How to Wear Your Wrap Carrier

The best way to learn how to wear your wrap carrier is to watch our video instructions and follow along.

HOW TO WEAR

Facing Inwards from Newborn

This is the easiest way to use your wrap carrier and a great place to start learning to use your carrier.

HOW TO WEAR

Facing Outwards

If your baby is ~6months old, has good head control and is starting to sit unassisted, follow along with this demo to wear your baby facing outwards.

HOW TO WEAR

Back Carry

Learn how to carry your baby on your back with your wrap carrier. Perfect for long walks giving you the ultimate freedom with bub happily riding onbuhimo style!

Guide to wearing the Wrap Carrier

Mum holding the quilted linen panel of the Wrap Carrier at her waist with the long straps hanging loose

STEP 1

Tighten the Base Drawstring

Adjust the drawstring at the base so it supports your baby’s thighs from knee to knee. Pull, hold, and secure the drawstrings to achieve a comfortable and supportive fit.

Mum tying the long linen waist straps of the Wrap Carrier around her waist

STEP 2

Thread the Belt

Position the belt apron style, with the safety label facing outwards. For younger babies, wear the belt higher (under the bust or pecs) to reduce body height, and lower it as your baby grows. Secure the belt firmly using the rings.

The Wrap Carrier panel sitting apron-style at the waist, then mum lifting her newborn to her chest

STEP 3

Position Your Baby

Place your baby on your tummy, facing you, with their head high and close enough to kiss. Encourage their legs into a natural M or froggy position, with their bottom lower than their knees.

Mum bringing the quilted panel up over her newborn's back and taking a long linen strap out to the side

STEP 4

Pull the Body Up

While supporting your baby with one hand, pull the body of the carrier up between your baby’s legs. Place each strap over your shoulders.

Back view of mum crossing the long linen straps of the Wrap Carrier over her back

STEP 5

Cross the Straps

While continuing to support your baby, reach behind with the opposite hand to bring the straps across your back, forming a cross. Ensure the straps are spread wide for best support. Gently pull the straps until your baby feels snug against your body.

Mum bringing the Wrap Carrier straps back around to the front, over her newborn's legs

STEP 6

Wrap the Straps

Bring the straps to the front and cross over your baby’s back and then bring them back under your baby’s legs. This will support the M position and ensure even weight distribution.

Mum tying the Wrap Carrier straps off behind her back with her newborn settled against her chest

STEP 7

Tie Off & Pelvic Tuck

Bring the straps to your back and tie a secure double knot. To encourage an ergonomic position, reach inside the carrier, place your hands on your baby’s thighs, and gently scoop their pelvis towards you so their weight rests in their bottom.

Mum smoothing and adjusting the quilted linen panel around her newborn in the Wrap Carrier

STEP 8

Straps & Headrest Adjustment

Spread the straps wide across your baby’s bottom and cup them over your shoulders for added comfort. For newborns, tuck in or fold down the headrest. Your baby’s ear should always remain visible above the carrier.

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