Ahh, the Kangaroo Carry. Simple at first glance, but proclaimed "tricky" by many seasoned wearers. While, yes, trying out Kangaroo carry with a woven wrap for the first time will require some patience-- and maybe a couple tries-- The closeness and convenience of this carry can't be overstated.
I love Kangaroo. I really do. It's a great skin-to-skin option for those super squishy newborn days, it's a great carry for a shorter wrap (usually your base size minus 2-- so that'll be a size 4 or 3.6m for most), and it is hands-down the easiest carry from which to transfer a sleeping babe into bed.
Okay, so maybe those wrapping veterans are right-- Kangaroo can seem tricky the first time. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it! The challenge with this carry is that you have to-- scratch that, get to-- master holding your baby while wrapping around him. As opposed to other carries where you might pre-wrap part of or even all of the carry before putting baby in. Don't fret! This is totally do-able! Plus, the skills you learn while mastering Kangaroo will help you down the line, when you later set out to learn a Rucksack carry on your back (or really any back carry that starts with a "Ruck Pass."
Bonus: You can still use your base size wrap if you want to use Kangaroo Carry. Instead of tying off under baby's bum, you'll cross the straps at the bum (spread or bunched passes, much like Front Wrap Cross Carry, most likely the first carry you learned with your woven wrap) and tie in the back.
Want to try a Kangaroo Carry? Let us know at a meeting or check out this video from Babywearing Faith:
Okay, so maybe those wrapping veterans are right-- Kangaroo can seem tricky the first time. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try it! The challenge with this carry is that you have to-- scratch that, get to-- master holding your baby while wrapping around him. As opposed to other carries where you might pre-wrap part of or even all of the carry before putting baby in. Don't fret! This is totally do-able! Plus, the skills you learn while mastering Kangaroo will help you down the line, when you later set out to learn a Rucksack carry on your back (or really any back carry that starts with a "Ruck Pass."
Bonus: You can still use your base size wrap if you want to use Kangaroo Carry. Instead of tying off under baby's bum, you'll cross the straps at the bum (spread or bunched passes, much like Front Wrap Cross Carry, most likely the first carry you learned with your woven wrap) and tie in the back.
Want to try a Kangaroo Carry? Let us know at a meeting or check out this video from Babywearing Faith: