How do I adjust my phil&teds® metro™ carrier to fit me best?
step 1: ‘stand’ proud!
The metro features a self standing fold-out base, so you can ‘take a load off’! Make light work of setting up the metro, & fold this out now:
a.From its folded-away position, grasp the base arm & pull it out toward the back of the carrier. The base will self lock. Note Place the metro on a flat surface & confirm it sits upright, indicating correct extension of the fold-out base.
b.To pack down after a hard day’s adventuring: grasp the base arm & pull it down then fold it in toward back of the carrier.
step 2: put your back into it!
Note Your initial carrier adjustment should be done without a child in the carrier.
c.Load carrier with 10 -15kg/22 - 33lbs of dummy weight. ie; 50 cans of baby food, (puréed brussel sprouts and broccoli is best!) english
d.Generously loosen all the adult harness straps, & put the carrier on.
e.Fasten the hipbelt ensuring that it’s sitting directly over your hip bones. Note If the hipbelt is too high or low to sit on your hip bones, then the metro back length simply needs adjusting. To adjust:
f.Take the carrier off & open the centre zip located between the shoulder straps.
g.To lengthen undo the red Velcro strap & pull it downwards, then guide the main shoulder harness up until the desired strap height is reached. Refasten the Velcro & close the zip.
h.To shorten undo the red Velcro strap & pull it upwards to automatically shorten the shoulder straps. Refasten the Velcro & close the zip. Put the carrier on again, & fasten the hip belt as in ‘e’.
i.Adjust the shoulder straps by pulling the loose ends towards the floor.
j.Adjust the top stabiliser straps by pulling them toward your body. They should sit at an approximate 45 degree angle. This will shift the carrier weight away from your shoulders; (woopee!)
k.Fasten the chest strap buckle (not too tight). Slide the fastened strap up or down until it sits comfortably across the top of your chest. (above your breasts, ladies)
l.Tighten the lower stabilising straps to pull the carrier closer to your back.
step 3:now to make the metro child ready
With the carrier fold-out base extended (see ‘stand proud!’ section), place the carrier on flat, stable ground.
m.Generously loosen all the child straps, & undo the child chest harness buckle.
n.Stand with one foot on the fold-out base to stabilise the carrier. Lift the little one into the child seat. Note - Have them sit with their body facing the adult harness, & their legs hanging either side of the carrier.
o.Assess the height of their seat, & adjust it accordingly by tightening or loosening the child seat strap, located in the centre front of the carrier. Tip - You may need to lift them out of the seat each time you do this, dependant upon how much they ate for breakfast!
p.Refasten shoulder straps located at the side of the carrier; adjusting the length by pulling the loose ends away from the floor.
q.Fasten the child’s chest strap buckle. Slide the fastened strap up or down until it sits comfortably across the child’s chest.
r.Tighten each of the carrier side straps to pull the child closer toward the adult harness, keeping them snug.
Hey presto!
