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.
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.
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Two-way stretchy wraps These are all examples of two-way stretchy wraps, which can stretch widthways and lengthways. It is much easier to get a two-way stretchy tight enough for a pre-tied carry. (from left to right) JPMBB Basic, in olive green, not pink as pictured Cot2Tot, mustard Sleepy Wrap, purple - now rebranded as BobaWrap Kari-Me, navy |
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One-way stretchy wraps
These are all examples of one-way stretchy wraps, which can only stretch widthways. Trickier to get the tightness just right for a pre-tied carry but can be tied a bit more like a woven wrap for front carries and still be supportive. (from left to right) Moby Wrap, purple (red wrap in centre no longer available) Victoria Sling Lady, navy |
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Carrier: Stretchy wrap, 5m approx
Brand: JPMBB (Je Porte Mon Bebe), grey/green and olive colourway This long stretchy wrap by JPMBB is a unique blend of cotton and spandex, making it stretchable in all directions yet feeling firmer than other stretchy materials. It is wider than many stretchy wraps and supportive enough to be comfortable with a heavier baby, past the point where another stretchy might not be supportive enough. |
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Carrier: Structured stretchy carrier
Brand: Close Parent Caboo, Stone colourway This carrier is made of stretchy fabric but is semi-structured, which some people prefer for ease of use. It forms a cross on your front and back, with the front cross (where baby sits) being adjustable with double rings at the sides (not visible in photo). A third layer ties over the top and provides extra security to keep baby in place. Safety tested up to 14.5kg. Also available in a steel blue colour. |
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. 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.
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. 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.
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Carrier: Woven wrap, size 7 (5.2m approx)
Brand: Easycare 'Prism' This long wrap can be used for a wide variety of tying methods on front, hip or back. It is quite thin 100% cotton, supportive and a striking black with flashes of rainbow stripes. |
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Carrier: Woven wrap, size 7 (5.2m approx)
Brand: Lenny Lamb, 'Corfu' colourway This long length wrap is part of the very affordable range made by Lenny Lamb. It is a cotton and bamboo blend, giving it a silky soft feel and making it an easy wrap to tighten. The bamboo also gives it a lightness which is ideal for warmer weather. |
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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! |
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Carrier: Woven wrap, size 6 (4.6m approx)
Brand: Didymos, 'Olaf' colourway In attractive earthy tones, this size 6 wrap is well-broken in and a great choice for people wishing to try out a woven wrap for the first time. 100% cotton. |
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Carrier: Woven wrap, size 6 (4.6m approx)
Brand: Didymos, 'Iris' colourway Another size 6 for average size people wanting a versatile longer length wrap, 'Iris' is a stunning mix of blues and greens and nice and floppy to wrap with. 100% cotton. |
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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. |
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Carrier: Woven wrap, 2.75m long ('shortie')
Brand: Bara Barn Knot Shawl, 'Salt & Pepper' colourway This short wrap is wide and the cotton fabric is thin and light, meaning it will fold away to a tiny size and is great for warm weather. This length is good for quick hip and back carries, while the neutral colourway will go with anything! |
