COTW #11- Kangaroo Carry

By Aline Kelly
[Since there are two carries often referred to as "kangaroo", this document refers to the front carry done with a woven wrap, not the facing-out carry done in a ring sling.]

The Kangaroo is single-pass front carry with shoulder flips. It is a deceptively challenging carry for many wrappers because of the lack of a solid anchor point in the early parts of the wrapping process. It can be tricky and require patience and practice.

General overview, including video, photo instructions, and safety tips: http://www.wrapyourbaby.com/kangaroo.htm

Basic Kangaroo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaLn69KE1vM (WrappingRachel)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aK4A-HjNnw (Faith)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfuoWaK9I7Q - in German but great visual instructions.

Toddler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aK4A-HjNnw (Wrap Your Baby)

Newborn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zywAD_38CU (Faith)

Reinforced Kangaroo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CVgM0NTtDo (SquishyMommy1) - reinforced part starts around 3:15

Kangaroo with a lexi twist in the back:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCM7eEYQg3A (Keep calm and carry them)

Alternate/reinforced Tibetan-type finish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AKfbT430Ck - recently invented by a mama on Babywearing Love and Support

Kangaroo carry with a shorty (size 2) and a pair of sling rings:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZEQqdL2f-k

Kangaroo carry with a ring sling:Same as regular Kangaroo, but wrapped with a ring sling and secured with rings under bum.

Hip Kangaroo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_Jn-2M_Tmc - demo is not knee-to-knee but your hip kangaroo will be.

Kangaroo carry tied in the car:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRin_l96fmw

Kangaroo shifting to hip carry:http://s428.photobucket.com/user/mecat77/media/wraps/P1030735.flv.html - Summary: Tie kangaroo, shift baby to the side. Ta-da!

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