They can be comfier than baby carriers – This is especially the case for wearing them around the house. I know they can look a bit like full body origami to begin with, I promise it’s super easy once you’ve had a few practices. They’re incredibly practical – You’ll have your hands free and they take up far less room than prams and strollers.

The Izmi Essential Baby Wrap is a great value cotton alternative to the luxurious bamboo Izmi Baby Wrap. Scoring almost top marks in the ‘comfort for baby’ section of the MFM Awards 2021, the Lifft Stretchy Wrap was praised for being easy to put on, well made and featuring strong, supportive but stretchy material. You can rest assured knowing that only natural materials touch your baby’s soft skin when wearing these wraps. A tight wrap is also much better for your back: a too-loose wrap will mean your babies weight is pulling away from you and they’ll feel heavier.

The fabric is surprisingly stretchy so even though it would feel tight when I put it on, once we started walking, I often felt my son sliding down too low. She's outlined everything you need to know before choosing your sling and wrap, as well as how to use one safely. They also examine the carrier to see if it has choking hazards and trailing cords that could pose a risk. Ruth added, “Super soft, stretchy and lightweight, this wrap is a great way to carry your baby around and keep your hands free for cooking, running after a toddler or while out for a long walk. If the thought of learning how to tie a long fabric wrap fills you with dread, the K’Tan Breeze Baby Carrier might be just what you are looking for.

Georgina used both slings and wraps around the house when her children were newborn, and regularly take her kids on off-road walks using baby carriers.It’s a slimmed-down, polyester version of the brilliant Izmi Baby Carrier and ideal from birth to 6 months.

Having now had more experience I realise that this fabric only stretches one way meaning you need to tighten it and rearrange after each use. It has 2 carrying positions, front and hip, and the cotton material is super soft and breathable to wear. As with most stretchy wraps, this is great for newborns, but might not offer enough support and stability for toddlers.

The ergonomic design and upright positioning follows the TICKS guideline and is recognised by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute as a ‘hip-healthy’ product. It’s machine washable and, unlike most stretchy wraps, can be tumble dried – a real bonus if you need it cleaned in a hurry. It’s one of the stretchiest wraps on the market, with a high degree of stretch both width- and length-ways. The Caboo + Organic comes in two parts – the first you simply pop over your head like a t-shirt, before adjusting the size using the two sets of rings.