Knots or Buckles?

Something I hear over and over again from parents when investigating slings and carriers is that they feel safer with a buckle than tying a knot.  They are worried with a knot that they might do it wrong while a buckle just clicks in and then its safe and nothing can go wrong. I totallyContinueContinue reading "Knots or Buckles?"

Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 2 - Slip Knots and Ring Finishes

In Part 1 I covered the most common knot used to tie a woven or stretchy wrap - the Double knot (Flat Reef or Granny).  While the double knot is very secure its not adjustable - if you want to adjust your wrap (maybe to feed, or maybe to alter slightly as baby falls asleepContinueContinue reading "Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 2 - Slip Knots and Ring Finishes"

Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 1 - the Secure Double Knot

Knots are undoubtly the biggest thing that worries people new to or considering using woven wraps.  I frequently hear "I am not very good at knots", "I am not sure I trust myself to tie it properly" or even "what if the knot becomes undone".  And I remember thinking exactly the same first time IContinueContinue reading "Woven FAQ - Knots! Part 1 - the Secure Double Knot"