(Testing and review of QB collection standard half conversion ssc* Red Rainbow Kulibangbang)
Type of carrier: (Half) wrap conversion carrier- ssc
Name of Wrap/carrier: Red Rainbow Kulibangbang
Brand: QB Collection
Blend: 100% cotton
Size: Standard
Wearer: 5 ft 2 inches in height 57kgs in wt.
Built/size: Medium
Wearee: 11 mos 9.3 kgs, Boy
Longest Carry: 2 hours (estimated)
I am a dreadlocks momma so obviously, the colors red, yellow and green are appealing to me, always…automatically. I was very attracted on the colorway of the wrap (that was used on this carrier) when I first saw it on the Facebook page of Quality Brand. For me, whenever Rasta color is represented, it is love.
For those who are curious, the wrap and the carrier was produced on the the northern part of the Luzon in the Philippines thus the name…Kulibangbang. Kulibangbang means butterfly in Ilocano language.
I was a newbie with regards to ssc usage when I saw that Quality brand is manufacturing this type of carrier. What I knew was this was the “it” thing in the baby wearing community but, I also knew that imported carriers are also really expensive. So when I discovered that there is a local version, I got really excited. The price was a steal for a budget savvy mom like me. To be honest, I wanted to try and buy this for us but, it just so happened that my first love was baby wrapping, I opted for their handwoven wrap.
- First Uppy!
I recieved the carrier together with it’s drool pads and hood. I like the whole structure. The color is definitely stunning in person. It looked sturdy. I inspected the buckles and the straps and for me it seemed safe enough even for back carry. I do back carry more often at these times, makes me a “superwoman”.
When the package arrived my daughter was more excited than me. Whenever I get packages she always tells me “It’s baby wearing!”eventhough its not. Anyway, upon seeing this she immediately asked if she could see her little brother being carried. So who am I to refuse? My son was 9 months and weighs 9. 3 kgs. at the time of the testing. He is indeed very clingy and becoming heavier when worn on longer periods of time.
Packed with lots of sleepy dust!
After a week of testing this wrap conversion ssc, here is what I have concluded. The carrier is very supportive for toddler. I have not had a single problem setting up the carrier, definitely a to go carrier. The buckles and straps are safe enough for both front and back carries. I just had a little discomfort with the shoulder straps, it can become quite diggy on prolong usage. The pannel size on the leg part is not as wide for the legs of my little one to be on kneepit to kneepit even if I tried to achieve deeper seat. I just wish it was adjustable. I guess we need a toddler size for him. This is best for smaller babies. For the comfort part, I guess this type of carrier is ideal on a colder weather and place. It is okay for mall use but, with this beauty? It deserved to be flaunted just about anywhere.
I am so honored to have been able to do my review on this piece of art. It is indeed an artwork, I can just imagine each thread of the cloth of gliding as it was being woven, string by string and piece by piece. I admire our local weavers the most. They are the little known artist. They are magnificent.
To know more about this ssc carrier and the other types of carrier. Please visit QB‘s Facebook page. They also have products other than carriers for babies. I love browsing their products I often spend an hour or more just browsing their page. This is proudly Pinoy made, let us support our local products.
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