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Using your wrap

Links will take you to view a short video demo on mamatoto.org.

Tips:

- As with any carrier, practice makes perfect.

- If new to wrapping, practice first in front of a mirror using a doll.

- Make sure baby is fed, happy and has on a clean, dry diaper

- Learn front carries first, then hip, then back.

- When first learning back carries, it is recommended to kneel on your knees on a carpeted floor or on a bed, or to have a spotter with you.

- To adjust the wrap or make it tighter, pull on the edges. It may be helpful to bounce and pull gently to get it just right.

- For back carries, always tuck a little bit of fabric between your back and baby's crotch area. This helps to prevent the fabric from sliding up.

- to prevent pressure points, fold the wrap in half length-wise first OR spread the fabric out completely so it's not bunched.

carry type	other name(s)	poppable?	nurse-able?	variations	notes
Front
front wrap cross carry (fwcc)	newborn wrap with inner pouch	no	yes - lower to breast level or use in cradle position	can shift it over to use on hip	good for long walks
fwcc (outer pouch)		yes	same as above		great pre-tie carry - good for long walks
cross cradle	short cross carry	yes	yes - lower to breast level or use in cradle position
kangaroo carry		no	yes - lower to breast	can be used on hip
cradle carry		yes	yes	can be used as tummy-to-tummy or on hip	great for rebozo length wraps

Hip
hip carry	simple hip carry	yes	yes
hip cross carry		yes	yes

Back
rucksack	backpack		no	uh, no (that would be interesting!)
tibetan			no	no	like rucksack except with a chest belt to tie
back cross carry			no	no
back wrap cross carry			no	no	very comfy for long periods - can do with chest belt
wiggle proof			no	no	great for wiggly kids!
strap carry	obi carry		no	no
single shoulder back carry			no	no	better with a rebozo and for shorter periods
torso back carry			no	no	great with rebozo or shorter wraps
taiwanese			no	no	need a long wrap