Manduca Sling Stretchy Wrap, Soft Blossom (SW64) Check Availability

Overview:

Stretchy wraps are a lovely cuddly option for babies in the first few months of life, a fab choice for easing that 'womb to world' transition. They're super-soft, and mould beautifully to support a tiny body.  Once you get the hang of them, they're quick to tie too.

The Manduca stretchy wrap is made of 100% organic cotton and feels instantly high quality, as should be expected of this well-regarded German brand.

Most of our stretchy wraps have an equal amount of elasticity along the width and length (a 'two way stretchy'), but Manduca wraps have a just a little stretch along the length, and stretches more width-wise (we think of it as a 'one and a half way stretchy'!).

This means that you can use in in two main ways: 

• a standard 'pocket wrap cross carry' - pre-tied, with your baby added after the knot is secure, a three layer carry. This stretchy, as it has less stretch along the length, has a smaller window of tightness than a very stretchy two-way that will 'work' for your baby. 
• a front wrap cross carry - partially positioned, then tightened and tied off around your baby. A one layer carry, with the option to spread fabric to make three layers. Less stretch along the length means that it can be used like a woven wrap in this way.

You can also use this like a woven wrap - particularly as it's a bit more generous on width than a standard one way stretchy - I particularly like this on a Robin's Hip Carry for 4 months +.

Details

Fabric composition: 100% organic cotton

Fabric weight: Medium!

Length: 5m 10cm approx

Width: 60cm

Manufacture: Made in Turkey

Washing: 30 degrees, non-bio, no fabric conditioner, line dry. Do not tumble dry

Child weight range: 3.5kg - 15kgs

Wearer size:  One size fits nearly all! You tie to fit you and your passenger.

Instructions:

Typical carries: Front facing you in either 1) pocket wrap cross carry (PWCC) or front wrap cross carry (FWCC).  Other carrying positions are possible too, such as seated sideways or off-centre, but you may need additional 1:1 support.  

1) Pocket Wrap Cross Carry (pre-tied) - the 'classic carry'

Ergobaby manufacturer instructions here and video below

Follow the Carrying Matters Stretchy Wrap Photo Tutorial

Or this great video: 

2) Front Wrap Cross Carry (works for woven wraps too)

Follow the Carrying Matters FWCC Photo Tutorial

Or watch this great video (which uses a one way stretchy and a tiny baby!):