Wallypop: Wallypop Babywearing: Wraps

Wrap Style Carriers

Wallypop Versa-Carry Wrap	Wrapsody Bali Baby Stretch Hybrid by GypsyMama	Wrapsody Bali Baby Breeze by Gypsyama	Wrapsody Water Wrap by GypsyMama

Wrapsody Bali Baby Stretch Hybrid Wrap (by GypsyMama)

Bali Baby Stretch Wraps are soft and silky -- soft like your favorite T-shirt. The process of hand-dying and batiking removes much of the lengthwise stretch but leaves the widthwise stretch, making these super supportive and comfy for a wide range of ages. It has been suggested that it's a sort of "hybrid" between stretchy and woven wraps.

I personally have found these wraps to have just the right amount of stretch to them. Since they don't really stretch along the length, heavier and older babies will not sag down the way they will in most stretchy wraps. But the widthwise stretch makes wearing this carrier almost like getting a big hug - it's just stretchy enough to feel snug and cozy.

Bali Baby Stretch Wraps are also quite a bit more versatile than most stretchy wraps - you can actually wear a baby or toddler on your back with one of these carriers, and you can wear your child through their toddler years. (In fact, I carry Wally in mine, at 4 years old and 43 lbs).

Each is packaged with printed instructions as well as with a thorough instructional DVD.
They are packed in attractive, reusable fabric bags that match the carriers.

Bali Baby Stretch Wrap Details:

• Hand-Dyed and Batiked in Bali, Indonesia by artists under good working conditions
• Lightweight cotton jersey with great widthwise stretch and little lengthwise stretch
• Hemmed for extra support
• Detailed instruction manual and instructional DVD
• Center is marked by the label, making it easy to use
• Comes with a lovely matching cloth bag.

Cradle Hold	Back Carry	Tummy to Tummy
Available In-Stock Wraps:
Chukwa	Kamava	Alyssa Graduated Greens
Sebastian	Sterling Gradauated Silver/Gray	Isis
Brigid	Kai Gradation from rich brown to sand to goldenrod.	Rowan Plum with Pink Lotus flowers

Wrapsody Bali Baby Breeze by GypsyMama

Our Breeze wraps are hand-dyed and hand-batiked in Bali, Indonesia under good working conditions. These are hand-dyed and batiked in Bali, Indonesia. They are a bit dressier than the stretch (think "blouse" vs. "t-shirt").

Though the stretch wraps are a fairly lightweight cotton, the gauze wraps are some of the lightest, coolest, most compact wraps on the market, and fold down into a handy built-in storage pocket. The gauze, like other woven wraps, offers the greatest range of carrying positions, and many find it more supportive for older children.

Because each is painted by hand and relies not only on the amazing artistry of our Balinese artists but also on the influences of the sun and weather, each is truly a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Also, these are made from a flat, bottomweight gauze whose comfort is matched only by its beauty. These wraps are wide and easy to spread, making them especially nice for back carrying, even with young infants.

Gauze is a wonderful fabric choice for baby carriers -- cool in the summer, and no bulk over or under winter clothes. Each has a label marking the center of the wrap and an innovative pocket at the end of the carrier that stores the wrap in a tidy bundle when not in use. This wrap is wide enough to securely carry even a tiny baby on your back, yet lightweight enough to wear on hot days, compact enough to tuck in your bag, and comfortable enough to carry your child for hours.

All of our batiked wraps were designed by Gypsy Mama, LLC. They are hand-batiked by artists in Indonesia in the open air using a sturdy, 100% cotton gauze, non-toxic dyes, and a very labor-intensive process. Once they are boiled to remove the dyes and waxes, they are hemmed for durability and comfort before they are packaged beautifully in matching cloth bags just for you and your child.

Bali Baby Breeze Wrap Details:

• Hand-Dyed and Batiked in Bali, Indonesia by artists under good working conditions
• Lightweight, supportive cotton gauze
• Detailed instruction manual and instructional DVD
• Center is marked by the label, making it easy to use
• Comes with a lovely matching cloth bag.
• 5.5 yards in length

Cradle Hold	Back Carry	Tummy to Tummy
Available In-Stock Wraps:
Kimber	Orion	Iris
Javed	Freya	Lily

Wallypop Versa-Carry Wraps

Are you looking for a comfortable way to carry your baby or toddler? Look no further - the Wallypop Versa-Carry Wrap allows you to carry a baby or toddler even for long periods of time in comfort. The weight of a smaller baby seems to disappear in the wrap, and toddlers even feel much lighter. The wrap distributes baby's weight evenly over both shoulders, then supports your back.

This carrier is so versatile, too - you can carry a baby facing in, facing out, laying down, or on your back in a myriad of configurations. The Versa-Carry Wrap is "poppable," meaning that you can put it on once, and pop baby in and out all day as needed. A wrap has the longest learning curve of all sling types, but it's actually not that hard to learn. A note from a happy customer: I have already tried the wrap. You were right, it's not that hard. My daughter liked it so much she was upset when I pulled her out. Thanks!!! (Jennifer A.)

In addition to the instock Versa-Carry Wraps listed below, you may also order a Made-To-Order or custom sling. Please use the Made-To-Order form below to let us know what fabric and features you'd like on your sling. If you'd like a completely custom sling, please see our Custom Sewing page.

Versa-Carry Wrap Details:

• Three lengths available in stock - 4 yards, 5 yards, and 6 yards.
• Other lengths available via Made-To-Order
• Made from supportive, sturdy fabrics that will withstand heavy use:
  • Sturdy but lightweight cotton.
  • Linen, which is heavier yet still breathable.
  • Super lightweight gauze.
  • Silk, which is so luxurious and surprisingly sturdy.
• For a limited time, I have some Wallypop brand knit wraps available. Read more here.
• Choose from our instock wraps below, or click here for information about ordering a wrap made to order just for you.
  

Cradle Hold	Tummy to Tummy	Facing Out
Back Carry	Back Carry	Hip Hold
Available In-Stock Wraps:
Pink Linen (Dip Dye)	Delicate, stretch cotton 4.5 yard only	Knit Purple (5 yard only)
Animal, Cotton Gauze 4 or 5 yard only

Available Options Explained:
Add Center Pocket: A pocket will be sewn to the middle of the wrap. This will help you find the middle for ease of use, provides a handy place to stash some money or small items, and also serves as a storage bag for the wrap itself. A small carrying strap is included. note: some pockets will be coordinating, rather than matching. We will contact you to discuss.
Add Pocket on Tail: A pocket will be sewn to the end of the wrap. This pocket provides a handy place to stash some money or small items, and also serves as a storage bag for the wrap itself. A small carrying strap is included. note: some pockets will be coordinating, rather than matching. We will contact you to discuss.
Add Appliqué to Center: Subject to availability, we'll do our best to either make an applique from scratch or to find a commercially-available appliqué and sew it securely to the center of your wrap to help you find the center easily.
Add Name Embroidery: We can embroider your child's name (or anything else) in small 1/4 inch tall letters. The addition of embroidery makes an item nonreturnable.

Made-To-Order Versa-Carry Wrap: $45.00 base ($55 Deluxe fabric)
Additional Options Available in a Made To Order Wrap:
Use your fabric or ours.
Pockets guaranteed to match wrap fabric

Reserve a Made To Order or Custom spot here

Center Pocket	Folded Into Pocket	Tail Pocket
Applique

Which length is right for me?

A 4 yard sling will be very compact but will probably not allow you to use some carries, such as the front wrap carry. Very petite mamas will be able to use more carrying positions with this length than will average or larger mamas.
A 5 yard sling will suit most people for most carries.
A 6 yard sling gives you just enough extra fabric to accommodate a larger mama or to allow you to wrap extra fabric around you or your baby. I use a 6 yard sling because I like to tie the ends under my baby's bottom in the front wrap cross carry (and I'm fairly small).
Very large mamas (or daddies) should ask about a 7 yard sling. My husband, who wears n 3XL, needs a 7 yard sling to carry our son.

Please use common sense when using Wallypop slings and carriers. Keep a hand on your baby when bending, stooping, walking through a crowded area, etc. You can expect years of service from your Wallypop products, but take care to look over your slings and carriers before each use. Do not use your sling or carrier if the stitching has ripped or the straps are getting worn out. Limited wearing instructions are available here. Wallypop cannot be responsible for misuse, breeches of common sense, or any injuries that may result from the use of our slings.

Wrapsody Water Wrap by GypsyMama

Wrapsody Water Wraps are so soft and silky, lightweight, and with a sun protection factor, as well. They are a perfect replacement for (and in some ways are much better than) the Wallypop Solarveil wraps, which are no longer available.

The fabric is a high-tech polyester knit that feels much like a woman's swimsuit. The fabric contains 55% recycled fiber, has Oeketex 100 certification, and has a sun protection factor of UPF45. UPF 45 means that the fabric blocks 97.5% - 98% of UVA and UVB rays. The fabric is designed also to wick moisture (sweat) away from the body. The Wrapsody Water Wrap fabric is certified to the Oeketex 100 standard, as well as certified to a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) of 45 -- nearly the best sun protection possible. For information about UPF and how it compares to SPF, you can read here.

The Water Wrap was designed specifically for use in water. -- both for wading and for
showering. We do have many customers who use this carrier as an “everywhere” wrap (on
the front only), but once children reach 20-25 pounds, most find it too narrow and stretchy to
continue comfortably carrying a child on land. If you are submerged in water, such as in a
shallow pool, the Water Wrap is still suitable for carrying even preschool children, but our
official recommendation is that this wrap be used for 5-25 pounds.

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Water Wrap Details:

• Soft, silky, hypoallergenic fabric
• Hi-tech sports knit wicks moisture and sweat away from the skin
• Tapered ends and narrow body make this carrier lightweight and cool.
• Manufacturer guarantees a UPF (UV Protection Factor) of 45 to help prevent sunburn/minimize sunscreen use -- fabric blocks over 93% of the sun's rays (compare to Solarveil which blocks 70%).
• Soft, stretchy fabric feels great on the skin and is perfect for front/hip carrying, both in and out of the water!
• Use with newborns through preschoolers.
• Just-right amount of stretch makes it easy to wash between you and baby when showering without adjusting the carrier.
• Folds down small – fits great in your bag!
• Soft finished edge eliminates painful pressure points on your child’s legs.
• Silky, slinky fabric even looks great for evening wear!

Water wraps are available in black only, and in two sizes - 5 yard and 6 yard. we are currently sold out.

Please use common sense when using any baby carrier. Keep a hand on your baby when bending, stooping, walking through a crowded area, etc. Wallypop cannot be responsible for misuse, breeches of common sense, or any injuries that may result from the use of slings purchased from us.