Organic Baby Wrap Carrier – Cream, Newborn Stretchy Sling

A stretchy wrap carrier in soft organic cotton, for carrying a newborn against your chest.

Read this first: the TICKS rules

Safe babywearing comes down to five checks, every single time you put your baby in. The UK Sling Consortium calls them TICKS.

• T — Tight. The wrap should hold your baby close, with no slack. A loose sling lets the baby slump, which closes their airway.
• I — In view at all times. You should be able to see your baby's face by glancing down. Fabric should never cover their face.
• C — Close enough to kiss. Their head should be near enough to your chin that you can tip your head and kiss their forehead.
• K — Keep chin off the chest. A baby's chin pressed to their chest restricts their airway. There should be at least a finger's width beneath the chin.
• S — Supported back. Their back should be supported in its natural position, tummy and chest against you. If they slump into a C shape their chin drops onto their chest.

Check all five each time. Newborns cannot lift their own heads clear if their airway becomes restricted, and they cannot tell you.

Why a stretchy wrap for a newborn

Stretchy wraps suit the first months better than structured carriers because the fabric moulds around a small body rather than holding it in a fixed shape. You can also pre-tie the wrap, then lift the baby in and out without retying — which matters when you're doing it one-handed.

Most stretchy wraps are outgrown at around 8-9kg, when the fabric starts to sag under the weight. After that a structured carrier is the next step.

Fit

One size. The wrap ties to fit the wearer, so it works across different body shapes and can be shared between two parents.

Care

Machine washable. Wash before first use.

Safety

Follow the TICKS rules above every time. Do not use a sling while cooking, drinking hot drinks, cycling, driving or doing anything where a fall or spill could reach your baby. Never cover your baby's face with fabric or a coat. Check the wrap for wear before each use.

If your baby was premature, has a low birth weight, or has any breathing or medical condition, speak to your health visitor or midwife before using a sling.