Kindred Pa'ia Ice - The one to turn my heart to Gold

I have been dappling into writing review for my most favorite wraps - aka all my wraps.  I find they are all so different in their own way, and not only because they are different sizes and brands. I've had such a hard time starting this review because I feel I won't be able to do this wrap justice. But then I'm reminded this is MY blog.  It's a place where I am allowed to share all my thoughts and not worry about feeling judged. So that's exactly what I am going to do.  I hope you find it helpful even though it will be filled with nothing but good things to say, because I really have a hard time finding something wrong with this wrap.

Company: Kindred Wrap
Name/Color Way: Pa'ia Ice
Fiber Content: 45% Tencel/55% Cotton
Size: 5 (Base -1)
Wrapee: My 17lb 9 month old daughter, Ray

I had discovered the beauty that is Kindred thanks to another babywearing blog review.  I had stumbled upon Ballard Stripes Sage and thought I fell in love.  It wasn't until I found their chatter page, though, that my heels soared over my head.  At that point, I wasn't going to be picky, because every wrap I saw was classic, timeless, and just pure beauty.  I had tried to knock some dollars off a few for sale posts with no luck.  I just was not ready to justify spending over $100 on a wrap - I didn't understand (yet).  Finally, this baby popped up.  It was $30 under retail and I took the plunge. I am so glad I did.




I expected a slippery, no texture wrap.  I thought passes would glide easily, slip knots would slide, and bigger wrapees would cause sagging.  I opened the box and was incredibly surprised at the texture I felt.  Tencel seems to have similar wear as wool as this wrap has been loved on and has some felting as a result, but I honestly don't mind.  Our first carry put my doubts at ease as I had a sick baby who was not patient at all for a multi-pass carry, so we opted for a simple rebozo with a slip knot.  And let me tell you, despite my Ray's tries at straightening and kicking, that slip knot held strong and girl was out like a light before I knew it.  While tails were dragging, I wrapped them around my waist and tied them off out of the way and got on with my life - and Pa'ia kept us both happy and comfortable.




While I consider size 6 to be my base, this wrap is so nicely broken in that I can squeeze out front wrap cross carry with no issues.  I use this wrap for every carry (even those with incredible tails to show off more of this beauty).  I tend to keep multiple passes bunched as it is great at holding in heat.  While it feels light in hand, it has a great amount of cushiness to it.  My shoulders are super picky (I cannot ruck with a linen blend for more than 30 minutes, and tied Tibetan I may be able to last another 15 minutes) but this is my go-to wrap when we are up for a long time.  The shoulders pleat on their own, double knots are full of life, and candy cane chest belts max out at 3 twists.




I can't say enough good things about this wrap.  It has brought so much comfort to Ray and I, and each day I pick it up I know she feels the same love I do.  It has saved me from melt downs, saved her from exhaustion, and has helped us through this crazy journey called life.  Kindred will always have a place in my heart and in our home.