What kind of wrap?

[Carol]

What sort of wrap do I buy? I'm completely clueless. I had a cuddly wrap for Nate and I didn't use it because it seemed like so much material wrapped around me it drove me crazy in seconds, but I'd like to try something with this little one. Where do I begin? I want something that is light and easy to use. ermm...Help! The options are kind of overwhelming.

[Tan5kids]

Natural Mother Mai Tie (sp)

Michelleshere makes them and I've heard great things. She does beautiful work

[Leigh]

cotton gauze is cheap and easy to use. Light weight.

It IS a lot of material, but i find once you get over the learning curve it's super quick and easy.

[Carol]

Hmm...I looked at Mei Tai carriers online and I don't think they are for me.

Leigh, I won't lie I like the pretty fabrics. LOL

I'd also forgot. I'd like to nurse in one too.

What about slings? Is that what I'm supposed to avoid with a newborn? Something that just goes over my head and across my back sounds really good.

[Mrs.Crunchy]

Originally Posted by Leigh

cotton gauze is cheap and easy to use. Light weight.

It IS a lot of material, but i find once you get over the learning curve it's super quick and easy.

yep! I am having a fabric shoppin party at the end of the month too if you need help pickin the right fabric. There are quite a few you can choose from, cotton gauze is cheap and easy to find

[Leigh]

There are TONS of awesome cotton gauze stuff around.

Alternatively, you can always dye or paint it yourself

I have a RS, and I don't find it that easy to use with a newborn, nor can I nurse in it. Loved it for Noah from the time he was about 4ish mos old to carry around and nurse in though.

And you can nurse in a wrap

[Carol]

Would all wraps be similar to the cuddly wrap I bought for Nate? Because I felt encased. I couldn't stand all the fabric around me. Like get this off of me before I scream kind of encased.

[mamabear]

You should get a woven wrap. Honestly, it wasn't until about a month ago or so that I was totally sold on the idea of woven wraps as opposed to other carriers, but now I am. The long ones are a lot of fabric, it's true, but give yourself a few days to learn FWCC (easiest IMO and basic carry) and you'll have it. I do prefer shorter wraps in general but that's personal preference. Stretchy wraps typically come longer than regular woven wraps though (although regular long ones are very long as well - regular size is 4.5-4.7ish meters).

Ring slings are great for young babies as well. But I actually find them harder to use than shorties (short woven wraps) in rebozo carries - I found with my RS, although I got the basics right away, I found it hard to get just right without a lot of work (having it pretightened, then spreading out the fabric in the rings, etc...) so I figured I would just practice every day and master the art of RSing. And I never did. I have no idea why people say ring slings are easy, I found it easier to get the hang of my woven wraps, at least in the basic easy carries like FWCC and FCC.

[mamabear]

Originally Posted by Carol

Would all wraps be similar to the cuddly wrap I bought for Nate? Because I felt encased. I couldn't stand all the fabric around me. Like get this off of me before I scream kind of encased.

See I find that snuggly. But yeah I do prefer shorter wraps that will be less mumifying. (That's mostly because I'm not sure I necessarily believe that longer wraps are more versatile like people always say they are - plus they fold up smaller, are more convenient for wrapping with outside, some of my favourite carries use less fabric... etc. Totally personal preference though.) Come to a babywearing meeting and try a few wraps and see how they feel!

[Kendra]

Originally Posted by Leigh

There are TONS of awesome cotton gauze stuff around.

Alternatively, you can always dye or paint it yourself

I have a RS, and I don't find it that easy to use with a newborn, nor can I nurse in it. Loved it for Noah from the time he was about 4ish mos old to carry around and nurse in though.

And you can nurse in a wrap

See I found the opposite, I love my RS from the day DD was born, and can nurse in it hands free!!!

That being said, wrap is definitely my favourite- once you get used to it, you can customize it so easily its lovely!

[princess2808]

Woven wrap if you want I can stop by your place sometime we are at the ILS and show you one.

[babyboy1]

Originally Posted by Kendra

See I found the opposite, I love my RS from the day DD was born, and can nurse in it hands free!!!

That being said, wrap is definitely my favourite- once you get used to it, you can customize it so easily its lovely!

same here!