18 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
Good for dads too! (Two updates)
Date of Review: Sep 1, 2003
The Bottom Line: Buy it, use it, and wear it with pride.
When we went to see our doula she asked us how we were planning on carrying our child. We had not thought of that so she recommended a Maya Wrap. One of her friends here in Omaha made them and they were based off an ancient Mayan idea. We thought we would try, support local business and heck if people used these for thousands of years, it must work.
Then we found out we were having twins. I needed to have a carrier and so did my wife. We both work at home with 8 at risk youth at Girls and Boys Town in Omaha, NE. I had to be able to monitor and teach my Girls and Boys Town youth and spend time with my new sons.
I love this wrap! It is very comfortable. Most carriers are made for women that carry their weight differently than a man. I know that there seems to be fewer and fewer men that are involved in their children s lives so there probably is not a need to make a daddy carrier. This one works.
It came with an instructional video that was quite helpful. It showed how you could have the wrap evolve over time to fit the size and need of your infant to toddler. They are so comfortable that I was able to wear one on my back and one on my front to carry them both when my wife was tired (she did carry them for a long time, it was and is my turn.)
The wrap keeps my baby close to me and in a fetal position. I feel that they are safe and comfortable when I am wearing it. Now that they are 6 months, I can adjust the wrap to accommodate them so they can look out and still stick close to daddy.
You can carry them in the front or snugly on your back. I like to have them on my back when I am working around the house and in front when we are just hanging out. The best part is that I can carry them in public and since they are so close all those freaky people that want to touch my babies seem to stay away because they are right next to me. Some still with invade my personal space but not as often as when they are in the stroller.
The only drawback is that I get looks of disapproval from many women and of course even more men. They come in a variety of colors and patterns and I probably should have gotten a plainer one. I love it and screw those who think that a man carrying a baby in a wrap is weird!
Update: My twins are now almost a year old and I can still use it, and they love it. The sling acts like a bottom hammock and keeps them close and secure with the ability to look around. Hold them on your side and put the sling over their heads, then open the sling and put their behinds in and wammo! A safe and secure baby that still allows you to be hands free.
Update: Keep this wrap until the kids are 2 years old. It is so very versatile. A quick change of the position of the wrap and your kid can still give you that hands free carrying power after a long day of walking at the zoo or whatever.
