Favourite wrap front carries

When I started using the wrap slings I was daunted by all the different carries there were. I was determined not to be put off and spent hours trawling through youtube to try to work out what I was doing. I also went to my local sling meet and was given lots of advice as to which carries to try.

Here is my rough guide to front carries and also some links to youtube clips showing how to tie them.

FCC = Front Cross Carry
I mainly use this carry as a "pre-tied" when I'm going out in the car, so that I can just pop Esme in and out without having to mess about trying to tie the wrap in the car park.
Instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/user/WrapYourBaby#p/u/15/aRLK36ix-3E
Can also be pre-tied:
http://www.youtube.com/user/WrapYourBaby#p/u/12/-ekpqs0b6KA

Kangaroo Carry
This is my carry of choice when going out for a walk as it spreads the load evenly across my back. I can then chuck a rucksack on my back and away we go.
Instructions: http://www.youtube.com/user/WrapYourBaby#p/u/20/m2XT9GbJrWk

Kangaroo

FWCC = Front Wrap Cross Carry
I use this one around the house. You can either cross the tails over the baby (useful when they drop off to sleep) or push to each side so that there is only one layer of fabric across the baby (good for hot days)
With a newborn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-VHUEM6K0Q
with an older baby
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RnoqVlyno

FWCC - single layer across baby

Wrapsody Bali Breeze in FWCC

When I'm in a hurry I usually just grab the mei tai or the Ergo, but I do find the wraps by far the most comfortable.

Mei tai

There are loads of other videos on you tube with variations on these carries.

I've managed a couple of hip carries and also one back carry. Once I get to grips with these then I may even post about them, but for now I need a lot more practice!