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, and you can tie them once and then pop baby in and out as needed.
Love Radius Original wraps (or Je Porte Mon Bebe aka JPMBB as they used to be known) are a bit special. They're pretty much the highest quality two-way stretchy wrap on the market (that I know about at least) and can do things other stretchy wraps can't! In particular, it's wider than most (at 70cm rather than the standard 50cm) and the high fabric weight means that it's GREAT at supporting bigger babies and toddlers (up to 14kg). You can even back carry in it!
If you're looking to carry a bigger baby/child or twins in a stretchy wrap, or want a stretchy that really really lasts, then this is the one for you - it's super stretchy but super strong, so doesn't get bouncy and pull on your back in the way that a 'normal' two-way stretchy can do when carrying more than c.7-8kg.
Details
Fabric composition: 95% cotton 5% elastane
Fabric weight: heavy
Length: Just under 5m
Width: 70cm
Manufacture: Made in Europe, 2019
Washing: 30 degrees, non-bio, no fabric conditioner, no tumble drying
Child weight range: Birth to 14kg.
Wearer size: One size fits most.
Instructions:
Carrying options: Front facing you in a standard pocket wrap cross carry (PWCC) is the most typical carry here (shown below).
Other options are to carry using a double hammock variation, a seated sideways or off-centre carrying position.
How to guides:
- Carrying Matters Stretchy Wrap Photo Tutorial for the standard 'pocket wrap cross carry' (possibly easier to follow!)
- Carrying Matters Stretchy Wrap Video Tutorial (using the same method as the photo tutorial):
For more, including twins, tips and troubleshooting:
https://www.carryingmatters.co.uk/types-of-slings/stretchy-wraps/