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October 6, 2016 by Lindsay

Belly Bedaine Kuuma Babywearing Sweater Review

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All About the Kuuma Babywearing Sweater by Belly Bedaine

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My Belly Bedaine Kangarooo Sweater was one of the items I included in my recent “10 Pieces of Baby Gear We’re Still Using at One Year” article. It kept me warm on cool summer nights at the end of my pregnancy (side note: I am ever so grateful that summer nights do cool down here in Calgary compared to the stifling heat and humidity of Montreal soirées), and it was perfect for babywearing in early fall and at the end of winter in Little Miss Cub’s first year. Just in time for baby’s second cold-weather season, Belly Bedaine has launched a new sweater: the Kuuma!

All About the Kuuma Babywearing Sweater by Belly Bedaine

Like its cousin the Kangarooo, the Kuuma is a multipurpose piece perfect for pregnancy, nursing and babywearing. The biggest difference is its level of warmth. The Kangarooo is a single layer of PDR (a polyester/rayon/spandex blend fabric), while the Kuuma is a dual-layer. The same PDR exterior fabric from the Kangarooo comes lined with soft, insulating fleece in the Kuuma.

All About the Kuuma Babywearing Sweater by Belly Bedaine

It’s hard to say exactly to what temperature the Kuuma could be used because its warmth can be increased so easily by layering. So far, it hasn’t been particularly cold in Calgary. With just normal clothing underneath for both me and Little Miss Cub, we were plenty warm enough with just the Kuuma at about 5° C (41° F). I don’t know about you, but I get very warm when babywearing, so I always need fewer layers when spending time outdoors with a baby attached to me than if I were strolling solo.

All About the Kuuma Babywearing Sweater by Belly Bedaine

I can imagine that if I dressed both of us in thermal layers and added hats and neckwarmers, we’d be content to about – 10° C. This is something I’ll come back to comment on when the weather does turn cold! (Probably sooner rather than later!)

There are a couple of design features on the Kuuma that differ slightly from the Kangarooo and that I really love. The Kuuma is a touch longer than the Kangarooo, which is great for tall gals like myself. While the Kangarooo has a band of fabric at the bottom that sits nicely on the hips, the Kuuma has an elasticized bottom. This keeps the sweater snug around baby’s legs and your bum, which is important when the temperature starts to drop, or it’s really windy (the wind seems to pick up out of nowhere here in Cow Town!).

All About the Kuuma Babywearing Sweater by Belly Bedaine

Putting the Kuuma on with baby in a front carry is super easy thanks to the side zipper. The drawstring at the opening for baby’s head can be tightened around baby or be used to close the opening when you’re wearing the sweater without a baby in it.

And that’s a specific advantage of the Kuuma: let’s say you’re out and about with baby, and you’ve got the Kuuma keeping you both warm. At some point, baby is in the stroller or perhaps you’ve dropped her off at daycare, but you still need to wear a sweater. Because you can cinch up the opening for baby’s head, you can actually wear the Kuuma as a normal sweater and not look silly.

When you want to put the sweater on for a back carry, I admit, it’s a bit tricky. I can do it on my own, but it’s a struggle. If you have someone around who can help guide baby’s head through the opening then it is super easy. On my own I still need a bit of practice, but I promise it can totally be done.

What I love about the Kuuma

  • Unisex
  • Made in Canada
  • Soft fleece lining for added warmth
  • Side zipper makes it much easier to put on than the Lenny Lamb sweater
  • Elasticized hem to keep out the breeze
  • Longer design covers baby’s legs easily and suits even tall gals like me
  • Three functions: pregnancy, babywearing and as a regular (nursing) sweater

To achieve absolute perfection, the one feature I would add to the Kuuma would be tapered cuffs with thumbholes. I am a total sucker for thumbholes.

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    Laurie McGowan says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:17 am

    I’m super interested in the tandem style for additional options too. Looks well made and great for our Fall and Spring weather.

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    Chelsey Gike says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:21 am

    I love this! I have one on my baby registry, I really hope I get one!

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    Queenie Ho says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:44 am

    It looks so comfy. I just got a Lenny lamb. Now you make me want to get Kuuma as well.

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    janie vezina says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:46 am

    i love this sweater, and your right, love the idea of the thumb hole.

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    Cara-Leigh says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:52 am

    I’m looking for a baby wearing sweater this year, and I may have found the one I was looking for after reading your review. Last year during the freezing days of winter I wore my daughter in her tula wore an over sized coat and zipped it up around us and wore my winter jacket on top of that. It look ridiculous, I just wasn’t aware that there was another option. Thank you for helping open my eyes to the world of warm winter baby wearing.

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    Amanda L says

    October 6, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Have been looking for a wearing sweater but could never convince myself to jump on one brand over another. Your reviews always give me confidence in a product and make me more willing to commit! Thanks!

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    Kristin says

    October 6, 2016 at 8:40 am

    This would make baby wearing through the fall/winter in northern Alberta so much easier

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    Jen Houle says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:09 am

    I wish I would have purchased one last year while pregnant. Would have one more year of use!

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    Steph S says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:23 am

    I am desperately torn between getting the kangaroo and the kuuma…thanks for your great reviews, but you’ve just made my decision that much harder!

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    Shayleigh Bennest says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:30 am

    This looks great! Now I’m so torn between this or the Kangaroo lol. I love that this is a Canadian company!

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  11. 12

    Marie says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:32 am

    Great review. This would be a perfect addition to my wardrobe for this winter.

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    Doriana Hutton says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I’m trying to find the perfect coat and the Kuuma is a top contender on my list of baby wearing jackets. Your reviews are always so helpful when I’m shopping for new baby gear!

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    Alayna says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:17 am

    This sweater is gorgeous – and would be perfect for my upcoming trip to the UK in November!
    Thanks for the review – will have to take a look around to see if I can find it at any of the local shops in my area!

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    Ashley Huynh says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I’d love this for babywearing my toddler. And for nursing discreetly! I love that the length is long to cover up babe and my bottom! And the elasticized hem sounds amazing.

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    Elishia says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:53 am

    I am SO excited about this one! I have been looking at different babywearing sweater and coat options, and so far this is my favourite! I really love the size zipper feature! Thanks for the thorough and well-written review (as always!), and for the giveaway!

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    kathy downey says

    October 6, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    This is just genius,will be perfect for my daughter who is expecting a son in Feb.

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  17. 18

    Janet M says

    October 6, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I love the look of this baby sweater. It looks so comfy for Mom and baby.

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    Darlene W says

    October 6, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    My daughter in law is due in December and has been looking for sweaters like this

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    InezbyDesign says

    October 6, 2016 at 2:01 pm

    This looks excellent. With a two year old and a new baby coming in December, my daughter would love one of these.

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    Tannis W says

    October 6, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    This sweater looks so comfortable and warm. Thumb holes on the sleeves are a great way to keep the sleeves down and covering your wrists.

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  21. 22

    Jackie says

    October 6, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Love this sweater! It’s hard to know how things fit when buying online, but your reviews/feedback on instagram is helpful!

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  22. 23

    Jennie says

    October 6, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    This looks so warm and snugly … perfect for the cold weather ahead of us!

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  23. 24

    Wendy says

    October 6, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    These look amazing! My grandson loves being worn and I would love to gift this to my daughter for cool weather walks.

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    Shantiqua Allen says

    October 6, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    This is perfect bow that fall is here and my son will be here in November ao it would be really perfect

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  25. 26

    Rachel Buchanan says

    October 7, 2016 at 10:28 am

    This looks so soft and beautiful!! Definitely would be nice in our cold weather!

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  26. 27

    Melissa O says

    October 7, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    This is so much more attractive than wearing my husband’s coats or sweaters! LOL

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    Tricia Hall-Aubry says

    October 8, 2016 at 8:10 am

    We just moved to Saskatchewan because my husband is in the military and we got posted to Dundurn! I actually need this sweater so much 5 month old and I can go for walks; especially now since it’s already started to snow ??!

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    louise g says

    October 9, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    I only started to REALLY baby wear outside the home when my daughter was close to a year old. Jackets weren’t needed then. But I plan on bringing my little cub out in the carrier a lot and this jacket sure would do it for us!

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    Linda says

    October 10, 2016 at 12:36 am

    I love that this is warm enough to take baby out in chillier weather.

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    Marie Cole says

    October 10, 2016 at 5:39 am

    This is awesome! I’ve never seen a sweater like this before but it would be so great to have as the weather gets cooler.

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    Kirsten Lucas says

    October 10, 2016 at 9:14 am

    This would be perfect for chilly Calgary days at the dog park!

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  32. 33

    Tina F says

    October 10, 2016 at 9:21 am

    This is so wonderful of a item for a parent. Great review as well. My niece would so love this .

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    Jessica K. says

    October 10, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Have been exploring options for a babywearing sweater for my little babe set to arrive next month. We’re on the East Coast in Canada so it gets chilly! The Kuuma looks like a great solution!

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    stephanie says

    October 10, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    This is amazing. I’m in southern BC so the winters are pretty mild compared to the rest of Canada, but I always really feel the cold! I would love to have one of these.

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  35. 36

    Nicole Lalonde says

    October 11, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Would love to babywear in something so cozy!

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    Monica Cobbs says

    October 11, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I love that this covers babies legs and mine. Such a versatile top that would be very useful this winter with my new baby on the way.

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    leana says

    October 13, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    I would absolutely adore to be able to wear this while carrying my little one!

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  38. 39

    Elaine W says

    October 13, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Thanks for the great review! It looks so cozy for the Northern Canada weather I have in NWT!!!

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  39. 40

    Sarah Parker says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    I find your photos along with your review so helpful! I’m such a visual person (and it helps we’re the same size.. Almost :p)
    Thanks so much for the opportunity!

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    Ashley G says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Would love one of these for the fall and winter look pretty comfy

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    Faith Fontaine says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    This looks so amazing. I’m due in January so this would be amazing to win !

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    Catherine C says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    This would be so perfect for me and my daughter! Great to use in the cold fall weather!

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    Nicole B says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    Love the look of the Kuuma! The lightweight of the Kangaroo deterred me last year from purchasing. 7 weeks left until Baby #3 arrives, which means winter sweater for mama, and at least another year of baby wearing. This would be perfect, because you’re right – the winds in Calgary do pick up out of nowhere!

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    Brynn says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    Looks really chic!

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  45. 46

    Helen woo says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    What a wonderful giveaway! I enjoyed your review ?

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    Amanda G says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    This sweater looks so cozy for our chilly Canadian winters! I would love to snuggle my little one up in one while we baby wear ?

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    Cheryll says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    Very helpful review! I love the extra warmth and the ability to cinch when babies not in there. I have the kangaroo and love it so the added warmth of the kuuma would allow me to wear my babe outside even longer!

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    Briana S says

    October 13, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    This looks awesome! I like the bottom elastic, it’s so nice to have something that goes snug around the bottom, I hate getting drafts up the bottom of your coat.

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    Sandra L says

    October 13, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I would love to win this! It looks stylish and comfy for both ?

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    H. Ram says

    October 13, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Awesome contest, thanks!

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    Jill says

    October 13, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    Looks so cozy! Would be nice to own in the winter to put baby in when you’re running in quick to a store or to get my other 2 kids from school

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    Audree T. says

    October 13, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    Wow! So happy to see à really intetesting babywearing sweater other than Lennylamb’s! I love the addition of the side zipper and the dual layer for added warmth, and it looks very sleek 🙂

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    Julie Quan says

    October 13, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    The sweater looks awesome! I would love something like this for my 4 month old and I!!

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    Momma_Mouse says

    October 13, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    Have been looking for babywearing sweater. I appreciate hearing point of view of someone who has tried it out. Enjoyed comparison.

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  55. 56

    Nicole Aben says

    October 13, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    This is great, I’ve been thinking of putting this on my wishlist for xmas and your post helps to confirm it!

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  56. 57

    Kirsten Nesbitt says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Winning this might make winter here in Northern Alberta a little more tolerable 😉
    Great review!

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  57. 58

    Yolande Prain says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Looks good for walking and taking transit around Calgary 🙂

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  58. 59

    Kelli says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    This is super cute! I like how it’s pretty slim fit – so many babywearing sweaters are bulky. Perfect for our mild Vancouver winters 🙂

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    Claire Perrin says

    October 13, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    This sweater is reversible (back to front) in order to do front or back carries, right?
    I really like that it looks long enough to cover the back when bending over.

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    Laura G says

    October 14, 2016 at 12:08 am

    This babywearing coat sounds amazing! Hope I win!

    Thanks for running this contest.

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    Erin Truesdell says

    October 14, 2016 at 4:14 am

    This looks like such a functional piece!

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    Lorraine Rowe says

    October 14, 2016 at 7:55 am

    We spend so many cold days at the rink, this would be the ultimate Mama/Baby hockey sweater! Not too hot not too cold!

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    Cassandra Rae says

    October 14, 2016 at 7:58 am

    I love the quality of material the sweater is made of!

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    Chelsea veno says

    October 14, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I’ve been looking at multiple different baby wearing sweaters and the kuuma actually has caught my eye I love that the elastic is around the bottom keeping the baby’s bum warm !

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    Bethany S. says

    October 14, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    This would make babywearing so much easier in the fall/winter/spring! It looks super easy to put on with a front carry and I love that you can cinch the opening up to wear it as a regular sweater if you take your baby out.

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    KimG says

    October 14, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    I definitely need a baby wearing sweater and this one looks so comfy!

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    Elizabeth C. says

    October 15, 2016 at 2:32 am

    I live in northern Quebec and we have very cold winters. I have “Make my Belly Fit” extensions for baby-wearing with two of my winter parkas but I’ve been looking for a good fall option. I love this sweater; thanks for the awesome review!

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    Ellen says

    October 15, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Looks cozy!

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    Kate says

    October 16, 2016 at 9:28 am

    I love how functional this sweater is: front carry, back carry, worn alone. Perfect for the busy, babywearing mom!

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    Anne-Marie Buki says

    October 16, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I already own a Kangarooo and I looove it. I really hope to try a Kuuma too!

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    jodi Armstrong says

    October 16, 2016 at 11:12 pm

    This looks so cozy. I wish I had one years ago.

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    TessaSak says

    October 17, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Looks so cozy – want one of these!

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    Shannon O'C says

    October 17, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Any chance of a video on how to put it on for the back carry? I think that would be highly entertaining – I mean informative!! Very informative! 😉

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    Barbara M says

    October 17, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    I’ve been looking for a simple comfy and warm Babywearing sweater and I love the side zipper!

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    Nicole says

    October 17, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    This might come in handy and I could use it while pregnant with numbers #2.

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    Donna Doyle says

    October 17, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    What a great idea. I wold love one for my daughter who is pregnant. They love to hike.

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    Veronique says

    October 18, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    I love the idea of the side zipper and how you can use it for front or back carry. I was looking into getting the lenny lamb but your review convinced me that this one would be more practical because you can wear it sans baby and it looks easier to put on.

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    Grace J says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    So cute! Baby girl loves being outside and going for walks, this is so perfect!

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    Ashley Morel says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    I could really use a baby wearing sweater or jacket and this one looks both functional and stylish. Definitely more of a necessity with baby #2 and a toddler at home.

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    M.Tsai says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:58 am

    I just got a LennyLamb, but now I want a Kuuma! It has a side zipper!

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    Cecy C. says

    October 19, 2016 at 10:42 am

    I have the thinner version and I love it. The Kuma would be amazing on colder days. And I love that it’s made in Canada!

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    Zoe Lerikos says

    October 20, 2016 at 7:09 am

    Perfect for fall walks in the woods with the babes! I love the look of the sweater too!

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    Tanya Nix says

    October 20, 2016 at 9:14 am

    This sweater is such an improvement! I have been searching for something that I can use as a back carry, with a zipper, finally! Thanks for the great review.

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    Shailja says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Love this sweater..will like to buy it for my 6 month old N me…

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    C McKenzie says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Great review!
    While I have the LL fleece ( and also wish it had a zipper), this would be awesome to have in rotation!

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    Laurel says

    October 20, 2016 at 10:12 am

    I really like that the pouch kind of blends into the rest of the sweater – it doesn’t look like it was just tacked on, but has some style to it! I’d love this for an upcoming trip overseas.

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    Melissa F says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:13 am

    The Kuuma looks so comfy! I really like how it looks with the back carry. Thanks for another great review, you are making it very hard for me to chose what sweater I want to get!

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    Nat says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:49 am

    The Kuuma looks perfect for cozy fall and winter strolls!

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    Miss G says

    October 20, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    I’m looking for a babywearing sweater that will work over a more structured carrier (we use the Onya Outback), I wonder if this one will do the trick?

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    Viv Sluys says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    I love this so much. It looks so comfy and so much less bulky than me wearing a jacket and my baby wearing her shawl.

    Reply
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    Michelle Seguin says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    I love these action shots! This baby wearing jacket seems perfect and Corey for mom and baby!

    Reply

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