Six Uses for a Maya Wrap
Slings as Shopping Cart Seat Belts, Blankets, Changing Pads & More
Think ring slings are for baby wearing only? Discover the versatility of a Maya Wrap.
Baby wearing is an important part of attachment parenting. It’s the best way to help your baby feel loved and secure in those first several months. Deciding to wear your baby is often an easier decision than deciding which carrier to use. Ring slings, specifically the Maya Wrap, are practical and have many uses beyond baby wearing.
Grocery Cart Seat Belt
For babies that are new to sitting, the Maya Wrap makes a secure seat belt in a grocery cart. Often the little belts that are installed in the cart are too small to hold a baby who is just beginning to sit. The Maya Wrap is wider and more supportive. Wind it around the baby’s waist and around the back of the child’s seat in the shopping cart for a safe ride for your infant.
Protective Wrap for Grocery Cart Handle
When a baby is a little older and an old pro at sitting, the shopping cart belt is usually secure enough to keep him from tumbling out of the cart. But, at this age, babies often like to bend down and mouth the shopping cart handle. No matter how much a mom cleans it before shopping, it still leaves one wondering just how many germs are living on it. Simply wrap the Maya Wrap around the handle several times to completely cover it. The baby won’t be able to chew on the handle and will not get germs from the handle on his hands.
Car Seat Blanket
Sometimes a busy mom forgets to pack a blanket, especially on days that are warm. When the weather turns cool unexpectedly, the Maya Wrap makes a great car seat blanket. It can be folded and tucked in around the baby’s legs to keep him warm and cozy.
Make-Shift Changing Pad
Every mother gets caught without a convenient place to change her little one eventually. Diaper changes can be done anywhere, even on the floor, when the mother can lay down a clean surface to protect her baby. Fold the Maya Wrap into quarters and use it as a changing pad when there are no other alternatives.
Toddler Leash
Most parents don’t think they are ever going to use a leash for their child, but sometimes parents are forced to change their minds out of necessity. Toddlers can run fast and far. In crowded, or otherwise unsafe areas, a parent needs the peace of mind in knowing their little one cannot get far away.
Simply wrap the Maya Wrap around the toddler’s waist, slip the end through the rings and pull until it is secure. The parent holds the end while giving the toddler some freedom to walk. When the little one is tired, simply convert the sling back to baby carrying mode.
Nursing Cover
Breastfeeding mothers know they will eventually have to nurse in public. For those mothers that are shy about it, the Maya Wrap makes the perfect cover. The material is more generous than a receiving blanket so that it will not only cover up the exposed breast, but also the mother’s side or belly.
The Maya Wrap has many practical uses beyond baby wearing. Get creative with it and discover new ways to use your ring sling.
