Baby K'tan Review

The Baby K'tan is a wrap-style carrier that is unique in the fact that it comes "ready to wear." We compared it closely with the Moby and and found that it to be much more user-friendly, without losing any of the positions or baby-wearing benefits. Rather than one long piece of fabric, the K'tan consists of two attached loops that cross over your shoulders, plus a support sash that doubles as a handy storage pouch. We were thrilled with how easy it was to grab and throw in our diaper bag. On the go, it was easy to slip on and insert baby. Baby can look around in many of the positions, but we also loved that if they fell asleep, we could just tuck their head into the fabric for perfect support.

Likes
We found the K'tan to be very comfortable for both mom and baby. It's made of soft, stretchy, 100% cotton (also available in organic cotton Baby K'tan Organic) and we didn't have any trouble with it sagging or losing shape. The fabric is wide and can be stretched over your shoulders as well as baby's seat to distribute weight and offer proper support. The K'tan also comes with a sash which is used in some positions to provide added support.


There K'tan has 6 different baby wearing positions: Kangaroo, Hug, Adventure, Explore, Hip, and Two Hip. Above is video explaining sizing information and tips. Easy to use illustrations on getting started and videos for each type of hold are available on the Baby K'tan website.

Easy to use and clean. Instructions are simple and it involves no straps or hardware. The K'tan can be machine washed and dried, and that's a big plus for us.

Folds into itself for storage/travel to become the most compact carrier we tried.

Dislikes
Unlike most carriers which are "one size fits all," the K'tan comes in 5 different sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL). Although they provide a sizing guide, it might be difficult to find the right size for you and your baby on the first try. If it's too small, it can be very difficult to insert baby.

For us, this carrier isn't that great for a toddler. We just didn't get the support we needed. The front carry positions don't work well, and there is no back carry position. The hip-carry is the best option, but it is not our favorite since it often requires you to tie up one hand to help support the carry.

Conclusion
The Baby K'tan was the second top scoring carrier in our roundup of 15. It won a Top Pick for babies under one year as it offers baby a close, snuggled hold and is comfortable for parent to wear.

If you prefer organic materials next to baby's skin, be sure to check out the 100% organic cotton Baby K'tan Organic.