Hellobee Boards

I would think about a soft structured carrier. They can be easier to get a fit on and will last a long time.

K'tans aren't very supportive, and that can be uncomfortable for baby. They may feel like they're just floating around without much to catch them. I would try something else. Either a RS or a SSC. Don't know your LO's age, but for me SSCs can be a bit cumbersome for babies that are still too small to wear sans insert. The Kinderpack infant is the only one I've found that I like for small ones.

Ergo for LO 1!

I find that what works best is something that mimics how they prefer to be held. If he prefers to be up higher, a wrap would be my first choice, or maybe a ring sling. Can you tell what about the carrier seems to bother him? Ellie hated being pressed up against me and restricted in any way. She did better with a burp-hold type carry.

My baby hated the k'tan and we figured out it's because she likes to look around at everything. The k'tan was also too snug for her. I got a sling (balboa I think) and she loves it! She sits in there and look all around - she'll even nap in there if I am walking around a bunch while she's in it.

i love our k'tan... maybe try a different position? my lo loved the hug hold. it's a little more "structured" than the kangaroo style.

@Beth24: Balboa slings can actually be really dangerous. When used in the cradle position they can cause baby to curl up in a way that their airway gets cut off. I would not use one on a newborn.