Instructions Rookie Revolution Baby Carrier

Putting on the Rookie Revolution is quick and easy. Please watch our video and follow the instructions below.

 

Overview of the Video 

00:00 Rookie Revolution Newborn Function
01:27 Headrest instruction
01:53 Rookie Revolution Normal Function (from approx. 4kg)
03:45 Back wearing without the waist belt (from approx. 6 months)

You can also download the instruction manual here.

Important for Newborns

For newborn babies, always use the waist belt. If your baby is younger than four weeks or lighter than 4kg, you should also flip the waist belt inwards twice, as shown in the video from minute 0:00.

The special features of the Rookie Revolution

The Rookie Revolution can be worn on the front of the chest or on the back. You can also completely remove the waist belt for older babies or when carrying on the back. This allows you to put your baby on even faster.

 Safety instructions

  1. Make sure that your baby's head always looks to the side, i.e. your baby's nose is not pressed against your chest.
  2. Always keep the Velcro clean.

The shoulder straps come off - what can I do?

  1. First of all lay the shoulder straps loosely over your shoulder (with plenty of webbing).
  2. Then reach over your shoulder, grab the buckle and close it.
  3. Then pull both straps of the shoulder straps simultaneously. You will notice that the buckle slides a little deeper into your back.
  4. Then adjust the buckle if necessary (the length of the strap; bigger or smaller). From experience one can say that the buckle is adjusted very large for men (i.e. a long distance from the buckle to the straps; for women the distance is smaller so that the shoulder straps are closer together).
  5. You also have the possibility to change the position of the buckle on your back in advance (higher or lower) or your partner can help you. For men you should set the buckle lower, for women a little higher.
General tips
  1. All Rookies grow with your baby. This means that the baby carrier settings have to be changed if there is a pinch, so when putting on the hip belt, make sure that the carrier sits in the middle (i.e. not shifted to the right/left) and preferably a bit too high, i.e. too low.
  2. The velcro of the hip belt should be completely closed.
  3. Adjust the bar so that it extends from the back of your baby's knee to the back of the knee.
  4. Make sure that your baby's bottom slides slightly into the carrier so that the back of the knees are slightly above the bottom (M shape).
  5. Do not tighten the straps too much. The aim is a slightly rounded back for your baby. Your hand should still be able to reach between your baby's back and the carrier in a relaxed position.
  6. You can adjust the headrest to different sizes by attaching the lower buttons to the upper "button plugs". Usually it is sufficient to close two of the six buttons.
  7. If you carry your baby on your back, make sure that your baby's legs pass through the loops of the shoulder belt when you put it on.
  8. Caution: If the hip belt "sticks out", it is not properly fastened. Fold the Rookie as shown at the beginning of the video.

    A few additional tips:

    1. Try the carrier when your baby is comfortable. I.e. is not hungry, has a fresh diaper on and has slept well.

    2. Gently rock your baby on your chest before adjusting the buckle/buckle straps. This is how your baby slowly gets used to the carrier.

    3. Your baby might also be fussing lying near your breast and smelling your milk. You can give them a pacifier at the beginning to calm them down.