COTW #38 - Back Wrap Cross Carry

by Aline Kelly

The Back Wrap Cross Carry (BWCC) is the exact reverse of the Front Wrap Cross Carry. It is a back carry that consists of a horizontal pass and two cross passes.

General instructions:

- Get baby on your back using your preferred method, create a deep seat from knee to knee, and bring both tails UNDER your arms.

- Securing one tail, spread the other tail diagonally across your chest and up over the opposite shoulder.

- Spread the wrap down across baby's back and bum and tuck it under the opposite knee. 

- Secure this tail and repeat these instructions on the other side. 

- Tie a double knot in front. 

Options:

- Instead of crossing the passes on your chest, you can tie a half knot or do a twist. 

Photo and video instructions:

http://www.wrapyourbaby.com/backwrapcrosscarry.htm (WrapYourBaby)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5I1fM_OWLc (BabywearingFaith)

Variations:

Sweetheart BWCC 

This is a popular recent variation of the BWCC. It recreates the look of the sweetheart necklines you see on dresses and gowns. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgB-g92bGDg (emwhist)  -  despite wonky sound, this is considered THE instructional video for Sweetheart BWCC. 

http://slingingjoey.blogspot.ca/2013/05/tutorial-back-wrap-cross-carry-with.html - Photo instructions

Melissa's Sweetheart BWCC (sling ring required): 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuaqvgloKHM

Xena BWCC (ring at chest):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IQTFry16rw