I've just had some news about this year's version of the coat. It will be available in 2 colours, solid black and 'chocolate/hazelnut' (brown/sand.) Alterations to the construction include:
- soft fleece cuffs at the armholes
- zips all have panels behind for improved windproofing
- slight enlargement of the armholes for easier dressing
- internal pocket
- back panel drawstring restraints snap fastening instead of elastic
- adult-side 'dickey' now adjustable to two sizes
- dickeys made of fleece
- hemp/cotton dickeys available as optional extra, with more stretch than the fleece dickey and in a choice of colours
The standard child-side dickey in the brown coat is estimated to fit up to 18m, the black should fit any child that fits in the coat.
A major change is that the child-side hood is now designed to be removable to be worn separately as a balaclava-style cap. The caphood fastens to the coat with oval buttons and can be adjusted in height with a D-ring and strap construction. Elastic to the rear and face gives the cap a snug fit and the neck closes with Aplix 500, a soft-touch closure that does not catch other materials. Straps can be attached to the hood and secured on the front of the coat for use as a head support for sleeping children.
Babywearing Covers will also be provided with caphoods. Coat caphoods have 'Bambi-style' ears and covers have cat ears, pictures below.
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When will the new coat be available?
There is a limited quantity arriving here next week, I'll post here when they are available.
Hiya
Just wondering, do you know if there is a uk available wrap like the Baby K'tan?
Hi Tech :) I've just had a look at it and there are some similar products, the Close carrier, the slingset and the loopi all work on the same principle, and the tricotti and the carry-me too, though they don't have the support band. The Close has the advantage of being adjustable but the cross at the back is fixed. The Loopi is also adjustable and not fastened at the back so it can be spread out more.
Thanks :-)
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