Podaegi Tips

For a beginner a podaegi is easier to use it with your baby or toddler arms out rather than in, and it's also easier not to spread out the wrap straps in a back carry as that can be hard to do at first. When doing a rucksack style carry experiment to see which height works best for you, higher is generally better (although I do like my toddler to be slightly lower than a small baby would be). Small babies should be high enough that you can feel their breath on your neck.

I was thinking of taking some videos myself but since my toddler is a little camera shy at the moment (as soon as I go outside where there is better lighting and background - he wants to hop down and play with his trucks!) I thought I would add some of the best online tutorials I have found.  If you know of any more helpful videos let me know and I'll add them.


Rucksack carry (padded to wrap straps with a toddler)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE32i8OkwIM

Rucksack Carry (wrap straps and padded, with a small baby)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gyaV5qiVuY

Rucksack Carry (how to spread wrap straps over your baby for more support)

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCen4tQA41g

Rucksack Carry with a toddler (this video shows how quick and easy it is!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GefWZGYyNfw

Rucksack Carry with a lexie twist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRC7rRTBOA

Back Wrap Cross Carry

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

Torso Carry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz81Vqo4B4Q

Front Carry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAP2-iMHUv8

Front Carry Variation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsFzUYA58sk

Front Carry (how to fold up the blanket so it doesn't hang down)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0EMY264lv0&list=PL6icYMSgqiJbESaCwZ2ZBz2y2WWLQ2fPz

Double Hammock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhAC6KFdjfc&feature=youtu.be

Hip Carry (standard and robin's)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QWFtrJ4pPE

​Rucksack Carry and a Hip Carry (You will need to join DIY Babywearing and Support to view the video)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151600849437232&set=o.334070496681248&&theater