FAQ
When the baby is positioned correctly in the wrap, babywearing does not lead to spinal curvature.
So, what is the correct position?
The baby should be facing the mother’s chest, with the knees positioned higher than the
bottom (known as the abducted-flexed position, ideal for healthy hip development). The baby’s hands should
not be between its chest and the mother’s chest (the spine remains rounded—a newborn has natural kyphosis).
The wrap should support the baby from knee to knee, along the entire spine, and be tightly secured so
that the baby’s torso does not move away from the mother’s chest during her movements (see illustration).
This is a completely natural position for a newborn to assume on the mother’s chest. After birth, babies
instinctively use their innate reflexes for “crawling up” and “self-latching” for successful breastfeeding
initiation, and they continue to want to nurse and be carried in this position.
Such babywearing fully respects the newborn’s physiology and their gradual psychomotor development.
Physical contact does not spoil babies. Physical contact is a basic human need that a
baby is born with, expecting it to be fulfilled just like the need for food, drink, or air. It brings
joy to every mother to satisfy all of her baby’s needs.
A newborn seeks safety and is often fully comforted only by physical contact with the mother or father.
Let’s enjoy this unique period. Babies may cry simply because they feel alone and want
to be held—surrounded, rocked, just as they were in the mother’s womb.
Both the baby and the mother are physiologically and psychologically adapted to mutual contact. A newborn
can only see sharply up to about 30 cm (the distance from the mother’s chest to her face),
which babies love to look at. Additionally, touch and smell are the main senses the child relies on in
this early stage of life, which are fully engaged during babywearing.
Let’s remember that plenty of direct physical contact is very important and beneficial for our baby’s
overall development. .
Quite the opposite—carried babies, when they reach the age of becoming independent by
crawling and walking, tend to be much more independent because their need for contact has been met.
A baby carried on the body has enough contact with their parents and therefore doesn’t need to demand
your attention by crying. Such a baby has more self-confidence, is braver, more independent, and
ready to explore new objects and surroundings. They will happily return to you, though, as you are their
safe haven where they can always be reassured of your support, care, and love—constantly reaffirmed through
physical closeness.
Just like adults, our babies are unique personalities from birth. Some babies only want to be carried,
even if you don’t have a wrap or carrier, while others are happy to ride in a stroller.
A wrap is an excellent tool that makes caring for demanding babies much easier. A baby in a wrap has their
needs met, making them calm and content, which in turn allows the loving mother to enjoy some peace and
satisfaction, have her hands free for other tasks, or even rest peacefully with her baby or go for a walk.
A wrap is ideal for outings where babies tend to be restless, such as shopping trips or errands around
town. The benefits of walking with a baby without a stroller are especially appreciated on nature outings
or in difficult-to-access terrains. A wrap always fits conveniently in a stroller, too, and can serve
as a blanket, changing mat, etc.
A baby can be carried in a wrap from birth. In the first few weeks of life, a newborn most needs to feel physical contact with their mother. Similar to the time spent in the womb, the baby can feel their mother's heartbeat, her movements, warmth, and hear her voice, which reliably soothes them.
For the mother, direct contact with her newborn is usually also very comforting and, after a challenging
birth, even healing. She also desires close contact with her baby and the opportunity to observe every
expression and movement her child makes.
A baby in a wrap, positioned as described above (see the question “Does babywearing cause spinal curvature
in babies?”), always has sufficient airflow. While babywearing, you feel every movement
of the baby as well as their breaths, so you can constantly monitor them with ease.
However, we do not recommend covering the baby’s face with the wrap, and it’s best to avoid having anything
near the baby that they could accidentally inhale.
For a newborn, babywearing is the most natural way of spending time. On the other hand, lying in a crib or stroller without physical contact with the mother feels foreign to them. A young baby feels lonely and abandoned and often cries because of this.
Today, babywearing is still practiced in two-thirds of the world, where natural, time-tested methods of child care are preserved and passed down from generation to generation. Babywearing in wraps is undoubtedly one of these practices.
We recommend dressing the baby in the same amount of clothing as the caregiver or one layer less (since
the baby is wrapped as well). Ideally, the caregiver should wear as little clothing under the wrap as
possible (for example, if the caregiver is only wearing a t-shirt, the baby only needs one layer too—a
bodysuit and footed pants). This way, you retain mutual warmth, while additional layers can be added on
top of the wrap (like a shared sweatshirt or jacket, depending on the weather).
This setup lets you constantly monitor your baby’s thermal comfort since you’re in close
body contact through the wrap. If you feel too warm or cold, your baby likely feels the same, and you
can simply add or remove a shared layer. Another advantage of this dressing method is that if your baby
falls asleep in the wrap indoors and you need to go outside, you won’t need to wake them; simply add the
outer layer and go.
For newborns, it’s ideal to carry them on the mother’s chest in a “skin-to-skin” fashion
(with only a diaper on). This allows the baby to take full advantage of the mother’s thermoregulation,
which is particularly helpful in the first days and weeks when they haven’t fully developed their own.
This approach is also very beneficial—it stimulates the baby’s developing senses and eases access to the
mother’s breast, which is especially helpful for breastfeeding initiation.
Unless absolutely necessary (such as in cold, damp weather), it’s advisable not to put a hat on the baby.
A large amount of pheromones evaporates from the top of the baby’s head, which the mother is meant to
inhale, benefiting her maternal instincts and helping her “attune” to the baby.
In this regard, we recommend fully trusting your baby and wearing them according to their needs. Babywearing has a very positive impact on a child’s psychomotor development and is therefore not limited by time. If your baby needs it (for example, when they’re unwell and need closeness), you can carry them all day. By attuning yourself to your baby, you’ll easily recognize if they’re still comfortable in the wrap or if they need to stretch, be changed, fed, etc.
If you know your baby is content, fed, clean, changed, not too warm or cold, and positioned correctly
and comfortably in the wrap, yet still starts to cry after being wrapped, remember that babies, like adults,
have emotions and may cry even when close to their mother.
Crying while being held by mom is comforting for them, as it’s a way for the baby to “share” their experiences
and emotions, processing all the new things they encountered today. Stay calm and relaxed yourself, as
babies often mirror their mother’s emotions.
Babies crave movement, so try calming your baby by walking at a brisk pace, which mimics
the prenatal environment and soothes them. Show understanding, comfort them with a gentle touch,
and try going for a walk outside to help them calm down and settle to sleep.
If your baby remains unsettled, offering the breast can help. Nursing almost always soothes them, and
it can be done discreetly without drawing attention.
Most likely, your baby is around 3 months old and/or has just started "tummy time." Babies often like
to practice this skill even in the wrap until they get tired or lose interest—this is known as “vertical
tummy time."
This is completely normal and is simply a sign that your baby is developing well motorically.
It’s also common that the baby may just want to nurse, so it’s a good idea to offer the breast discreetly.
Yes, this can happen. Some babies have a strong sucking reflex and want to latch frequently. Often, it’s
not about feeding, especially if they’ve recently nursed, but simply about the need to suck, which is
very natural for young babies.
In the wrap, it’s quite convenient to nurse or simply let the baby latch. For a mom with a high-need baby,
this can be freeing since the baby can nurse or suckle comfortably in the wrap, allowing the mom to eat
or relax as well.
The difference between woven and elastic wraps lies in the material. A woven wrap is made with a firm
weave (like Baby Doo wraps, which use a diamond weave), offering stability both along its length and width,
while providing slight diagonal stretch. This ensures the wrap comfortably hugs the baby,
is easy to handle, and secure.
Elastic wraps, made from a knit fabric, are stretchy along their length and width, resembling a thicker
T-shirt material. They are tied differently from woven wraps.
A key advantage of woven wraps is that they last throughout the entire babywearing period, whereas
elastic wraps often become uncomfortable or start to sag as the baby approaches around 8 kg. At that point,
many parents switch to a woven wrap anyway. For this reason, we recommend starting with a woven wrap,
which might seem tricky at first but becomes second nature by the third try, whether for mom, dad, grandma,
or grandpa.