The Sound Beginnings Pre-Natal Sound Delivery Device is a comfortable nylon/lyrca band with built-in high quality speakers that allow expectant parents to play music, voice or soothing sounds using any MP3 player.
Using Your Sound
Beginnings
1. Make sure that your MP3 player is fully charged and that any
recordings you wish to play have been uploaded to the device. (WE DO NOT
RECOMMEND USING A CELL PHONE MUSIC PLAYER WITH THE DEVICE.)
2. Position the Sound Beginnings around your belly with the pocket in
the front and the opening facing up.
3. Gently extend the cord from the pocket. Do not try to pull the
cord out of the pocket completely as it is attached to the integrated
speakers and too much force may damage the device.
4. Attach your MP3 player.
a. If you wish to listen along, first insert the splitter that has
been provided into the headphone port on your device. Next insert the
stereo miniplugs for the device as well for the headphones that you will
be using.
b. Insert the 3.5mm stereo miniplug into the headphone port on your
player.
5. Select a track or play list and press “play.”
6. If you are listening along, you may need to adjust the volume on
your MP3 player. The Sound Beginnings device has been designed to expose
the baby to no more than 85 decibels of sound at maximum volume. While
this is a safe level for up to eight (8) hours of exposure, we do not
recommend using the device for no longer than two (2) hours per day.
7. Insert the MP3 player into the pocket and secure the Velcro tabs.
8. Remove the MP3 player before taking off the device
9. Secure the cord in the pocket and close the Velcro.
10. Follow the Manufacturer’s instructions for care and storage of
the device.
Care and
Storage of the Sound Beginnings Device
1. Remove your MP3 player before taking off or washing the Sound
Beginnings.
2. Secure the cord in the pocket and close the Velcro before washing
or storing your Sound Beginnings.
3. Hand washing is recommended. You may machine wash on the gentle
cycle only using only cold water. Make sure that the cord has been
secured in the front pocket with the Velcro sealed before washing.
4. Air dry until the device is completely dry.
a. DO NOT wear the device while wet.
b. Drying the device using a conventional dryer is NOT recommended
and will void the warranty.
5. Store your Sound Beginnings as you would any electronic device. Do
not place any heavy objects on top of the device as this may damage the
speakers.
Important
Information and Precautions
1. The device is recommended for use during the third (3) trimester
of pregnancy. For specific recommendations on usage, consult your
obstetrician.
2. This device is not a toy or intended to be used as such. Any use
apart from that originally intended by the manufacturer and/or modifying
the device in any way will void the warranty.
3. Do not use the device with any MP3 player that emits a cell phone
signal, as to the long term effects on the baby are unknown of such
transmissions.
4. If you are listening along, do not attempt to drive, use heavy
machinery, or engage in any other activity that requires concentration
and/or the ability to hear and respond to external sounds.
5. Do not wear the device while showering, swimming or engaging in
any other activity that could cause the device to become wet
6. While you may choose to wear the device for extended periods of
time, we do not recommend using the device for longer than two (2) hours
daily.
7. You will select the music and sound to be played for your
baby-to-be. Please consider this before choosing what to play.
8. We do not recommend using Sound Beginnings within one (1) week of
expected delivery date, or during the day of delivery.
