Gaia Wrap - one way stretchy wrap (SW60) 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.

This Gaia stretchy wrap has really great breathability and softness. It feels thinner and lighter than our other one way stretchies.

Most of our stretchy wraps have an equal amount of elasticity along the width and length, but this is a bit more like a one way stretchy - with the stretch along the length (although still a little on the width, so maybe more of a one and a bit way stretchy!).   This means that you can do a standard 'pocket wrap cross carry' with it (as below), which is pre-tied, with your baby added after the knot is secure. When you pre-tie a stretchy wrap before getting the baby in, there's a guesstimated size/tightness range within which your carry will 'work' - this range is a little reduced in a wrap like this with less stretch along the length, so sometimes a two way stretchy is easier to learn with.

However, you have more options with a one way stretchy - it  works really well for a front wrap cross carry, which is usually the first carry people learn when using beautiful woven wraps. This means that it's a particularly great option for those thinking of exploring the world of woven wrapping at some point.  

For more, see this review by Sheen Slings (Madeline loved it!)

Details

Fabric composition: tencel blend

Fabric weight: light!

Length: 5m 50cm approx

Width: 55cm

Washing: 30 degrees, non-bio, no fabric conditioner, tumble dry low.

Child weight range: Stated as 3.6k to 15kg (although most stretchy wrap use tends to be in the first handful of months.

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.  Manufacturer instructions here, but tutorials below may be more helpful for technique:

1) Pocket Wrap Cross Carry (pre-tied)

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!):