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Wraps (stretchy and woven) are the most unstructured of all carriers - they are long pieces of material that you wrap around your body and tie with a knot, making them easily adjustable for all body types.
I can provide brief demonstrations of how to tie wraps at a library session and recommend useful YouTube tutorials if needed. If you would like some more focussed 1:1 help using your wrap, just ask Emma about booking a private consultation.
Wraps (stretchy and woven) are the most unstructured of all carriers - they are long pieces of material that you wrap around your body and tie with a knot, making them easily adjustable for all body types.
I can provide brief demonstrations of how to tie wraps at a library session and recommend useful YouTube tutorials if needed. If you would like some more focussed 1:1 help using your wrap, just ask Emma about booking a private consultation.
STRETCHY WRAPS
Stretchy wraps are popular for carrying newborns and can be tied on your body in a way that allows you to pop baby in and out without having to re-tie each time. There will come a point when your growing baby's weight will be a bit much for the stretchy fabric, making it feel less supportive; this is usually something you will be able to feel yourself, rather than happening at an exact stage.
Stretchy wraps are popular for carrying newborns and can be tied on your body in a way that allows you to pop baby in and out without having to re-tie each time. There will come a point when your growing baby's weight will be a bit much for the stretchy fabric, making it feel less supportive; this is usually something you will be able to feel yourself, rather than happening at an exact stage.
WOVEN WRAPS
Woven wraps (not stretchy) are the ultimate 'birth-to-whenever' carrier and completely versatile fit-wise. There are a huge number of ways to tie them on your front, hip or back, although it's best to just start off with one tying technique first and get familiar with how the fabric tightens around you. The longer the wrap is, the more tying options you will manage, although it can also depend on your build, your baby's size and your tightening technique. Generally, a size 6 or 7 is a good length to choose for most carries - if you're taller and/or broader, you might want to go for a 7.
If you're looking for a carrier to see you through from your baby's newborn days until they're much older (big kids get tired and enjoy piggybacks too!) a woven wrap is a great choice, and there are many quality, affordable brands available.
Although there are numerous ways to tie woven wraps on your front, hip or back, here's a great, basic front carry to get started with:
Front wrap cross carry video
Woven wraps (not stretchy) are the ultimate 'birth-to-whenever' carrier and completely versatile fit-wise. There are a huge number of ways to tie them on your front, hip or back, although it's best to just start off with one tying technique first and get familiar with how the fabric tightens around you. The longer the wrap is, the more tying options you will manage, although it can also depend on your build, your baby's size and your tightening technique. Generally, a size 6 or 7 is a good length to choose for most carries - if you're taller and/or broader, you might want to go for a 7.
If you're looking for a carrier to see you through from your baby's newborn days until they're much older (big kids get tired and enjoy piggybacks too!) a woven wrap is a great choice, and there are many quality, affordable brands available.
Although there are numerous ways to tie woven wraps on your front, hip or back, here's a great, basic front carry to get started with:
Front wrap cross carry video
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Carrier: Woven wrap, size 6 (4.6m approx)
Brand: Hoppediz, 'Delhi' colourway Hoppediz make great quality, affordable wraps which are supportive and easy to look after. This length is a great long length for many people and will allow for many tying methods on front, hip or back. The warm sunny colours are bright and cheerful! Manufacturer's instructions (PDF) |
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Carrier: Woven wrap, size 4 (c. 3.7 m long)
Brand: Didymos, 'Lisa' colourway This 100% cotton mid-length wrap is good for tying in a variety of front, hip and back carries but not too bulky to carry in your bag. With beautiful multicoloured stripes on dark blue, this wrap is well broken-in and soft. Didymos webpage, same as above |
