How to carry baby in a cross-muloty or cross-wrapped, with a jersey portage scarf? Julia Lemetais, masseur-physiotherapist gives us her advice.
The jersey scarf is ideal from birth, to bring newborns to the age of about 5 months (depending on the size and weight), and is mainly chosen for premature babies. “”The elasticity of the jersey scarf helps keep the child correctly, to promote skin to skin, and does not require adjustment beforehand, unlike jacquard scarves for example, generally used for the largest“explains Julia Lemetais, masseur-physiotherapist and leading workshops.
“Portage in a swaddled cross”
The Crusader-Emmaille. To properly establish your portage scarf in the cross-position-Emmailled position, our specialist explains, in video, the simple gestures to take. Start by placing your portage scarf on the front, centered on the chest. Cross in the back and bring the sides back to the shoulders. Then pass the two vertical sides below the horizontal belt, and meet again in the back to make a double knot on the front. Once the scarf is well attached, all you have to do is position your baby by placing his legs under the front of the front, facing you. “”Be sure to stretch the scarf well up to the two knees, so that the sides are flat at the back, to keep the baby well“Explains Julia Lemetais. Then pass your feet under the horizontal part, and stretch the scarf to the head, checking that no fold is present.”It is indeed important not to leave the baby’s feet inside the scarf, because it would tend to push it and move away from us“, Specifies Julia.
Finally, if you are more comfortable with a baby carrier rather than a portage scarf, but you still want to wear your baby in this way, do not hesitate to register for a wrap workshop in a scarf in order to familiarize yourself with this technique. You can also watch our video and test to tie your scarf using a doll or a cushion before being more sure of your gestures.
