This is just awesome: a daddy wrapping his newborn in a stretchy wrap, clearly showing good wrapping technique. Awesome, awesome, awesome, I say! My only comment is that he wraps the tails around himself several times, but that’s just to use up the tails. Just wrap until you run out of fabric, then tie.
How to carry a newborn in a stretchy wrap: Awesome Video!
July 20, 2007 by Susie
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That is the SWEETEST THING EVER!
Steph
I LOVE it.. Was a bit thrown by the HUGE blanket in the bed but I’m going to let that slide cause that guy was TOOO CUTE the way he checked everything then kissed his babe before putting him in.. lol
That was so sweet! What a great newborn wrapping video!
So heartwarming. He has that hold perfect. That baby looks so comfy in there!!!
SO CUTE!!
Too adorable!! The guy is HOT and does a great job!!!
That has to be one of the sexiest things i’ve ever seen a man do: using a carrier (and so well) with his newborn! What a sweet sweet video!
[...] The mom in this picture learned how easy and comfortable it is to use a DIY stretchy wrap. For more about this easy and affordable way to carry a baby, see this post and this one with a great video. [...]
Loved the video. Very clear and not at all scary like some baby videos with what look like expert mom’s. Question. Can you use any fabric from a fabric store? When he points at the logo where he hold it in his mouth, it looks like he has a specific branded product?
I believe he is using a Hoppediz newborn wrap. In the U.S. and Canada, Moby Wrap and Sleepy Wrap are probably the most readily available newborn stretchy wraps. You can also use a strip of cotton knit jersey or cotton interlock: it is usually sold in a 60-inch width, simply purchase 5-6 yards (depending on whether you’re plus size) and cut the fabric into three 20-inch wide strips or 2 30-inch wide strips, with each strip being the entire length of the fabric (5-6 yards). There is no need to finish the edges, as the fabric will not unravel. Of course, the commercial products will have a more finished look, as the edges will be serged, and they will have their labels sewn at the middle of the fabric. (You can mark the middle of a DIY wrap with a permanent marker or … be creative.)
Another note: the current most recommended practice is to carry the baby vertically, not in a semi-reclined position as this daddy does … it is even easier to get the carry just right if the baby is held vertically.