Wrap loving mommas come in plz

Blackrose1918 · November 2012

For mobile bumpies : Wrap loving mommas come in plz.

I'm new to bwing but enthusiastic and trying to learn fast. I'm planning on buying my first woven wrap as a Christmas present to myself. So I have three questions for you ladies.

1 Are gauze wraps like Wrapsody's Bali Breeze suitable for babies up to 35lbs. like other wovens?

2 What diaper bag do you like to use when wearing your lo?

3 Help me pick a wrap. I want a thinner, easy to tie wrap that is suitable for warm weather use. Price is definitely a factor, so under 125 new please.

KateLouise · November 2012

1) I'm not familiar with them.

2) I normally just stuff things in my pockets, or if I need bulkier items I just use a satchel purse.

3) I like vatanais but don't find them very supportive for older babes. I'd look at a 50% linen wrap like agave by didymos. They're light but very supportive. I'd look at thebabywearer.com for secondhand wraps. You can pick up wraps at good prices and they're generally already broken in.

ncbelle · November 2012

1. Safety wise, yes. Many find them diggy with heavier kiddos. They can be comfortable (I've worn Callum in one at over 30 pounds) but they won't be the most forgiving.

2. I pack light and use some sort of messenger style bag. I prefer something fabric and floppy with a wide fabric strap.

3. Vatanai would be a good brand to check out. I prefer thin wraps so I have no trouble wrapping Callum in one. I personally don't think linen blends are a good choice for a first time wrapper - linen is sort of love it or hate it - I'm not a big fan and find that it's not really more supportive as it's not as moldable. Really I think all-cotton is the way to go if you've not tried any wraps before. I'd also consider buying used if price is a factor - there are lots of nearly new wraps out there for sale for under retail! My siggy link has some other info on brands that might help

JulyMomma2U2 · November 2012

1. I've heard a lot of people like them.. but, me personally, I wasn't a fan of the Wrapsody Bali Breeze.. I was using it in the summer, since it's very thin, and DS was itty-bitty (<12lbs), but it just.. never wrapped great for me? I don't know how to explain it.. maybe a bit too thin?

2. Usually, I don't take a diaper bag. Or, I'll leave my regular diaper bag in the car and just go back if I need something.. Or, if DH is with me, he gets to carry the diaper bag

3. I love my girasol.. it's 100% cotton.. a bit on the thicker side (so I've been told), but wraps WONDERFULLY. DS is a HOT kid.. he sweats so easily, and gives off a TON of heat.. but, he enjoys the gira. It also helps that it's cooler out, too Not sure how much of a fan he'll be in the summer.. we'll see.

I would recommend finding a babywearers group in your area.. go and try on as many different types of wraps as you can.. see what works best for you and your squish.. wraps are definitely an investment.. buying one without any experience can be a huge waste..

Best of luck

Girls2Boys0 · November 2012

1. Absolutely preferred the woven. It was secure but lightweight.

2. I never used a diaper bag with my LOs. I just carried a really big purse. It worked out fine along with my LO on my front in the wrap. The purse was off to one side and toward my back so it didn't get in the way at all, at least when the babies were small and on my front & not on my hip. After that it was a li'l crazy having two heavy things on both hips but by then I didn't need to carry as much stuff anyway.

3. I wish I could, but mine was hand-made for me. It was wonderful because it gets very hot here and the wrap was really light weight and all in one piece (I hope that makes sense). Because it wasn't the tie-up kind of wrap, I had to have it made to my torso length and weight...I mean you can't adjust those, obviously.

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