Babywearing question

[billybumbler]

I know we have some babywearing ladies so maybe you could help me out. I came across a store with some beautiful woven wraps and want to get one. 

I own a woven wrap that is 5 meters long, so I guess a size 7. I can do a front wrap cross carry with plenty of fabric to spare. I'm 5 feet 4 and about 160 lbs. 

The problem is when I have to rewrap baby somewhere not at home I can't do it without fabric dragging on the floor.

Should I get a smaller wrap this time around? The shop has sizes 4 through 7.

Thanks!

[shellbell]

Can you try it at the store?

[billybumbler]

shellbell, not really, it's an online store and there aren't a lot of babywearing stores here. I only know of one and that's where I got my other wrap, but I know for a fact they only sell 5 m wraps.

[shellbell]

Gotcha!

[billybumbler]

I guess I was asking about your experiences with shorter wraps - if you have one, are you able to tie without dragging on the floor? Do you like it? Why/why not?

[wildflower810]

May 17, 2017 16:04:33 GMT -5 billybumbler said:

I guess I was asking about your experiences with shorter wraps - if you have one, are you able to tie without dragging on the floor? Do you like it? Why/why not?

This is why I have multiple carriers! I use my long wrap at home, and my SSC or ring sling out and about. When baby gets big enough to back carry (about 6 months), a size 4 can do a good ruck and I can do that without anything touching the ground. 

Look at Front Cross Carry too, it's a pretied carry that you can pop baby in and out of. 

[billybumbler]

Yes I want multiple carriers too wildflower810!! I think I'm gonna get the shorter wrap and also a Mei Tai.

[staz]

The front cross carry is a good one to learn. I do it at home and then I can pop her in when I get where I'm going. No dragging!

I have an Ergo and two wraps. I also just got a ring sling. I like the longer wrap because it's more comfortable so I just pre-tie it. I also like that I can pop her out at home for diaper changes.

I can't wait until I can do some hip and back carries!

[billybumbler]

I can do the front cross carry and a couple other pre ties. I just don't like driving with the wrap pre tied around me but I guess I could learn to deal with it.

staz With DD I didn't master the back carry until she was a toddler, I hope to be able to do it sooner this time around!

[notagoddess]

I've only done FWCC with my wrap and I can't figure out how to not drag it on the ground. I have to try out FCC. Now I'm using my buckle carrier or ring sling when out, but S definitely prefers the wrap.

[staz]

L prefers the wrap but I use the buckle carrier when out and about. I really need to learn the ring sling. I tried it last weekend but I didn't really like it. Later I was reading up on tips and I had it on wrong. :/

[oldbaylover1024]

I have a Mei Tai and love it. MH even wears C in it and finds it very comfortable. I like that it's kind of sturdy - the fabric is thicker.

[littleredfish]

I never got the hang of the ring sling. It bothers me to feel lopsided. I have a mesh one for swimming but that's it.

For my wraps I just keep wrapping fabric around myself until it's not dragging then tie. I have a size 8 that goes around my hips 3 times before I tie it off. It's bulkier that way so it's not my favorite but I'm holding on to it hoping to find a good trade for a smaller size in a print I like.

[nomnom]

On a related topic: best carrier for hot weather?

[billybumbler]

littleredfish and staz I never got the hang of the ring slightly either! I find it very uncomfortable. But I know lots of folks who love it.

[littleredfish]

May 18, 2017 9:42:24 GMT -5 nomnom said:

On a related topic: best carrier for hot weather?

I put a thin blanket between me and the baby (sounds counter productive to add a layer but it's better than direct body heat). I put a cold pack in the pocket where the hood of my Boba goes, most ssc's have a pocket in that area either for the hood or general storage. Keep both of us very lightly dressed. A lot of carrier brands also have mesh paneled options. That said I'm so tempted to try the Onya Pure, but I have an addiction.

[staz]

This thread inspired me to try out my ring sling again. L seems to like it and I like how fast I got my screaming baby in it and calmed down.