Wraps

Basic Tying of a CBHM Wrap

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• Unfold the wrap and find the CBHM logo in the center.
• Place the wrap around your waist, logo at the top edge, and bring the ends to your back.
• Cross the material behind your back and bring each side up and over your shoulders to the front. Be sure to keep the same edge as the logo closest to your neck.  Spread the fabric over your back and shoulders, so the baby's weight will be distributed evenly.
• Place both sides of the fabric underneath the section with the logo.
• Cross the fabric again and bring around your waist to your back.  You may tie a knot here or bring to the side or front to tie a knot.

Newborn Upright Carry: 0 - 6 Weeks

• Follow steps 1-5 of basic tying.
• Spread the wrap completely down left arm.
• Support your baby upright over left side of fabric.
• Pull the lower edge of wrap up and over baby's head and body to form a pocket.  Complete the fold over your shoulder and back.
• Pull the fabric on the right side completely over baby.
• Find the logo tag and bring this section of fabric up and over your baby.  This will ensure that your baby is secure in the wrap.

Classic Carry - Facing In: From 6 Weeks On

• Follow steps 1-5 of basic tying.
• Hold you baby facing your shoulder and carefully place one leg through the crossed section of fabric.
• Supporting your baby, place the other leg through the other side of the wrap so that your baby is sitting in the crossed portion of the wrap.
• Starting with the fabric closest to your baby, pull the fabric up and over your baby's bottom, back, and shoulder.
• Lift baby up slightly and put both legs under the logo section of the wrap.
• Pull the logo section up to your baby's armpits, keeping the lower edge under your baby's bottom.
• If your baby falls asleep, the side of the wrap closest to the baby can be pulled over to cover your baby's head and provide support and comfort for the neck and head.

Removing Your Baby From a CBHM Wrap

• Pull down logo section of wrap.
• Separate the sides of the wrap pulled over your baby's body and move them to the side.
• Lift your baby out(if your baby is on your back, you will need someone to help you lift your baby out).

Please note: We are no longer teaching or recommending a cradle hold carry in any carrier. This carry compromises baby's airway and it is difficult to properly position baby in this carry. We recommend a tummy to tummy (upright) position that allows their knees to be higher than their bum, in a frog position, their spine to be slightly rounded, and baby's head tilted back with face uncovered for proper airflow. Baby should always be carried high and close enough to kiss. Please contact us if you need help learning how to use your carrier safely.