Woven Wrap Fiber Spotlight: Wool

This new series highlights the different fibers that are used in woven wraps. Keep in mind that fiber content is only one factor in how a wrap works.  Brand, weave structure, and thickness also impact how a woven wrap works.

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Wool wraps bounce and stretch.

The diagonal stretch makes it easy to get a comfortable seat for your baby.  I love how my daughter can safely bounce on my shoulders without causing strain on my back.  You can get wool wraps that are thin but offer the support and cushiness that you usually only find in thicker wraps.  If you want the most cushy and cuddly wraps available you should try a thick wool wrap.

Wool is antimicrobial.

The antimicrobial nature of wool means that it is naturally resistant against bacteria and fungus.  This is why so many people love wool diaper covers. Some people are scared of washing wool but actually you don’t need to wash wool wraps as often as you have to wash other wraps. For example, if I sweat on one of my wool wraps I just set it aside to dry and a few hours later the wrap is almost as good as new. 

Carry of the Month; February: Back Wrap Cross Carry

Carry of the Month (COTM) is an ongoing feature for the BWIP blog and Facebook group. Each month one of the VBEs will choose a wrap carry or carrier to showcase and write a blog post with instructions or videos. At our monthly meetings throughout the valley, we will designate time to demonstrate the carry or carrier in person and answer your questions. Feel free to join in on the fun! Post pictures of you trying out the COTM in the comments here or on the Facebook group. Check out the bottom of this post for the prize raffled off for participation this month!


February's COTM is Back Wrap Cross Carry (BWCC). This month is sponsored by Babymoon Inn, scroll down to the bottom to see the awesome prize they donated! One of our lovely VBEs, Jenna, is demonstrating for this tutorial with her little guy. BWCC is a great carry for new and seasoned wrappers alike but it has a great feature in a half knot that is tied immediately. This holds your baby in place right at the beginning and gives you a chance to think about your step before moving on. Your base size wrap length is used for BWCC which can be a 5-7 depending on your build.