How to Use Your Stretch Baby Wrap Carrier
How to Wear Your Baby in a Stretchy Wrap
Step 1: Preparing the Wrap
- Lay the wrap on a flat surface. If it's your first time, it might be helpful to spread it out on the floor.
- Locate the center of the wrap. Most wraps have a different color or a tag at the center to help you identify it.
Step 2: Positioning Yourself
- Stand in front of the wrap with the center at your abdomen.
- Hold the wrap against your body with the two tails hanging down on either side.
Step 3: Placing Your Baby
- Hold your baby against your chest, facing you, with their legs spread apart in a frog-like position. Make sure your baby's head is at the same height as your chin.
- Use one hand to support your baby's neck and head, and use the other hand to slide the wrap behind your baby's back, ensuring their back is against your chest.
Step 4: Creating the Cross
- Take the tail that's on your left side and cross it over your baby's back and your shoulder to the right side.
- Take the tail that's on your right side and cross it over the first tail, creating an "X" on your back.
- Hold both tails securely in one hand, ensuring your baby is held snugly against your body.
Step 5: Tying the Knot
- Depending on the wrap's length, bring the tails around your waist to the front.
- Tie a secure double knot at your waist, making sure the fabric is snug but not too tight. Your baby should be comfortably close to your body.
Step 6: Adjusting and Supporting
- Gently spread out the fabric across your shoulders and back to evenly distribute the weight.
- Support your baby's neck and back with one hand and use the other hand to adjust the fabric around your baby to create a snug and ergonomic fit.
- Make sure your baby's face is visible and not covered by the wrap.
Step 7: Ensuring Safety
- Check that your baby's airway is clear and unobstructed at all times.
- Ensure that your baby's chin is off their chest to allow for proper breathing.
- Monitor your baby's comfort and well-being throughout the time they are in the wrap.
Remember, practice makes perfect. It might take a few tries to get the hang of using a baby wrap, so be patient with yourself and your baby. Always prioritize safety, and if you're unsure, consider seeking guidance from a babywearing educator or email us for a 1:1 consultation at hello@threehoneybees.com