Neko Switch Carrier – Test & Review

Brand: Neko Slings | Design: Unique Ida (red/white with Glitter)
Material: 100% organic cotton (full wrap conversion)
Dimensions: panel width: 14-40 cm | panel height: 29-41cm
Weight/Age recommendation by manufacturer: from 3,5kg until 2 years
About the Company: Read more in my previous review...

My first impression

More than a year ago I’ve been testing the regular Neko Slings carrier. I liked it but it was a pity that the seat couldn’t be adjusted to the baby. So this is why I’ve really been waiting for the new and improved Neko Switch. The seat can be adjusted with a line of buttons but also the panel and the shoulder straps can be varied more now. Still, there’s a toddler version available (from size 86/92 up to school age).

How to adjust the Neko Switch

The seat has a row of 10 snaps (5 on each side, see picture above) to adjust it to your babys size. Back panel can be adjusted with drawstrings on each side on the top (see left picture) – same with the neck (see also left). The shoulder straps can be attached either directly on the hip belt for smaller babies up to around 9 months (this is individual…) or in the middle of the back panel. See picture above… The shoulder straps themselves can be shortened on top (see left picture again) and on two spots in one direction. One option is the buckle on the hip belt or on the back panel. The second one is on the bottom of the strap. The head support and teething pads are removable.

How does it fit and wear

The seat adjustment with snaps is an innovative and nice idea. It comes in handy and stays in place well though there are only two snaps directly on the back panel. It works as well as the adjustment of the panel height. Working with two ways to adjust the shoulder straps can be a bit confusing. It all goes well when your child is on the back. It’s easily to fasten and loosen them. Just be aware of the buckle that is positioned at the panel. The strap here is shorter than the one on the shoulder strap. So, you probably shouldn’t loosen this one too much or you won’t be able to fasten it easily due to the disapperaring strap… I hope you know what I mean 😉

But, while front carrying, you might need to loosen the shorter ones on the panel before putting out your child because you probaly won’t be able to reach the top clips. Just an advice from me… 🙂

Testing the baby size with my 2 years old

When it comes to comfyness, the Neko Switch is really nice. I love the curved waistband which isn’t too soft and reliefs some weight. The shoulder straps are well padded and there’s also a small padded line where baby’s legs come out. My girl is already two years old but when we tested she still had a good seat in the babysized carrier.

Due to the cold weather and her not liking to be worn for longer than a short period, I had to carry her over my jacket and with her winter suit on. This way it wasn’t easy to pull the back panel high enough but be sure, it would have reached at least under her armpits. I’d even say she’d be too tiny yet for the toddler version. I hope I’ll be able to add more pictures when it’s warmer.

Conclusion

The Neko Switch makes a great addition to the Neko Slings carrier range. The fully adjustable Full Buckle will serve as a comfy carrier from birth until toddlerhood. However, I couldn’t test it with a tiny baby yet. As always: feel free to share your experiences in a comment! I’m happy to add them here…

Tested with my 2 years old girl, weighing 11kg and wearing size 80. Thanks to the sponsor: Neko Slings AT

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