Feeling Overwhelmed by Woven Wraps? You’re Not Alone
If you've ever picked up a woven wrap and felt like you were handling a giant, unruly scarf — you're not alone. Many parents tell us they feel "all fingers and thumbs" the first time they try to wrap. The good news? This is completely normal.
Learning to use a woven wrap is a bit like learning to tie your shoelaces. At first, it feels awkward and confusing, and you might wonder if you'll ever get it right. But just like those first wobbly attempts at tying shoes, it gets easier with practice. Over time, your hands learn the motions, your confidence grows, and eventually, it becomes second nature.
Tying the Knot
Woven wraps are the original multi-tool of the babywearing world — versatile, beautiful, and endlessly adjustable. But one of the things that can stump new (and even experienced!) babywearers is how to tie it off. Once bub is snug in a carry, what do you do with all that fabric?
Whether you’re keeping it minimal with a newborn or dressing things up for a special event, learning a range of finishes makes woven wrapping more comfortable, more secure, and, let’s be honest, more fun.
This guide walks you through common and creative finishes — from practical tricks to decorative flair — using familiar babywearing terms and breaking them down so that even total beginners can feel confident giving them a go.
Wrapped Up with Love
One wrap, endless options.
That’s the magic of woven wraps — long pieces of fabric that can do just about anything. From the first snuggly front carry with a newborn to the most impressive toddler back carries, wraps grow with your family and your confidence.
If you’re just getting started (or have a drawer full of wraps and want to try something new), this guide walks you through the wide world of woven wrap carries — grouped by difficulty, explained in simple terms, and peppered with helpful tips along the way.
How To Break In A Woven Wrap
Breaking-in a woven wrap sounds like secret #babywearing magic but its not. We all break-in fabric every day: clothing, soft furnishings ... even humble tea towels!
Breaking-in is the gradual process of fabric losing the natural stiffness resulting from manufacturing processes and becoming softer and more flexible. You know, like your favourite pair of jeans or soft, worn sheets.
What Size Woven Wrap Do I Need?
One of the most common questions we hear from new babywearers is: “What size wrap should I get?”
And honestly — it’s a good question! Woven wraps come in different lengths (called sizes), and while that can seem confusing at first, it’s actually one of the things that makes them so wonderfully versatile.
So let’s break it down together — what wrap sizes mean, what size might suit you best, and why you might eventually want more than one (yes, we see you, future wrap collectors 😉).
