Wraparound Carrier Links and Info

Wrap instructions index

Front Positions
Med Lg Click links below to see instructions at these sites.
Cradle Carry
(Newborn)		 1   2.7m Go
Go 		      Go Go Go
Pocket Cradle Carry with waist belt
(newborn)		 1 3.7m 4.2m         Go    
Wrap Cross Carry, Folded
(Newborn)		 2 4.7m 5.2m   Go    Go      
Wrap Cross Carry Front - Wrap Outside
(Newborn)		 2 4.7m 5.2m         Go    
Wrap Cross Carry Front 2 4.7m 5.2m Go   Go
Go		 Go Go Go  
Pocket Wrap Cross Carry, Wrap Outside (most common tie for stretchy wraps) 2 4.7m 5.2m     Go Go Go   Go
Go
Go
Cross Carry (Short) 2     Go Go Go Go Go Go  
Cross Carry with Wrap at the back 2 4.2m 4.7m Go
Go		     Go Go Go Go
Kangaroo Carry 2 3.7m 4.2m Go   Go Go Go Go  
Welsh Carry 1           Go      
Buddha Carry
(facing out, legs in)		 2 4.7m 5.2m         Go Go  
Sumo Carry
(facing out, legs out)		 2 4.7m 5.2m           Go Go
Go
  Why some do not recommend the Sumo Carry (at Hoppediz.de)

Hip Positions

Med Lg Click links below to see instructions at these sites.
Hip Carry 1   2.7m Go
Go		 Go   Go Go Go Go
Hip Cross Carry 1 3.7m 4.2m Go Go Go Go Go    

Back Positions
Med Lg Click links below to see instructions at these sites.
Torso back carry 0   2 m Go   Go        
Single shoulder back carry
 1   2.7m     Go
Go		       Go
Go
Wrap Cross Carry (Toss Baby On
Then Wrap)
 2 4.7m 5.2m Go   Go Go Go    
Wrap cross carry from Sitting/ or Toddler Standing
 2 4.7m 5.2m         Go    
Wrap cross carry with chest belt
 2 4.7m 5.2m Go   Go       Go
Pocket wrap cross carry
shown with a stretchy wrap. Requires a helper.		 2 4.7m 5.2m+             Go
Rucksack Carry 2   3.2m Go Go Go Go Go Go Go
Tibetan Carry 2   <3.2m Go   Go       Go
Go
Obi/Strap Carry 2   3.2m Go   Go        
 

General Wrap Tips

Video Instructions

Downloadable Instructions

Other Links

Notes on the Table

Peppermint
  • Photo Instructions
  • Includes type of wrap used and length
Peau-a-Peau
Kantoliinakanava
  • Photo Instructions
  • (f) = Finnish Text
  • Includes type of wrap used and length
  • Mouse over photos for details
  • Click on photos for larger versions
  • Links at bottom for forwards and backwards
  • Showing shoulder flips
Minimum Fabric Required

*This is the approximate minimum required for a woven wrap, as listed on Didymos.de. Stretchy wraps are generally 6+m in length for double shouldered carries.

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