Shortly after Starlet was born, EP left to go to Kentucky to shoot the film, Unrequited. As I was making plans to visit it became increasingly apparent that I needed a new way to carry the baby through the airport (and in general).
I had a Baby Bjorn with Stunt Boy. While the Bjorn was good, it wasn’t great, he hated it and therefore I hardly used it. With Starlet, I got two Hotslings I was really excited after all the reviews on the slings. She was good for the first few weeks, but as she got older she started to dislike it. Because of some projectile vomiting in the beginning, Starlet was always held upright so I understand her not liking the sling that was laying her back.
Not going to lie, shopping for a baby carrier was intimidating to me. I had seen a TON. I knew I was interested in a wrap type carrier, but a wrap scared me. Holding the baby while wrapping and securing…. well, I just knew that if it was too much to learn there was no way I’d actually use it. Carriers aren’t cheap so I needed to know that I’d use whatever I bought.
During my search I needed some nursing supplies so I stopped into a local store. When I came in they had what I thought was the Moby wrap that I was considering buying from my chiropractors office. I asked if someone could show me how it worked since I had Starlet with me. They explained it was a Baby K’Tan which is slightly different from a Moby in that the main portion of the carrier is all connected. i.e. no wrapping and holding. After trying a few positions I was sold. The price stung a bit at about $60 but I knew I could handle it.
I came home from the store and immediately modeled my purchase for my mother-in-law:
I then wore it ALL.THE.TIME!!!
5 weeks old… (cannot believe I’m posting this pic)
To her first car show…
At a Fall Festival in NC (5.5 months)
The zoo…
And at the Cowboys Stadium tour (6.5 months).
The Baby K’Tan is SUPER comfortable. It’s t-shirt material which makes it stretchy and cool in the TX heat. It has even more positions that I’ve never even tried. I actually thought I lost it the other day and immediately told EP I was buying another no matter the cost!
I love love love this product. I’ve been seeing more and more of my mommy friends in pictures with K’Tans!!! YAY!!
this was the greatest review ever. I seriously want to have another kid just to experience it’s coolness! Ohwell, that’s not happening so I’ll just have to get it for my niece! I’m going to pass your blog along!
Cara has the Baby K’Tan as well and loves it. She got it at The Nesting Place in Grapevine since we took childbirth classes there and our teacher raved about it. I myself use the Bjorn, only because it looks more manly haha.
Will, that is where I got mine!
You’ve convinced me to get one!
SO glad you posted this review….I actually ordered a K’Tan last Friday from Target online and got it a couple of days ago. I can’t wait to try it out after baby boy is here and hope I love it as much as you do! BTW — they are like $ 39.99 at Target online if you need to order another.
Make sure yall get the right size. If it isn’t right it most likely won’t be as comfortable. I should have been a medium, but a small fit better. The best thing about buying from the nesting place is that you can try it on before buying.
Hi!
My name is Tali and I work for Baby K’tan. We just happened to stumble upon your post and absolutely loved it! (what’s not to love?!).
And your pics are just gorgeous.
I was wondering If we could quote you and post your pictures on our website/facebook page?
We would also love to use your blog as a reference if possible.
Please email me at **********@babyktan.com and let me know.
Thanks!
And Happy Holidays!
Hey PC,
My name is Michelle and I work at The Nesting Place. I was wondering if we could also post your blog on our facebook site. We are very happy that you love the Baby K-Tan we sold you and that you are speaking so highly of us. Please message us on our Nesting Place page if you don’t mind us using your feedback.