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Why carry our babies ?
When worn, babies discover the world as they snuggle against their mother or father. This way, parents can
meet baby’s essential need for contact and emotional security, all the while being able to go through their
daily tasks.
The worn child develops a special relationship with the person carrying him. Being close to the adult, his
warmth, his smell, his heartbeats, is very soothing for baby and reminds him of intrauterine safety. He feels wrapped
and supported, and discovers life with confidence, gaining strong lifelong basis.
Whether he’s worn in front, hip or back carries, the child is in constant physical and / or visual contact with the
adult, which results in a strong feeling of weel being. Wrapped in the fabric, the little one is rocked, soothed and all his
senses are naturally stimulated (sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance).
Wrap carriers, whether long or short, plain or with rings, are a precious help when living with a small
child. Wonderfully adjustable and versatile, they fit every wrapper / wrapee couple (whatever the
size of the parents, the age the babies are or their need to be carried...) and can be used in various
situations, including twins, sick or hospitalized children, parents or children with handicap.
With both hands free, the adult can go through his everyday activities as he grants his baby
with those precious moments. The wrap becomes «the second pair of arms» many parents need for
daily tasks or for caring for older children.
Physiological, respectful babywearing allows baby to get into the frog legged position that
is so natural to him, in a wide seat, his spine perfectly supported. There are many babywearing
workshops to help you learn how to properly adjust your carrier and make it comfortable, to
master the various wrapping techniques, learn different carries and pratice with your baby.
Happy babywearing !
Key recommendations for proper babywearing
« Right from the start, help baby get into a correct position »
A newborn naturally rests in a frog legged position. This squat must be the start of all carries, whether on the
front, the hip or the back, and regardless of baby’s age.
Knees are higher than the bum, the spine is curved, the pelvis tilted and the legs slightly apart.
To achieve maximum comfort for Baby and the adult :
The Bulline must be properly adjusted : the child must be high
enough for kissing, and tight against the wrapper’s chest.
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tighten the upper the upper rail to get baby closer to you
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the lower rail supports baby’s thighs and knees and determines
how high baby is positioned
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strand by strand tightening allows precise adjustment of the pouch supporting baby’s spine
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The head of the baby always has to be except the fabric, the superior air traffics (nose fills) always
brought out(loosened),
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there are many babywearing groups, don’t be shy to ask for help !
You will be more comfortable if you spread the fabric on your shoulder and your back :
Ideally, the rings must be higher than your chest.
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