Everythingyou ed to know
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`ELLEN ROSEMAN
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`about baby goods and services
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`ELLEN ROSEMAN
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`ac CSLLEEN DARRAGH
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`Petitioner Ex. 1041 Page 1
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`Canadian Parents ’
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`Sourcebook:
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`Everything You Need To Know
`About Baby Goods and Services
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`Revised and Updated
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`Ellen Roseman & Colleen Darragh
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`Doubleday Canada Limited, Toronto
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`Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data
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`Ros_eman,'Ellen, 1947-
`The Canadian parents’ sourcebook
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`Rev. ed.
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`Includes index.
`ISBN 0-385-25190-4
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`1. Infants’ supp1ies—Canada. 2. Consumer
`education—Canada.
`I. Darragh, Colleen.
`11. Title.
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`C88-095415-9
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`Published in Canada by '
`Doubleday Canada Limited
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`The Portable Baby
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`BABY CARRIERS
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`Baby carriers are front or back packs in which you carry the
`baby. They are a brilliant invention. You can take your baby
`where a stroller or carriage can't go—hiking, sightseeing,
`down snowbound streets, or up steep hills— and all the while
`he snuggles next to you, warm, comfortable, and secure.
`A soft front carrier wraps the baby around you, yet leaves
`your hands free. You can use it outdoors or wear it inside
`while you do household chores. Most important, it keeps you
`and your baby in close physical contact. The gentle motion,
`the warmth of your body, and the familiar sound of your
`heartbeat are soothing to your baby.
`Fabric front-carriers tend to cut down a baby's fussy periods.
`A Montreal study of ninety-nine babies showed that of those
`who were carried in the pouches most cried an hour less each
`day at six weeks old—the peak crying age. ‘‘In Third World
`nations, babies are carried a great deal and crying is almost
`absent,” said Dr. Urs Hunziker, a pediatrician at the Mon-
`treal Children’s Hospital, when he reported his results.
`For some parents, a baby carrier is absolutely indispens-
`able in the first few months. Parents wear it two or three
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`hours a day, every day, until their backs and shoulders can't
`take the strain any more. They go to parties, see films, dine
`out in restaurants, cook at home, all with the baby strapped
`‘to their chests. To their infants, their carriers are instant
`tranquillizers.
`“We really liked our Snugli when Jonathan was a young
`infant,” says Boyd, 36. “When he was bigger the Baby Matey
`was better for him. Both carriers were essentials. They would
`quiet him when he was cranky and even if he protested when
`we put him in, he would settle down quickly. Debbie and I
`took him with us to a movie when he was just a few weeks old
`and he slept for two hours on my chest."
`Backpacks are equally popular, but a baby should not be
`carried on your back until he can hold his head up without
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`support (about 16 to 20 weeks old). Until then, his neck isn't
`strong enough to withstand jolts and he could suffer a neck
`injury.
`You can carry your child up front until he is four or five
`months old, and on your back until he's two-and-a~half to
`three years old, depending on your stamina — and his weight.
`The main disadvantage of baby carriers is that you are the
`means of locomotion. Even the best-fitting carrier can become
`uncomfortable, particularly with older, heavier children.
`Bending over is tricky and can be hazardous if the baby is not
`tied in securely. And that extra weight at chest or shoulder
`level throws off your balance and can result in falls if you
`slip.
`Keeping the baby warm on winter outings—particularly
`those dangling arms and legs— can pose a problem. Keeping
`yourself warm is also a challenge. Does the carrier go under
`your coat or over it? If you wear it over your coat, can you
`remove the coat without disturbing the baby? It's usually a
`matter of trial and error.
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`There doesn't seem to be a painless way to bundle and
`unbundle a baby in his carrier. Canada's climate means win-
`ter snowsuits and bulky clothing adds to the struggle.
`Be sure you will feel comfortable wearing a baby carrier
`before you invest in one. Some parents find the baby's weight
`too heavy around their necks or shoulders. If you do want
`one, decide whether you prefer a front pack, a backpack, or
`a convertible pack (a soft fabric carrier that can be worn in
`either the front or back position).
`A final decision concerns the type of fabric to buy. While
`originally made of heavy corduroy, baby carriers now come
`in more lightweight fabrics such as denim. chambray, seer-
`sucker, and cotton mesh. If you have a winter baby, a warm
`fabric like denim or corduroy is best. For a summer baby,
`choose a cool, lightweight cotton like seersucker.
`Snugli is the best-known brand of baby carrier, made by
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`Snugli Canada Ltd. of Vancouver and sold in Canada since
`1968. It has a double-pouch design. The baby is placed in
`the inner pouch, and the outer one is zipped over it for extra
`warmth and support. It can be worn as a front or back carrier,
`with tucks in the pouches that can be let out as the baby
`grows and taken in later to accommodate’ another newborn.
`Cost is about $45.
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`Though the Snugli can be worn as a back carrier when the
`baby gets older, you may find it doesn’t offer enough support
`for you to carry the baby comfortably. A back pack with a
`metal frame is preferable, especially for winter use. Another
`drawback to the Snugli is that it doesn't provide enough head
`support for a newborn. You need to cradle the baby's head
`with one hand.
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`The Gerry Cuddlepack is a similar pouch-style cloth car-
`rier in the same price range (340 to $50). It offers more head
`support than the Snugli—there is a foam headrest for added
`neck support— and can be used for breastfeeding. A zipper
`on the inner pouch makes it possible for your baby to nurse
`while you hold him.
`A newer carrier is the Baby Matey, made by Rondo Sales
`in Toronto ($37 to $45). Modelled after an ancient Oriental
`carrier, it can be worn on the chest, back, or hip, or as a
`nursing sling. Its six straps, which wrap around the waist,
`shoulders, and back, distribute the baby’s weight more
`evenly, making it comfortable to use. Many parents prefer
`the Baby Matey to the Snugli.
`In a 1984 consumer test of nine baby carriers the Baby
`Matey was voted the most comfortable, versatile and durable.
`Not everyone liked it, however. Many testers found the instruc-
`tions confusing and had trouble fitting the carrier properly.
`A new carrier that is finding favour with a lot of parents
`is the Evenflo N apsack. It's more expensive than most (about
`$60), but has more convenient zip—up pouches for carrying
`baby and accessories too.
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`CARRIER CHECKLIST
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`When buying a soft front carrier, try it on first. Use a doll
`if your baby hasn’t been born yet. Here are some points to
`check, most of which apply to frame carriers too.
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`0 Does the carrier provide enough head and neck support
`for the baby and allow you full use of both hands? Is the
`head support adjustable? Is it detachable?
`Are the shoulder straps wide and well padded? Are they
`long enough to fit both parents? Is there a waist strap to
`take some of the strain off your shoulders?
`Are the materials sturdy, the stitching strong? (Weight-
`bearing sewn parts should be double-stitched or rein-
`forced for added strength.)
`0 Are the snaps, zippers, and buckles secure?
`Are the leg openings large enough to accommodate
`bulky winter clothing? They shouldn't cut off the baby’s
`circulation or chafe his legs. If possible,
`they should
`have padding for added comfort.
`Is the fabric suitable for the seasons in which you will be
`wearing it?
`Is the fabric washable? Is there a removable bib for
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`laundering?
`Can baby face back and front? (The reverse position
`should never be used before a baby can hold up his
`head.)
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`Are the clasps easy to open and close, preferably with
`one hand, leaving the other free to hold the baby?
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`Look for a carrier that is easy to put on and remove
`without outside help. Practise on a doll before trying it
`with your infant.
`When you carry the baby in the pack, remember to
`bend from the knees when you lean over or stoop, instead
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`The Portable Baby
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`Carrier Checklist, cont’d:
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`of bending from the waist. This reduces the risk of the
`baby toppling out head first.
`Never use a carrier in a car, even with the seat belt
`strapped around both of you. The only safe way for a baby
`to travel by car is in an approved car seat.
`Don't bicycle with your baby in the carrier. The carrier
`throws off your centre of gravity and if you fall, there is no
`way you can protect your child.
`New mothers often take post-natal fitness classes with
`their infants strapped to their chests, but more active sports
`can be dangerous. The extra weight can make you lose
`your balance. Skiing, skating, and bicycling aren't re-
`commended.
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