Have you heard of an Onbuhimo? ⤵️
Originating from Japan, this carrying style has no hip belt. This can be great if you are pregnant or prefer not to have a strap around your waist. They are usually suitable from when baby starts to sit upright and can be used through to toddlerhood.
I was able to test this particular Onbuhimo by @meromero_collection - the ONSEN Onbuhimo thanks to @wrap_carry_go.
Here are my top thoughts:
- Incredibly lightweight and small - basically can fit in a large pocket and weighs less than 300 grams!
- Soft, sporty and breathable material
- Large, flexible hood which tucks away flat
- Easy-to-use back/chest clip buckle
I probably wouldn’t use this as my primary carrier, but as a compact option for short carries when out and about it would be a great solution.
#wrapasurprise #onbuhimo #carryhappy
Breastfeeding in a carrier is a super power, but don't forget to tighten up afterwards!
Your back will thank you and your child is more likely to be in a safer position when they are higher on your body.
You can tighten up, by moving your child up and holding them in position while you tighten the shoulder straps and readjust the waistband
#babywearingtips #breastfeeding #babycarrier
Carrying your child on your back doesn't need to take a lot of time or be complicated.
Without rushing, I can safely get my 17m old off my back in a buckle carrier in under 15 seconds.
💡Here are some points to emphasize:
+ What I don't show clearly, is that after I unbuckle the chest clip, I already put my hand on my child's back
+ You only need to loosen one shoulder strap (and optionally the waistband)
+ The way you hold your child while they are still on your back is important, ideally you want your arm to cover their back diagonally (from armpit on one side to thigh on the other)
+ When shifting around, hold their back with one hand and thigh with the other (you can just about see it in the video), then bounce and shift them around
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Carrier: The ONE Evergreen Linen by @isara_baby_carriers
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Throw back to our holiday in Türkiye earlier this year ☀️
Hot days and crowded streets. Yes we did have a pushchair with us, but it was great to not have to rely on it when we knew we were gonna be somewhere busy 🙌🏽
I used my The ONE carrier by @isara_baby_carriers every day while on holiday. I was so grateful for the 100% linen and minimal layers (especially on my back and not my front) 👏🏽 Even as the weather is getting cooler over here, it's still great to only have a thin and light additional layer over us when we're out
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Who else does this? 😂
I find it stressful to leave the house with 2 toddlers without our pushchair - but not because I need to put the kids in there (although of course they are in there at times). There is simply no way I would be able to carry all the things I need to when we go out. We have no car, so this and our bike trailer are what we use to get everything done. Grocery shopping is the big one 😅
How do you use your pushchair?
#parentlife #babywearingmama #nocar #toddlerlife
A sling ring to the rescue 🛟
I wanted to use this wrap to demonstrate the Hip Kangaroo, but it's really really short 😅
Managed to make it work 😀 and I like it much more than the Kangaroo carry (in front)...but I can't figure out why 🤔 easier to tighten maybe?
#carryoftheweek 3️⃣0️⃣
#babywearingfun #wovenwrap #carryhappy
Have you tried this hack?
👏🏽 All credit for this awesome move goes to @babywearingfun @wrapyouinlove @wrappingmybear
Here I am demonstrating a Russian Jordan's Back Carry and to start I am using a 'Clever Hipscoot' to get baby on my back with 2 layers already wrapped. You can use this for other back carries which have 2 cross passes over baby to start. If using another method which starts with a single layer on the back, keeping leaning babies secure can be a bit tricky until the second layer is fully supporting 😅
#carryoftheweek 2️⃣9️⃣
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🌈The wonderful world of Charlie's Cross Carry🌈
Charlie's Cross Carry can be tied off around the waistbelt in numerous ways. Each has their own esthetic and perks ✨️
This week, we'll show you a variety of different ways to get those tails secured around the waistbelt.
Today's version:
The tails go behind the waistbelt from the top. Both tails are passed through a single ring, which is then slid under the waistbelt going upwards (top of the ring facing away from you) and then pulled down over it. The tails then go through the ring again from behind.
The tension on the passes of fabric created by the ring holds the finish in place. It's easy to adjust and looks very chic 💅🏽
Have you tried this version yet? 🥰
Video by: @carryhappy_
#carryoftheweek
#babywearingfun
#charliescrosscarry
Does this look familiar?
If you've used a stretchy wrap before, you might recognise the part where baby goes in. Apart from the sliding knot, it is the same, just tied differently!
🤯 Blew my mind when I first saw it. Of course it can be tied in a different way, just never thought about it 😮
Pocket Wrap Cross Carry @babywearingfun #carryoftheweek 2️⃣8️⃣
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If you have little ones or will soon 👉🏽 follow along 👈🏽
🎓 As a certified babywearing consultant and mama of 2 toddlers I know all about safe and optimal babywearing and have tried tons of different carriers
🤗 I love sharing my experience because life is just better with babywearing
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Pro tips for a good fit with an older toddler in a Meh Dai 💁🏽♀️
🚀 Meh Dais are totally underrated. They are versatile, long lasting and comfy. I wish had known about them when my kids were newborns - I'm pretty sure it would have been my preferred style of carrier
💚 In the video, I'm using a DidyTai by @didymos_babywearing with an almost 3 year old (12kg, 90cm)
🤗 While it's not my go-to carrier for her these days, I'm sure I would be able to make this work with her for a while still
🏋🏽♀️ Here are a couple of other things one could do to extend its life:
👉🏽 Carry on your back - less strain on your body and more freedom for you both
👉🏽 Use the hood to increase the size of the panel (especially when sleeping)
Have you tried a Meh Dai? What do you like/not like about it? Share in the comments!
#babywearing #babywearingtips #mehdai #didymos
🥱 Don't wait it out in a dark room...
💪🏽 get out your carrier and get on with it!
💖 If you have an older baby or toddler, learning to back carry can be a complete game changer when it comes to being productive while babywearing
✨ Follow along if you're wondering how to get your baby on your back or whether your carrier supports it ✨
#babywearingforthewin #backcarry #parenthacks
