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,…
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…
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