I’ve personally tried this one before, and found it a little complicated to figure out when it came to wrapping. It took me multiple tries to get it down, and then some practice for me to really be able to do it without looking at the instructions. Some other users have noted the same. However, once you figure it out, it’s definitely a comfortable option at a great price.

HANDS-FREE CUDDLES: Wrap your little one in this super soft cotton and spandex blend to cuddle and soothe them while you go about your day! The steady gentle bounce while being carried in the newborn carrier will sway your baby to sleep in no time There are only two safe positions in which you can carry a newborn baby: with their front facing yours, or breastfeeding. The latter is one of the biggest benefits of fabric carriers, whether they’re a ring sling or a stretchy wrap, because it means that when your little darling wakes up hungry, on cue, just as your dinner is on the table, you can just reposition them, latch them on and hey presto – you can eat with the rest of the family. When shopping for the best wrap carrier for you and your little one, you’ll want to keep safety at the top of your mind. A safe wrap technique is essential for keeping baby both snug and secure, as is choosing a wrap that’s made for your baby’s size (some carriers are only recommended for certain weight limits). Finding the perfect baby wraps will keep both mom and baby safe and comfortable. How we chose the best baby carrier wraps Well- for years, Sleepy Wrap and Boba Baby Carrier have been the same company, but nobody knew outside of our office. We focused on building the best baby wrap on the market, and the best baby carrier on the market, and we were doing it successfully as two separate entities. We had never thought about running them under the same brand name. Then one day, as we were thinking about why we do what we do, a light bulb lit up. We realized these two amazing products deserved to be made available as a family.The same functionality as our Classic Wrap but made with Viscose from Bamboo. 25% Cotton allows for airflow and easy care and long-term durability. Like your favorite T-Shirt, cotton is a natural fiber that we all know and love! 7% Spandex gives your wrap a small amount of stretch. Like your favorite yoga pants, Spandex gives your wrap the ability to form to your body and your baby. 68% Viscose from Bamboo, making this the softest, silkiest Boba Wrap ever! Finally, you’ll want to make sure to be careful when bending over so your baby doesn’t shift or fall out of the wrap. At what age should you stop using a baby wrap? Diane is a past Board Member of Playboard NI and chairperson of the Playwork Education and Training Council NI (PETCNI). Diane continues to sit on the PETCNI committee and is a founding member and treasurer of the International Play Association NI. She currently chairs the Day Care Owners Forum and is on the Board of Directors of the Early Years Organisation. She also sits on the Board of Governors of a primary school. Diane has attended the International Conference in Reggio Emilia in 2016 and many other conferences and professional development days in the UK and Ireland. Diane firmly believes that sharing the best practice is important for the Childcare sector in NI. Being involved in committees and through her own CPD ensures that we offer the highest level of care and development opportunities for children. Diane is one of the Designated Safeguarding Officers of the Company. Quite simply put, she loves her job and wouldn’t return to a corporate boardroom for anything - working with children and seeing them play, grow and learn is more fulfilling than any other job in the world!

Holding your little one close to you for an extended period of time can really crank up the body heat. Opting for a wrap or sling that allows for air to flow easily will help keep you and your baby cool and comfortable while you're using the sling or wrap. Lightweight materials like 100% cotton or airy linen can keep you cooler while baby-wearing. Shelley Gingrich, Executive Director of Brand Solutions at What to Expect, also loved using the Solly Baby wrap, noting its soft, lightweight material that never got hot. Although it only fit her baby for three months, she still felt it was worth the cost, “especially if you have a baby that wants to be held all the time.” If you love having your baby coddled up next to you, but hate having to negotiate yards and yards of fabric in complicated ties every time you want to strap them on, the Close Caboo Plus is what you’ve been looking for. Some caregivers stop using a baby wrap after the first few months, others around 18 months, and some use one even with their older toddlers. Baby wraps and slings have so many benefits for parents and caregivers. They make skin-to-skin bonding time easier, allow you to carry a fussy baby (and sometimes even a toddler!) around hands-free, make breastfeeding simpler, and give you a break when you need to hold an infant and simultaneously keep other kids entertained. Seriously, a wrap or sling is a must-have item that belongs on every parent’s baby registry!Stretchy and SOFT, machine washable fabric that will keep your baby close. So much easier to clean than a stroller or carseat! You can machine wash and dry this wrap, making life just a little easier for new moms. You’ll also want to make sure that the carrier is safe for your preemie. Look for one that has been certified by a safety-off organization like ASTM International or the Juvenile Products e p take and only to manufacturers Association (JPMA). And be sure to read the instructions carefully before using the carrier, to make sure you’re using it correctly. Comfortable To Wear: Sleepy Hollow is an All Ireland Centre of Excellence accredited childcare provider. We are also Investors in People accredited and were winners of NI4 Kids Awards 2017 and runners up in the Nursery World Awards in London 2018 and again in 2019. We have also won some awards at local and community levels. Unfortunately, the onset of the pandemic saw several awards cancelled, so we hope to take up where we left off as we embark on the 2022/23 academic year. For many people, slings are easier to use than baby wraps. Like most things, it’s a matter of personal preference, so you should choose the option that feels most secure and comfortable for you and your baby. However, it’s also going to depend on the age and weight of your baby, Dr. Orajiaka says.

As the company grew, so did the management team. As a result, the company has a strong skills sets of practitioners, managers and senior managers. Sleepy Hollow continues to be forward-thinking in the childcare sector. We always strive to be creative and top of our field to meet working parents’ needs. Our ultimate goal, above all else, is to provide a high-quality service for the children in our care. We spoke to three What to Expect staff members who have five children between them and have tested some of the baby wraps on this list, in addition to my own experience using a baby wrap with my two children.Wraps are long pieces of fabric that can be wrapped around your body to create a carrier. Slings are similar to wraps, but they have a piece of fabric that goes over one shoulder and across your body to the other hip. Structured carriers have a metal or plastic frame and straps that go over your shoulders. They are generally more supportive than wraps and slings. How To Use The Carrier: Sleepy Wrap: Soothe your little one to sleep and naturally reduce crying (by up to 43%!) by carrying your baby close to your heartbeat in our soft and stretchy baby holder wrap!

With each Boba Wrap you get so much more than just a baby carrier! The Wrap comes with Boba's full support - our babywearing education team is kind and knowledgeable and ready to help. We stand by our product 100%. Nkeiruka Orajiaka, MD, board-certified pediatrician, public health physician in Columbus, Ohio, and member of buybuyBABY's Parenting Pros, tells Verywell Family that in addition to soothing a crying infant, baby-wearing keeps your little one safe from unwanted visitors. “People love kids, but while [you're] wearing your baby, they are less likely to come close enough to touch your little one,” she explains. "But be sure you are wearing them the right way and for the right chores to ensure safety." Care: Between feedings, drool and baby spit-up, these baby carriers are going to get dirty pretty fast. Easy care instructions are going to be most convenient, which is why we prioritized wraps that are machine-washable. We also made sure to see how reviewers felt about the wrap’s durability over time and whether they held up to multiple washes. Before using one, though, you’ll want to make sure your baby meets any minimum weight requirements for the wrap, and that there are no tears in the wraps seams or fasteners. Miriam Kalaev, Senior Director of Data Monetization, Strategy & Measurement at What to Expect, echoes these sentiments. “I was really into baby wearing with my two babies. My go-to baby wrap was Solly's baby wrap,” she says. “They are buttery soft, really comfortable and pretty colors.”The straps are nice and wide, spreading the weight evenly, and the soft but super-strong material is kind to your body as well as the baby’s. It gives natural support to the c-shaped spine of a baby, and their bottom sits perfectly in the recommended ‘frog-legged’ leg and hip position (read our Best baby carriers article below for details). In our few years of being in business, most of the parents loyal to their Sleepy Wraps, never even knew that we made Boba Baby Carriers, and vice versa. Since we are committed to the base foundation of “freedom together,” both products needed to be moved together.