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How to tie your wrap
Front Carrying
Front Wrap Cross Carry (FWCC)
Position of the baby: Upright across your chest
From what age: From birth onwards
Suitable for slings: size 5 and above
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Particularly suited to carrying newborns or premature babies. Three fully adjustable layers of fabric support your child’s weight, holding her little head and body steadily on all sides. You can provide an additional neck support by rolling a muslin diaper or similar into the top edge of the sling, creating a “collar” that reaches up to the back of your child’s head.
For bigger children who already have good body control, you can also spread the lateral bands over their bottom. This distributes the load on you and makes it easier for you to carry your child.
You can remember the name of this carry by thinking of the cross you make first on your back, and then on your front.
FWCC Variation
Position of the baby: Upright across your chest
From what age: From birth onwards
Suitable for slings: size 5 and above
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Unlike the standard Front Wrap Cross Carry, this variation has the horizontal layer of fabric on the outside across your stomach, rather than the inside. The small, but clever difference is why you can tie the sling before placing your child in it, enabling you to take her out again without untying the knots. This is practical for when you’re out and about and are moving your child between the sling and the car seat, for example.
This variation is recommended for more experienced parents who are already well acquainted with using the standard FWCC.
Kangaroo Carry
Position of the baby: Upright across your chest
From what age: From birth onwards
Suitable for slings: size 4 and above
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Does your baby like sleeping in your sling a lot? Then the kangaroo carrying position is perfect for both of you. You simply lay your little dreamer in this position using the sling and they can carry on sleeping in peace. It also effectively supports your child’s entire body from birth.
The difference with the FWCC is that the ends of the sling first go over your shoulders, rather than crossing them on your back. To increase tightness, you turn the fabric partly upside down on the shoulders.
You can remember the name of this carry as you create a pouch for your child, like a kangaroo.
Double Cross Carry
Position of the baby: Upright across your chest
From what age: From 8 weeks onwards (less head support)
Suitable for slings: size 6 and above
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With the double cross carrying position you tie a flat fabric cross on your back instead of a knot; the knot is in front. This gives you the advantage of being able to sit down and recline comfortably on the bus or train, for example. And you can also carry a rucksack on your back if you’re going on a small walk or doing some shopping.
Be sure when travelling by bus or train to always sit in the opposite direction to the direction of travel so that your chest supports your child’s head if the vehicle has to brake suddenly.
Back Carrying
Do you have long hair? Then we recommend tying it up before using any back carrying position.
Rucksack Carry
Position of the baby: on your back
From what age: From 3 months or when your child can hold their head
Suitable for slings: size 3 and above
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Your baby’s gradually getting bigger and you want to have more space to bend and use your hands in front? Then why not give the rucksack carrying position a try! It takes the strain off your back, even for hours at a time, and enables you to hold your child in an ergonomically healthy way. It also gives your child a perfect all-round view when you’re on an outing or a walk.
Tying your carrier in the rucksack position takes a bit of practice, so you can try it out a few times first using a teddy bear, a doll, or a cushion. If you have a sling in size 4 or above, you can tie the fabric ends around your stomach once your child is sitting securely on your back, for even greater carrying comfort.
Back Wrap Cross Carry
Position of the baby: On your back
From what age: From 3 months onwards
Suitable for slings: size 6 and above
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Your child likes being active? Then the back wrap cross carrying position is a good alternative to other carrying positions. Three layers of fabric hold your child particularly closely and securely on your back, making the carrying experience more comfortable for both of you. It is similar to the FWCC, except this one is on your back and the cross on your front is a knot.
Spread the side layers of fabric out on your back a bit more in order to wrap up and protect your child even more effectively.
Double Hammock Carry
Position of the baby: On your back
From what age: From 5 months onwards
Suitable for slings: size 6 and above
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In the double hammock position, you carry your baby extremely comfortably on your back, in a similar way to in the rucksack carrying position. The particular feature of the double hammock position is that you tie your sling with a wide band of fabric across your chest, providing additional support for carrying your child’s weight.
This carrying position also takes a little practice. If your child is still very small, it is recommended to ask someone for a helping hand at first.