If you have a baby who sometimes chokes or otherwise is prone to needing help, make sure to use a carry that will be fast for you to take off. If you’re doing a front carry, you can use a poppable carry with a woven wrap. And if you’re doing a back carry, I recommend The post Getting baby off your back in an emergency appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

Ada was our first, which means that we were sparkling new parents, trying to imagine how a new baby would impact our lives. I knew that a baby was a fulltime job, and I quit my job in preparation for this new one. I knew that I had been born at home and I wanted The post First Time Mom . . . and how it turned out 20 years later appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

When Laurin said her Tibetan Tie was uncomfortable I knew I had to make a quick video. Because most of the tweaks that make your wrap comfortable are really fast and easy – you just need someone to show you what it is! Yes, there are many different finishes (that is, ways to finish tying The post Is Your Rucksack Tibetan Tie Uncomfortable? appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

A Front Torso Carry is a cooler way to use your woven wrap in hot weather. This is Kita and her little one happily wrapped up and staying cool. With no wrap on your shoulders, this carry will feel a lot cooler than many other woven wrap options. It’s also a great way to switch The post Front Torso Carry for Summer Babywearing appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

We call a back carry “strangleproof” when the wrap forms a cross in the front that is kept from feeling chokey by knotless tucks pulling the crosses away from the neck. In these cases, we might also call the tucks “strangleproof tucks.” Let me show you what I mean: Strangleproof Rucksack, a Fancy(er) Finish and The post Strangleproof Rucksack & Back Wrap Cross Carry appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

If you already use a rucksack carry and you want to try something fancy, or you have sling rings and want to find some fun ways to use them, this is the perfect carry for you to learn. It’s simple and really pretty, too! Let me show you how to do it in less than The post Rucksack with a ring (simple back carry) appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

Emily had been wrapping her baby since birth. So why, at 2 months old, did her baby decide that wrapping sucks? That’s right, after previously being fine with wrapping, Emily’s baby would scream and have a complete meltdown when she tried to wrap him. I made a video to help her and within a few The post Does your baby scream when you try to wrap? appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

This Short Back Carry is Great for Winter This is a variation of a Half Jordans Back Carry that is more supportive and less shoulder-heavy. That means your baby (or toddler) feels lighter. What is Half Jordans Back Carry (HJBC)? Let’s start with a full Jordan’s Back Carry. JBC is a 3 layer back carry The post Wiggleproof Back Carry in a VERY Short Wrap appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

Jordan’s Back Carry (JBC) is a 3 layer, wiggleproof, back carry with rucksack straps that ties at the waist. The 3 layers are: sling pass, cross pass, torso pass (also called horizontal pass). That’s a great combination because the sling pass prevents leaning while the cross pass prevents seat popping. The torso pass provides a The post Jordans Back Carry Variation with a Woven Wrap appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more

Do you have a heavy toddler, a long woven wrap, and the desire to wrap comfortably without killing your shoulders? Here’s a supportive back carry you’re going to love. ESPECIALLY when you see how it prevents leg-straightening AND leaning. That’s right, here’s your new toddler jail . . . but with cuddles ? Go watch The post 3 Layer Wiggleproof Toddler Carry appeared first on Wrap Your Baby ..read more