Artipoppe zeitgeist baby carrier yin yang
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What are Artipoppe Zeitgeist carriers made from?Wait, first we need to talk about the box it arrives in, which is an artwork in and of itself: a honeycomb design swarming with beautiful bees. Call us suckers but we felt seduced from the moment we saw it, and it was clear we were involved in a luxury situation. Nothing about this said “baby stuff inside”. Inside, you’ll find a protective bag for your carrier – like you might with a handbag or pair of shoes.
The zeitgeist is made from a range of different materials including silk, cashmere, cotton, velvet – all the lush stuff, basically. All are breathable and all are gentle on baby skin. The range of patterns and textures is vast – the phrase spoilt for choice comes to mind. The yin yang 1970 favoured by Eugenie and Jack is made from 60 per cent cashmere, 25 per cent cotton and 15 per cent mulberry silk.
What age range does it cater to?You can start to wear your baby in a zeitgeist carrier from birth to around two-years-old. However, you’ll need to make sure your little one can hold their head up independently. Obviously, the weight of a child and strength of the carrying adult is a factor, too.
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How easy is it to use?You can wear your little one on the front or back. For front wearing, things are super easy, even when you’re on your own with no one to do any holding, buckling or tightening. We honestly managed to put it on, put baby in and tighten in under 30 seconds. Unlike a wrap – which Artipoppe also offers and needs a lot of practise to perfect their tying techniques (we know, we’ve tried) – the zeitgeist, with its “click in place” buckles, is a breeze.
But preparing to wear it on the back takes a little more practise if doing it on your own. This is no fault of the zeitgeist, it’s more our own fear in our own skills at placing the baby comfortably.
Has the Artipoppe zeitgeist carrier been safety checked?Yes. It has been declared "hip-healthy" by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute. Obviously, you’ll always need to be mindful to check that your baby is sitting safely – their knees should always be at or higher than the level of their bottom.
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How comfortable is it for baby and their parent or carer?The straps are nicely padded – quite puffy really – and wide, which is dreamy news for the shoulders!
These, as well as the waistband and neck cushion, can be adjusted, and the padded shoulder straps, waistband and neck cushion are easily adjustable for a personalized fit.
The waistband is really thick and fairly rigidly structured which helps support both the weight of the baby and a wearer’s posture. We ensured the waistband was snug on us without being like a girdle, as this offered optimum security.