Overview
This buckle carrier adjusts beautifully for newborns, with extra-strong snaps at the base of the panel to adjust the width for tiny legs, and adjusters at the top of the panel to adjust the height. It's a super soft and simple design on the panel without excess bulk or padding (so it's easy to just fold down the top curved edge if a little tall for a smaller baby.
It comes with a detachable hood (to give support for a sleepy head, or a little shade in the sun) in the same cool mesh as the centre of the panel, so is a lovely summer option.
Shoulder straps are 'ruck straps' without buckles on them - just adjusters - as is the case with all Tula carriers.
The absence of extra panel padding to support a front facing forward position (the Tula Explore model does this if that's what you're looking for), gives it a much less bulky feel, and for many babywearers, facing forwards isn't a big deal (it can only be done for short periods once baby has full head and neck control, and isn't a safe sleeping position). Instead it's a lovely soft, simple carrier and ideal for a newborn to toddler option.
Details
Fabric: Cotton, with a polyester mesh panel
Size: Depending on the snap setting, the seat panel width is adjustable from 13 cm - 38 cm. Depending on the panel height adjusters, the height of the panel is adjustable from 28 - 43 cm. The waist belt adjusts from c.70cm diameter to 145cm.
Manufacture: Made in India.
Washing: Use a mild non-bio detergent, without fabric conditioner, and machine wash at 30 degrees. Do not tumble dry.
Child weight range: 3.2kg - 20.4kg
Wearer size: One size fits most.
Instructions
Carrying options: front carry facing you, back carry (once child can sit up unaided)
How to:
Tula Instruction Manual for Free to Grow carrier
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