back carry for beginner with squirmy baby

3litttlebirds

Posted this on TBW, but figured I'd post here as well.

I just got my first woven wrap. Feel like I've done well with the front carries, but DS (5 months old) is desperately curious to face out. So I tried a hip carry which he liked, but it was not the most comfortable for me (need to keep practicing).

I think he'd enjoy a back carry, but he is an archer and leg straightener. Any back carries you'd suggest for a beginner mama who needs to secure a squirmy baby? Definitely will practice on the bed and with a spotter.  

ncbelle

For an archer and a leg straightener the ideal will be a carry that has both a rebozo pass (one that goes over one arm and under the other) and a cross pass (which goes between baby's legs).  I'd try Secure High Back carry which starts with a chest b

3litttlebirds

Thanks...that's very helpful! I will search those on youtube and give them a try now that my husband is home and can help wrangle our wingle worm and spot me.

(PS: Go UNC!  ) ...I went there for undergrad.) 

ncbelle

When did you graduate?  I've been here forever although I think they are finally getting rid of me  BA in 2001, MAT 2002 and finishing up my PhD now (hopefully!).

Editing to clarify...I have NOT been working on my PhD since 2002 - I

3litttlebirds

I ended up doing a 5th year of undergrad to get pre-reqs for grad school...so got my BA in 2005. I loved my time there...miss the school and Chapel Hill. Good luck finishing up your PhD!