Please use common sense while wearing the Peanut Shell® and remember that a baby (or two) is inside! The following tips are important to keep in mind at all times while wearing your baby:
When putting the baby in the Peanut Shell® always make sure that you are supporting your baby with at least one arm at all times until you are certain the sling is in place.
Be sure to keep baby away from hot stoves, heaters, fireplaces or other hot or sharp objects. Pay attention to what your baby is doing at all times!
Bend at the knees, not at the waist, and support baby in the sling with one hand.
Please remember that toddlers, if worn, are at your reaching level and love the new freedom to grab potentially dangerous objects off shelves.
When going through doorways or around corners, please use extreme caution that baby's body and head does not stick out past your arm and strike the wall or doorjamb.
Wear baby cautiously in the kitchen. Do not wear baby while cooking or working with sharp or hot objects.
Do not ride a bicycle or any other "cycle" while wearing your baby. Baby carriers are not substitutes for an approved car seat.
To nurse, slide your baby close to the breast you are nursing with. Pull the inside carrier fabric down to expose your breast and help your baby latch on. Smaller babies (or while you are getting the hang of it) will probably need the support from one of your arms. For additional privacy while nursing or sleeping, place your baby toward the inside of the wide strip of fabric to cover your baby and breast.