These instructions are provided to:
- Guide you through your recordings
- List daily instructions on how to use your LENA
What’s Included
- LENA recorder: records the child’s natural language environment
- LENA Vest: has a special pouch hidden in the front chest pocket to hold the LENA safely and securely during recordings
- Daily Log: allows you to tell us about what happened during your day
Getting Familiar with the LENA recorder
- Power Button: Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn it on or off.
- Display Screen: Displays the current status of your recorder. Example: “Recording,” “Charging,” etc.
- Record Button: Press and hold ‘REC’ button until display screen reads “Recording.”
Inserting the LENA Recorder
In the Morning
Step 1. Turn the LENA recorder on
- Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. This will turn the LENA recorder on. The display screen will read “Sleeping” or “Paused.”
Step 2. Record
- Make sure the LENA recorder is on. Press and hold the ‘REC’ button until the display screen reads “Recording.” This marks the beginning of your recording.
- Immediately place the LENA recorder into the front pocket of the LENA vest, snap the pocket closed, and place the vest on your child. ***The LENA Clothing cannot be covered by any other layers of clothing. Long sleeve shirts or other warm layers can be placed under the LENA Clothing.
- Go about your normal day. Remember to fill out the daily log as you go.
At Naptime
Step 1. At naptime, remove the LENA vest from your child.
- Leave the LENA in “Recording” mode within the LENA vest and place it near your child. Allow the LENA to continue recording during naptime.
- After naptime, dress your child in the LENA vest again.
At Bedtime
Step 1. At the end of the day, remove the LENA vest from your child.
- Leave the LENA in “Recording” mode within the LENA vest and place it near your child. The LENA will continue recording until it runs out of power (will display a blank screen).
- You can now dress your child in their regular clothing. The LENA clothing is not intended for sleepwear.
How to Return LENA
- Please return all items as they were provided in the prepaid stamped envelope. Do not wash LENA clothing.
Warnings and Suggested Recording Use
- For safety reasons, remove the LENA from your child’s LENA clothing while he/she is in a car seat or any other safety harness. It is appropriate to keep the LENA within four feet of your child while you are traveling.
- Remove LENA clothing during naps or sleep periods, as you would any other garment not intended for sleepwear. However, leave the LENA in “Recording” mode within the LENA clothing and place it near your child.
- LENA clothing is not flame retardant.
- The LENA is not water proof/water resistant. Remove LENA clothing if your child is around any body of water, including bathtubs and swimming pools.