Question for baby wearing moms

kkay1982 · March 2014

I use my k'tan a ton with LO but I am looking into getting a wrap so I can wear him on my back. 2 questions for you experts:
-what size/length do I need? I am an XL in shirts. Or how should I measure?
-what are your favorite wraps?
TIA

LBib · March 2014

I'm not a wrap expert but the mums on Thebabywearer forums are. I've generally seen most experienced wearers recommend size 4 or 5 for novices https://www.thebabywearer.com/forum/index.php?s=1465395d968f5c91c0a9260cf511af2f

LokiLahve · March 2014

I'm no help, but @RoosterMemphis‌ may be

girlmama83 · March 2014

I love my girasol wrap.

kkay1982 · March 2014

Thanks @LokiLahve‌ I was going to tag @RoosterMemphis‌ when I typed it and then forgot.

kkay1982 · March 2014

@lindsey61811‌ thanks! And what length do you use?

shivers7 · March 2014

I'm fairly new to babywearing as started with LO. A size 6 or 7 would probably be best for a starter size. Both hubby and I can use size 6 and it's good for the starter back and front carries. I'm rather petite at 5 feet and wear a size large (slowly moving back towards medium). Hubby is 6 feet and wears a size large in mens. I find the 6 a bit long sometimes but it was great to learn on. I think a size 4 or 5 would be really short and hard to learn on. You wouldn't have as many choices for carries and the comfier ones need the length. Here's pictures of both hubby and I wearing a 6.

There's quite a few baby wearing groups on Facebook that can help too. Babywearing on a Budget is great place to look for a first wrap that's not too expensive. The Babywearing Swap is a big one too. And there is a new group called Everyday Babywearing for chat and questions about baby wearing

Hope that helps!

kkay1982 · March 2014

Thanks @shivers7‌ !

girlmama83 · March 2014

kkay1982 said:
@lindsey61811‌ thanks! And what length do you use?

6

V&G101808 · March 2014

I love my Kokadi elefanten wrap!! It's a size 6 and plenty long for all sorts of different carries.

MommyAmes2 · March 2014

I have a size 6 girasol romantique. Love it!!

BelhurstBride · March 2014

I have a Neobulle, which is a woven so it's a heavier weight, and a Wrapsody, which is gauzy, so it's lighter weight.

A 4.6 meter is a good starter size for an average sized person.

https://www.wrapyourbaby.com/index.htm is a good resource.

You can do back carries in most SSC, too, like the Ergo that was just posted on sale.

kkay1982 · March 2014

Thanks ladies!

magdalina.h · March 2014

I don't like wraps. I use my Lilliebaby and a ring sling

TurtleMomma · March 2014

I love my ring sling. It's great for running errands because it's fast and easy. If I'm going out for longer periods (such as walks) I use a wrap I made myself (6yd) out of osnaberg fabric.

RoosterMemphis · April 2014

i havent been on here in a while, i am just seeing this now!! soooooooooo late to the party, but i have a few girasols, a didymos, a natibaby, and a couple DIY wraps. honestly, i use my shorty wraps (size2) the most because i only do back carries at this point. if you want a size that is the most convenient and can get the most carries out of, a size 4-5 is best. edit to add- i love my size 7 wraps, too. i like having longer tails at times. it all depends on the person. tonya tougas on Youtube has a great channel for shorty carries and i love wrap your baby

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