Kokadi WrapStar vs Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo
The WrapStar has 3 positions; the Onbuhimo has 2. The Onbuhimo lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Kokadi WrapStar | Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Meh dai / half buckle | Meh dai / half buckle |
| List price | $318 | $288Lowest price |
| Child weight | Not listed | 15–45 lb |
| Newborn without insert | Yes | No |
| Carry positions | Front inward, Hip, BackMost positions | Front inward, Back |
| Fabric | 100% organic cotton jacquard | Natural textiles by edition: 100% linen (Basics), 100% silk (Maven, Simple), silk-cotton (Weft), cashmere, denim, chambray |
| Lumbar support | Not listed | No |
| Machine washable | No | No |
| IHDI acknowledgment (maker says) | Not listed | Yes, per the maker or IHDI |
| Sizes | Baby (to clothing size 80, from birth 3.5 kg),Unisize (56-92),Toddler (74-98, ~1 yr+),XL (86-104, ~2 yrs+) | One size |
Kokadi WrapStar
A half buckle carrier with a padded buckled hip belt and long wrap-style shoulder straps that tie, adjustable with a Velcro bridge from birth into toddlerhood.
- Padded hip belt with safety buckle
- Tie shoulder straps for a wrap-like fit
- Steplessly adjustable bridge (Velcro)
- Hand wash recommended
- Maker states sizes by clothing size and kg only
Sakura Bloom Onbuhimo
Waistless Japanese-style onbuhimo carrier handmade in California, with a removable sleep/sun hood. The maker lists it for babies 15 to 45 lb who sit unassisted, worn on the front or high on the back.
- Waistless design; the maker says it suits wearers during pregnancy
- Removable sleep/sun hood included
- Handmade in San Diego
- Hand wash only
- List price $288
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WrapStar or Onbuhimo?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Is the Onbuhimo cheaper than the WrapStar?
Yes. $288 versus $318 list price.
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