I borrowed the Bara Barn shawl from the sling library this week, and
am having so much fun with it that I just had to share!

It is a 2.7m wrap (also known as a rebozo or shortie). My daughter
Emma is 19 months old now. We both still love to wrap and try out new things,
so I set myself a challenge today to only use this one carrier, but in as many ways as possible.

So here is what we have come up with so far today…

Nursing in a rebozo hip carry – we also used this for popping to the shops this morning.

Rebozo hip carry

A rebozo back carry – perfect for doing a bit of work around the house with a sleepy toddler! This is a one shouldered back carry with a slip knot. You start with the traditional rebozo hip carry, and just scoot the child around to your back. You need to tighten up a bit more afterwards. It is surprisingly comfortable!

Rebozo back carry

For a longer carry, we did a rucksack tied under the bum. (Known as ruck under bum or RUB). I love this as an alternative to a ruck with a longer wrap, and sometimes it is nice to not have loads of wrap tied around your waist.

Ruck under bum

Finally, more snuggles and nursing in a hip carry before an afternoon nap.

Nursing in a rebozo hip carry

Oh and the great thing about using a shortie… it doesn’t look bad as a scarf (or a blanket) when it isn’t being used as a sling!

Bara Barn Shawl