What can you do with a wrap that is one size shorter than your base size? All of the carries listed here would be great options if you have a wrap just slightly shorter than your base size. A base size wrap is typically the size needed to do a double hammock or front wrap cross carry.
The Full Series of Carries by Size
Back Wrap Cross Carry with Crossed Straps
Back Wrap Cross Carry is a comfortable carry that works great with babies who
like to leg straighten. It’s basically the same steps as Front Wrap Cross Carry, but with baby on your back. It’s a naturally lower carry and works best with
toddlers and older babies.
like to leg straighten. It’s basically the same steps as Front Wrap Cross Carry, but with baby on your back. It’s a naturally lower carry and works best with
toddlers and older babies.
Back Wrap Cross Carry with Ruck Straps
This variation of Back Wrap Cross Carry has Ruck Straps, which some people prefer over crossing the straps in the front. This can also be comfortable tied tibetan, but the tibetan tie takes a tad more length.
Back Wrap Cross Carry with a Chestbelt
This variation on Back Wrap Cross Carry starts with a halfknot chestbelt which can be a nice way to secure baby before starting the next step. Many people first learning back carries like this as a first back carry with an older baby or toddler.
Secure High Back Carry
Secure High Back Carry begins with a half knot chestbelt which allows you to secure baby before starting the next pass. Many people like this as a first back carry.
Jordan’s Back Carry
Jordan’s Back Carry is a very comfortable back carry that has ruck straps. This carry has a sling pass, Cross Pass, and Horizontal Pass.
Jordan’s Back Carry with 2 Sling Passes
This variation on Jordan’s Back Carry has Two sling passes and one horizontal pass. Some people prefer this variation because they feel it is more symmetrical.
Giselle’s Back Carry
Giselle’s Back Carry is very similar to Jordan’s Back Carry. It has a sling pass, cross pass, and reinforcing cross pass. This carry is great for leg straighteners.
Christina’s Ruckless Back Carry
Christina’s Ruckless Back Carry is almost the same as Giselle’s back carry (Sling Pass, Cross Pass, Reinforcing Pass) except it has a very comfortable chestbelt and does not have ruck straps. The chestbelt for this carry could be added to any of the carries that begin with a sling pass. This chestbelt works well with SHBC or JBC.
Double Hammock Tied at the Shoulder
This is a short variation on Double Hammock which ties at the shoulder. This can be very comfortable while pregnant because there is no waist belt. It’s also an easier carry for tucking a sleeping baby’s head because you can untie the knot at the shoulder and use one sling pass to secure baby’s head.
Double Hammock Tied under the Bum
This is a short variation on Double Hammock where you simply tie under the baby’s bum instead of tying in front. The video here is a double hammock video and she ties in front. To tie under the bum, just tie under your baby’s bum instead of bringing the tails around to tie in front.
Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder Tied under the Bum
This is a short variation on Double sling shoulder to shoulder where you tie under the baby’s bum rather than tying in front.
Ruck Tied Tibetan
Ruck Tied Tibetan is a comfortable variation on a rucksack carry where you create a comfortable chestbelt with the tails. There are many ways to tie tibetan.
Reinforced Ruck
Reinforced Ruck is a variation on Ruck tied in Front where you create reinforcing cross passes rather than bunched cross passes. This can add extra support for a bigger baby or toddler. With a Base minus 1, you may also be able to tie tibetan with a reinforced ruck, but many people need a base size to tie tibetan.
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