William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN came up with the phrase “Babywearing” which refers to carrying your baby in a soft carrier close to your body, while you continue with your activities of daily living. They did not invent the concept, which has been around for quite some time, and is a common sight in many developing countries.

Why should I consider carrying my baby in a soft carrier?

There are many benefits to carrying your baby in a soft carrier. Studies indicate that babies who are carried in a soft carrier CRY LESS compared to those that aren’t. When you carry your baby in a soft carrier, you are mimicking the baby’s environment in the womb, which will help baby to make a smooth transition from womb to world. In our modern society of expensive and trendy strollers and other “containers”, it is a pity that many parents are unaware of the concept of carrying your baby in a soft carrier, which costs a fraction of the cost of most strollers and offers many more benefits.

Wraps are the ideal choice particularly in the initial few months of an infants life. A wrap is the perfect way to carry your baby in the 4th Trimester, “mimicking the womb” in every sense of the word. Carrying your baby in a soft carrier allows your baby to experience movement (like a swing provides), soothing tactile and proprioceptive feedback (as a swaddled baby would feel), while baby can smell mom/dad and hear a reassuring heartbeat. This will make the transition from womb to world much easier.

Introducing the Boba Baby Wrap, the perfect wrap style carrier – with its unique fabric blend and the no-guesswork tying, the Boba Wrap is a great choice for beginners and advanced babywearers alike. The simple design of this baby wrap, free of buckles, straps or buttons makes it perfectly comfortable for both you and your baby. By evenly distributing the weight of your child, there is no time limit to how long your baby can stay in the wrap, so you may calm and sooth your baby with your warmth, your voice, your movement and your heart beat as long as you are both content!

 

 

FEATURES

* 95% cotton/organic cotton 5% spandex (high quality French Terry material)
* Front & infant hold
* Supports up to 35lbs
* Hands-free Availability
* Ideal for breastfeeding
* Machine washable
* Simple no-guess tying

 

 

 

The Boba Baby Wrap is available in regular and organic versions and a variety of beautiful colors. The fabric is soft and feels wonderful against your skin and baby’s skin. The fabric has lycra in it which will help the wrap retain its shape over time, unlike the majority of wraps on the market which lack lycra. It is addition, it will support the weight of older babies, offering terrific value. The wrap is perfect for beginners. It is recommended to practice in front of a mirror with either a doll or large stuffed animal. It usually takes 3-5 tries before you will feel comfortable but you will soon be a pro! Please note that you do tie the Boba Wrap differently than other baby wraps. Instructions for tying the Boba Wrap can be found here. Baby Wrap Safety Tips can be found here. The cradle hold and other horizontal positions are no longer recommended for safety reasons. Instead, for newborns, try the Newborn Hold.  Video instructions are available here. Older babies are well suited to the “love-your-baby” hold.

The Boba Baby Wrap will provide a wonderful opportunity for bonding, help moms learn to recognise and respond faster to their baby’s cues, has unlimited sensory motor benefits for your baby, help moms breastfeed while on the go and free up hands to keep up the chores.

 

PURCHASING

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