Woven Wraps

What is a Woven Wrap?

A woven wrap is a length of fabric that is securely tied around you and baby in a comfortable, supportive, ergonomic position. They can be used on your front, back or hip, from newborn to toddler, and can be tied in a myriad of ways. Whilst there is a learning curve to using them, it's easier than you might imagine. They have excellent resale value, or can be used as a blanket at the end of the bed for when your kid grows up, or even handed down to the next generation, such is their heirloom quality.

They come in a huge range of designs, types of weave, materials, colours and weights. Once you become proficient at wrapping, you can collect different wraps from different brands; you'll fall in love with more than one!

What Ages Can You Use a Woven Wrap?

A woven wrap baby sling or carrier can work for all sizes and ages, from a one-week old newborn until your toddler or preschooler has completely grown out of being carried. INn this way, they are very economical - one wrap can last your entire babywearing journey.

Is a Woven Wrap Adjustable?

You can adjust a wrap to carry your baby in different ways as they grow and develop. Once you wrap it around, the sling holds your baby safely and securely in a way that promotes their development, is ergonomic and respectful to baby’s physiology and is healthy for their hips. You can carry your baby on your front, back or on your hip. Because you tie it yourself, it fits exactly to you and your baby - in this way, you get a perfect, tailored fit every time.

If you've loved using a stretchy wrap for your baby, then a woven wrap will allow you to continue wrapping with a larger, heavier baby, toddler and child.

Is It Difficult to Use a Woven Wrap?

In my experience, wrapping with a woven baby wrap is a beautiful way to carry your little one - there is profound meaning to it, and it will create a deep connection between the two of you. There is a sort of ritual to wrapping; the cloth, the movements, the finish. It can seem daunting at first - the long length of fabric, without structure, and yes, there is a learning curve with it; but it's easier than you imagine and is more than worth it. It just takes practice.

It's exactly this lack of structure that makes a woven wrap so versatile. It can be used with even the smallest babies all the way to preschoolers. Which also means a woven wrap can be the most economical, cost-effective sling to use. You can find out more about woven wraps and the different types of weaves and styles in our woven wrap buying guide.

What's the Difference Between a Woven Wrap and a Stretchy Wrap?

Woven wraps are similar to stretchy wraps in that they comprise one long piece of fabric with no buckles, fasteners or rings. Woven wraps can be tied in different ways for different carries. They differ from stretchy wraps in that woven wrap fabric is far more supportive.

Last updated 10 April 2024