For newborns, wear the belt high on the waist to provide good support in the squat-spread position. As you get older, you can lower the belt a little - the main thing is that you are upright and comfortable. A good guideline is the so-called head kiss height: your baby should sit high enough that you can easily give him a kiss on the head.

They are rock solid and cannot open on their own. The magnetic buckles work very similarly to traditional buckles. The magnets serve the sole purpose of quickly connecting the parts of the buckle and have no effect on the load capacity of the buckle itself. They hold together by a small mushroom head being enclosed and held in place by a counterpart. To open the buckle you have to press two buttons at the same time, like a normal buckle. This design ensures a reliable connection that has been tested for straight loads up to 160kg.

Yes, absolutely. It supports your baby's natural posture and distributes the weight evenly across the hips and shoulders - gentle on your back and healthy for your baby.

Naturally! You have 30 days to test the carrier at your leisure. If it doesn't fit, you can return it in new condition - without any stress.

Experts do not recommend carrying it with your face forward, as the natural squatting, spread position is lost. In this position, the legs and back are stretched, which can put strain on the still soft hip joints. There is also a lack of eye contact with mom or dad, which is important for safety and communication. We therefore recommend wearing it in front of the chest, on the back or on the hip - ergonomic, safe and close.

Ergonomic means that the carrier supports your baby's natural posture. Your baby sits in the squatting spread position - the legs are bent and the back is slightly rounded. In this way, the spine and hip joints are optimally relieved and supported. The bridge should always extend from the back of the knee to the back of the knee, and the head can be additionally stabilized with the headrest. The Qookie VARIO was developed by a babywearing consultant with 10+ years of experience and supports a healthy, hip-friendly posture.

Yes! All Qookie carriers are “one-size-fits-all”. Thanks to the adjustable waist strap, it fits waist sizes from approx. 64 to 150 cm - ideal for short mums and tall dads alike. You can use them both without any complicated switching.

Close all buckles, machine wash on a delicate cycle at 30°C, ideal in a laundry bag. Do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron. Let it air dry and you're done.

The organic cotton is breathable and temperature-regulating. Light colors and airy clothing underneath are suitable for hot days.

The seat width and back length can be individually adjusted so that your baby always sits safely and ergonomically. In our video tutorials we show you step by step how to optimally adjust the VARIO. Please take a look at Menu > Instructions.

Yes! The waist belt can be worn above the scar - usually on the waist. This keeps the scar free of pressure. Since every healing process is individual, please talk to your midwife or gynecologist beforehand about when wearing it is comfortable for you.

Made from 100% organic cotton - soft, breathable and skin-friendly. The fabrics are woven and sewn fairly in Turkey.

The magnetic buckles actually work very similarly to traditional buckles. The sole purpose of the magnets is to quickly connect the parts of the buckle. They hold together by a small mushroom head being enclosed and held in place by a counterpart. To open the buckle you have to press two buttons at the same time, like a normal buckle.

Yes, this is wonderfully possible if you have a secure head control. This means you can carry your child while cooking, walking or working - it's back-friendly and comfortable.

The Qookie VARIO is suitable from 3 kg and grows up to approx. 15 kg/size 92. The back section can be infinitely adjusted in width and height. All settings are cleverly hidden in the waist strap to keep the design clean and minimalist. The softly padded neck support provides additional support and security, especially for newborns.

Yes, you can use the Qookie Vario from birth as long as your baby weighs at least 3.5kg or is around size 56. The stretcher covers a weight range of 3.5kg to 15kg or sizes 62 to 104. Thanks to the continuously adjustable bridge width and backrest height (via Velcro in the waist strap), it can be optimally adjusted and enables the correct squatting, spread posture. You will find the correct setting for small babies explained in detail in the instructions.