Back carry!

We've achieved back carries!

It has taken a while to feel confident enough to sling Esme on my back. But I started with a BWCC (Back wrap cross carry) which went a bit wrong!

How not to do a BWCC

I should have crossed the wrap over Esme's body rather than tucking it to the side and under her bum.

So anyway a few days later, I thought we'd try again with a different type of carry and also a different method to get her on my back.
This time I used the "Santa toss" to get her on my back. This involves laying her in the middle of the wrap an creating a hammock. Then you basically sling baby over your shoulder. It sounds scary (and it was!) but it does get the baby nice and high. I should add that Paul was my spotter and I was kneeling in the middle of the bed!

The carry I tried to do this time was the Double Hammock (DH) or Chunei carry. I actually found this really supportive as there are a couple of layers under the baby's bottom. Most of the weight is carried on your chest rather than your shoulders which I found more comfortable. I found YouTube videos on how to do this very helpful.

first DH attempt

Unassisted!

The picture on the left is our first attempt!
I don't think I got Esme's knees high enough as her knees should be higher than her bottom. I also should have done the chest pass a little tighter.



Still practice makes perfect, so the next day we tried again (without Paul's assistance) and don't think we did too badly. Esme fell asleep within minutes and I carried on cooking supper!

Rear view shot

enjoying a snuggly Kangaroo carry

I'm going to keep practising the back carries at home, as I need to keep checking Esme's position in the mirror. For now. I'll stick to front carries when we go out as its also a good excuse for snuggle.