist belt on the baby carrier be snug and secure. This will relieve pressure on your neck and shoulders.

• Do not unbuckle the shoulder strap. Slip it over your head and place it on the shoulder
  opposite the seat. Your arm should lie outside the attached wallet.
• Center the shoulder pad using the adjusters (figure E).
• Leave a little room in for your child.
  
  There are two shoulder adjusters: front and back. Use both to find your comfort zone.

• With the baby’s legs straddling your hip, slide him/her into the carrier so that he/she is facing you (see Figure F). WARNING: The baby’s legs should never be together. Each leg must straddle your hip.
• Make sure the baby is centered in the seat.
• For added security, buckle the safety belt.
  
  Make sure the baby’s bottom is higher than your hip.

• Once inside, lift the baby from his/her bottom to create slack in the shoulder strap (see Figure G). This will enable you to tighten the strap and keep the baby high and close.
• Slip excess shoulder strapping into the winged side pockets.
• For added closeness and security, pull the drawstring cord.

taking the baby out of the carrier

• When you’re ready to remove the baby from the carrier, always sit down first. Make sure you are supporting the baby under his/her bottom before loosening or opening any buckles.
  
  Safety Tip:
• To prevent the baby from falling, always remain in a seated position when removing him/her from the carrier.

The portaMEe™ Infant Headrest is designed for babies who cannot hold up their heads.
The portaMEe™ Infant Headrest is for 8+ lbs / 6 weeks plus.

• Start with the portaMEe™ carrier off the body.
• Slip the headrest into the carrier's inside pocket (figure H).
• Secure the Velcro Fastner.
• Snap each of the headrest's side wings around each side of the shoulder straps (figure I).
• Adjust the shoulder straps to make room for the baby.
• For added security, buckle the safety belt.

• Snap each side of the cape around each side of the shoulder straps (figure K).
  
  Before placing the baby inside of the carrier, roll the cape's hood down to expose the micro-suede. Once the baby is settled inside, roll the hood onto the baby's head.

• Store in a cool, dry place. Excessive exposure to sunlight may cause premature fading.
• Do not machine wash, bleach or iron. Spot clean and hand wash only, cold water, line dry.

• portaMEe™, when purchased from an authorized retailer, is warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defect in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
• Note: Things get lost in the mail. We suggest you ship it back to us with some shipping confirmation.