The Magic of Babywearing – Why Carry Your Baby in an African Wrap?

Carrying your baby in a wrap fosters a deep bond between parent and child. Your baby can hear your heartbeat, feel your movements, and remain in a constant state of comfort and security. This physical contact helps regulate their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature. African mothers carry their babies in wraps every day, knowing that close contact soothes them. It is often said that African babies cry less because they are always near their mothers. Babywearing also promotes lactation by encouraging skin-to-skin contact, which can be easily incorporated into babywearing.

A Practical Solution for Active Parents

Babywearing frees up your hands, making it easier to manage household tasks, errands, and travel. If you choose to carry your baby on your back, you'll have even greater mobility. Unlike a stroller, a wrap allows you to go anywhere – through nature trails, narrow sidewalks, and public transport. Our African wraps are often longer and more durable than typical European wraps, offering more tying options and long-term use. Made from woven cotton fabric, they are perfect for warmer months as they allow airflow, preventing your baby from overheating.

We want our wraps to be not only beautiful but also comfortable, functional, and practical for everyday use. That's why we had them tested by experienced babywearers – Dáša and Beáta from Moravia and Katka from Mníšek pod Brdy. These women have extensive experience with different wraps and regularly carry their children, so they know what truly matters.

Through thorough testing and feedback, I am confident that our wraps meet high standards. The testers evaluated the fabric's durability, comfort for both parent and child, different tying techniques, and fit for babies of various ages. They found that after washing, the wraps soften nicely while maintaining their strength and structure, which is crucial for beginners learning to tie them securely. New users need to ensure their knots are well tightened. Babies in the wraps fell asleep peacefully, and mothers appreciated that the fabric did not dig into their shoulders.

Another advantage highlighted by our testers was easy maintenance – the wraps can be safely machine-washed. As Dáša put it: "Just throw it in the washing machine, and you're done!" And that's not all! Besides babywearing, they used the wraps as blankets or outdoor mats. Simply put, these are versatile pieces that every family can make use of.

Here's what our testers had to say:

"The wrap will work for both casual babywearers and as a backup wrap for outdoor adventures since it's compact. It's long enough, so I had no trouble with any tying method, and I wouldn't hesitate to use it as a picnic blanket."
— Dagmar, professional babywearer with experience testing over 200 wraps, tested with a 5-month-old baby

"It's nice and sturdy, and the colors are just stunning. Over time, it softens beautifully. It's important to mention that the wrap is firm and does not stretch. Some might find this challenging, but I'm perfectly fine with it, and it ties well. The stitching is strong and high-quality. I didn't get to try it with a newborn, as I had a softer wrap at that time."
— Katka, mother of three, tested with a 4-month-old baby

"When I first unpacked it, it felt quite stiff, and after washing, it stiffened again a little, but with use, it softens. Since it's a bit firmer, it took me a while to get the knot just right. The colors are impossible to capture in photos! :) I have two wraps from Zambia at home, but they're too short, so I've always wanted to try classic babywearing ties with an African wrap. Thank you for this experience!"
— Beáta, tested with 9-month-old baby