One of the potentially intimidating things about the hug-a-bub wrap carrier when you first get it is how much fabric there is. This isn't just because it might take you a couple of times before you figure out how to tie it with ease, but because it might not be easy to get them in and out for short trips, errands or even if you just need to take them out to change a nappy.
The ability to take a baby in and out of a carrier easily is called it's 'poppable factor'. Cute word that basically refers to how easy it is. So what rates the highest? Pouches are usually regarded as having the highest degree of poppability, followed by slings. Wraps might take more time to get adjusted, but once tied they are just as poppable as a sling or pouch. And ranking as the least poppable are probably structured front and back carriers.
There are a few things that you can do to maximise the hug-a-bub's poppability:
1) I often tie it and adjust it before I get in the car. That way when I get to where I'm going I don't need to tie anything - I just adjust and tighten (if need be) and put the baby in. This is especially helpful if it has been raining and you don't want to get the fabric wet in the car park.
2) If you are only briefly taking your baby out (for a nappy change or a quick clean up) you can also leave the wrap tied on and ready for when they need to go back in.
3) Tie it nice and tight. You won't have to adjust it as much and it will still be really easy to get the baby out when you need to.
Getting them out - how easy is it?
Getting a baby out of a hug-a-bub is really easy. You just lower the pocket, pull both pieces of the wrap down and with a quick wiggle you can lift your baby right out. Which is great because it means (unlike with structured carriersp you don't need to have an extra surface to put the baby while you take off the carrier. The baby is out and your carrier stays tied, ready for the next time you want to use it or for when it is convenient for you to take it off.
What's the most important feature to you in a carrier?
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