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Tie a baby wrap

Here you will find instructions for the stretchy and woven wrap! If you prefer watching a video, please visit our YouTube channel.

The tying methods for a stretchy wrap and a woven wrap are different. Pure Baby Love (PBL) would like to help you get started with tying our stretchy wrap and our woven wrap using these instructions.

For the stretchy wrap, you use the PWCC (Pocket Wrap Cross Carry), and for the woven wrap, the FWCC (Front Wrap Cross Carry). These are the basic carries for carrying your baby on your front from birth.

With the stretchy wrap, you only carry using the PWCC, but with woven wraps, many other carries are possible. Carries on your front, back, and hip. However, due to safety reasons, some carries are only suitable once your baby is a bit older. You can find many of these instructions on the internet. But it is even better to have a babywearing consultant teach you a nice carry.

Tying may seem quite complicated at first, but practice makes perfect, and you will notice it getting easier and easier. Sometimes a baby might fuss a little during the tying process, but don't give up. Once the wrap is tied correctly, almost all babies love it! Take a look at the download to see how to tie the wrap.

Tying the wrap yourself

You can tie a wrap all by yourself. You don't need anyone else for that. The basic carry, the FWCC, is a carry where you always have hold of your baby. You never let go, and with a good, firm tie, your baby will soon be very secure. It is often even more inconvenient if others try to help you. You will then have less control yourself. Do you find it daunting? Then definitely ask for help from a babywearing consultant.

You can also learn to tie the wrap on your back yourself! With this, you don't have hold of your baby the entire time and have to rely on your tying skills. Always ask for help from a babywearing consultant to learn this. That way, you also learn how to perform this action safely.

Learning to tie a wrap with a video

You can perfectly well learn to tie using a video on YouTube. You will also find these instructions on our channel. But live advice is always best. You can get this from babywearing consultants. However, with plenty of step-by-step practice, you will get very far with the basic carry. But as described above: especially for back carries, we would always advise consulting a babywearing consultant. The same applies if your baby was born prematurely or is small for their gestational age. Different advice applies in those cases.

Tying a wrap is fun!

The art of tying is fun, but you do need some perseverance and energy. It requires repetition, and babies sometimes need to get used to being wrapped. It can be quite stimulating when they are already tired (which is often the moment you start tying). A little bit of protest is normal. Once you start walking, you will often see them completely relax within minutes. So don't give up immediately if the baby cries while you are tying. It is better to finish tying and take a short walk. You will soon notice that babies get used to it. The tying will get easier and easier, and it will start to look better and better. Don't set the bar too high, but aim for safe tying (firmly against you), and the aesthetic part will come later! Happy babywearing!

Safety advice for babywearing

Do not carry your baby in a lying (cradle) position, but upright. This is for optimal oxygen supply. Follow the tying instructions for this.
Wear the wrap well-tightened and snug around both of you. It cannot be tied too tightly. Too much space means you still have to support your baby by hand. Your baby could slump inside the wrap, which can lead to a lack of oxygen. Tied too loosely? Retie your baby in a properly tightened wrap at "kissing height."
Never fully cover your baby with the wrap and keep the face clear so that you can keep an eye on your baby and there is sufficient fresh air available. Also, ensure there is two fingers' width of space between your baby's chin and chest so they can breathe properly.
Do not breastfeed in a tied wrap due to the risk of choking. You can breastfeed discreetly with a wrap loose (not tied) around your baby.
Never fall asleep yourself with a baby in the wrap. You no longer have a view of your baby. It is better to move your baby to their crib while they are sleeping, and do not leave the loose wrap in their crib.
Ensure a good and comfortable position (frog position, legs in M-position) for the baby. A well-tied wrap is comfortable for both the baby and the wearer. If not, retie it. Do not carry your baby facing forward. A good position for the hips is then not guaranteed (legs will dangle), and your baby is exposed to (too) many stimuli. Carry your baby safely and securely facing toward you.
Tie your wrap off with a double knot and do not untie it while the baby is still inside. When untying, it is important to properly support your baby again.
Do not dress your baby too warmly due to the risk of overheating. The baby does not need to be dressed more heavily than you are. For example, if you are carrying the baby outside under your coat, they do not need their own coat, at most a scarf and hat. If you carry your baby over your coat in cold weather, be alert to the risk of hypothermia. Warm clothing is then of course necessary. Hands and feet are especially sensitive to this. In the summer, also consider sun protection.
Your movements or your baby's movements affect your balance. Take this into account while carrying. Be extra careful if it is slippery outside.
Be very careful with bending and leaning forward; your baby is tied firmly, but leaning/bending forward poses a falling risk.
Never use the wrap while participating in sports (swimming, running, winter sports, horseback riding, cycling, inline skating, ice skating, etc.).
Never carry your baby in the car; use a safe and approved car seat. When using public transport, do not walk while the vehicle is in motion; wait until the transport has come to a complete stop.
We advise against carrying your child on a bicycle.
Do not carry your baby on your front or hip while cooking, ironing, or performing other heat-sensitive activities due to the risk of burns.
If the wrap is damaged to the point where safety can no longer be guaranteed, we strongly advise you not to use it anymore.