People have been using cloth carriers as a way to hold
and transport babies since the beginning of time. Today
we have hundreds of options available to us, with many
interesting variations on the traditional designs. Following
are some examples of the styles of carriers available.
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Wraps
Squares or rectangles of fabric that can be used
to carry baby by wrapping and tying with knots.
Used traditionally in many cultures because of the
simplicity and versatility, these scarves can remain
useful long after babywearing days are over. New
variations involve longer strips of fabric (5+ meters)
often referred to as "wraps".
Wraps at Pooka Baby:
EllaRoo
Wrap, Hoppediz Wrap, Moby D, Moby
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Ring Slings
A variation on the simple carrying scarf. Rings,
rather than knots, are used to adjust and secure
the carrier. Ring slings often come with padded
edges, or rails, and have a tail of fabric at the
end that can be left open or sewn closed.
Ring Slings at Pooka Baby:
EllaRoo
Lightly Padded Sling, Maya
Wrap Sling, TaylorMade Silk Slings,
TaylorMade Solarveil© Slings |
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Pouches
A pouch is a tube of fabric with a curved seam sewn
in the middle providing a "pouch" for baby to sit
in. Many pouches are custom fit for the wearer,
while some styles are adjustable with rows of zippers
or snaps.
Pouches at Pooka Baby:
Hotslings Fleece Pouch, Hotslings Stretch
Pouch, Hotslings Reversible Pouch,
Maya Wrap Adjustable Pouch,
Pooka Pouch |
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Soft Pack
Baby Carriers
In its most basic form, this style of carrier has
a rectangular or square shaped body and four straps
- one coming from each corner. This type of carrier
has been used for centuries in many Asian cultures.
Today it is available in the traditional, unstructured
style and with some modern variations, such as padded
shoulder and waist straps, buckles and clips.
Soft Pack Baby Carriers at Pooka Baby:
ERGO Baby
Carrier, EllaRoo
Mei Tai, EllaRoo Mei Hip,
EllaRoo Podaegi |
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