€69.90
Product Dimensions:
Length: 550 cm
Height: 55 cm
Weight: 0.46 kg
Safety Certification:
Certified to BS EN 13209-2:2005 and CEN TR16512
Endorsed by The International Hip Dysplasia Institute
Babywearing is one of the easiest ways to promote bonding while your baby is safe in their happy place - close to your heart.
From the moment you bring them home, you can enjoy hands-free carrying with your baby for as long as you need to. Made using beautifully soft, pure Tencel™ with easy to use 2-way stretch fabric, our baby sling is ergonomic, lightweight, durable, breathable and machine washable.
Suitable for use in 3 carry positions; Newborn, Baby and Toddler (8-33lbs / 3.6-15kg)
Studies have shown babywearing offers so many benefits to both the wearer and their baby. And because our Stretchy Baby Wraps are size inclusive and gender neutral featuring approx. 5m of machine washable fabric, they can be worn by everybody, giving the opportunity for others to bond with baby.
Our Stretchy Baby Wrap can easily be worn in any of the 3 carry positions above - Newborn, Baby and Toddler.
When used correctly, each carry position provides even weight distribution for the wearer while naturally supporting your baby in the optimal development position with their knees higher their hips.
1. Newborn Carry: For newborns and babies with less hip flexibility, we recommend the 'M' position.
2. Baby Carry: The 'Frog-Leg' position is the recommended position for babies up to 15kg.
3. Toddler Carry: From approx. 6 months, or when your child has sufficient head and neck control, your can choose between baby and toddler carry positions.
All Gaia Baby Stretchy Wraps are acknowledged as 'Hip Healthy' from the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
Locate the Gaia Baby logo at the center of your wrap and hold it front of you with both hands, at waist height keep the logo just above middle and make a waistband of your wrap.
Cross the fabric behind you, bringing the two ends back over your shoulders to your front, making an X with the fabric on your back.
Tuck both ends underneath the waistband fabric. cross the two ends again, making on X at your front Make sure the logo is still to your front.
Bring the two hands behind your back and tie the remaining fabric in a double knot to the back or side. if you have a lot of fabric left, you can cross the fabric at the waist again the double it to your side.
Mimics the womb helping to soothe your baby as they adapt to their new world.
Gives other caregivers the opportunity to bond or do skin-to-skin with the baby.
Studies have shown that Babywearing for 3 hours away can significantly reduce infant crying.
Beneficial for baby’s optimal physical and cognitive development.
Babywearing is linked to an increase in the body’s production of oxytocin, the happy hormone!
Can help prevent flat head syndrome.
Can alleviate symptoms of colic and reflux.
Can help to decrease the possibility of postpartum depression.
Tencel™ is a wonderfully sustainable fabric. This certified biobased fabric is manufactured using wood pulp from responsibly managed European forests. The fibers are certified as compostable and biodegradable, creating zero waste. Tencel™ fabrics wash beautifully, getting even softer with each wear.
At 280gsm, it will hold its shape for longer than lighter baby wraps. Our 2-way stretch Tencel™ makes it super easy to tie securely, while leaving enough wriggle room to get the tension just right. For this reason, we recommend our 2-way stretch Tencel™ wrap for first time babywearers. Read more about our materials below.
Tencel™ fabrics are ideal for babywearing for so many reasons:
- Breathable
- Unfavourable for bacteria growth
- Botanical origin
- Sustainable production
- Gentle on skin
As parents, we want to make decisions that are best for our babies and best for the world they will inherit.
We know we must make more sustainable choices with furniture and fashion, but we also need our baby products to be practical.
This is why we choose certified pure Tencel™ and certified organic cotton fabrics for our Stretchy Baby Wraps.
We also use certified organic cotton for our Gaia Baby bedding. We consciously chose FSC certified wood for our nursery furniture. We work with certified sustainable European growers so we can be guaranteed our materials meet the highest global safety and environmental standards.
The Stretchy Baby Wraps from Gaia Baby are carefully packaged in a recyclable box.
Box 1: L: 14 cm X W: 14 cm X H: 22 cm
Inside you'll find your pure Tencel™ wrap along with instructions to help you tie the wrap so you can wear your baby comfortably and safely.
Our outer boxes are recyclable and can go straight into your household recycling.
If you can't find the answer to your question, our team are available to answer your questions and provide advice on any of our products.
Drop us a line today and we'll be in touch.