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 this short Rucksack variation that will be very fast to take off. Have a look:
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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 my baby to be born at home.
I knew that I wanted to breastfeed exclusively. To save money, for convenience, for bonding and health benefits, but also because it’s natural and I wanted to do things the natural way.
I knew that I wanted to carry my baby on my chest, so I had bought a ring sling and a second-hand Snugli in preparation.
I knew I wanted to cloth diaper. For the planet, and also to keep chemicals away from my baby’s parts.
I read that some parents skip diapers all together by teaching their babies to pee and poop on command but I could tell that this was a kooky minority and I read the paragraph about it aloud to my husband as a point of trivia, assuring him that while I had plenty of non-mainstream parenting ideas, he didn’t have to worry that I was entertaining that one!
This was 2004, so of course there was internet but it was before we always looked everything up on the internet first, and before we made purchases on the internet by default. It would still be almost 10 years before I’d get my first smartphone.
So when I was buying cloth diapers, I purchased wool diaper covers from an ad in a magazine (Midwifery Today). I loved the idea of all-cotton diapers and natural wool covers on my pure and organic new baby.
Especially since we lived in hot, humid Florida where the walls grow mildew if you leave your AC off for a day or two. I did not like the idea of a plastic cover holding in heat and moisture around my baby’s delicate region!
I thought I was prepared to be a mother, and I probably was as prepared as I could be.
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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!
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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.
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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:
Read MoreRecently, I created a new instruction manual that is sent to all US customers who order any wraps from Girasol and if you’ve ordered a Girasol wrap in the past several months you should have received one:
See the full manual here:
https://wrapyourbaby.com/New-Girasol-instructions.pdf
This was a really fun project. My husband is a professional photographer so I got to work with my favorite person. Here’s us and that’s a camera strap across his shoulder đ
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!
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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 hours I received this message:
The fix was SUPER easy and there’s a good chance it will help you with your baby who doesn’t like wrapping.
Read MoreThis 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.
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 3rd layer of support for a heavy baby or toddler.
Because of that pass combination, Jordan’s Back Carry is a great “wiggleproof carry” for wiggly babies and toddlers.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requires baby carriers sold in the United States to be tested for both product safety and required warning labels in order to meet federal safety regulations.
Here are the passing test results for our Girasol Rainbow Love woven wrap from a CPSC-approved, third-party laboratory in May 2023:
Read MoreTalk to any veteran babywearers and you’ll likely hear about Girasol wraps – they’ve been sold for 30 years and thousands of families have love keeping wrapped up together in them. I’m one of them!
I love selling Girasol wraps to my customers because they are light but strong, easy for new wrappers to use, comfortable for wrapping a newborn all the way through toddlerhood.
There are other woven wrap brands that are lovely, too, but Girasol has a special place in my heart because:
So your baby hates the baby carrier but likes to be held in your arms?
You are not alone.
Rest assured that if your baby likes to be held, your baby CAN love being held in a baby carrier, too.
And it may not take much to go from hating to loving the baby carrier!
Read MoreTandem Babywearing is not just for twin moms – any parent trying to keep up with a toddler while caring for a newborn will appreciate being able to wear a newborn and a toddler at the same time.
Did you know you can use a size 2 or 3 woven wrap as a ring sling with OR WITHOUT sling rings?
While a ring sling is a one-trick-pony, a short woven wrap can do the same job as a ring sling OR be used for other wrap carries. Versatility for the win!
I’ll show you how to use your wrap as a ring sling:
You don’t have to own a wrap to try out wrapping your baby because you can try babywearing with a bedsheet.
If you want to try it before you invest in a wrap, here’s how you can do that using a regular old sheet that you already own.
Read MoreFront Reinforced Torso Sling (FRTS) is a short wrap carry – try it with a wrap that is 1 or 2 sizes shorter than your Base Size (scroll down to see how to find your base size woven wrap).
This carry ties at the shoulder with a slipknot, which means it’s very adjustable and THAT means it is great for breastfeeding đ
Guest post by Jennifer Ali
It is incredible to think that the first few months of your babyâs life can be so influential when it comes to their future oral health.
A 2018 study by Queensland University of Technology researchers found, for instance, that a newborn babyâs saliva combines with breastmilk to release antibacterial compounds like hydrogen peroxide. These compounds help determine the microbiota (bacterial communities) that live in babiesâ mouths, boosting innate immunity.
The results showed that breastmilk, when combined with the newbornâs saliva, inhibits the growth of microorganisms immediately and for up to 24 hours. This was the case for both harmful microorganisms and those which were normally in a babyâs mouth.
The study is just one of many that show that breastfeeding can help promote better oral health in babies.
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Hello, friends! Today I wanted to talk about something that I get asked about regularly, and that is plus size wrapping.
I don’t ever want a mom or dad to feel that they cannot be a beautiful, skilled, comfortable wrapper because of the size or shape of their body!
There are 2 important facts I want to share:
1. Woven wraps come in aaalllll sizes. So, yes, you can get a wrap to fit you just as well as anyone else. Sometimes the larger sizes are harder to find but I’m going to give you a tip for that below.
2. Plus size parents can use shorter wraps, too. You don’t HAVE to get a long one to make it work.
