Stretchy wraps: does size matter?

They are popular, comfortable, simple and beautiful - but are they equal?

The range of Stretchy wraps has blossomed in recent years. Ten years ago, @hugabub.carriers was the popular choice in Australia while brands like @Moby were on-trend overseas. But these originals have been joined by other big brands in babywearing and lots of new, smaller players.

With the ability to introduce new colourways regularly and follow clothing trends in colour and pattern, stretchy wraps are a palette of prettiness especially appealing to fashion conscious parents. But how do they differ in function?

@southeasternbabywearinggroup currently has eight brands in our demonstration collection. Most seem to fit the standard 5.5m +/- which original designs set. Widths vary a bit more, somewhere around 50-60cm seems typical. The type of stretch seems to be the key difference but doesn't make a huge functional difference.

Tall or plus size parents might appreciate the extra fabric of longer/wider wraps but otherwise, all will function much the same. Stay tuned for our review of each in an upcoming series!

Carriers supplied as group testers by:

@boba_nz_and_australia

@ergobabydownunder

@manduca_anz

@hugabub.carriers

@joeybabywraps

@chekohbaby

@nekoslings

@bykaycarriers

(Testers may not reflect currently available colour/design. )

All available for families to test and compare at our regular meets: southernnaturalparentingnetwork.org