Baby K'tan Baby Carrier Features:
    *Unmatched double loop design holds baby more securely than traditional slings while distributing weight on both shoulders
    *Easy to use with no complicated wrapping or buckles
    *Economical
    *Adjustable back support band
    *Rests comfortably on both shoulders
    *Over 8 positions from preemie to preschool (42 lbs.)
    *Calms fussy babies – minimizes frustrations and maximizes success with your infant
    *Creates an ideal environment for premature babies and babies with special needs
    *Fosters Kangaroo Care
    *Assists and promotes successful breastfeeding
    * Made of 100% breathable cotton with cross stretch soft knit fabric
    *Instructional manual included
    *Available in several colors, plus organic cotton
    *Machine washable and dryer safe
  
Babies cry less
Research has shown that babies who are carried cry LESS (on average, 43% less overall, and 54% less during evening hours). In cultures where babies are carried almost continuously, babies cry much less than those in non-carrying cultures.

Good for baby's mental development
Babies spend more time in a "quiet, alert state" when carried - the ideal state for learning. Their senses are stimulated while being carried (yet there is a place to retreat too). Studies indicate that 'worn' babies have improved visual and auditory alertness relative to children that are frequently left on the floor or in a crib or playpen. Other studies indicate that carried babies have improved speech development since they are more directly exposed to normal adult conversation rather than 'child directed speech'.

Good for baby's emotional development
Babies are quickly able to develop a sense of security and trust when they are carried. They are more likely to be securely attached to their care-givers and often become independent at an earlier age.       

Good for baby's physical development
By being so close to your body's rhythms, your newborn "gets in rhythm" much more quickly. Your heartbeat, breathing, voice and warmth are all familiar. Research has shown how this helps newborns (especially premature babies) to adapt to life outside the womb.

Good for babies whose caregivers are overwhelmed
Babies who are not held need more verbal interaction and eye contact, just to be reassured that you're there. Carrying your baby is a great way to connect with him or her (and provide stimulation too) without the constant necessity of having to interact. Of course your baby is "right there" to enjoy whenever you feel like snuggling, kissing or talking.

Great for other people who look after your baby
Partners who work away from home, relatives and babysitters all have a ready way of connecting with and soothing your baby when they wear him or her too!

Premature Babies and Babies with Special Needs
Premature babies and babies with special needs often enter the world with fragile, easily over-stimulated nervous systems. Parents attempt to find the proper balance – to provide their baby with the sensory nourishment he or she requires for optimal development, while simultaneously avoiding over-stimulation. Infants that are carried in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier experience the stimulating sounds, sights and smells that their parents experience while conducting their daily activities.

It is well known that children with developmental delays and special needs benefit from this extra stimulation, especially during the infant stage. The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier creates the ideal environment for development and growth. At the same time, it offers infants a tight, swaddled, deep pressure input, providing security and assurance to infants with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, and other developmental disorders, such as Down syndrome, Autism and Cerebral Palsy.

Studies have also shown that infants with hypotonia (low muscle tone) are adversely affected by carriers that place their legs in excessive abduction (legs spread too far apart). With the Baby K’tan  Baby Carrier, babies can still face forward and see the world while having their legs in a more developmentally appropriate posture.

A percentage of the proceeds from every sale of a Baby K’tan Baby Carrier will be allocated to the American Heart Association, and to help fund education, medical research, advocacy programs, and promotion of awareness and inclusion for individuals and families living with Down syndrome.

Baby K’tan Sizing Information:
The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is sized to fit the parent or adult who will be carrying the child. Age or weight of child is not a factor in sizing.

Many factors can affect sizing.  The following sizing chart and sizing tips will assist you in determining the correct carrier size for you and your baby.

If you are 5’4" or under choose smaller size.

Sizing Tips:
The carrier size generally corresponds to your fitted (tight) t-shirt size.

Each person is shaped differently, and like clothing, some people may fit into more than one size or fall in-between sizes on the above sizing chart. The following additional sizing tips should be used as a guide to assist you in ordering the optimal size.

    *If you fall in-between sizes on the above sizing chart, CHOOSE SMALLER SIZE.
    *If you are petite - 5’4" or under - CHOOSE SMALLER SIZE.
    *If you are pregnant, use pre-pregnancy size to determine appropriate carrier size. Carrier size generally corresponds to pre-pregnancy fitted (tight) t-shirt size.
    *Only choose larger size if you are 6 feet or taller.
    *When trying on the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier (without your child inside), the lowest point of the carrier should fall just below your chest and above your navel. When wearing your child in the carrier, the lowest point of the carrier may fall at your navel or waist, but should not fall below your hips.
    *When carrying your child in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier: if the lowest point of the carrier falls at or below your hips, choose a smaller size; if the lowest point of the carrier falls at your chest, choose a larger size.
    *When carrying your child in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier, if the carrier feels too loose (i.e., child feels insecure, legs are bumping child’s body as you walk, or carrier easily slips off your shoulder), choose a smaller size.
    *The size of the Baby K’tan™ Baby Carrier is not based upon your child’s age or weight. The cross-stretch of the cotton knit fabric and the eight different carrying positions enables the carrier to grow with your child. Accordingly, you should not require a larger size as your child grows and develops from a baby to a toddler (up to 42 lbs).

The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is made entirely of 100% natural cotton knit fabric. The Carrier should fit snugly and securely on you and your child. For optimal fit, wash and tumble dry - this enables the carrier to conform more snugly to your body. If you are new to baby wearing, you may think the Carrier is too small, however, a snug fit is optimal for securely carrying your child and for good back support. The cotton knit fabric enables the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier to stretch slightly to conform to you and your child.