How to use the Onbuhimo PRO - Preschool

How to use and adjust a LennyLamb Onbuhimo PRO in Preschool size
Always keep a hand on your child as you are adjusting and be cautious when your child is elevated

When trying your onbuhimo carrier for the first time, open/loosen all adjustments (PFAs, under-arm webbing, chest clip). This will help you determine how loose or tight you will need these in the future.

We recommend practicing over a bed or other soft surface with a doll or backpack until you are comfortable with the motions.

If you can, have a helper with you to keep an eye on baby and help you make adjustments while you are learning.

Most importantly, don't give up! This style can be tricky to learn, but it's very rewarding to have such a quick option that kids love!

Two common methods to get your little one positioned:

• Seated/table method: Place your child on the carrier on an elevated surface like a bed, with the rounded flap down, the reverse side up, and the hood back and away from you
  
  
• Standing: For an older child, you may find it easier to have your child stand. Use the same method described below, but instead of starting with your child seated on an elevated surface, start with your child standing and place their legs and panel on around them

See videos below for more details!

The following applies to any method

• Adjust the width: Pull the width adjustment cord so that the panel goes from your child's knee to knee (or mid-thigh to mid-thigh - children only need to be fully knee-to-knee when under a year old). The panel width should provide comfortable support to your child. The panel should not force the leg straight, and their legs should be able to swing freely. Knot the strings to hold the width in place
  
  
• Adjust the height: Use the pull tab height adjusters on each side of the panel to adjust the panel height. You will also modify the height by the positioning of the top edge of the panel on your child. Making the panel height smaller keeps as much fabric from bunching uncomfortably in-between you. For arms in, you do not want the panel higher than the bottom of your child's earlobe. For arms out, you don't want the top of the panel much lower than the armpit

 

• Put your child into the carrier: Put your child's legs through the backpack straps (webbing). Your child's legs will be partially supported by the straps and partially supported by the seat
  
  
• Lift the rounded flap up in front of your child to make a seat. You can ask your child to help you hold this in place!. When doing so, check the depth of the seat by seeing where it falls on baby's back. For arms in, it can line up at the top of the shoulder. For arms out, it should be just under the shoulder blade. You may need to let out the adjustment at the top (PFA) to give more fabric and a larger seat panel or to make it smaller
  
  
• Lift your child onto your back depending on your preference. You can squat down and put your arms in like a backpack, hip scoot, or superman. Clip the chest strap
  
  
• Once your child is up, check that the seat is in place properly. Tuck the rounded panel edge in-between you if it's slid out

 

• Now it's time to adjust! Bump your child up as high as you need to be comfortable, adjusting the straps as you do so. In this carrier, when baby is higher, the chest strap will move lower. Tighten as needed for comfort for both of you. Remember that you are not tightening your child closer to your body, but rather, you are rotating the carrier around so they settle higher. Try opening and closing the PFAs (perfect fit adjusters at the top of the shoulder) to determine where the padding should sit and how your child feels in the panel. You want your child shoulder to shoulder with you for optimum comfort

 

Need more help? Check out the videos below, or reach out to us via the chat on this page or via email at contact@mama-roo.com

 

Tutorial: How to Adjust the Onbuhimo PRO - Preschool

 

 

Tutorial: Putting your big kid in a High Back Carry in an Onbuhimo PRO - Preschool (includes hood, suck pads, and reach straps demonstration)

Tutorial: Hip Scoot High Back Carry in an Onbuhimo PRO