Leg Extenders Printable Pattern
leg extenders printable pattern
leg extenders printable pattern
I made a video from wearer’s perspective for these 4 commonly used babywearing knots. Really it’s just 2 knots with 2 variations each. (For demonstration purposes, I have rolled the ends of my rebozo so I can show 2 different colors, but in actual use, you would have the fabric just bunched up in your…
RE: BREAKING IN and ‘TESTING’ CARRIERS (What NOT to do) By Leslie Kung on Sunday, 12 January 2014 at 03:44 BREAKING IN: I have seen many, many people post that they play tug of war with their husbands, or another adult with their fabric, wrap, or sling in order to break it in, along with…
Abbreviation: DH TAS Size needed: base -1 Difficulty: Intermediate Ideal for: toddlers, heavy babies Not good for: short babies who want to see over your shoulder, determined leg-straighteners (you could modify it to make the first or second pass a cross pass if needed) Pass sequence: Start with just a bit of tail over one…
Abbreviation: DH TAS Size needed: base -1 or base size Difficulty: Intermediate Ideal for: toddlers, heavy babies Not good for: short babies who want to see over your shoulder, determined leg-straighteners (you could modify it to make the first or second pass a cross pass if needed) Pass sequence: rebozo pass, spread chest pass, another…
Abbreviation: none Size needed: base size or longer Difficulty: Advanced Ideal for: toddlers, moms prone to clogged ducts Not good for: determined leg-straighteners (you could modify it to make the second pass a cross pass if needed) Pass sequence: rebozo pass wrapped around anchor point, a shoulder flip, another rebozo pass wrapped around anchor point,…
Quick and secure, a Mei Tai can be used for front carries for babies newborn to toddler.
Abbreviation: Rebozo Size needed: 2, 3 Difficulty: Easy Ideal for: small babies, toddlers, beginners, poppability Not good for: determined leg-straighteners Pass sequence: rebozo pass with rebozo knot I love this as a quick, poppable carry that works well for short carries with a toddler or with little babies. Worn this way, on the hip, it…
Abbreviation: FCC Size needed: base size (this is just like tying FWCC but back-to-front) Difficulty: Easy Ideal for: small babies, toddlers, beginners, easy to loosen to nurse in Not good for: leaners Pass sequence: 2 cross passes
Abbreviation: FWCC Size needed: base size (the length you need to do this carry is, by definition, your base size) Difficulty: Easy Ideal for: small babies, toddlers, beginners Not good for: ? Pass sequence: Horizontal pass, followed by 2 cross passes Front Wrap Cross Carry is a common beginners’ carry. It is a front carry…
I am going to assume you know how to start a Double Hammock, so I will skip those steps. Double Hammock finish variations that start with the tails as ruck straps: DOUBLE HAMMOCK TIED UNDER BOTTOM DOUBLE HAMMOCK TIED IN FRONT DOUBLE HAMMOCK WITH STRAPS CROSSED IN FRONT DOUBLE HAMMOCK WITH TWISTED STERNUM DOUBLE HAMMOCK…
Abbreviation: SHC Size needed: rebozo, size 1 or 2 Difficulty: Easy Ideal for: very short wraps, poppability, small babies, toddlers Not good for: leg-straighteners Pass sequence: Rebozo pass with square knot The simple hip carry is a very easy carry that is surprisingly adjustable. It is easy to pretie and then leave tied once baby…
Abbreviation: DHR Size needed: base -2 Difficulty: Moderate Carry height: Medium-high Ideal for: picky shoulders Not good for: leg-straighteners, determined leaners, all-around wrigglers Pass sequence: Rebozo pass, horizontal spread chest belt pass, horizontal pass, finishing with a square knot or rebozo knot This is a one-shouldered back carry which is very supportive and secure. …
Abbreviation: shorty DRS2S Size needed: base -2 Difficulty: Moderate Carry height: Medium-high to High Ideal for: leaners Not good for: leg-straighteners, all-around wrigglers Pass sequence: Rebozo pass, chest belt formed by half-knot, shoulder flip, rebozo pass, half-knot This is a version of DRS2S that can be done with a shorty wrap. The half-knots at the…
There are two main knots used in babywearing: the rebozo knot and the square knot. As with any situation, using the right knot for the job is important for safety. Fortunately these 2 knots are simple to learn and master. The rebozo knot (also often called a slip knot, but it’s really a lark’s head…