Kinderpack Blog

The Kinderpack baby carrier is unique in many ways. From the contoured body panel design to offering many sizes for the child and caregiver to always offer the best fit. Another unique feature of our baby carrier is the hood!! We have two different styles depending on if you choose a Koolnit or a Full Panel design.

Most people know about our Koolnit and Full Panel varieties of Kinderpacks, but do you know about the lesser-known Kinderpack Duo? 

Our unique design uses three pieces of fabric to create the body giving us the option to play with fabric arrangements! With the Duo we use two different prints creating a stand-out design of coordinated premium fabrics. 

The Duo is a full panel carrier (no Koolnit) so it comes equipped with a hoodie hood that matches the center panel. The straps, waistband, and interior of the carrier are all made with our soft brushed canvas in a matching color. 



What do you think of the Kinderpack Duo? Would you like to see more of these hit the shop?

Kinderpack Baby Carriers are designed and made in the USA by a team of sewists local to our headquarters in Godfrey, Illinois. Each carrier is hand cut and sewn by these experts giving you a special way to carry your child from birth through preschool! 

Another feature of the Kinderpack Baby Carrier is the three-panel body design. The  carriers are sewn to curve and mold to the baby's body. The contoured design hugs the baby tightly and leaving no gaping at the sides of the panel for the most secure and comfortable carry. 

As with all of our models, the Infant Kinderpack comes with two options for strap size, Standard Straps & Plus Straps,  to also give the wearer the most comfortable and customized fit.

To celebrate International Babywearing Week, this week, we will be offering a 20% discount on the featured size of the day. Today's featured size is Infant size.  Please use code 20KPINFANT on the checkout screen to claim your discount! 

To see what prints fit your style, check them out here!

 

The 'Bi Fold ' is a method of storage created by a Kinderpack fan! Stephanie, of Mama Cat, Steph, has shared her method with us so that we can share with you! This is a great way to fold if you like to show off your collection of prints OR if you happen to have a few carriers in the same canvas color you can easily spot the one you are looking for without having to unroll multiples! 

Step 1: 

Lay your Kinderpack face up with all straps, buckles, and webbing loose. 

The 'Classic Roll ' is the method of storage found in your Kinderpack user manual. This allows you to tightly roll your Kinderpack for placing in your diaper bag, under a stroller, or storage at home. 

Step 1: 

Lay your Kinderpack face up with all straps, buckles, and webbing loose. 

Have you been wondering what that long elastic strap that is sewn to the inside of your Kinderpack is? That, my friends, is your storage strap! This nifty little design is exclusive to Kinderpack and is a helpful way to keep your carrier organized for easy travel and storage.

There are 2 different ways you can roll your carrier for storage. The Classic Roll is the method that is mentioned in your user manual. Using this method can make your carrier into a neat little roll!

The second method is the Bi-Fold, created by one of our Kindercarry fans- Stephanie of Mama Cat, Steph. This leaves the carrier with a little more width, but puts the headrest on the outside so that you can easily see the carrier print! This way is Perfect for showing off your collection or to easily grab the correct carrier if you have more than one in the same colors!

Using either method to roll your storage strap will help to take up less space! This makes it easy to throw in many of the popular diaper bags, under your stroller, or store in your home! 

We are in the middle of World Breastfeeding Week 2017, a campaign promoting the support and protection of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and baby carrying go hand in hand as two biological norms that have tapered due to societal barriers. We at Kindercarry will continue to normalize breastfeeding by using nursing photos in our marketing materials and supporting our customers through their journey.

Here is a step by step tutorial showing "How to Breastfeed in your Kinderpack"

1. Loosen the shoulder strap opposite the side you would like to nurse on.

2. When you loosen any straps, always keep a hand on the baby for support as the carrier is no longer properly fitted. 

3. Loosen the waist belt just enough to move the carrier. Be sure to not loosen this too much and ALWAYS keep a hand on baby.

4. Shift the entire carrier, including the baby, to the side on which you chose to breastfeed Don't forget to switch sides each time!

5. Latch baby! You can pull your breast of the top of your shirt.If you use the "two shirt method", be sure to pull up your top shirt before any tightening to make it easier for you!

6. Check your latch. Breastfeeding in a carrier takes practice! If you have trouble getting baby to the right position you may need to adjust your shoulder straps further. You may need to hold your breast in place during your nursing session and that is OK!. Babywearing while feeding is not necessarily hands-free, but it can be similar to an extra hand!. **TIP** some wearers are able to use a rolled up wash cloth to prop up their breast and free up their hand. If at all you are having trouble getting into position, you may contact us for troubleshooting help! Info@Kindercarry.com

7. Once the baby is securely latched, happy, and nursing it is time to tighten up your carrier! First, tighten your waist belt nice and snug to your body to secure the seat. Keep one hand on baby to keep the latch.

8. Tighten your loosened shoulder strap to comfort. You won't want to tighten this all the way as it can cause the baby to lose their latch, however, you can snug this up just a bit to bring baby closer to your body again. 

9. You're ready to go!!! Breastfeeding in your Kinderpack can be a helpful way for you meet your baby's needs while tending to your other responsibilities!


Do you have any other tips for breastfeeding in your Kinderpack?