Mei Hip Wearing Instructions

	Step 1. The Mei Hip will come to you threaded to be worn on the left hip. The long strap should always be toward your back and the shoulder buckle to your front. Buckle the waist straps snugly around your hips (not your waist), with the buckle at your right hip. A snug waist strap will prevent baby's rear from dropping down lower than desired. *Note: when worn correctly, the entire body of the Mei Hip should be upright, as shown in the picture at left. This provides the best support for baby, and positions the carrier as intended.
	Step 2. Position baby into the seat of the carrier, on your hip.
	Step 3. Pull the seat up behind his back and jiggle him to be sure he’s sitting all the way in the bottom of the seat.
	Step 4. While holding baby with one arm, reach around to the long shoulder strap.
	Make sure the fabric is not doubled up or twisted. Bring the long strap behind your back and over your right shoulder. Make sure that the strap cups your shoulder as shown in the picture, for maximum comfort.
	Step 5. Buckle the shoulder strap in place. Make sure the buckles CLICK INTO POSITION and then PULL BACK ON THEM to make sure they are indeed closed securely.
	Step 6. Tighten the strap up so that baby is pulled securely into your body. The easiest way to adjust the buckle is to lift baby’s weight with your left arm, while tightening the strap with your right hand.

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