Woven Wrap Carries

With a few exceptions, almost any size wearer can use any size wrap. What changes is what you can do with each size. The first step is to determine your "Base Size." For most people, this is the size needed to comfortably do a Front Wrap Cross Carry and tie off in the back with a double knot. (If your wrap is tapered, this means tying without tying in the tapers.)

While this can vary based on bust size, height, wrapping skill, wrap thickness and grippiness, child's age/size, etc, a general guideline uses what size unisex t-shirt you most comfortably fit into. For most average-sized women, a 6 is a great place to start. If you are in between base sizes, it is better to work with a size up while learning. As you learn to tighten more efficiently, you will be able to do more with shorter wraps and you may find your "base" size changes to a smaller size.

T-shirt Size:	XSmall, Small	Medium, Large	Large, XLarge, 2X	2X+
Likely Base Size:	5	6	7	8

Woven wrap carries are then categorized based on what size is needed in relation to your base size. If someone who is a base 6 can do a carry in a size 4 wrap, it is considered a "Base -2" carry (6 - 2 = 4) which means that someone whose base size is a 7 would probably need a size 5 wrap to do the same carry, but someone who's base size is a 5 might be able to do it with a 3.

Great YouTube channels for woven wrap carries:

• Wrapping Rachel
• Babywearing Faith
• Wraplena
• WrapYouInLove

Sometimes it is helpful to watch multiple videos of the same carry. Different videos may show different techniques or aspects to aid in learning. If you are learning on YouTube, it is always helpful to practice over a soft surface or with a spotter, and then ask your babywearing community (either in person or on Facebook) for a "fit check." Don't be shy - take a selfie!

Carries by Size

• Base +1 Carries
• Base Size Carries
• Base -1 Carries
• Base -2 Carries
• Base -3 Carries
• Base -4 Carries
• Base -5 Carries
• Base -6 Carries

Base +1 Carries

Back Carries:

• Taiwanese Carry
• Torso Double Hammock (Torso DH)
• Wiggleproof Back Carry (WP)

Tandem Carries:

• Amanda's Tandem Hip Carry
• Jasmine's Tandem Hip Carry

  Base+1 wraps are also great for adding a fancy finish to a base sized carry, such as a Double Hammock with a Freshwater or Saltwater Finish, or a Rucksack carry with a Goddess/Date Night Finish.

Base Carries

Front Carries:

• Front Wrap Cross Carry (FWCC)
• Front Cross Carry (FCC)
• Front Double Hammock (FDH)
• Pocket Wrap Cross Carry (PWCC)
• Reinforced Kangaroo

Tandem Carries:

• Pocket Wrap Cross Carry with twins

Hip Carries:

• Hip Wrap Cross Carry (HWCC)
• Reinforced Robin's Hip Carry

Back Carries:

• Back Wrap Cross Carry (BWCC)
• Charlie's Cross Carry
• Double Hammock (DH) (Sometimes requires base+1)
• Double Hammock Wiggleproof
• Mermaid Carry
• Ring Jordan's Back Carry (RJBC)
• Torso Wrap Cross Carry
• Ruckless Bikini Carry
• Faux-Bu Back Carry
• Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder (DSS2S) (FKA Double Rebozo Shoulder to Shoulder/DRS2S) (Sometimes requires base+1)

Base -1 Carries

Back Carries:

• Back Wrap Cross Carry with Ruck Straps
• Christina's Ruckless
• Double Hammock Tied at Shoulder (DH TAS)
• Ellevill Jordan's Back Carry (EJBC)
• Ellevill Jordan's Back Carry starting with Coolest Hip Carry
• Giselle's Back Carry (GBC)
• Maxine's Back Carry
• Norwegian Wiggleproof
• Rucksack Tied Tibetan (RTT)
• Rucksack Tied Knotless Tibetan
• Secure High Back Carry
• Wendy's Double Hammock

Base -2 Carries

Front Carries:

• Front Wrap Cross Carry Tied Under Bum (FWCC TUB)
• Short Cross Carry (SCC)
• Short Cross Carry with Ring

Hip Carries:

• Coolest Hip Cross Carry (CHCC)
• Reverse Coolest Hip Cross Carry (RCHCC)
• Semi-Pocket Wrap Cross Carry
• Robin's Hip Carry (RHC)
• Robins Hip Carry with Ring

Back Carries:

• Jordan's Back Carry (JBC)
• Reinforced Ruck (RR)
• Rucksack tied in front (RTIF)
• Short Ruckless Bikini Carry

Base -3 Carries

Front Carries:

• Front Reinforced Torso Sling (FRTS) (FKA Front Reinforced Torso Rebozo)
• Half Front Wrap Cross Carry (HFWCC)
• Semi Front Wrap Cross Carry (SFWCC)
• Kangaroo

Hip Carries:

• Poppins (Can be worn as front carry as well)
• Hip Cross Carry (HCC)
• Hip Reinforced Torso Sling (HRTS) (FKA Hip Reinforced Torso Rebozo)

Back Carries:

• Double Hammock Double Rings (DHDR)
• Back Reinforced Torso Sling (BRTS) (AKA Semi Double Hammock) (FKA Back Reinforced Torso Rebozo)
• Double Sling Carry (DS)
• Knotless Ruck
• Lola's Back Carry
• Reinforced Rear Ruck (RRR) (AKA Pirate Carry) (FKA Reinforced Rear Rebozo Rucksack)
• Twisted Pirate
• Shepherd's Back Carry
• Short Back Cross Carry (SBCC)

Base -4 Carries

Hip Carries:

• No No No Hip Carry (No Rings, No Sew, No Tie)

Back Carries:

• Ruck Tied at Shoulder (RTAS)
• Ruck Tied Under Bum (RTUB)
• Strap Carry

Base -5 Carries

Front Carries:

• Traditional Sling Carry (TSC) (FKA Rebozo Carry)
• No-Sew Ring Sling

Hip Carries:

• Simple Hip Carry

Back Carries:

• Traditional Back Carry (TBC) (FKA Rebozo Back Carry)

Base -6 Carries

Back Carries:

• Torso Carry (TC) (AKA Beach Towel Carry or Kanga Carry)

If you are wondering what happened to the terms "Rebozo Carry" or "Rebozo pass" and why some carries' names and acronyms have changed, click here.

For a great video on nursing-friendly carries, click here.

-- Alyssa Leonard - 2016-08-16

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