A Handwoven Wrap from Robbins Nest Weaving

What do you do with a baby that is sound asleep on your chest?

Some people might use that time to relax – maybe read a book or surf the web or add a few rows to a sweater that refuses to grow longer no matter how much time you spend knitting it. Stupid sweater.

Not me, though. When my little boy passed out on my chest a week or so ago, I jumped at the chance to finally snap some pictures of my baby in the most beautiful wrap I’ve ever seen.

Isn’t it just amazing?! This handwoven work of art is by Robbins Nest Weaving. It’s been on the road since July, with lucky mothers snuggling their babies in it for awhile before sending it on from house to house. I was fortunate enough to play with it for a few weeks and I knew it was time to send on home – but not without taking some pictures first.

So with the baby sleeping soundly on my chest, I slowly stood up and made my way to the nursery to find the wrap. Our crib is nothing but a glorified baby carrier container and the wrap was right on top – perfect.

Slowly, carefully, I stepped over piles of baby clothes and cloth diapers, making my way to the crib. Happily the wrap was set up as a no-sew ring sling so all I had to do was slip it on. I lifted it from the pile and gingerly lifted the wrap over my head. Hardly breathing, I lowered it over us both and spread the fabric across my baby’s body. Then I gently pulled on the tail until the sling was snug. SUCCESS!

Photo time! Taking pictures was fun. Someday I’d like to have a real photographer come in and do babywearing photos, but I’m glad that I have a few of my own in case we never get around to it.

I cannot get enough of that tiny little hand sticking out from under the rings. Sooooo cute.

Isn’t the wrap fabulous? I can’t stop staring at all the colours!

My little baby must have sensed the camera because he woke up and immediately demanded that I take more photos. I mean, how else can I interpret these dimples?

After awhile, he settled down with his sister for a bit of a rest. I figure it must be hard work being so stinkin’ adorable, right?

Such a pretty baby. Such a pretty wrap. And so unbelievably soft, too – one of the softest wraps I’ve ever used. It was short, smaller than a size two (though I don’t remember the actual length). I was able to do a kangaroo carry with it tied under my baby’s bum, but I didn’t want to attempt a RUB back carry with a wrap so short. We also did a hip carry with a slip knot, but I found the knot too bulky for my liking and I borrowed a friend’s sling rings instead to try out a no-sew ring sling – much, much better.

It was just so lovely to wrap with. I can only imagine how wonderful a  longer, more versatile wrap would be.

Thanks Rebecca for letting me play with this beauty. I can’t wait to see what you weave next!