Gaming Safety Precautions

Jason, Ivy and I recently were lucky enough to acquire a Wii gaming system.  We've been a bit preoccupied with baby duties, but have had time to utilize the Wii Fit application to set fitness goals for ourselves (Jason and me - Ivy has no body issues) and play a couple games of bowling.

We found we may need to add our own safety precautions to the already existing Wii safety instructions.  (Note: These instructions are for our personal use only and are not endorsed by Nintendo).

Wii Baby Wearing Precautions:

1. Use the Baby Carrier. Make sure that all players using the Wii Remote are wearing a baby carrier and that it has been tightened using the strap lock. When sharing the baby between multiple players, please be sure each person using the baby carrier takes the time to properly put on the carrier. Wearing the baby carrier will help prevent the baby from flying across the room if you accidentally let go of it during game play.
2. Hold the baby firmly and do not let go. Even while wearing the baby carrier, make sure you don't let go of the baby during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, in Wii Sports bowling (pictured above), the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release the "B" button on the Wii Remote—DO NOT LET GO OF THE BABY ITSELF. If you are having so much fun that you start perspiring, take a moment to dry any sweat build up on your baby's head. If you use excessive motion and let go of the baby, you could lose control of the baby. This could injure people nearby or cause damage to other objects...oh, yeah, and to the baby. 

Additional Information on Using the Baby Carrier

Wii gameplay with the baby can involve rapid or vigorous motion. Please use the baby carrier to prevent losing your grip on the baby and causing damage to the remote and surrounding objects, or injury to other people or the baby.