1.Standard straps 2.Straps which cinch to a smaller size 3. Chest belt set up 4. Waist belt position
A picture is worth 1000 words. The shoulder straps on a Kanga buckle
carrier are a little bit different than other carrier brands. Here's
how to correctly wear your straps and cinch them to the smallest
setting.
The shoulder strap in the picture below is not tightened properly because the buckle is catching on the loop.
Properly tightening your shoulder straps
1. First, unbuckle. Push the male half of the buckle underneath the loop.
It may be tight, but it will fit. Cinch the male half of the buckle up
to the end of the webbing. Now, you are ready to rebuckle.
2. Slide the female half of the buckle underneath the loop and rebuckle.
3. Ta-da! Now your Kanga is correctly fastened at the smallest setting.
For carriers with the "cinch to a smaller size" option, there will be 2
loops. See below for details on these carriers.
Straps that "Cinch" to a smaller size
For carriers with the "cinch to a smaller size" option, there will be two
loops at the end instead of one.
1. For the smallest size, simply slide the female half through the top loop for the
smallest setting - the bottom loop is for the larger setting and will not be used when cinched to the smallest size.
2. To cinch to the largest size, unbuckle and thread the male half of the buckle and webbing through the top loop. Thread the female half of the buckle through the bottom loop. If you need more length, you may thread the male half through both loops.
3. This picture shows the carrier correctly fastened in the largest setting. You may need to thread the male half of the buckle and webbing through both loops if you need extra length.
When your Kanga straps are sized correctly, the point at which the webbing attaches should be underneath your arm. If the point at which your webbing attaches is signigicantly higher, you would probably be more comfortable with a longer strap. The end of the shoulder strap padding should extend towards your back.
CORRECT SIZING
INCORRECT SIZING
Chest Belt
The chest belt for the Kanga is removable for those who prefer to cross the straps in a front carry. When using the chest belt, please make sure it is installed correctly. The loops should encircle the padding of the shoulder strap, not the webbing. Installing the chest belt incorrectly may damage your carrier.
Kanga Waist
The waist of a Kanga carrier sits at your natural waist instead of on your hips. The back padding of the waistband should be flush against the small of your back. There are some people who are more comfortable wearing the carrier lower, however, and that's okay, too, although wearing lower than at your waist will usually require you to have longer than standard shoulder straps since the straps are sized for wearing higher.
With so many carriers on the market today, the Kanga buckle carrier from Bloo Kangaroo stands apart from all others.
Innovative features such as an all fabric waist, paded side extensions, and memory foam straps, make it unique in the babywearing world.
A Kanga can be a welcome addition to your and your child's daily routines.
Padded Backrest
Support for the child, peace of mind for you. The padded backrest allows taller children to feel safe while riding, and is helpful for children with low muscle tone.
Kanga straps are filled with soft, high density memory foam and are ergonomically curved to fit. Shoulder straps may be ordered with our "Cinch to a Smaller Size" option which allows the carrier to fit two sizes.
Supportive Waist
Voted #1 by babywearers! Our padded all fabric waistband is ergonomic and comfortable, and won't push your pants down. The standard size will fit 24" to 56"
"Grow With Me"
Side Extensions
Unlike other carriers which use seat pleats and darts to widen the carrier, the Kanga uses padded side extensions which allow all children to sit comfortably. As a larger child will fill up more of the seat, pulling the extensions underneath their legs. This increases the width of the carrier as they get older. Because the back of the carrier is flat, your child's weight is on your hips, not your back.
ASTM Certified
All Kangas are designed with rugged internal reinforcement which allows them to meet and exceed testing requirements set forth by the ASTM and CPSIA. Kanga shoulder straps and top body are built as one piece into the carrier, less seams means more durability.
