https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 23:36:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624978 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:45:32 +0000 Goldengirl 2624978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alphagam84: Thanks, we're about the same size so that's helpful! Although right now I'm obviously bigger/pregnant but sounds like the XS is the way to go.</p> <p>@PinkElephant: Definitely report back when you use yours! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624968 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:31:21 +0000 winniebee 2624968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved our K'Tan for the first 3 months. I got an XS and it fit me well. I'm 5'2 and 110 pre-preg and gain 30 lbs each pregnancy (and it takes me 6m to lose it all). Also usually have 32B boobs but with breastfeeding they are 34DD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624952 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:06:49 +0000 alphagam84 2624952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE our k'tan! I have an XS and it fits perfectly. 5'5, size 4, 120 pounds, normally wear a size small shirt. I originally ordered a size S and I thought there was no way I'd fit in a XS but luckily Amazon shipped the XS by mistake so I tried it on and found out it fit! Way easier to use than the wraps that you have to wrap all around your body. I used it for my 10 month old daughter this weekend and it fit just fine so I think the age range you can use it is pretty big. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624910 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:12:45 +0000 PinkElephant 2624910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I was in a similar dilemma (well within the ktan xsmall size range, but get HUGE nursing boobs), and was advised to go with the extra small. I got mine used, and at 34 weeks pregnant it fits me, but not with very much extra room. I can let you know in a month or so how it goes with baby! So far, it seems easier than the Movy, which I loathed. I think it'll be a better indoor carrier than the ergo, which is my go- to for outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624907 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:07:58 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2624907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: we have a k'tan. Theoretically it's ok and would probably fit my pre pregnancy boobs, but my nursing boobs and large newborns didn't really fit comfortably. If you can get to a CMC meeting there are tons of carriers to try. I'd also recommend getting the k'tan used so you're not out a ton of cash if the sizing doesn't work. I see them for sale all the time on the local swap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624904 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:02:08 +0000 Goldengirl 2624904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kayla0416: this is what I'm worried about... everyone seems to say something different!</p> <p>@MrsSCB: Yum, go you! I'm interested in the airflow as well, even though it gets cold here... would rather add extra layers and be able to be comfortable in the summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624898 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:51:21 +0000 MrsSCB 2624898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I have the airflow, because it's super hot where I live. And I've worn it around the house. I made pumpkin bread while wearing it the other day :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624882 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:36:53 +0000 kayla0416 2624882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a k'tan and was in an XS pre-pregnancy (but close to the upper limit), and I wish I had gotten a S. It worked ok for the first few weeks but when she got bigger it seemed to squish her and she didn't like it. I also read reviews that said they can stretch out a bit, but mine didn't at all that I noticed! But then again we only used it a few times, maybe it would've stretched more with more use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624880 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:35:36 +0000 Smurfette 2624880@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Ktan and loved it. Small and easy to throw in the diaper bag, to wash, etc. But yes the downside is DH couldn't wear her. I would go with the Xsmall. You want it tight. It does stretch out in between washes.<br /> DH just wore her in the Ergo when she got bigger since we didn't have the insert. We got an infant insert for the Ergo for this baby, since with two kids one of us will probably be wearing her out and about. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624875 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:27:04 +0000 momazon 2624875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a lending library in your area? We have a Facebook group that does monthly (I think) meetings where you can try on lots of carriers and then sign out a carrier for the month. Look up Babywearing International in FB search and a location near you might pop up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624865 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:21:18 +0000 Goldengirl 2624865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Which version do you have? And do you use it around the house? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624854 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:10:09 +0000 MrsSCB 2624854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Lillebaby. My son is five weeks and just about 10 pounds. I think it's pretty easy to put on by myself, I feel like he's secure, and he seems to like it. He falls asleep in it at least! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624852 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:07:45 +0000 catlady 2624852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the k'tan with LO1. I was an XS based on my pre-preg size and had gained 32 pounds during pregnancy. In the early days, it felt too tight and I thought I was squishing LO. Within a few weeks, I had either stretched it out or lost weight or something because it started to feel too loose. So it never really fit me and we didn't use it much at all. We also had an ergo with LO1 and that also never really worked for me (I think I am too short, so it hurt my back). DH liked it though.</p> <p>For LO2 (not here yet), I just bought a Lillebaby and am thinking of getting a solly wrap so I have something adjustable for the early days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624847 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:56:30 +0000 tinyperson 2624847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I have a K'tan and a Lillebaby. Like the both! I too am not coordinated enough to wrap, and the K'tan worked well for me. I use it more when I'm sitting down (church, going out to eat, at people's houses) and the lillebaby offers more support for walking, groceries, excursions etc. I had a Beco Gemini with my first LO, and much prefer the lillebaby. It has better back support. In terms of ktan sizing, go with the smaller - they stretch. Hope that helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624845 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:53:15 +0000 avivoca 2624845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: ring slings, as long as they are used properly, are just as safe as other carriers. I didn't like wearing my Ergo around the house until my baby could ride on my back because it was hard to see around her. I'm not a fan of wrapping because it's a lot of fabric for me and I don't like dealing with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624842 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:51:32 +0000 avivoca 2624842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a ring sling, an Ergo, and a wrap. I prefer the Ergo over the wrap, especially for going outside, and I will let you know how I like the ring sling in a few weeks when baby girl gets here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624840 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:49:27 +0000 Goldengirl 2624840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I didn't love the idea of a wrap that I have to actually wrap just because they always look complicated and I want something I can just slip on without having to tie a bunch of material. Also not really into the slings, mostly paranoid about safety. I know Lillebaby can be used with newborns which was appealing... I'm just wondering if it will be annoying to wear it around the house. But I'd love to just have one carrier if it's possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624833 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:41:54 +0000 snowjewelz 2624833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Your train of thought is correct! I used a wrap like carrier when I was on maternity leave with a small infant, also a winter baby, then moved onto structured ones for when she was bigger and when it got warmer. I've had the Beco, Ergo, Tula, Connecta... Never tried Liliebaby but heard great things about it! A nice feature is that you can face baby out (tho it's a short phase). </p> <p>I didn't like the K'Tan either; the size I got was too small for me I think. There are so many options! How about a Moby wrap? Or Solly? Or ring slings? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carriers-advice-please#post-2624814 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:25:28 +0000 Goldengirl 2624814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to get a baby carrier but there are so many and I don't want to buy a bunch of things I won't use. Looking for recommendations from baby wearing experts!</p> <p>It will be winter when baby comes, so I'm thinking I won't do a lot of carrying outside... probably more around the house. For that reason, I'm drawn to the K'tan. I don't want something with complicated wrapping, so it seems like a good solution. However, I'm REALLY confused on the sizing because the reviews seem pretty split between people my size who wore either a size small or x-small. It says to choose based on your pre-preg weight, which according to their chart, would probably be an x-small for me. But what if I don't lose the weight right away? Anyone have any experience wearing a small or x-small or trying both?</p> <p>I am also interested in the Lillebaby since I've heard lots of good things. I'm thinking that will be better than the k'tan for walks outside of the house, and will last longer/grow with baby a bit more. Any recommendations for the Lillebaby? Is it good for wearing around the house too, or too bulky? If it works well for every stage and indoor/outdoor, I might just forget the K'tan... especially because I'd like to be able to share it with my husband.</p> <p>Any thoughts appreciated, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1424860 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:41:00 +0000 shopaholic 1424860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bisous: Oh! We still use the Ergo regularly at 11 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1424503 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:47:04 +0000 pmerr 1424503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're 5 months &amp; about 16lb. It's tight, but we don't use it very often. I was going through and trying the different ways to use it and they were ok. He's a little big for some, but he still doesn't mind being in there, as long as he's moving around in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1424400 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:20:49 +0000 PurplePeony 1424400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bisous: yeah, I think it didn't fit right though. I got the proper size for my height/weight but it was so tight around her, even as a newborn, that I wasn't surprised she was uncomfortable. I felt like I was smashing her in when I tried to use it. Maybe it was mislabeled or something, who knows. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423802 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:30:23 +0000 edelweiss 1423802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we switched to the ergo as soon as possible (LO was not a fan of the k'tan, to my disappointment) and liked it a lot. LO was probably about 15 lbs or even a bit less. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423749 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:15:28 +0000 mjane 1423749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bisous: my husband was the one who wore the k'tan and once they'd got the hang of it he was really loathe to give it up for the ergo... but I kept hassling him and as soon as he'd done it once he never looked back! (I was using a sling before she fit in the ergo so I was thrilled to get the weight on both shoulders.) I'd give the ergo another try soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423693 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 09:00:49 +0000 septca 1423693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used my K'tan a ton at the beginning, but switched it out for my Moby at about 8 weeks because it felt small. Fast forward and I tried putting DD in it a few days ago (she is 1 yo and 20 lbs) - she fit no problem and seemed really comfortable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423687 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:59:33 +0000 Ash 1423687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo wasn't into it once he hit about 12 lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423681 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:57:04 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 1423681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's 6 months, and about 15-16 lbs, and we still use it comfortably. I think the different carries can help with weight distribution. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423672 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:55:03 +0000 Smurfette 1423672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't used in since 6 months but that is cause now at a store we just put her in the cart or stroller cause she likes to see everyone. We hardly ever use the Ergo she isn't big on being wore these days.</p> <p>Like Shopaholic I wouldn't have survived without it earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423639 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 08:48:46 +0000 bisous 1423639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: Ah...yeah, I didn't make an option for less than 14 lbs! Stinks that your LO didn't take to the K'tan. I swear us moms could spend a fortune attempting to figure out which gear actually works for our LOs!</p> <p>@Arden: @Sapphiresun: @mjane: @sunny: I am glad the Ergo seems to be the next carrier most of you use because I have one of those, too! My SO has had luck carrying her in the Ergo, but I haven't really tried since she was really little, and then it wasn't really comfortable for her or me.</p> <p>@shopaholic: The K'tan has been a lifesaver for us, too.</p> <p>I guess I am happy my LO is on the tiny side. At 8.5 months she is 14 lbs, so the K'tan is still working! I won't bank on being able to use it in May on our vacation though. She will be almost a year old then. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-ktan#post-1423400 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 05:05:13 +0000 mjane 1423400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: We also switched to the ergo around 4 months... as soon as we were able without an insert. Vastly preferable! </p>