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What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus Four Woven Wrap?

By: wrappingrachel February 5, 2018December 14, 2018

For Wrappersbase minus four, Carries by size, Carries by wrap size, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

What can you do with a wrap that is your base size minus 4? Base minus four wraps are super short and easy to toss into a purse or diaper bag in case you need to do a quick carry. I love to bring a base minus four wrap along with me when I expect my…

What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus Three Woven Wrap?

By: wrappingrachel January 29, 2018December 14, 2018

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Your base size minus three can be a really versatile wrap size! This size does wonderfully with hip carries, one shouldered front carries, and two layer back carries. Here are some carries you can try! Slip Knots The key to loving a short wrap is learning to tie a slipknot. So we’ll start off with…

Tips for Enjoying (Not Just Surviving) Long Haul Flights with Kids!

By: wrappingrachel January 25, 2018December 18, 2018

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Flying with your kids can be so fun! Yes, it’s hard, but taking care of kids is hard no matter where you are. If you have the opportunity to travel with your children, take it! There’s a big world out there and there are so many incredible experiences we can give our children when we…

What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus Two Woven Wrap?

By: wrappingrachel January 22, 2018December 14, 2018

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What can you do with a wrap that is your base size minus two? This can be a really versatile size! A base minus two is long enough to do some two shouldered front carries and back carries, but it’s short enough to do hip carries without too much excess tail. The back carry…

What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus One Woven Wrap?

By: wrappingrachel January 15, 2018December 27, 2018

For WrappersBase minus 1, Carries by size, Carries by wrap size, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

What can you do with a wrap that is one size shorter than your base size? All of the carries listed here would be great options if you have a wrap just slightly shorter than your base size. A base size wrap is typically the size needed to do a double hammock or front wrap…

What Can You Do with a Base Size Plus One Woven Wrap?

By: wrappingrachel January 8, 2018December 14, 2018

For WrappersBase plus 1, Carries by size, Carries by wrap size, What can you do with a base plus 1 wrapLeave a Comment

This post will include all of the carries that you can do with your base size plus one. Base plus one carries are really fun! Using a carry that is one size longer than your base size can give you more chest belt options for a really comfortable carry. If I’m carrying a heavy child…

Front double hammock in a Storchenweige Leo Marine, size 6 wrap.

What Can You Do with a Base Size Woven Wrap?

By: wrappingrachel January 1, 2018December 27, 2018

For WrappersBase size, Carries by size, Carries by wrap size, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

What can you do with a Base Size woven wrap? Your base size is the size needed to do front wrap cross carry or double hammock with the amount of excess tail that you prefer. To learn more about finding your base size, see my beginner wrapping post. Front Carries Front Wrap Cross Carry…

My Favorite Baby Carrier (and Carry) for Air Travel

By: wrappingrachel December 31, 2017December 16, 2018

Parenting with BabywearingAirplane Babywearing, Front Cross Carry, Travel Tips, Travel with KidsLeave a Comment

Hands down, my favorite carrier to bring on a long flight is a woven wrap! I love that one length of fabric can do any front, back, or hip carry I want. It also can double as a blanket, a burp rag, an arm rest cushion, a pillow, etc. It’s a wonderful all purpose baby…

Ten of the Snuggliest Warm Woven Wrap Carries for Winter!

By: wrappingrachel December 27, 2017November 20, 2018

For WrappersCold weather babywearing, cold weather wrapping, Tutorials, Woven Wrap, woven wrap warm carriesLeave a Comment

These are the coziest woven wrap carries! I’m putting these in order from easiest to most difficult. If you’re new to wrapping, start with the first one! 1. Good Old Front Wrap Cross Carry: This carry has three layers spread fully over baby and is snuggly and perfect. It’s also a wonderful first carry if…

Slip Knot Photo-Tutorial

By: wrappingrachel December 11, 2017November 20, 2018

Babywearing Photo-Tutorials, For WrappersPhoto Tutorial, Slipknot, Slipknot woven wrap, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

Slipknots are really key to loving short woven wraps. If you can do a slipknot in your woven wrap, you will be able to do a ton of really wonderful short wrap carries! To begin, you will have one tail over your shoulder and one tail under your shoulder. In this tutorial, the “over the…

Shoulder Flip Tutorial

By: wrappingrachel July 12, 2017November 13, 2018

For Wrappersback carries, shoulder flip, shoulder flip tips, Tutorial, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

Many woven wrappers find shoulder flips tricky. A shoulder flip is when the wrap comes from below the shoulder and is flipped over the shoulder to create ruck straps. Shoulder flips are used in tons of back carries including: Jordan’s Back Carry Giselle’s Back Carry Half Jordan’s Back Carry Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder…

Kangaroo Care Basics

By: wrappingrachel April 23, 2017January 16, 2019

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What is Kangaroo Care? •Kangaroo Care means holding a diaper clad newborn bare chest to bare chest, with baby in an upright positioning, and baby’s head close enough to easily kiss. •Kangaroo care can be done sitting with baby in a recliner, in a bed propped up on pillows, or while holding baby in…

Including Older Siblings in a New Baby’s Kangaroo Care!

By: wrappingrachel April 23, 2017December 15, 2018

Parenting with BabywearingAdjusting to a new sibling, Kangaroo Care, New babyLeave a Comment

Welcoming a new baby into the family is a wonderful joy and a big adjustment for each person in the family. Everyone needs a little time to find and settle into their new role. A dear friend of mine once told me that adding a new baby to the family isn’t like adding another pumpkin…

Top 5 Summer Woven Wrap Front and Hip Carries

By: wrappingrachel August 16, 2016November 11, 2018

For Wrappersairy and cool carries, babywearing in summer, carries with a woven, summer carries, Woven Wrap2 Comments

Everyone asks me: What’s the BEST carrier to wear in the heat? This question can have so many answers! Everyone has a different favorite carrier in the summer time. My personal favorite carrier in the summer is a thin breathable woven wrap in a single layer carry. In the summer, I like to use a…

How to Tell if Your Child fits in your Toddler Sized Carrier

By: wrappingrachel April 25, 2016November 23, 2018

Carrier TipsBabywearing, Buckle Carrier, Fit tips, Parenting with Babywearing, Soft Structured Carrier, SSC, ToddlerLeave a Comment

How do you know if your toddler is big enough to fit in a toddler carrier? This super quick post will show you what to check for. Is your child tall enough that his or her entire head is visible above the panel of the carrier? Notice in this image, my toddler’s head is completely…

Photo-Tutorial: Hip Carry in a Meh Dai

By: wrappingrachel April 16, 2016November 21, 2018

Babywearing Photo-TutorialsHip Carry, Mei Tai, Photo Tutorial, Tutorial1 Comment

Did you know you can do a hip carry in your meh dai? It’s super easy and pretty comfortable. Hip carries can be really wonderful. From a hip carry, your baby can see everything that’s going on in front of or behind you. Hip carries are wonderful for speech development because when you talk to…

Meh Dais: Do I tie Apron or Non-Apron?

By: wrappingrachel April 9, 2016November 23, 2018

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The most common meh dai question I hear is this one: How do I tie on the waist? There are two ways to tie a meh dai waist: Apron Style and Non-Apron Style. I remember when I first heard this I was SO CONFUSED! But it’s actually pretty simple. Apron style is really just…

Robin’s Hip Carry Photo-Tutorial

By: wrappingrachel March 11, 2016November 9, 2018

Babywearing Photo-TutorialsHip Carry, Photo Tutorial, Robin's Hip Carry, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

Robin’s Hip Carry is a wonderful beginner hip carry. This carry is quick and easy. You can mostly pre-tie the carry and then put the baby in. I like to tie this carry before I leave the house, put baby in her carseat, and then pop her into the carry when I arrive at my…

Tutoríal en Fotos de modo de cargar de “Robin’s” a la Cadera

By: wrappingrachel March 11, 2016November 9, 2018

Babywearing Photo-TutorialsHip Carry, Photo Tutorial, Robin's Hip Carry, tutorial en espanolLeave a Comment

Haga clic aquí para ver este tutorial en español / Inglés. Para hacer un nudo Robin a la cadera empiece con su fular en la mano. Paso 1: Busque el marcador del medio (centro) del fular. Esto suele ser una pequeña etiqueta en el centro de la tela. Colóquese el marcador del medio en la…

Wrap Troubleshooting: Getting an AWESOME seat in a wrap back carry

By: wrappingrachel February 28, 2016November 11, 2018

For WrappersBack Carry, Getting a good seat, Seat Tips, Troubleshooting, Woven WrapLeave a Comment

I get TONS of questions about back wrapping. The most commonly asked questions I get are “How do I get a good seat in my back carry?” and “How can I tell if I have a good seat in my back carry?” Hopefully this blog post will answer those questions! First off . . .…

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What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus Four Woven Wrap?

What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus Three Woven Wrap?

Tips for Enjoying (Not Just Surviving) Long Haul Flights with Kids!

What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus Two Woven Wrap?

What Can You Do with a Base Size Minus One Woven Wrap?

What Can You Do with a Base Size Plus One Woven Wrap?

What Can You Do with a Base Size Woven Wrap?

My Favorite Baby Carrier (and Carry) for Air Travel

Ten of the Snuggliest Warm Woven Wrap Carries for Winter!

Slip Knot Photo-Tutorial

Shoulder Flip Tutorial

Kangaroo Care Basics

Including Older Siblings in a New Baby’s Kangaroo Care!

Top 5 Summer Woven Wrap Front and Hip Carries

How to Tell if Your Child fits in your Toddler Sized Carrier

Photo-Tutorial: Hip Carry in a Meh Dai

Meh Dais: Do I tie Apron or Non-Apron?

Robin’s Hip Carry Photo-Tutorial

Tutoríal en Fotos de modo de cargar de “Robin’s” a la Cadera

Wrap Troubleshooting: Getting an AWESOME seat in a wrap back carry