Origami meets the age-old art of swaddling in Baby-Gami and no longer does baby wrapping have to be an intimidating undertaking. Easy-to-follow instructions illustrated with step-by-step diagrams and unbearably cute photographs make it a cinch to execute flawless wraps. The first part of the book offers a variety of cocoon-like styles for newborns; the second shows parents how to create slings for "wearing" older babies. Once new parents master the basic swaddles and slings, they can branch out into more pizazzy terrain. Try the Picnic Wrap, the Glamour Sling, or the satin and tulle Gift Wrap. With advice from experts and real parents, tips on baby-carrying, baby-soothing, and a rundown of items not to wrap your baby in, Baby-Gami is a must-have for any new parent.
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Andrea Sarvady has written for several publications. Currently a resident of Atlanta, she has spent the past 11 years swaddling, bundling, and adoring her three kids, who are all curiously drawn to the Egyptian mummy exhibit right up the street.
Bill Milne is a New York based photographer whose work has appeared in several publications and more than 20 books.
Fern Drillings, RN, MSN, is a certified childbirth educator and infant/child CPR instructor. She is on the faculty of New York University School of Nursing. Fern lives in New York City with her husband and son, who was swaddled as a baby.
Bill Milne is a New York based photographer whose work has appeared in several publications and more than 20 books.
Fern Drillings, RN, MSN, is a certified childbirth educator and infant/child CPR instructor. She is on the faculty of New York University School of Nursing. Fern lives in New York City with her husband and son, who was swaddled as a baby.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Dervish
Format:Hardcover
I was so excited to see this book on the shelf my 3 favorite things babies, origami, and wrapping. Inside there was an even bigger passion BABYWEARING! I was sorely dissapointed to see that out of the few babywearing options many of them look extremely uncomfortable for adult and baby (I say this as a seasoned babywearer) and put baby's spine and hips in the undesireable position and need someone else to put the baby in for the wearer. I have never used a carrier that required 2 adults. There are oodles of more practical, comfortable, and convienient babywearing positions out there and this book had none of them. If I was new to babywearing one look at this book and I would say "Hmmm...no, not for me." and go waste my money on a big clunky stroller.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By R. Loh
Format:Hardcover
I am definitely sold on the merits of swaddling and baby wearing, so this seemed like a good book to have. I was hoping for something that would show me lots of different types of wraps/slings I could do myself, so I was disappointed that the book contained very few *different* techniques.
The book illustrates five ways to wrap a baby, but one of them (the arms-free wrap) is essentially the same as a different wrap (the fast wrap), only performed lower on the body. What's more, only one wrap (the snug wrap) swaddles the baby tightly enough to keep arms at the side and baby pacified for long enough to sleep -- and it's the same swaddle illustrated in Harvey Karp's "The Happiest Baby on the Block".
The same criticism applies to the slings for baby wearing. The book only covers three types of slings, and one of them (the back sling) is identical to another (the front sling), only done on the back instead of the front.
The rest of the book goes over wrap/sling variations, which are essentially suggestions for different types of fabric or wrapping material for different occasions. On the positive side, the pictures of babies all wrapped (or slinged) up are really adorable, and the author fills out the book with humorous advice. And, bottom line, it's cool to be able to perform a snug wrap or basic sling using only a receiving blanket or length of fabric, which is what this book can help you do. (Because of these positives, the book can still make a great baby shower gift.) I was just hoping the book would teach me more ways to wrap/sling my baby.
The book illustrates five ways to wrap a baby, but one of them (the arms-free wrap) is essentially the same as a different wrap (the fast wrap), only performed lower on the body. What's more, only one wrap (the snug wrap) swaddles the baby tightly enough to keep arms at the side and baby pacified for long enough to sleep -- and it's the same swaddle illustrated in Harvey Karp's "The Happiest Baby on the Block".
The same criticism applies to the slings for baby wearing. The book only covers three types of slings, and one of them (the back sling) is identical to another (the front sling), only done on the back instead of the front.
The rest of the book goes over wrap/sling variations, which are essentially suggestions for different types of fabric or wrapping material for different occasions. On the positive side, the pictures of babies all wrapped (or slinged) up are really adorable, and the author fills out the book with humorous advice. And, bottom line, it's cool to be able to perform a snug wrap or basic sling using only a receiving blanket or length of fabric, which is what this book can help you do. (Because of these positives, the book can still make a great baby shower gift.) I was just hoping the book would teach me more ways to wrap/sling my baby.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Kaia
Format:Hardcover
I am simply appalled at the babywearing section of this book! The wraps are all shown (besides the hip carry) with the babies facing outward and ALL are very poorly positioned as well. Several pictures look as though the baby could fall out at any minute! These carries would be uncomfortable in the best case scenario, and downright dangerous in the worst. Babywearing can be a safe, comfortable, and enriching experience for both caregiver and baby, but this book just does not qualify to teach even the basics of how to wear your baby safely.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrifying babywearing pictures!
The wrapped baby pictures are cute, but the babywearing pictures or "sling" pages are absolutely horrible. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Iliketobuystuff
1.0 out of 5 stars
Total waste of money
Omg. Please, please don't try to carry your baby using any of the instructions in this book; not only are the carrying positions uncomfortable, some of them look downright... Read more
Published 7 months ago by HappyMama
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dont Buy This Book
The baby wearing section alone makes this book worthy only for the garbage.
CONS:
Yardage required is incorrect. Read more
CONS:
Yardage required is incorrect. Read more
Published 7 months ago by E. C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book
It is a great book for new parents to learn how to wrap their new born baby. e.g. Wrap for sleeping，changing diaper...
Published 7 months ago by Justin
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
Cute pictures and good graphics but not so illustrative or educational as expected, to the point of repeating several ways to wrap the baby but with a different type of fabric.
Published 12 months ago by randallsalazar
3.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful swaddling tips, bad babywearing tips
I recently bought this book at a local Goodwill store and thought it was very cute. I had been trying to find a book on swaddling and babywearing for my friend, and thought this... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jessie Gray
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cute pictures, AWFUL baby-wearing!
The pictures of different swaddles were very cute and had practical advice. Swaddling is a great way to soothe a baby, and the basic, arms-out, and towel (short cloth) were all... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Githionel
1.0 out of 5 stars
nice idea but too many "flaws"
When I first received the book I was excited to see a mainstream-coffee-table-looking book on the not so mainstream topic of baby-wearing and also instructions on proper swaddling. Read more
Published 23 months ago by E.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful
I heard about this from a friend and am so glad my wife and I got it. There's a lot of good, practical information in here along with some humor(the paper bag wrap is my favorite). Read more
Published on May 17, 2009 by Brian Schmitz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not a baby wrapping expert, but...
This is a very cute book on baby wrapping, even if you do have to adjust the fabric requirements. There are a lot of useful ideas that can make carrying your baby around with you... Read more
Published on May 10, 2009 by K. Peterson
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