Hello everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone out there uses a baby wrap as a carrier in public.  I did a lot of research on the internet about Sleepy Wraps and Maya Wraps, and finally found a stay-at-home mom who makes them herself out of stretchy bamboo material.  So I recently bought one, and I LOVE it -- unlike commercial carriers (such as the Snugli, and Baby Bjorn, etc.), the wrap really distributes my baby's weight so I don't get pain in my back or shoulders like I did with the other carriers. 

However, it is a little tricky to tie on and get the baby into it.  The standard size is 5 yards (yeah, it's a LOT of fabric even though I got mine custom made to be 3 & 1/3 yards since I'm pretty small)--but it is really worth the extra minute or so it takes because baby feels almost weightless and secure once it is on.  So far, I've been "wearing" my baby at home and finally feel the freedom to do housework and move around without feeling like I'm abandoning her to her playpen or limiting myself to doing things only while she naps!

I honestly haven't seen anyone wear this wrap in public, however...not sure if it's just not that popular yet or because it honestly is a little funny looking (if you wear your baby tummy to tummy, the wrap looks almost like a t-shirt so it looks like you're still pregnant but there are little legs sticking out of the bottom of the wrap!)

Anyway, just curious to find out if other people have used wraps before and what they've thought of them.

--Aldora

Hi Nina,

I've been told that the wraps can be used right away for a newborn up to a toddler who is 35 lbs. There are a variety of ways you can tie the fabric and put the baby in.

I'm guessing it could be used for an even heavier toddler, but that's based on personal endurance!  I'm not sure I would want to be carrying my daughter around like that when she's anything close to 30 lbs, but who knows?  It's nice to have that option.  :-)

--Aldora

Hi Julia,

Sure, no problem.  Mia and I are coming to yoga this Wed, so I'll bring the wrap and show you how to tie it before or after class! 

--Aldora

Hi Aldora,

Could I get the name and contact information of the person you bought your wrap from?

My baby is 17 pounds and I have been using a Snugli up to now, but I'm finding it hard on my shoulders and back.  She doesn't like being in the stroller, so I'm looking for other ways of taking her out.

Thanks,

Shilaja

Mila Starodoub wrote:Don't use wrap but love Ergo baby carrier!!!  tried Baby Bjorn - it did hurt my shouldres a lot, then my girlfriend got Ergo, I tried it and liked it as well. I use it from when my son was 5 months. He is almost 11 now.