How do I wear the baby k’tan?

Wearing the Baby K’tan is as easy as slipping on a t-shirt; no wrapping or buckling involved. Simply place the carrier over your head and put one arm through each loop.
The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is recognized as a hip-healthy product by the Hip Dysplasia Institute when used as directed. Shop our beautiful Baby K’tan Unisex Diaper Bag line, designed to help ease the stresses of your busy parenting life
Enter your clothing size, height, and weight into our calculator to determine your Baby K’tan size. If pregnant or postpartum, use your pre-pregnancy size. Please note: If your carrier does not fit snugly over you and your baby, discontinue use of your carrier. You may need a smaller size.
Learn More The Baby K’tan is sized to fit the adult who will be carrying the child (age or weight of child is not a factor). This is what allows you to wear the Baby K’tan without needing to adjust rings or buckles; just slip it on and go!

Is the Baby K’Tan baby carrier hip healthy?

The Baby K’tan Original Baby Carrier is so versatile that it can be used as a sling, wrap or carrier. There are six different positions available for carrying your baby which include the Newborn Kangaroo position, Hug position, Two hip positions, Adventure position, Explore position and the Hip position.
Baby Carrier Summary Statement: Baby carriers may be used for short-term purposes during transport or for occasional parental activities. It is the opinion of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute that periodic short-term use of a baby carrier unlikely to have any effect on hip development.
The Baby K’tan just offers more versatility with 6 different carrying positions AND offers better back support for the carrier. This is why we lean towards the K’tan. We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. 1 1. Mimics Kangaroo Care 2 2. Babies in slings, wraps or carriers tend to learn more
Baby K’tan is very proud of their patented double-loop design and rightfully so: The double loop design enables the even distribution of baby’s weight across your back and shoulders to provide sufficient back support and prevent back pain.

How do I Carry my Baby in the carrier?

Newborn babies can be put in a carrier, but it is preferable to wait until they are capable of holding their heads high. If you need to use a carrier for babies younger than that, it is recommended that you choose a carrier that has a sturdy headrest where your new baby can rest its head.
Most baby carriers are built to support babies weighing from 7 pounds to 40 pounds – the average weight babies reach when they are 4 years old or more. Therefore, most baby carriers can easily support a child who is more than 3.5 or 4 years old.
However, a good baby carrier provides support to the legs and not just the parent’s back. In such cases, the pressure is taken off the hips and the legs get proper support; the legs do not dangle below the back but are spread and supported, going around the waist of the person who is carrying the child.
It is suitable from birth until the child is 4, some are even suitable for children up to 12. An infant carrier, on the other hand, can be fixed in the car both front-facing and rear-facing, but also taken off for baby carrying or to be fixed onto a stroller. It can last for 6-12 months, depending on your infant’s growth.

How do I determine my Baby k’tan size?

Below are a few tips to help with your comfort, and determine if you need a different size: When trying on the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier (without your child inside), the lowest point of the carrier should fall just below your chest and above your navel.
Enter your clothing size, height, and weight into our calculator to determine your Baby K’tan size. If pregnant or postpartum, use your pre-pregnancy size. Please note: If your carrier does not fit snugly over you and your baby, discontinue use of your carrier. You may need a smaller size.
When carrying your child in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier, if the carrier feels too loose (i.e., child feels insecure, legs are bumping child’s body as you walk, or carrier easily slips off your shoulder), choose a smaller size. The size of the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is not based upon your child’s age or weight.
The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is made entirely of 100% natural cotton knit fabric. The Carrier should fit snugly and securely on you and your child. For optimal fit, wash and tumble dry – this enables the carrier to conform more snugly to your body.

Will the baby k’tan fit my child?

Learn More The Baby K’tan is sized to fit the adult who will be carrying the child (age or weight of child is not a factor). This is what allows you to wear the Baby K’tan without needing to adjust rings or buckles; just slip it on and go!
Both Solly Baby and Baby K’tan Wraps are made of soft and high-quality fabrics. While the Solly Baby Wrap can hold babies up to 25 lbs. in weight, the Baby K’tan Wrap can easily hold babies up to 35 lbs. in weight. The Solly Baby Wrap is an origami-style baby wrap, and the Baby K’tan Wrap comes with two loops of fabric stitched together.
The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is recognized as a hip-healthy product by the Hip Dysplasia Institute when used as directed. Shop our beautiful Baby K’tan Unisex Diaper Bag line, designed to help ease the stresses of your busy parenting life
When carrying your child in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier, if the carrier feels too loose (i.e., child feels insecure, legs are bumping child’s body as you walk, or carrier easily slips off your shoulder), choose a smaller size. The size of the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is not based upon your child’s age or weight.

Can the Baby K’Tan original baby carrier be used as a sling?

The Baby K’tan Original Baby Carrier is so versatile that it can be used as a sling, wrap, or carrier. There are six different positions available for carrying your baby which include the Newborn Kangaroo position, Hug position, Two hip positions, Adventure position, Explore position, and the Hip position.
SIMPLE DESIGN: The Baby K’tan baby wrap is quick and easy to wear – no rings, belts, buckles or excess fabric. This infant carrier is the no-wrap wrap! Just slip the sling over your head like a t-shirt. COMPLETE COMFORT: Made from 100% cotton, our baby carrier allows even weight distribution, and the breathable fabric is soft against baby skin.
Baby K’tan Original Baby Carrier is manufactured from 100% natural cotton. They state that no harmful chemicals, formaldehyde, and azo dyes are used in their fabric and the thing we love most about the Baby K’tan Original Baby Carrier? No metal, no plastic, no irritating buckles or complicated straps!
From pregnancy to the fourth trimester and beyond, Baby K’tan has been designing products to support the loving bond between parent and baby since 2007. A wrap without the wrapping.

Are baby carriers safe for hip dysplasia?

The International Hip Dysplasia Institute website says that “periodic short-term use of a baby carrier (is) unlikely to have any effect on hip development.”
Some types of baby carriers and other equipment may interfere with healthy hip positioning. Such devices include but are not limited to baby carriers, slings and wraps. These devices could inadvertently place hips in an unhealthy position, especially when used for extended periods of time.
When babies are carried, especially for prolonged periods of time, the hips should be allowed to spread apart with the thighs supported and the hips bent. Education Statement: Within the womb, a baby spends a long time tucked in the fetal position with both hips and both knees in a bent position.
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute supports proper babywearing with the hips in the M-position as a method to encourage healthy hip development. Sewell M, Eastwood DM.