Didymos from Birdies Room. My first woven wrap! Enter to win a $50 gift certificate

Okay, now I get it! Woven wraps are awesome once you've learned how to use them.  I am new to woven wraps and you may be as well.
They are comfortable.  Sooooooo comfortable.  I was never sure on how to use them because to be honest how many sales people know how to use them? I was told by one sales person, "it's too difficult to show, here's a pouch".  So, I was left with that impression.

Birdies Room sent me a wonderful wrap to review through Didymos.  I highly recommend shopping with Birdies Room as they have a great selection for all your babywearing needs and other goodies that are essential once you become a parent or if you need to buy a special gift. If you need a gift, get a Didymos wrap and introduce the new mom to something essential in parenting.

Learning to wrap is wonderful and for new babywearers give it a try!  The value of wrap is invaluable, you'll have a new appreciation for this style of babywearing.  Once you invest in a wrap and are done with wrapping there are loads of for sale or trade groups and forums.  You can even convert your beautiful wrap into a SSC or ring sling too!

Didymos is a company from Germany that started in 1972! Read the story {here} How serious is Didymos about quality? Check out their criteria {here}

                                          Hip Carry position  picture from Didymos

This position is a The Wrap Cross Carry

So when you get your Didymos wrap, it comes in a lovely box with a DVD on how to use. It's a fabulous DVD and takes through knot methods and you can rewind and watch, rewind and watch before practicing with baby in it.  Also Barbara from Birdies Room is very helpful.

So what are some the advantages of a Didymos wrap? Here's a few examples:

• Your hands are free(yes I know like most baby carriers)
• Babies who are carried regularly do not develop fear of loss, they cry less and become independent earlier. 
•  The sling is suitable for all sizes and you can carry your baby from birth to the age of three years. I have carried my 3 1/2 yr old in a back carry.
• The wraparound sling is lightweight and handy,and, when not needed, it folds and fits easily in a bag. 
•  DIDYMOS- slings are made from pure organic cotton and the colours are free fom heavy metals.
• I love this one!  I have yet to make this a hammok for my son. He'd love it!  When the Didymos is no longer needed for carrying, it will serve as a hammock, a comforter, a swing , sun-sail, a scarf, etc

I have this one! I love it!  picture from Didymos

What I like about Didymos?

• The ease in using them. I found the DVD very helpful.
• So COMFORTABLE!
• You don't have to wash it right away necessarily.  If you want it softer than go for it but I loved the feel of it and strength of the wrap. Who new a piece of cloth could be so amazing for babywearing. I am new to wrapping and love it.
• The use only 100% organic cotton
•  I had the Jacquard in Waves Elder which is fine, elastic and soft for a woven.
• Practice, practice, practice. With anything new, it can take a little time or a long time to get it right.
• Proper support all the way around.  For me and my son.
• Can be used year round
• Can easily breast feed in it
• Various tying methods so you never get bored with the same old, same old and grow with your baby's needs.
• Safe & magical. I love wrapping and wish I started earlier.
• I really liked the support on the Didymos site as well, such as pictures of their tying methods. I like the company a lot.  Friendly and good energy.
• They have a Free App that is super helpful and takes you through the steps of tying methods and I downloaded it to my iPad.
• Fits all sizes, from petite to plus size as they come in different measurements. 

What I didn't like?

Too be honest I can't find anything to say.  For some it's the learning curve.  For me not so much. I loved practicing and feeling the support of the wrap and here's my son using it as a blanket!

This picture angle makes him look freakishly long!

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