Stretchy wraps

Wearing your baby in a babywrap

Babywearing becomes more and more popular. On the streets you see a lot parents wearing their baby in a babywrap, but also on social media you will find many parents sharing their babywearing moments. Dragen in Schagen has a huge collection baby wraps and selected only the best brands for you.

What is a babywrap

A babywrap is made out of long piece of fabric, it is woven in a special way to give your baby the best support. A babywrap must meet different safety requirements. Attention is paid to the quality of the yarn and the dyes to color the fabric must be safe.

From which age can i use a babywrap

If all safety instructions are considered it is advised to use an babywrap from birth until both caregiver and child no longer feel comfortable with it.

Consult an expert if your child was born with a low birth weight, such as a premature or twins, or if your infant has respiratory illness or other respiratory problems. Extra vigilance is required with these babies.

What are the benefits of babywearing

The most practical benefit is giving your child a cosy, warm and peaceful place close to you, and in the same time having your hands free.

Of course baby wearing has many more benefits. For children it’s extremely important to attach to their parents and caregivers. While wearing your baby the ‘cuddle hormone’ will release, Oxytocine. Oxytocin is very important when it comes to attachment.

While wearing your baby in a babywrap, your baby hears your heartbeat and feels your warmth, that will calm your baby. Baby’s that are close to their caregivers will experience less stress and have more energy to grow.

Babywearing also stimulates breastfeeding and has a very positive effect on baby’s with reflux.

Ofcourse there are many more benefits of babywearing, but most important; wearing your baby is super cozy!

Stretchy wraps

A Stretchy wrap, also called Tricot sling is an amazingly soft babywrap. Wrapping your baby in a stretchy wrap is very easy, because you first pre-tie the fabric and afterwards you only have to put your baby in the ‘seat’ you have created.

Stretchy wraps are suitable from birth and are comfortable till your baby turns 1 year old. You can only front carry with a stretchy wrap in a three layered carry.

How does the sizing of babywraps work

Stretchy wraps are suitable for everyone, because they are one size fits all. The length of a stretchy wrap is 5 meters plus.