I agree with shannon on the HAB thats totally incorrect as there are plenty of dads that use them with ease. Whoever told you that doesn't know what they are talking about. HAB also comes in larger sizes too to accomodate larger people and taller people. In reality its one big piece of material so its supposed to stretch. My husband is 6 ft and he wore the HAB fine, and had to wrap it around his middles at least twice (with all the excess fabric)...

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Cailin