Baby Wrapping

Posted February 18th, 2007 in Milagros News, Parenting, Products

The Nine In Nine Out meeting today focused on Baby Wraps. These are typically a single piece of fabric that is made of a material well-suited for baby carrying and usually cut or tapered in a manner that provides a comfortable fit for mamas.

Our primary carrier with Gael has been a wrap. Of all the traditional baby carriers, we feel that a wrap provides the most overall support. This type of carrier drapes over both shoulders and also wraps around the waist. In this manner the baby’s weight is evenly distributed across the back. You will get similar support for a Mei Tei style-carrier (such as the Maya Tie) or a soft structured backpack like the Ergo. However a traditional wrap provides a little more versatility in carry position choices and feels especially snuggly with a newborn.

We had favored the Maya Wrap sling with Mila. We ended up favoring the wrap for Gael because he has preferred being upright since day one. Unfortunately he had (and still has) some digestive challenges and being upright seems to provide the most comfort for him. Of the carriers, the wrap did the best job of putting him in his preferred position while providing an ideal amount of suport for baby and mama (or papa!). Now that he is heavier – already more then 15 pounds! – we have begun carrying him in the front position in an Ergo as well.

There are a number of different baby wrap options out there. We carry the Moby Wrap and its more stylish cousin the Moby D at Milagros. If you are interesting in trying one with your little miracle, please ask us or any staff member for guidance and assitance. Peace.

Photo courtesy of Jon Maus. Hat made by Juli Maus!