Baby wraps

What is a baby wrap?

You can carry a baby or even toddler in a baby wrap. A babywrap is a long piece of fabric that is woven in a special way. It’s strong enough to carry a child. You can carry your child on your front, on your back or on your hip in a baby wrap.

Difference between baby wraps

There are different types of baby wraps. There are stretchy wraps, woven wraps and ringslings. Below I explain what the differences between these baby wraps are.

Stretchy baby wrap

The stretchy wrap is also called a tricot wrap. The name says it all; a stretchy baby wrap is a wrap with a lot of stretch in the fabric. You can tie a stretchy wrap in one way and as soon as the wrap is tied off you place your child in the wrap. Very simple and quick to use. With a stretchy wrap you can only wear on your front. This wrap is suitable from birth to approximately 1 year.

Woven wrap

A woven wrap is very versatile. You can carry your child with a woven wrap on your front, on the back or on your hip. Woven wraps are available in different materials; cotton, linen and wool. You can use a woven wrap immediately after birth and well beyond. You can also easily carry toddlers in a woven wrap.

Which size sling is right for me?

The stretchy wraps are all 5.5 meters long and one-size fits all.

The woven wraps are available in different sizes.
The wraps in size 6 are 4.6 meters long and are the most common size.
From clothing size 44/46 we recommend a size 7 sling.

Dragen in Schagen also sells baby wraps in size 4 and size 5. Size 5 is suitable for parents with size 34/36. The size 4 is perfect for wrapping techniques where you need less fabric. With a size 4 you can carry on your front, back, hip and torso. Consider, for example, the well-known back-carrying method; the rucksack carry or the kangaroo carry.

Want to buy a baby wrap at Dragen in Schagen?

Dragen in Schagen has a large collection baby wraps and baby carriers. We ship your babywrap quickly and for free from € 75. Do you need help choosing the right baby wrap? Marije, our babywearing consultant, is happy to help you!