Baby Carrier Wraps - Everything You Need to Know About Baby Carriers

What Are the Benefits of Baby Carrier Wraps?

There are several benefits of carrying wraps for your baby. First of all, a wrap allows you to distribute your baby's weight in a balanced way, offering a variety of positions for carrying without weight limits.

A baby carrier wrap meets the physiological need for closeness and emotional security in babies. Indeed, the baby wrap has the benefit of being a reassuring, physiological and therapeutic position for the child. Whether it is the proximity with the mother's body, the physiological benefits of the position in which the baby is carried or the therapeutic effect of rocking, the wrap is an excellent carrying solution. Also, we must not forget the benefits for the parents, who can continue their activities while having the baby close by and strengthening the bond between the parent and the baby.

How to Choose a Carrier Wrap

The wrap's fabric varies in length and allows you to carry your baby against you. The baby carrier wrap is excellent for your baby's needs, and especially very practical for parents to travel with their baby!

Choosing the right carrier is an important step when you want to start carrying your little one. It is important to choose the right fabric and the right fastening system according to your needs.

How to Choose a Wrap Length

When you first start using a carrying wrap, it can seem like a big challenge to choose amongst the different types and especially the different lengths of wraps. The length is very important to consider when choosing your wrap. A wrap that is too long can be annoying and uncomfortable for the parent, while a wrap that is too short can be uncomfortable for you or your baby. There are certain criteria to consider when choosing the length of your wrap, including the type of knots.

Woven Carrier Wrap

Inspired by traditional babywearing methods, the Woven Scarf offers a perfect wrap for the baby and an unequaled physical contact. It distributes the baby's weight in a balanced way, allowing for proper development and offering several positions for carrying. Made of a single long piece of fabric, its value lies in its high quality organic woven cotton and the knotting techniques used. Comfortable, ergonomic and versatile, it offers the best quality-price ratio.

The most popular and ergonomic knots for long term use require a regular or extra size (size 6 or 7). If you want to make specific knots that require less fabric, please contact us. The choice of wrap size depends on your size, not your baby's size. If you wear large or extra large in clothing, you will be more comfortable with a size extra (size 7).

Check out our Chimparoo Alizée wrap for a woven wrap model.

Stretch Wrap

The stretchy wrap is perfect for your baby's first few months. It allows a natural wrap and an even distribution on your whole body. The elasticity of the fabric keeps the baby comfortable and free to move. It is practical for quick transitions because its flexibility helps to easily remove the baby without unraveling it. The stretchy wrap gives the impression of wearing your baby in your sweater.

Check out our Champaroo Yellow Flowers Wrap for a stretchy wrap model.

What Are the Types of Locking Systems?

Each baby carrier wrap is different in how it works. The closing systems can vary between knots or rings, each with different benefits.

Wraps With Knots

There are several different knots that allow a comfortable position for you and your baby. Whether you prefer to carry your baby in front or behind, it's no problem because there are different knots to satisfy your physiological comfort and your baby's.

Belly Wrap Cros

The wrapped cross knot is a carrying position on your belly so you can carry your baby in front of you. This type of knot can be prepared in advance, allowing you to put your baby in the wrap at the last minute. Very easy to use, this type of knot is very practical for short periods or emergencies.

The wrapped cross knot has benefits for the baby, such as relieving newborn colic, by positioning the baby against the mother's belly.

Double Belly Cross

The double cross wrap is by far the most popular among parents. Quick, easy to use and efficient, this type of wrap allows parents to avoid the stress of babywearing since it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the parent to put the baby in only at the last minute. This type of knot is a simplified version of the cross wrap that can be done right from the first few months of your baby's life. Having all the benefits of the wrap, this type of carry is often the favorite for parents new to babywearing.

Kangaroo Belly

The kangaroo wrap is a type of carrying adapted for babies from their first months of life. The weight of the baby being well distributed, it allows an assured comfort for baby and the parent. Moreover, this type of carrying is perfect for breastfeeding, either lying down or upright.

The baby should be in the frog position, to ensure a spine-friendly position. Unlike other wraps, this type of wrap is often recommended for the more experienced wearer as it requires the baby to be held in place throughout the wrap, which may be more difficult for new wearers.

Kangaroo Hip

The kangaroo hip wrap allows you to hold your child close to you, which makes this type of carrying very comfortable. In addition, this type of carrying allows the child's entire back to be well wrapped by the fabric and prevents the child from leaning back and destabilizing the carrier.

Single Hip

Hip-carrying is preferred when the child is older, since at a certain age the child starts to explore more and needs to get out more regularly. It can also be done at the age of 6 months, ideally if the mother is expecting a baby and the belly starts to get bigger.

Adjustable Hip

Very practical for everyday use, this knot is easily adjusted to ensure better support and comfort. In addition, it allows you to easily remove the child and put it back without undoing the knot, very effective when the child often asks to go out and come back or for short term carries. This adjustable hip tie is a wrap that uses the entire length of a wrap to prevent excess wrap from dragging on the floor.

Kangaroo Back

Back baby carrier wraps are very popular around the world! Not only does it free up the parent's hands, but it also helps the child fall asleep.

Despite concerns that may arise with this installation, this type of knot is a good option for flexible people since it requires good mobility in the wearer's shoulders. 

Carrying Wraps with Rings

Wraps with rings offer a simple and very practical option for short term babywearing. This type of sling is very instinctive and easy to use for our parents who are less familiar with carrying. On the other hand, this type of carrying can be more difficult since the weight rests on one shoulder which can make long term carrying uncomfortable.

This type of carrying can be used in belly, hip, back and forward facing positions. This offers some variety so you can find the position that works best for you and your baby.

Why Choose the Chimparoo Wrap?

Chimparoo is a Quebec brand created and designed by an occupational therapist. Christine Duhaime is a mother of 4 children and has put all her passion into building a company that offers quality products while promoting the benefits of babywearing.

Chimparoo is made up of a team of experts with academic and practical knowledge in ergonomics, health and baby development. In fact, their experts have direct experience in babywearing practice as well as in educating the public, health professionals and perinatal care providers.