In order to have the optimal breastfeeding experience, we suggest practicing at home. Keep in mind that body
shape and size may affect your ability to nurse in the K'tan.
Kangaroo Position/Cradle Style Tips
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From the Kangaroo Position, shift your baby so
that he/she is reclining, or place your baby in the carrier in a reclined, cradle style,
position putting baby's head at your breast. You may need to shift and reposition your
baby so that he/she is able to reach your breast. For a bigger baby, you may free his/her
feet from the carrier (use extra caution when nursing in this manner and keep one arm
around your baby at all times). Flip the fabric of the inner loop outward so that your
baby can reach your breast and lift your shirt on the nursing side, or wear a nursing
shirt. You may need to support your baby's head or body with your hand or forearm. For
optimal privacy, spread open the material of the outer loop. You can also tie the sash for
further support and coverage. This position may be the easiest for on-the-go nursing and
for smaller babies.
Hug Position Tips
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From the Hug Position, shift the whole carrier, including your baby, to your side. You can either
shift your baby to the side you are going to nurse on or shift baby to the opposite side and tilt him/her to your
opposite breast. You may need to shift and reposition your baby so that he/she is able to reach your breast. Lift
your shirt on the nursing side, or wear a nursing shirt. Spread the material across your shoulders for more privacy.
Tie the sash around as you normally would in the Hug Position. You may need to support the baby's head with
your hand or forearm.
Wear One Loop
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If you are unable to find a breastfeeding position which works for you, try lowering the outer
loop from your shoulder while seated (essentially wearing half of the carrier). Removing the outer loop will loosen
the carrier and give you more freedom to reposition your baby. Use extra caution when breastfeeding in this
manner and keep one arm around your baby at all times. Do not walk or stand while nursing in this position.
WARNING
- Use extra caution and check on your baby often while breastfeeding in the Baby K’tan Baby
Carrier to ensure that baby has a clear source of air. Always move the baby’s face away from the breast as soon as
the baby is done feeding. Be sure to reposition your baby to a more upright position after breastfeeding.
Kangaroo Care
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Kangaroo care is defined as the practice of holding or wearing a
newborn, usually preterm infant, skin-to-skin (such as in the Kangaroo Position of the
Baby K’tan Carrier). Kangaroo care has been proven to have crucial health benefits for
preemies. Kangaroo care helps ensure physiological and psychological warmth and
bonding and provides ready access to nourishment; the parent’s body temperature
helps regulate baby’s temperature, the warmth mimics the calming environment of the
womb and the close hold enhances successful breastfeeding.
To practice Kangaroo
care in the Baby K’tan
, simply remove your shirt and your infant’s shirt, and place your
newborn skin-to-skin in the Kangaroo Position.
WARNING
- Never use this carrier for a preterm infant without seeking the advice of a healthcare profes-
sional. Use extra caution and check on your baby often when wearing a baby under 4 months of age.
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