Hopp tye

I have always marveled at the wrappers of the baby wearing community. How beautiful they looked, how snug the babies looked and how versatile wraps were.Now I can not remember how many times I have tried to wrap my babies, neither of them seemed happy and I definitely found it a fuss and a struggle to get the baby on properly. Then I was shown the wonderful invention of  the wrap conversion. There are many types and brands, ranging widely on the cost scale. Some sling makers will even take your favourite wrap and convert it for you with all sorts of swanky extras like hoods, padding in straps and lots more. I chose to go with a hop tye as they are very pretty, nice and soft and I was most comfortable in it.

(not my picture, but wanted to show the wrap)

Colour: Pink pune, lovely feathery pattern. Very bright, not for the colour shy, but perfect for me.
Texture: Its a nice soft wrap. I didn't need to wear it in like many wraps need.

Dimensions: (hop tye website quote)
The classic “mei tai” is often described as suitable for carrying babies from the age of 4 to 6 months onwards, depending on the width of the square fabric. 

The HOP-TYE® can already be adapted for very young infants due to its adjustable base of 20 to 40 cm in width.Support: Even though the website says 4 months, because of the adjustable base the carrier can be used from birth onward in my opinion and as recommended to me. Its soft body allows the baby to be carried as in a wrap in the correct position with the c curve in the spine so it does not strain or  put baby in an unnatural position. The straps are nice and wide on the shoulders for mum which means they can cup the shoulders or be moved to look more like a rucksack strap. Across mums back the straps are wide and when opened up give the feel of a comforting hug. The waist belt is slightly padded which softens the belt enough to be comfortable with heavier babies. As baby grows widen the base to keep good knee to knee support. A small added extra is the ability to tighten and loosen the neck area too which helps with smaller babies.
Sleepy test: I have had many snugly moments with baby in this carrier as it really does make baby feel comforted, snug, supported and close to mum. The sleep hood is soft and easy to use and rolls up nicely as a neck support for a smaller baby.
Recommend: This carrier is definitely worth buying if you are looking for a comfortable, beautiful, birth to 18 month / 2yrs (in my case) wrap style carrier. Its easy to get to know, well received by many ( 2 of my friends bought and love it too) and will last. The only tricky thing I'm am finding at the moment is back carries. Will keep trying.



This is my personal opinion and every carrier is different for different people depending on body shape and baby shape and size. So I would always recommend seeking out a sling library to try before you buy.