Instructions for the Rookie Premium Elite Baby Carrier

The Rookie Premium Elite is quick and easy to put on by yourself — but the first time is a little adventure. It's completely normal if it doesn't feel perfect straight away. Let our videos guide you and know: you're not alone. Our free babywearing consultation is here exactly for moments like these. 💛

Video Instructions

📌 Chapter overview

  • 0:00 – Introduction
  • 0:17 – 4 tips for putting it on for the first time
  • 1:00 – Fastening the waist belt correctly
  • 1:58 – Newborn function (under 4 kg)
  • 2:27 – Positioning your baby
  • 3:51 – Setting up ergonomically
  • 4:51 – Shortening the shoulder straps
  • 5:31 – Tip: When the shoulder straps dig into your neck
  • 6:01 – Tip: Baby sits too low in the carrier
  • 6:49 – Adjusting the head support

📌 Chapter overview

  • 0:05 – Reference values for ergonomically correct positioning
  • 0:30 – How to adjust the carrier correctly
  • 0:48 – Ball grip
  • 1:26 – Shortening the shoulder straps
  • 2:13 – Tip: When the shoulder straps dig into your neck
  • 2:40 – Tip: Baby sits too low in the carrier

📌 Chapter overview

  • 0:00 – Brief introduction
  • 0:40 – Folding the waist belt double for a shortened back panel
  • 1:15 – Tip: Tightening the waist belt correctly
  • 1:30 – Setting the crossbar to the smallest position
  • 3:00 – Adjusting the shoulder straps correctly
  • 4:05 – Optimally supporting the head

📌 Chapter overview

  • Instructions for back carrying with the Premium Elite

📌 Tip

  • My baby sinks into the carrier — here's how to fix it

📌 Tip

  • The shoulder straps are digging into my neck — here's how to solve it

📌 Tip

  • How to support a newborn's head correctly

📌 Tip

  • Storing the head support correctly — here's how!

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General Notes

  1. When fastening the waist belt, make sure the carrier is centred overall (i.e. not shifted to the right or left).
  2. The waist belt should sit above your navel on your ribs. The Belly-Kiss label should face towards you.
  3. Adjust the crossbar so that it reaches from the back of one knee to the other.
  4. Make sure your baby's bottom is the lowest point and their knees are bent at a 90° angle (M-position).
  5. Do not pull the side straps too tight. The aim is a slightly rounded back for your baby. Your hand should still be able to slip comfortably between your baby's back and the carrier.
  6. Only use the newborn function up to approx. 4 kg. Using it beyond this weight may cause deformation of the waist belt.
  7. When using the H-position, the H-bar should not rest on the neck but on the shoulder blades:
H-position instructions View all Rookie baby carriers