Vanamo Kide Lumo

Brand: Vanamo
Collection: Kide
Name: Lumo
Blend: 100% Cotton
Thickness: Medium Thick, 298gsm post wash.
Size: 6
Wrappee: 16 kg.

We have had Vanamo Kide Lumo travelling here in Norway for a while now, and its my time to try it out and write my review of this wrap.
If you are curious about other testers opinions, please check out #vanamokidetester on Instagram or Facebook.

What I first noticed about this lovely wrap was its colors. The blue is so clear and pretty, and I love how it pops out. The pattern is inspired by the traditional Finnish hand weaved textiles, and I was caught by it from the very first time I saw it.

First impression of the wrap was that it was soft right out of the box, but I could also feel that it would have potential to be even softer. The wrap felt smooth, and did not have a very textured surface. The wrap felt medium thick in hand, and it did not feel heavy at all.

I am not going to say more about how all cotton wraps always seems to surprise me, because I don´t expect them to be less than any other blends anymore. All cotton wraps are super! If you want a wrap that holds bounce, stretch, cush and even easy to wash- you can go for this all cotton Kide Lumo. Its everything above, and no fancy blend is needed. 

Another great thing about this wrap is that you don´t need to empty your bank, and be scared to use it. Its affordable and I have not seen even one pull in it. My little one is actually allowed to eat ice-cream in this one, and I love how we can wrap him up and down whenever he likes to, without thinking about ruin the wrap. 

Wearing qualities of this wrap... 

Its a soft wrap. It came back from testing so much softer, and its so easy to wrap with because of this. Its like a second skin, and a bandage. 

The wrap is smooth, and may be a bit slippery for some. I have seen it mentioned from some testers that they feel its too slippery, but for me I feel its just perfect. Its easy to tighten, its easy to try out new finishes and new carries, and Im just tying a double knot if I feel it will loosen and loose its place. 

The wrap has some diagonally stretch, but no vertical or horizontal stretch. The diagonal stretch is something I prefer in wraps, because it makes them more comfortable on my shoulders, and easier to wrap with. It also helps to hold a little- but very energetic- toddler in place when he wants to jump and dance. 

I can also say that this wrap holds my toddler in place, with no problem. Its study and does not sag, and its comfortable on my shoulder in double layer-carries. 

This wrap is perfect for newbies, as well as experienced wrappers. 

I think its also great for everything from squish to toddlers, as its both soft and strong at the same time. 

To love this wrap you need to love a wrap that is easy to wrap with and that does not contain a lot of grip.

The colors are amazing, and I have been keeping a close eye on the other Vanamo´s out there too, and I just love almost every one I see of them. I love how they combine colors and make them modern and eye-catching.

I can really recommend this wrap, and I feel very happy that we got to test it. 

Thank you so much, Liinalapsi. 

Wrapture Australia Riverbed Clay

Brand: Wrapture Australia
Collection: Riverbed
Name: Clay
Blend: 76% super mercerised cotton/ 18% spun viscose/ 6% linen
Thickness: 238 g/m2
Size: 6
Wrappee: 2 years and 16 kg.


Its already a while since Riverbed Clay arrived here with us. Its the first wrap from Wrapture Australia I have ever tried, and I'm so glad the wrap found its way to us here up north in Norway, all the way from Australia. Clay was love at first sight, and it amazed me a lot!

The first impression of Clay was the feeling of the texture of this wrap. Its really something unique. It feels like those bedsheets I had when I was younger, made of crepe textiles. I loved it so much, and the same with this wrap. 

The colors of this wrap is also something unique. Its delicate and discreet, but still pops out and are very eye-catching. I love how the colors work together, and it sure makes me think of those wet riverbeds I think they see more of in Australia then I do here in my hometown. I still love the beach and the sea, and the wrap just make me happy just looking at it.
You could easily just think that this is a grey and white wrap once looking at it quick, but here the wrap also surprise you. Taking a closer look you can see all those beautiful earthly tones blending together. You have different shades of brown, different shades of grey, you also have some silver and light blue tones.

I normally like cushy and a bit heavy wraps, but the more I try thinner wraps, the more I seem to love it these days. It could be that I now manage to make better wrap jobs, or the fact that Norway now experience the summer again- after a long and cold winter, but whatever it is- this wrap arrived just in time.
The fact that it dried up in no time after washing, made me really happy, but also because we have had a long time with sickness and fever at home, and it has been such a pleasure to have a thin and cool wrap like this here at this time, that still holds my toddler with such an ease!
The wrapping qualities is so good, and I feel like its wrapping it self around me. Its so easy to work with, so forgiving, the chest pass is easy to tighten and the wrap gives an amazing amount of cush on my shoulders.
Im carrying a heavy toddler these days, and this wrap made perfect wrap jobs every time, and my shoulders loved it!

So, the wrap is thin in hand, and it feels cool and airy. The texture is not easy to explain, so you should absolutely try one yourself!
The wrap have some amount of stretch, but just the type of diagonally stretch that gives your little one just the perfect amount of bounce, and your shoulders the perfect amount of cush. I did not once feel it digging or sagging!
Clay does not have a lot of grip, and feels silky and smooth from the first touch.  It will still, because of the texture, have a great way of holding your passes in place and also stay in place wile carrying for longer periods of time.

I would recommend this wrap for all ages. This will definitely be a permanent wrap in our home, and I am already looking forward to wrap a squish in this wrap - whenever that may be. 

To all of you that think you don´t like thinner wrap- You should definitely try one out! You will be blown away!
This wrap have all the things I love in a thick wrap, but just gives you the pleasure of not being heavy, beasty and warm- like thicker wraps often do.

So... Now I have only two last thing to say!

Wrapture Australia- Keep making those AMAZING wraps, and thank you a lot for sending one our way! 

Clay will now travel trough Norway, so keep your eyes open, and check out #WraptureInNorway .

You can see more photos of the wrap on my Instagram: Wrapamazed 

Soul Starling

Review of Soul Starling

Brand: Soul
Collection: 100% linen wraps
Name: Starling
Blend: 100% linen
Thickness: 220 g/m2
Wrappee: 16 kg, 22 months
Size: 7

I received this wrap just in time for the Norwegian summer to start. We have had a few weeks with amazing weather and a sick toddler, and Starling arrived just in time for it all. It has been used a lot these hot days with a feverish toddler!

I have to say that to start with I was not sure this wrap, with a thickness of 220 g/m2, would be thick enough for my toddler with his 16 kgs. I know that linen is very strong, but I have not been a fan of linen before, because I think its a bit too stiff for us, and I feel it digging a bit.
So this wrap arrived, and it changed my opinion about all-linen wraps!

This wrap was already soft right out of the bag. Soul linen wraps arrives pre-washed, but I still like to  wash it once before using it. After a wash and ironing, it became even softer. It was a pleasure to wrap with from the very beginning, and I'm sure it will just feel better and better when more used.

My first impression of Starling is that it´s a very soft wrap, and that its very easy to work with. Its smooth, but still holds some grip. The wrap has almost no stretch vertically or horizontally, but has a small amount of diagonally stretch. This gives the wrap a bit of bounce, which is nice when carrying a toddler who will never sit still, and jumps up and down all the time. I think this is the reason why I do not feel this wrap digging anything at all! Its very nice and comfortable on my shoulders.

This wrap is very thin. It reminds me of a curtain I would use during summer, or like my own linen dress. It is almost transparent, and that makes it the perfect wrap for the warmer summer months, or for very hot and humid climate. Linen is also know for its soothing and cooling effect, and it has been a pleasure using it for this time.

The color of Starling is amazing! I love the way the color pops up every outfit, and makes my skin look more tan just wearing it. Its also perfect for everyday wearing, like jeans and t-shirt. The color is a bit hard to capture, but its truly an amazing, clear blue wrap.

It´s easy to make a nice wrap job with Starling, and if you are accurate with your wrapping job it will stay firm and immovable, even with a 16 kg toddler like mine.
This wrap is perfect for beginners, but also the perfect summer-wrap for experienced wrappers. I would also recommend this wrap for both newborn and toddlers.

I have tried Starling in Double Hammock with freshwater finish, saltwater finish, regular DH TIF (tied in front), FWCC, ruck and FCC. This is the perfect wrap for multiple layer-carries, and I liked it a lot for all my favorite carries. I had no expectations for it as a ruck, and with a toddler I would not recommend single layer carries. Its just a little bit too thin.
When wrapping, the passes glides easily into place, and the knot is almost invisible. For me, wrapping a big boy, it needed to be proper tighten, or else it would sag a bit after a while. I would say this is because of the weight of my boy, but also because he has a hard time sitting still. He always jumps up and down, stretching his legs out and waves with his whole body- just like an energetic toddler should. ;)

We love Starling already. I would really recommend everyone, who is looking for a cooler wrap for hot and humid weather, to check this out! It is very comfortable and supportive with my toddler, and soft enough for a newborn too. Its also affordable for everyone!

Thank you Soul, for this amazing wrap!

Risaroo Celiese Dream

Risaroo Celiese Dream

Brand: Risaroo Wovens
Pattern: Celiese
Name: Dream
Blend: 55% Cotton, 45% tencel
Weight: 289 g/m2
Released: 21. April 2017

Risaroo Wovens is a well-known US- brand that came to life just about 3 years ago, 30th of May- 2014. They have since then produced a lot of beautiful wraps made in a local mill in US.

I have only tried one wrap from them before, and that happened when I was looking for a yellow wrap. I came across their page and fell immediately in love with Sagitta Harvest. That is an Eco2 wrap with 360g/m2,  and I love my shortie! I have to say that I was really shocked when Celiese Dream showed up here.
Without even thinking about the name of the wrap, Celiese Dream could be a swan, or a ballet dancer. Or even a beautiful flower, with the sweetest smell.
Okey, lets focus...

I opened the box from Risaroo, and the wrap was so soft. I had never felt a wrap so soft, kitten-belly soft to touch, right out of the box before. I almost forgot to wash it, just because it felt like a wrap worn for years. I just had to put it around me, and of course share a picture to the babywearing community.

I washed the wrap, dried it and iron it. It was so soft to start with, that I actually didn't know if it really did soften up any more once out of loom state. But it probably did.

I have a child that is soon to be two years old. He is long and big for his age, and weight almost 16 kgs. My first thought was that this is a wrap made for babies, a lot smaller then my toddler, and that it would maybe be too thin for him. But I was wrong.. 

The wrap was a success from start. My little one settled down so fast, and put his arms inside the wrap and fell asleep. He is normally not that easy to put to sleep. 

We have used Celiese Dream a lot since it arrived, and we can promise you that this wrap is also perfect for toddlers, even the heavier ones. 

So, wrapping qualities...

This wrap is thin in hand and feels like a baby blanket. It is, as I may have mentioned before, so soft, and its very moldable. It feels like a second skin, and its very easy to wrap with. 

Celiese Dream is not too stretchy, but does not feel stiff or dense at all. It has just the perfect amount of stretch. I would also say that the wrap is very smooth. It does not contain a lot of grip, and that makes it very easy to work with. In the other way it could also be a bit slippery, so I suggest it works best for the ones that like doing their wrapping job perfect. And if you are not in that group, please don´t be scared. This wrap will almost wrap itself, and its so easy to tighten, that it does not require a lot of extra work from you. Just do what you regularly do, and it will be just perfect.

The wrap is woven on a ecru warp, with an ombre fill, that goes from purple to ecru. The pattern is not too much, and leaves just a nice touch to the ombre colors.

The tencel-blend is a bit new to some of us. 

I would say that it feels very supportive, and its supposed to be a cooler opinion to linen. Its also so soft even in loom state, so I would really suggest it to everyone, from newborn to toddler. I have used it a lot now because my son have had some fever, and it has been a great option for us at this time.

With being easy to wrap and moldable, I will also say that the wrap showes great amount of cush on my shoulders. I did not feel it dig at any time. I like to use only one knot when I wrap, but since this wrap is so smooth, I have been thinking about if I needed double knot with it. I think its better to use double knot if you are going to wear for a while, or use one layer- carry, so that it does not slip and make your carry sag. 

Another great thing about this wrap is that it is machine washable, and you can even tumble dry it. In that way it allows you not to be too scared about getting it dirty and need to use your whole night for washing and drying it. It will be ready the next day. 

My conclusion about this wrap is that its great for babies in all ages and sizes. Its nice for beginners as well as advanced wrappers, and it could easily be your favorite blanket on the sofa in front of the tv when the baby is happily asleep.
The wrap is smooth, and that can make it a bit slippery, but with a good wrap job, you will have no problem using it. Its easy to wrap with, easy to tighten and makes the pass slide easily into place. The plaids on your shoulders gives a good amount of cush, and the wrap does not dig.





Another great thing about Risaroo Wovens is that the wraps are made to be possible for most people to fund. Its not a cheap wrap, but its not like HE wraps that we can only drool over, but never buy. So if you like this wrap, or are curious of what other color ways or designs Risaroo Wovens have, just check out their webpage.

Thank you, Risaroo Wovens, for letting me try out this wrap, and send it out for testing here with us wrappers in Norway.
If any of you would like to follow Celiese Dream`s trip around Norway, check out #RisarooInNorway on instagram. 

Soul Maze Honey

Soul Maze Honey

Pattern: Maze
Name: Honey
Blend: 100% jaquard woven cotton
Thickness: 280 gr/m2
Wrappe: 15,5-16 kg

Soul is one of Indias largest brand of Baby carriers, and produce and sell woven wraps, ring slings, onbuhimo, full buckles, meh dai´s and accessories like sunhat´s, blankets, carries for your kids and soft sole shoes.
Its a family-run company, and I fell in love with their story about how Soul came to life, and their philosophy and thoughts.
If you want to know more about this, or order something yourself, you can have a look at their webpage.

I have seen the beautiful logo of Soul before, but I had never tried one myself before I was asked if I wanted to test one. I fell immediately in love with Maze Honey from the pictures of their web page. Those colors, that combination, that design! It was just screaming my name out loud. And yes, the lovely Soul team wanted to send me exact this wrap! I was very excited.

The shipping from India to Norway was surprisingly fast! In four days I had the box here with me. And when I opened it- this was the pile of goodness that met me!
One set of lovely soft sole shoes in Maze Honey, one blanket in Flyaway pattern, and the wrap itself- Maze Honey in sz 6!

The first thing I noticed when opening the bag of Maze Honey was the colors! The colors are stunning, and the combination of the black and yellow is perfect together with this eye-catching pattern. I really think its more beautiful in real life, then in the pictures!
When first touching the wrap I suddenly felt a bit insecure. The wrap felt hard, and had a paper-like feeling to it. It could almost stand by itself. I was not sure this wrap was for us.
But, I had no need to feel insecure...

The wrap is machine washable, so after a short wash, a night of drying and a round with the iron, it fluffed up be a marshmallow of a wrap, and had a much more softness and air right away!
Wow! What a change!
We were very excited to get to know this wrap more.

We have had this wrap for a over a month now. This had become our "to go" wrap, and we almost bring it with us everywhere. We use it a lot, and it has started to become beautifully broken in.

So, about the wearing qualities of this beautiful wrap, because we all know that being beautiful just isn't enough.
But don´t be afraid- there is way more to this wrap.

Maze Honey is a medium-thin wrap. It has a thickness of 280 gsm.
It has a great amount of grip. This makes the wrap easy to work with, as it will stay in place and allow you to make your carrie comfortable without losing its place. For me this is very important when wrapping with a wrap of this thickness together with a big toddler.
The knot can be a bit hard to tighten, and that is also because of the grip in this wrap. It has already become more easy to tie, and I think this will only become better by the time it gets even softer and more broken in.
The knot is not too big, and just the right size to not lower your mobility if tied at shoulder or back. I only use this with one knot, but it would be great with two knots also- if you prefer that.
I think this is the wrap with the size of knots that would look perfect in fancy finishes.

The wrap feels a tiny bit airy, and have both a tiny bit horisontal and vertical stretch. It has a bit more diagonally stretch, and that makes it moldable and gives it some bounce too.
The plaids on your shoulders are made by themselves, and the wrap gives a great bit of cush too. I have been carrying my toddler for long walks in this one, and I dont feel any digging at all.  Its very supportive for bigger babies!

I have tried this wrap in Front Wrap Cross Carry, Front Cross Carry, Double Hammock and Ruck. There was no problem doing either of this carries, and they all felt comfortable with my toddler.

My conclusion for this wrap is:

- Stunning colors
- Some Stretch
- Some bounce and are very moldable
- Nice cush on your shoulders
- A great amount of grip- makes it stay in place
- Easy to wrap with
- Suitable for all ages
- Nice size knot

I would not recommend this wrap for babywearers who like tense and rigid wraps, with a hard feeling, for people who want thicker wraps or for people who like wraps with a lot of glide.

Thank you team Soul for letting us test this wrap 💙