Calin Bleu Cool Gauze Wrap

I have used my calin bleu with my now 1 year old daughter since she was a newborn. We very rarely use a buggy because it's so much more convenient being able to jump on and off of buses and trains getting up and down stairs and round busy shops with the baby in the sling and dd1 walking.

My calin bleu is the only sling I have and is still in perfect condition after over a year of almost daily use.

It really doesn't take that long to get the hang of, especially if someone shows you in real life.

I don't have any other wrap to compare it to but I love this, DD settles in it very quickly, and it's certainly a lot easier than trying to adjust the carrier that DH uses, all those "manly" straps and buckles he so likes just annoy me.

Overall a great buy.

I can't speak highly enough of this product -- it was the absolute number one essential item for me as a new mum. I first bought a Calin Bleu wrap when my daughter was 4 weeks old; she loved and settled instantly the very first time she was in it. The wrap was surprisingly easy to tie, and I have since worn it EVERYWHERE -- around the house, on the bus, in airports, on beaches, in the park, you name it. It was a great way of keeping my hands free to deal with my older child (and with life in general) while maintaining a sense of closeness with my wee one. I also felt chic in the pale blue colour and often got compliments on how nice the wrap looked. I used it til my daughter was about 18 months old -- she still loves it occasionally when she's unwell and wants a special snuggle. Again, can't rate this highly enough!

I have used several different types of wrap to carry all 4 of my children. The Calin Bleu cool gauze wrap is one that both I and my husband have enjoyed using with our children from birth up to 3.5yrs (so far!) The gauze material is strong and supportive enough to be perfectly comfortable for both parent and child, whilst being markedly thinner and more breathable than many of the other wraps we own.

Using a wrap can take a little time to get the hang of, but once you have acquired the skill, the process of wrapping is very fast - I can get my 8 month old twins both wrapped happily in one extra long Calin Bleu wrap in the same time it takes to get a baby strapped into a travel system safely. (Having been asked to try this out at a local mums and tots group!)

My twins were born in May last year, and I was using a Calin Bleu from a few days old. Though the material feels a little crisp when new, after a couple of washes it becomes incredibly soft, without losing any support. I found adjusting the thin material very easy, so breastfeeding on the go was a cinch, making keeping up with my other children in a busy city centre enjoyable.

As time has gone on I have had to move on from using my stretchy wraps, as they don't give me enough support to carry the combined weight of my girls.. however sometimes I don't want 5m+ of tightly woven material wrapped around us - it's too hot! The gauze fits the bill again wonderfully, being supportive enough to wear both of my girls at once, but not feeling too hot for their or my own comfort levels.

The gauze packs up very small, so I can stick an extra wrap underneath my sons buggy incase my older son gets too tired to walk - it's strong and sturdy enough to help carry an overtired 3.5 year old home.

It *is* an incredibly simple item, but the sizing is perfect the materials used are spot on and the colours that have been chosen each season are really striking. The clear instructions that accompany each wrap are well researched and presented, and customer service and post-sale help is friendly and fast. It's an incredibly good price for such a versatile carrier that really *will* last to 3 years - and beyond.