Babywearers woven wraps.....

Munchkin30 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 12:07 PM

Hey all,

Is it worth getting a woven wrap for back carries??

My LO is 5 months old and only 13lb 10oz so i'm really happy with the moby for front carries but fancy trying back carries for when i'm doing the dinner etc.

I know you can't do back carries in a stretchy so is it worth getting a woven wrap or would something like a mei tei be more useful??

x

Pixxie · Apr 3rd, 2012, 16:30 PM

I had a Moby first and I have to say I LOVE wraps. I just love the versatility, there is a carry for every situation you can think of! While a Soft Structured Carrier (SSC) like a mei tai may be quicker and less complicated a lot of the time I find that it's not any more hassle to do quick rucksack carry

Munchkin30 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 16:32 PM

Thanks! What sort of non stretchy wrap do u have? What age did u start doing rucksack carries?

NaturalMomma · Apr 3rd, 2012, 20:53 PM

Yes I think it is totally worth it. I love woven wraps! I started doing back carries at 6 months, but you can start earlier. My favorite back carry is Back Wrap Cross Carry (BWCC), or rucksack tied in front (rucksack TIF). There are tons of Youtube videos of babies of all ages to learn how to bacy carry. My favorite wraps are Storchenwiege, LennyLamb, Didymos, Girasol, Diva Milano and Ellevill.

sun · Apr 4th, 2012, 10:00 AM

I also have a 5-month old (but she's 18 lbs lol) and I love having her on my back. I use woven wraps in a back carry with her since she got too heavy for the stretchy at around 3 months. So I would say it's definitely worth getting one! There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to back carries, but there's lots of resources online and youtube videos to help. I suggest you try a few different carriers out and see which ones will work for you. Are there any sling meetups near you? x

cheese lover · Apr 4th, 2012, 11:56 AM

Echoing what the other posters have said! I just bought my first woven a couple weeks ago and I have fallen in love! There are so many styles, sizes and fibers even within the brands that NaturalMama listed! The possibilities for getting the perfect fit are endless. I now have 2 more wraps on the way to cover all the different situations/carries.
We have an ergo which I still love but for back carries I go straight to my woven! I love the ruck tie in front and secure high back carry because my LO is a leg straightener and leaner. The forums at thebabywearer.com are great for learning different carries and learning about the different wraps.

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Munchkin30 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,986	Babywearers woven wraps..... Hey all, Is it worth getting a woven wrap for back carries?? My LO is 5 months old and only 13lb 10oz so i'm really happy with the moby for front carries but fancy trying back carries for when i'm doing the dinner etc. I know you can't do back carries in a stretchy so is it worth getting a woven wrap or would something like a mei tei be more useful?? x

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Pixxie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salford, UK Posts: 7,239	I had a Moby first and I have to say I LOVE wraps. I just love the versatility, there is a carry for every situation you can think of! While a Soft Structured Carrier (SSC) like a mei tai may be quicker and less complicated a lot of the time I find that it's not any more hassle to do quick rucksack carry

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 16:32 PM	#3
Munchkin30 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,986	Thanks! What sort of non stretchy wrap do u have? What age did u start doing rucksack carries?

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 20:53 PM	#4
NaturalMomma Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,601	Yes I think it is totally worth it. I love woven wraps! I started doing back carries at 6 months, but you can start earlier. My favorite back carry is Back Wrap Cross Carry (BWCC), or rucksack tied in front (rucksack TIF). There are tons of Youtube videos of babies of all ages to learn how to bacy carry. My favorite wraps are Storchenwiege, LennyLamb, Didymos, Girasol, Diva Milano and Ellevill.

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Apr 4th, 2012, 10:00 AM	#5
sun Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,806	I also have a 5-month old (but she's 18 lbs lol) and I love having her on my back. I use woven wraps in a back carry with her since she got too heavy for the stretchy at around 3 months. So I would say it's definitely worth getting one! There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to back carries, but there's lots of resources online and youtube videos to help. I suggest you try a few different carriers out and see which ones will work for you. Are there any sling meetups near you? x

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Apr 4th, 2012, 11:56 AM	#6
cheese lover Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, US Posts: 2,060	Echoing what the other posters have said! I just bought my first woven a couple weeks ago and I have fallen in love! There are so many styles, sizes and fibers even within the brands that NaturalMama listed! The possibilities for getting the perfect fit are endless. I now have 2 more wraps on the way to cover all the different situations/carries. We have an ergo which I still love but for back carries I go straight to my woven! I love the ruck tie in front and secure high back carry because my LO is a leg straightener and leaner. The forums at thebabywearer.com are great for learning different carries and learning about the different wraps.

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