Does the k'tan wrap work well with babies over three months, or is it best for younger infants?
56702
Yes! I bought the k'tan when my daughter was 2 months old (wished I had it from the get go) and it has been the best purchase I have made for her. She is almost 7 months, close to 20 pounds, and I still use it daily. She loves being in it and it's her favorite place to sleep. It does stretch out a bit after a while, but I just throw it in with my wash and its back to fitting perfect.
56703
It's flexible for infants to up beyond 6 months due to the various positions you can use. I live in North Dakota and it's freezing here, but I put my 6 month old 20 pound baby in the wrap and cover both of us with a big wool overcoat and wear ice cleats, and then we can go for an outdoor walk (when it's above 20 degrees)
56704
That's a good question. I haven't used mine since October because of the cold weather. Personally i would say for younger infants because of the weight. But don't quote me.
56705
I used mine for my 4-6mo old and let him face out. It worked well for a while but he was a big boy so he was sweaty and didn't like being confined to my chest (but that was with all wraps-k'tan, ergo, etc) after a certain amount of time. It's nice for temporary hands free moments but my back was sore after longer periods of time (but he was 15lbs at 3mo)
56706
It worked for me & my daughter until she was about 15-ish pounds. Honestly, as much as I loved the K'tan, I love my Beco & my Ergo even more. They work until your child is like 4 years old & they are worth every penny. Hope that helps!
2159771
Probably not suited for a 3 month old because of the bumpers around the side. You're better off with a pack-n-play for your little one.
36196
I haven't used the jj cole or k'tan but this for newborns is amazing. Extremely comfortable and while there is a lot of fabric to wrap its super easy and gets easier with practice.
201514
You're welcome! I understand. You're being cautious of course! Another item I used for all 3 of my babies was a "wedge" that kept the baby on their backs.. Course they can't roll anyway ... BUT it keeps them firmly in place - which is good.. And gives the parents more peace of mind. Good luck!! :)
1851223
I've only had mine for about two months, but so far so good!!! I have cought mine on the Velcro of my little ones swaddler and it snagged a bit, but not bad. These are still my favorite burp clothes!
2029183
The new born may be too tiny for this. Second thing, some times babies will startle when you spray water on them, so the chances of slipping are a lot which is dangerous ( solution: Use a towel on top of this as it increase friction and reduces slippage)The mesh is soft enough for the new born's skin.We ended up returning ours, but got it as a gift from a friend, so ended up using it!. Folds terrible, but other wise works fine.
2134083
I've relied on it since my little boy was about four weeks old. The baby's body temperature, is pretty stable from the beginning, so age shouldn't be an issue.
1473974
Yes. The sling works well for newborns. I have a 3 month old who can't sit up just yet. She is too big for the sling but slips on the hard foam surface so I've been putting a bath foam behind her on this tub
1904428
This thing holds in heat fairly well, so you won't need to wrap the baby up in blankets when it is warm out. Truthfully, the main temperature problem is you. You will heat your baby up, because they will be right up against your body. We found that was sometimes a little too much warmth for extended trips when baby was 1 month old, but even at 3 months it is no longer a problem.
58575
I actually use it with a receiving blanket on top. We started this because baby was born when is was still chilly out and we didn't want her to get cold. It works out really well - if she pees or poops it's a cinch to just throw the blanket in the wash and throw a new one on. That said, I haven't found it to get sticky at all on hot days.
316550
Yes, I bought this for my 3 month old and it works wonderfully. My 3 years olds can still sit in it also....
710051
My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it. My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can... » Read More My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it. « Show Less
911072
Newborn to six months or so is best. If they don't use it from a newborn, they may not like it.
573139
I used the Jolly Jumper Arctic with the Britax B-Agile car seat. It was fine for the first few months (my son was 3 months old when we first used it - a lifesaver), but by the time he was around 6 months, he was getting a little big to get in and out of the little opening without the cover popping off. By that time, I just put him into the seat and reinserted the cover. I recommend this cover over the JJCole (which I also owned, that went under and over him). I liked that this completely sealed him in the cold outdoors. With the JJ Cole, his head is exposed to the cold and the straps on the car seat got snug because of the blanket underneath him.
383550
Assuming you mean 9 month old? And it's big enough but I don't really recommend it for that age. (Or at all to be honest)It's really best for newborns. It lays pretty flat on the floor so if you put your 9 month old baby in it they'll just sit in it like you put them on a bean bag... But can easily roll over. We gave ours away by 6 months as we didn't use it for the baby...My 3year old loved it and pretended she was a turtle :) watch out for the seams though- I returned mine and the second one also split (and little styrofoam beads spilled everywhere) so I sewed the second one. I don't really recommend these seats period. Assuming you mean 9 month old? And it's big enough but I don't really recommend it for that age. (Or at all to be honest)It's really best for newborns. It lays pretty flat on the floor so if you put your 9 month old baby in it they'll just sit in it like you put them on a bean bag... But can easily roll over. We gave ours away by 6 months as we didn't use it for the baby...My 3year old loved it and pretended she was a turtle :) watch out for the seams though- I returned mine and the second one also split (and little styrofoam beads spilled everywhere) so I sewed the second one. I don't... » Read More Assuming you mean 9 month old? And it's big enough but I don't really recommend it for that age. (Or at all to be honest)It's really best for newborns. It lays pretty flat on the floor so if you put your 9 month old baby in it they'll just sit in it like you put them on a bean bag... But can easily roll over. We gave ours away by 6 months as we didn't use it for the baby...My 3year old loved it and pretended she was a turtle :) watch out for the seams though- I returned mine and the second one also split (and little styrofoam beads spilled everywhere) so I sewed the second one. I don't really recommend these seats period. « Show Less
684768
We still have it on fr our 21 months old and she doesn't play with it. You can tie them from below and hide the cord inside of the wrap. So except if you child know to look there, it looks like one piece without tie. I would recommend installing it at a moment you are alone in the room so baby doesn't get hints.
710049
My baby is 17 months and we can still make it work. Like the other mamas, I just loosen the straps so baby can move back a bit. Totally doable and with the hood, stays pretty discreet. You can always add a blanket or cape thingy if you're concerned about anyone seeing, though I don't personally think there's anything to hide about nourishing baby!