Baby K'Tan

[carli]

Did any of y'all use a k'tan with LO?  I'm seriously considering getting a wrap now, and holding off on the double stroller.  I think baby wearing the new baby with LO in the shopping cart or single stroller will be so much easier than messing with a big double stroller when I go shopping.  I'd love any advice b/c I didn't babywear with DD other than a couple of cheap carriers that were incredibly uncomfortable so I only used them once.

[annarose]

I used the K'Tan with LO and LOVED it!!!!! I found the K'Tan to be less confusing then the Moby Wrap and I liked that it didn't have all the extra fabric. We were able to use it alittle past 6 months. I waited until she was almost one to break down and spend the money on a Tula..... I wish i bought it sooner! We are still using the Tula alot and just started back carrying this past month. I agree that it's really nice while shopping - i was able to grocery shop on my own with the baby
From what I gather, wraps (like the K'Tan or Moby) and slings are recommended the most for young babies and soft structured carriers (SSC) like Ergos and Tulas are recommended when the baby can sit up on their own.
There is a baby wearing board on here - it's a sub board under attachment parenting. Also, there are lots of groups on facebook. I have a local one and I assume most major cities might as well.

[sugarkissed]

I don't have a K'tan, but we use woven wraps religiously... even still I'll wrap up DD when we go to places that aren't ideal for strollers. It's a bit of a learning curve, but once you figure it out it's seriously a life saver!

I plan to primarily baby wear LO #2 as well, but we will probably pick up a cheap double stroller and keep our single BOB.

[legitsince86]

No advice on that here. I used an ergo. I got entirely too confused with wraps even though I was in a baby specialty store and they were helping me.

[carli]

The ergo looks nice too, I'm just worried it would be really hot since I'm due in early August and live in Texas. I was thinking of maybe transitioning to that a little later.

The K'tan appeals to me b/c it looks SO much easier than a wrap like the Moby. Those freaked me out just looking at them last time.

Thank you for the info annarose Does the K'Tan not really work well past 6 months? I think the website said it's for up to 35 pounds so I though it might work longer.

[sugarkissed]

I'll second annarose on the Tula. DH refuses to use the wraps but he loves the Tula.

We briefly used an Ergo but I found it uncomfortable. I've accidentally fallen into the addiction that is babywearing and owning all of the carriers...

[mosy]

I used a K'Tan with LO at first, but it started to hurt my back when he was only around 16 lbs, and he started to hate being snuggled in so tight. It's definitely better for small/younger babies.

I have 2 woven wraps (a size 4 and a 6) that I'm trying to figure out, but I haven't mastered using them yet so I use the Ergo for now. I might also end up with a Tula, but I'm hoping that practice makes perfect with my wovens!

[annarose]

carli - I would think that for some people and babies it will work past then - my mind could be alittle foggy to, maybe I used it until 8 months? It was getting to small for us to use towards the end. and I could also never get it in the right position to do the side hip carry. I used an XS size

[RedDDD]

I have a recommendation. My little turds are 17 months apart and I debated and debated about buying a double stroller and I ended up not getting one. Boy am I glad I didn't. Reason was we just didn't go a lot of places where we would absolutely need one. And either DS was being carried or walking by DH. It was rare we went places totally alone so if you can baby wear I would and push the single stroller. I still don't have one and use my single bob stroller for DD because now that DS is almost 3 he can walk by himself and he prefers it. When we have needed it...ie: Mall or Zoo we just rented one from the concierge. WAAAy easier then lugging around a double. I think I may end up with a sit-n-stand type of stroller in the end but I am really glad I did not buy an expensive double. Just my opinion

I have to add....we have this wagon www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=545803&catid=313147&aid=338666&aparam=545803&kpid=545803&CAWELAID=120142990000114838&CAGPSPN=pla&kpid=545803

we used it for state fair, 4th of July parades, the park etc.  Worked great cuz it fits both kids or one sleeping laying down, and they both can see all around them and talk to each other.

[carli]

RedDDD thank you! I had picked a double stroller and was ready to buy it but the more I thought about it I realized I rarely even use my single. I will need some way to rangle DD with the itty bitty baby though and baby wearing just started to make more sense. Much cheaper too. I figure I can always buy a double later but like you said, the zoo and the mall have rentals anyway.

[RedDDD]

Feb 6, 2015 16:43:40 GMT -5 carli said:

RedDDD thank you! I had picked a double stroller and was ready to buy it but the more I thought about it I realized I rarely even use my single. I will need some way to rangle DD with the itty bitty baby though and baby wearing just started to make more sense. Much cheaper too. I figure I can always buy a double later but like you said, the zoo and the mall have rentals anyway.

Yep I would wait and then gage your needs once baby is here rather then spend the money.  I could see if you lived in a major city and walked a lot of places with both kids OR were a jogger and would be jogging with both kids but best to wait and see what you think your needs will be.  Also you never know....your older one might surprise you.  My older one got really good and waiting by the car (his hand has to be touching the car) until I strapped in DD and he (esp when he was younger) was a pretty good listener.  Maybe they know that you are totally overwhelmed so they act better....who knows.