Babywearing Demo - Wrap Back Carry 'Rucksack'

Bits for Bairns - babywearing demonstration. Shows the 'Rucksack' back carry with a non-stretchy, woven wrap.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• babywearing
• sling
• back
• carry
• girasol
• toddler
• rucksack
• woven
• wrap

[LinzluvsGJ]

That's one of the best descriptive videos for a new wrapper I've seen. I do have one question, what about a younger baby? My son is 9 months and I'm afraid that if it's only under his bottom holding him against me, if he has his arms out, he can kind of flip himself backwards if that makes sense (2nd daughter did so a lot in ring sling back carries). Would he be able to stay on my back in that situation w/o getting hurt?

[BitsForBairns]

(4) With wrapping your have to think 'wrapping them to you in a big bandage' rather than 'dropping them into a pouch of fabric and adjusting it afterwards' which is more the ring sling way of working. Think contouring the fabric as you go, keeping everything nice and tight, rather than get them in then adjust. If you have a look at the end of the clip the fabric is shaped around my daughter with no slack at any point - under arms - small of back - under bottom.

[BitsForBairns]

(5) Once you have a smaller baby wrapped and it all tied off its normally possible to encourage their arms inside the the top edge of the wrap by pulling the fabric out at your shoulders a bit and pulling the top edge out sideways and then over their arms. I find if your child is of sitting age plus (and don't need the support of the fabric across the upper back) when wrapping with arms in its much harder to get the wrap nicely taught and contoured.

[BitsForBairns]

(6) For a baby that is liable to try to 'flip' also think about the width of fabric across their back and proportions. In the same way as you need a good hunk of fabric under the bottom to stop them sliding down through, pay attention to having a good portion of the width of the wrap across the uppermost section of their back. This will hold them against you at that crucial point.

[BitsForBairns]

(7) If they are hend tightly to you across the area immediately under the arms they simply cannot swing enough of their bodyweigh backwards to be able to 'flip'. Try thinking in thirds - 1 third of width in a hunk under their bottom - 1 third gathered in the few inches under the arms - the final third spread over the back.

[BitsForBairns]

(8) Phew! I hope that helps a bit. But do feel free to contact me via email (link on our website) if you need any more help!

Nicki, Bits for Bairns.

[pigsoink9987]

Wonderfully detailed..... i'm only 13 but i really think this is a very imporant skill for all mothers to know! Thank you!

[CameronsMummie]

great video! how old was your daughter in this video? My son is 9mos old and I am just learning how to put him on my back in different ways. Let me tell you its totally out of my comfort zone :(

[katrinabalentine]

When crossing the fabric under her bum are you going under or over her legs?

[ariannaoferlinstar]

this is The BEST video i have seen on the back carry and now I'm ready to try it! I have a question, the wrap you are using here...is it stretchy like the Moby wrap?

[bgreenshoes]

this vid was REALLY helpful 4 me - ive been trying different back carries with my 1yr old daughter and found your vid very easy to follow... THANK U SOOOOO MUCH! i practiced just a few times with a doll, and got it right on the 1st try with my daughter (NOT the norm 4 us!)! I definatly find this carry to be the most comfy 4 both of us - u have saved my back, neck , and wrists (i have horrible carple tunnel and a very clingy baby that ALWAYS wants held) sooooooo, THANK U THANK U!! u rock mamma!!

[mousseva]

Amaaaazing....

[36hesperia36]

That is so wonderful to hear, you made me cry a little even. :)

[ykayfields]

you make it look effortless

did you make that sling or buy it? i love the material :)

[kalohabreeze]

I really love how detailed this video is and how you take your time explaining each step,very well done!