Rebozo Baby Carrier Guide: Choosing the Best Rebozo for Babywearing
Which rebozo for babywearing? This rebozo baby carrier guide keeps it simple: start with the carry you plan to learn. For a one-shoulder hip carry, pick a 98-inch (2.5 m) or 118-inch (3 m) rebozo; for a full two-shoulder wrap, pick the 196-inch (5 m) XL length. Every baby wrap below is about 60 cm (23") wide and handwoven on a foot-pedal loom in Mexico.
Which rebozo for babywearing? The short answer
The carry decides the length, and the length decides the pick. Length also depends on your size, so see our rebozo size chart for every length we make. For carrying, choose cotton, not acrylic; our guide to choosing a rebozo explains cotton vs acrylic.
Pick by carry: hip carry or full wrap
Hip carry, 98 or 118 inches. In stock now:
- Café de Olla Baby Wrap: 98" ($46.99) or 118" ($52.99). The only colorway in stock at 98 inches right now.
- Noche de Mezcal Baby Wrap: 118" ($52.99).
- Strawberry Fields Baby Wrap: 118" ($52.99).
Full wrap, 196 inches (5 m). Browse all 196-inch (5 m) full-wrap rebozos, or pick one:
- Deep Ocean Baby Wrap: 196" XL ($76.99).
- Fire & Snow Baby Wrap: 196" XL ($76.99).
The 78-inch (2 m) length is a shawl, not a carrier, so we don't recommend it for babywearing. Wondering about rings? See rebozo vs ring sling.
Pick by color
- Café de Olla: caramel and cinnamon brown with natural cream, with white hand-tied knotted fringe.
- Noche de Mezcal: a black base with golden-tan and amber diamond-zigzag stripes, with black fringe.
- Strawberry Fields: pink and red.
- Deep Ocean: deep blue.
- Fire & Snow: red and white.
Because each piece is handmade, weave, tone and exact measurements can vary slightly from the photos. See all rebozo baby carriers.
What you get: the cloth, rings and price
Each rebozo above is handwoven 100% cotton. Sling rings are a separate product: aluminum sling rings are $9.99 each and optional. Prices by length: 98" $46.99, 118" $52.99 and 196" XL $76.99.
Why handwoven? Each rebozo is woven by local artisans in Mexico on a foot-pedal loom, so you get one cloth you can wear as a shawl, carry with, and keep for labor or postpartum wrapping.
Before your first carry
New to carrying? Follow how to babywear with a rebozo step by step, and learn the hold from a qualified babywearing educator when you can.
Check T.I.C.K.S. every time. See rebozo babywearing safety (T.I.C.K.S.).
A rebozo is a textile, not a medical device. Follow your care provider's guidance.
Returns, shipping and care
Returns: we accept returns within 30 days of purchase for unused items in original condition and packaging, with proof of purchase. Email hello@lolamylove.com with your order number to start one. Return shipping is paid by the buyer unless we made an error. Full details are in our return and refund policy.
Shipping: orders are processed in 1â3 business days, and U.S. delivery usually takes 3â7 business days. See our shipping policy.
Care: hand wash cold, or use a gentle cycle in a mesh bag, and air dry flat away from high heat.
Questions
What is the best rebozo for babywearing?
A handwoven cotton rebozo, not acrylic, in the length that matches your carry: 98 or 118 inches for a hip carry, 196 inches for a full wrap. See the picks above.
Do I need rings to use a rebozo as a carrier?
No. Rings are optional. If you want a ring sling, compare rebozo vs ring sling first.
Which length should I buy for a hip carry?
98 or 118 inches. The longer cloth gives more tying room; our rebozo size chart covers every length.
Can the same rebozo be used for labor or postpartum?
Yes, the same cloth can serve both. See rebozo techniques for birth and our rebozo for pregnancy and postpartum guide.