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BACK CARRYS

The following back carrying methods are for babies who have some head control. There is no set age, but I wouldn't use the toss method until baby can sit supported.

For newborn back carry see infant back carry.

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ONE Start by tying the Weepee onto you with the waist straps at your waist or hips. The body piece should be behind you with the inside body facing out. If you tie the straps a bit loosely, baby’s bum will fall deeper into the carrier, if you tie them tightly, baby will be higher up.

TWO Hold baby’s right arm with your left hand and put your right arm along their spine (keeping your arm to the right side of baby’s head), then place your right hand under baby’s bum. Get a firm grip on your baby’s seat with the right hand and use the left to keep baby’s body straight and inline with your right arm.

THREE Bend over at the waist and pull baby onto your back. Keep your right arm behind your baby holding him to your back. Remain bent over. Balance baby on your back. Make sure they are centred and their legs are wrapping your waist. Remain bent over to balance baby on your back.

FOUR Holding onto baby with one hand, reach behind you and pull the baby carrier up over the baby's body. Bring both straps in front - READY FOR TYING.

 

TYING OPTIONS FOR BACK CARRYS

TIES WITHOUT LOOPS Ties without loops result in a carry that is like a traditional mei tai. They are useful cause they are quicker to tie. But, you will notice that they are way less comfortable and I think it looks better with the unique Weepee loops.

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A - CROSS TIE Simply cross the straps in front of your chest and tie them as shown below in step C. This carry is a favourite of dads. If you are bigger breasted than me it will look different on you - you might not like this carry at all. Try the cross carry with loops.

B - RUCKSACK TIE Straps come down by your side as shown then go to step C below. This back carry is the quickest to tie but I think it is the least comfortable for longer carrying of a heavy baby.

C - FINISH TYING This step is really important. MAKE SURE YOUR BABY IS SNUG AGAINST YOUR BODY AND ALL THE STRAPS ARE PULLED TIGHTLY BEFORE FINISHING THE TIE. If you need to, jiggle baby higher up in the carrier, and pull the straps tightly one more time to ensure there is no slack anywhere. This is the key to a comfortable carry. Straps can go under baby's legs and knot under their bum.

 

TIES WITH LOOPS Ties without loops result in a carry that is like a traditional mei tai. They are useful cause they are quicker to tie. But, you will notice that they are way less comfortable and I think it looks better with the unique Weepee loops. Ties with loops are extremely comfortable and easy to learn. The idea is to use the loops as a harness to tighten the shoulder straps as much as possible. The loops also pull baby's torso closer to your body making for a very tight carrying method.

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A - CROSS TIE Simply cross the straps in front of your chest and feed them through the loops. Pull the straps all the way through on each side as tightly as possible. Jiggle baby higher up in the carrier, bend forward a little and get those straps tight.

B - RUCKSACK TIE Simply feed them through the loops. Pull the straps all the way through on each side as tightly as possible. Jiggle baby higher up in the carrier, bend forward a little and get those straps tight.

C - FINISH TYING You can tie it in front of you and tuck away excess strap length or if there is an abundance you could knot it under baby's bum in back as I have done. At the end I always position the crossed straps comfortably over my breasts using the loops to hold them in place. This truly is the best "straps crossing the chest" carry you can find for larger breasted women.