The Kids Embrace® Baby Walker is a device designed to assist children who can support their body with their legs, providing a safe and fun environment for mobility. The walker is intended for children weighing a maximum of 26 lbs and with a maximum height of less than 32 inches. It conforms to the standard ASTM F977-12, ensuring certain safety requirements are met.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Kids Embrace Baby Walker is to provide a mobile support system for infants learning to walk. It allows children to move around independently while offering stability and a contained play area. The walker features an activity tray to keep the child engaged and entertained. It is designed to be used for short periods, approximately 20 minutes, and only by children who can sit unaided, typically from 6 months of age.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Weight Limit: Maximum 26 lbs.
- Height Limit: Maximum < 32 inches.
- Safety Standard: Conforms to ASTM F977-12.
- Battery Requirement: The toy tray requires 2 "AA" batteries (not included).
- Adjustable Heights: The walker offers 3 different height adjustments to accommodate the child's growth.
Usage Features:
- Assembly: The manual provides detailed instructions for assembling the walker, including attaching the walker subassembly, seat pad, seat back support, activity tray, grip pads, mirror, rear spoiler, and various wheels.
- Opening the Walker: To open, the walker subassembly needs to be raised to the middle position.
- Seat Pad Installation: The crotch portion of the seat pad is pushed inside out to form the seat, and 8 round tabs on the seat pad are inserted into slots around the seat ring, slid through holes, and aligned into grooves. It's crucial to ensure all 8 tabs click over the grooves for secure fastening. A test is recommended by pushing down hard on the seating area to confirm security.
- Wheel Installation: Wheels are inserted by pressing their pins into the housing until they snap into position, ensuring they are locked. The walker includes Race Car Wheels (larger in back, smaller in front), Front Walker Wheels, and Back Walker Wheels.
- Grip Pad Installation: Six grip pads are inserted into the base, ensuring the middle post and both side posts are properly attached for secure use.
- Height Adjustment: The walker has 3 adjustable heights. To adjust, the child must be removed from the walker. The safety button is turned lengthwise, pressed to release the mechanism, and then adjusted to the desired height. After adjustment, the safety button must be turned 90 degrees to prevent accidental release. It is critical never to change the height while the baby is in the walker.
- Compacting the Walker: To compact, the walker is turned upside down, and the safety button is turned lengthwise and pushed down to the lowest level.
- Battery Installation: The toy tray requires 2 "AA" batteries. A Philips head screwdriver is needed to unfasten the battery cover, insert batteries, and secure the cover back. Caution is advised against mixing old and new batteries or different types (alkaline, standard, rechargeable). Batteries should be removed before storing the toy tray.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning Grip Pads: To maintain stopping performance, the grip pads should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth.
- Battery Removal: Batteries should be removed from the toy tray before storing it to prevent potential damage.
Safety Warnings and Precautions:
The manual emphasizes several critical warnings to prevent death or serious injury:
- Never leave child unattended. Always keep the child in view while in the walker.
- Stair Hazard: Block stairs/steps securely before using the walker.
- Surface Use: Use only on flat surfaces free of objects that could cause the walker to tip over.
- Location Restrictions: Never use near hills, roadways, pools, stairs, steps, uneven surfaces, fires, heating/cooking appliances, hot liquids, stoves, radiators, space heaters, electrical cords, and other potential hazards.
- Collision Prevention: Prevent collisions with glass in doors, windows, and furniture.
- Damage Check: Do not use the walker if any components are broken or missing.
- Usage Duration: The walker should be used only for short periods (e.g., 20 minutes).
- Child Readiness: The walker is intended for children who can sit unaided, approximately from 6 months. It is not for children weighing more than 26 lbs or taller than 32 inches.
- Replacement Parts: Only use replacement parts approved by the manufacturer or distributor.
- Carrying/Adjusting: Never carry the walker with the child in it. Never adjust the seat while the child is in the product. Do not lift or carry by the tray, toy tray, or toys.
- Child Position: Do not use the walker until the baby can sit up unassisted. To reduce the chance of the child slipping out of the seat, check that both feet of the child touch the ground.
- Discontinuation: Discontinue using the walker when the child can stand unaided or walk unassisted.
- Height Adjustment Safety: Always follow the procedure for height adjustment, ensuring the safety button is turned 90 degrees after adjustment. Never change the height when the baby is in the walker.
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