Kokadi Sternewind (Wind Star)

Throwback Thursday!

We're going back to the beginning with this one, folks. I'm pretty sure this Kokadi Sternewind was the first wrap I ever bought! Purchased mainly because it was made on my little one's birthday (Hello Legacy wrap) I didn't really buy this wrap because of it's design, although it did grow on me.

Kokadi cotton is known for being very soft, perfect for a newbie because the texture invites you to touch it and doesn't require any breaking in. I got this secondhand, so it was pretty much like a fluffy kitten when it came to live here.

This was my gateway into the world of woven wraps. It's the wrap I first used to learn back carries, and the one I used the most when my little guy was a newbie. So it definitely has sentimental value (although, I wasn't attached enough to keep it...sorry Legacy!). I'll do my best to give an honest review, which can be hard when you've got so many great memories wrapped into a wrap.

I bought this wrap in a size 6, since that's what "they" told me to do at the time. This probably wrapped closer to a 7 though, since Kokadi's wraps are usually on the longer side (if they are even measured when cut at all!) This meant very long tails, even with carries where I should have been using most of the wrap. This was fine, since the tapers are a bit longer on Kokadis and they drape nicely, as you can see in the photo below with little one on my back. This was another wrap that tied into a nice neat little knot, which is great. Easily tightened and tied off, another a great newbie aspect. When you're learning new carries, the last thing you need is trouble tying off at the end because that can lead to all of your strand by strand tightening slowly getting looser and looser.

Because I was newer at back carries when I had this wrap, it's hard to know just how supportive it could have been. Most of my carries were still a bit too low, which put more pressure on my lower back. I can speak to the ease of getting passes to slide and glide through having tried many other wraps now, this was very easy to adjust. I found this wrap also nice and wide, so making a seat was simple and with my newbie t-rex arms (ever have trouble reaching behind you to grab the wrap? T-Rex!) finding and grabbing the wrap didn't feel like I was going to dislocate my arm.

Sternewind, like all KKD stars, has a right side and a wrong side. I love this feature in a wrap. Not only does it make it feel like you've got two wraps in one, but it also makes it easier in certain carries when you need to make sure you've flipped a rail properly, and the wrong side should be showing.


This wrap would be perfect for a new wrapper with a lighter baby. It is a perfect squish wrap! It's so soft and cozy, it would be snuggle town all day in this wrap. All the qualities I mentioned above (easy to work with tapers, right/wrong side) also add to the ease of wrapping with this.

I probably wouldn't recommend this wrap to someone carrying an older baby and who wants a very supportive wrap. I didn't necessarily find this wrap to be toddler worthy in any way (see photo to the left!) but maybe with some great multi layer carries it would be great. There are not many negatives to this wrap- it holds well, there aren't many adjustments needed after you tie off, it's mildly grippy and wears well. If you're looking for a beastly, textured wrap then obviously this is NOT for you!



What do you think of Kokadi Sternewind? Have you tried any of the KKD stars?

Kokadi Sternewind
Blue/White
100% cotton
Size 6