Child carrier advice from deuter
Child carrier advice from deuter
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Child carriers are suitable for up to what carrying weight?
Child carriers are suitable for up to what carrying weight?
You can start using a child carrier as soon as your child can sit up independently!
Your child should be able to assume a sitting position on their own and have good head control. This usually starts at eight months, but your child may learn this skill before or only after this milestone date.
The maximum load of the child carrier is 22 kg (18 kg for the child + 4 kg for the cargo). The product has been tested by TÜV up to this weight and complies with the European standard EN 13209-1:2022.
Since children develop at different rates, we cannot provide a figure for maximum body weight.
Step 1:
1.1
First, loosen all the straps. Load and shoulder the child carrier with a realistic load, though not yet with your child.
1.2
Center the hip belt over your pelvic bones and tighten.
1.3
Tighten the shoulder straps while making sure to carry the main weight using the hip belt.
1.4
Ideally, the strap attachment should be positioned between the shoulder blades. To do this, position the shoulder straps higher or lower by adjusting the back length.
1.5.
The VariSlide continuous back length adjustment on the Kid Comfort and Kid Comfort
Pro models:
Thanks to this system, you can continuously adjust the back length with precision in a flash. To do this, lift the central plastic buckle that is attached to the back system. At the same time, pull or push the shoulder straps into the suitable position.
1.5.1
The VariQuick multistep back length adjustment on the Kid Comfort Active SL and Kid Comfort Active models:
Open the Velcro strap in the center of the carrier and guide it through the 4 matching attachment loops.
1.5.2
Then tighten the Velcro and secure it again.
1.6
Now adjust the angle of the position adjustment straps:
Thread the lower buckle for back lengths S-M or the upper one for back lengths M-L. Tighten the position adjustment on the shoulder straps and hip belt so that the child carrier is snugly positioned against your back. This provides more stability in difficult terrain. You can loosen these straps slightly to provide more ventilation. As soon as the carrier system has been adjusted to your back length, remove the child carrier and continue adjusting the seat height.
Step 2:
2.1
Set the carrier down on the floor. Loosen the side straps and open the side access. Also loosen and open the 5-point safety belt.
2.2
Now lower the child seat into the lowest position. To do this, fold the chin pad up, lift the seat height adjustment buckle, and push the seat down with your hand.
2.3
Stand at the back of the carrier and check that it is stable. Always place one foot on the folding leg to secure the carrier during further adjustment steps.
2.4
You can now lift the child into the carrier or let them climb in from the side while supporting it. Put the child's arms through the safety belt shoulder straps and fasten the child's chest belt.
2.5
The seat height is optimally adjusted when the child's chin is just above the chin pad. The child should be able to see out of the carrier and move their arms as freely as possible. To raise the seat to the ideal height, pull the adjustment strap until the child's chest is level with the seat height adjustment buckle. Support the movement of the seat from below using your other hand.
Step 3:
3.1
Now that the child seat is adjusted to the ideal height, insert the two buckles of the 5-point safety belt into the color-coded buckles on the side of the seat.
3.2
The shoulder strap attachment of the safety belt should be located between the child's shoulder blades: Reach behind the child's back, loosen the Velcro strap of the shoulder strap, and press it back into the appropriate position.
3.3
Then pull the shoulder straps of the 5-point safety belt tight, but not too tight.
Fold the chin pad down.
3.4
Close the side access and tighten the straps on the two side straps.
The width of the seat cushion varies in relation to the set height and, in conjunction with the footrests, allows for an age-appropriate sitting position.
Depending on the seating position, the footrests must be installed in the upper A) or lower B) position/buckle. When changing the position, the footrests should be kept out of the child's reach. The following generally applies: For smaller children with a higher seat setting, attach the footrests to the upper position. For larger children with a lower seating position, attach the footrests in the lower position. Accordingly, you can set the ideal height of the continuously adjustable footrests by pulling or loosening the straps.
You have set the ideal sitting position
You have set the ideal sitting position
once the child's chin is level with the seat height adjustment buckle.
A. The higher the position of the seat, the wider it will be, allowing for a natural spread-squat position for toddlers. The child’s legs should be slightly bent in the footrests.
B: The more the seat is lowered, the narrower it will be for an upright sitting position for slightly older children. Place the footrests here so that your child’s legs are neither dangling freely nor excessively bent. Finally, tighten the lower straps of the foot straps enough to prevent your child’s feet slipping off.
Putting on the child carrier correctly
1.
Check the safety belt and side access again to make sure it is properly fastened. Now go to the back of the child carrier. Use one hand to hold the handle on the headrest to secure the carrier.
Please perform this step carefully!
Grab the handle on the back with your free hand. You can now release your grip on the headrest handle. Check whether the shoulder straps on the carrying system are loose and the chest and hip straps are open. Make sure that when putting on the child carrier there are no obstacles that you could bump it in to.
Perform the following steps carefully without making any sudden movements.
2.
Position your feet about shoulder-width apart. Lift the carrier by the handle on the back with one hand and support yourself on your slightly bent leg on the opposite side.
3.
Slip your free arm into the matching shoulder strap and use it to carry the full weight of the carrier. Then let go of the handle and slip your other hand into the other shoulder strap.
4.
Center the hip belt over your pelvic bones and tighten.
5.
Then adjust the shoulder straps. Finally, slide the chest strap to the desired height and lock it.
6.
Finally, push in the stand bracket. You should hear an audible "click" when the stand is locked in the standing or transport position. To put the child carrier down, follow the same steps for putting it on in the reverse order.
safety note
safety note
The deuter Kid Comfort was the first child carrier in the world to earn the TÜV/GS seal
All materials are checked in advance and approved accordingly for production. We satisfy all TÜV criteria here and also use materials that comply with the Bluesign standard.
How can I read the year of production or how can I find out the age of my child carrier?
The production code is printed on a small white or black "flag". This can be found in the Kid Comfort's pack sack (the storage space underneath the child). The last two digits indicate the year of production, so it can be determined when the carrier was produced.
It looks like this:
Please note that child carriers produced more than 10 years ago can no longer be repaired!
If you have any further questions, please contact our customer service.
