Girasol Woven Wraps

Imagine that soft, cushy pile of baby blankets given to you while you were pregnant. Now imagine keeping your baby close to your heart at all times, both of you snuggled in the softest, squishiest of the blankets. That’s what it’s like to wear a Girasol Baby Wrap.

The Berlin-based company partners with Mayan women in Guatemala who are paid fair-trade wages to hand-weave these beautiful wraps. The Mayan women are experts in baby-wrapping, since it’s been a part of their culture for thousands of years. Now, they get to make a fair-living sharing their expertise with the rest of the world.

They use a special diagonal weaving technique on untreated cotton, which gives the Girasol a perfect blend of elasticity and durability.

From the pictures, you might expect the wrapping technique to be extremely complicated. After all, baby wrapping hasn’t been a part of our culture for thousands of years, and most women can’t just ask their mother or grandmother for babywearing tips. But wrapping is not as complicated as you might think. For one thing, Girasol Baby Wraps come with tons of instructions and illustrations on how to tie the wrap. And once you get the hang of it, it’s like tying your shoes – with a very long lace!

One of the best things about the Girasol is its versatility. You can use it from the first day your baby enters the world, all the way through toddlerhood. You can snuggle your baby in front to nap, nurse, or cuddle. You can put a baby or older toddler on your back for a better view of the farmer’s market or hike through the woods. You can even wear your baby on your hip, giving them the option to check out the view or snuggle safely with you, depending on their mood.

You won’t believe how much use you get out of your Girasol Baby Wrap, especially if you use it through multiple kids (and it’s certainly durable enough for that). Girasols are very easy to care for, and are machine washable, which seems like a no-brainer with a baby product, but it’s not.

You will be so thrilled with your Girasol Baby Wrap from the moment it arrives, and the love will only grow as it gets softer with use, you become a pro-wrapper, and your baby lights up at the sight of the ever-snuggly Girasol.