Tutorials

We work hard to make sure this is the most exhaustively complete list of woven wrap carries on the internet! If a carry is missing please let us know, we'd love to add it!

This page is designed to be a super up-to-date bullet list of all the known carries and their variations. Each carry has a summary including skill level, useful features, size, where the middle marker starts, etc, and a link to my favorite tutorial for that carry or variation. The page is organized first by position (front/back/tandem), then by size and then alphabetically. Variations are grouped together, so if you're checking for a favorite carry it may be listed with it's classic version (example: Freshwater Rapids will be under Double Hammock). I've tried to cross-reference with bookmark links on the page so you can move around this giant list a little easier.

If you're a beginner, check out our posts on the first front carries for a base size wrap and first front carries for a short wrap (and learn more about base sizing here). Happy wrapping!

If you need a more pocket-sized approach to a carry list, please visit Wearing Wiki who hosts a quick reference chart as well as a carry finder if you're in a hurry. They host the classic versions of most of the carriers listed here with more thorough summaries and usually list several tutorials. Their charts are still one of my quick reference tools! 

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Special Needs

Build Skills

 

 

Front Carries

Skip to size:

• Base-3 or shorter
• Base-2
• Base-1
• Base

 

Shortest (base-3 or shorter)
​Slip Knot Hip Carry (aka Traditional Sling Carry)
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, travel/poppable, nursing

• Summary: base-3 or shorter, single pass, single shoulder, starts off-center, uses a slip knot tie-off
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/PHD7JziOgME
• Companion tutorial, Slip Knot by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/Va30BaXw2a0
• Related: Front Reinforced Torso Sling, Traditional Sling Back Carry

No No No Carry (no rings, no sew, no tie)
Intermediate

• Summary: base-3 or shorter, single pass, single shoulder, starts off-center
• Video by Sheffield Sling Surgery: https://youtu.be/27EPnJ2iCMo
• Related: Robin's Hip Carry

No Sew Ring Sling
Beginner; Good for newborns, travel/poppable, nursing

• Summary: base-3 or shorter, ​single pass, single shoulder, starts off-center, uses two large rings
• Video of the classic version by Keep Calm and Carry Them: https://youtu.be/hFtKE0gSNW8
• Video of the double-threaded version by Jom Gendong: https://youtu.be/NYkfqs-QOH0
• Related: Robin's with two rings

 

Base-2
Bear's Sling Carry
Intermediate; Good for newborns

• ​Summary: base-2, single shoulder, starts off-center, finishes with a Pond finish/Lexi twist.
• Video by Vegan Babymama: https://youtu.be/c36eK-LFJfM

 

Coolest Hip Cross Carry
Intermediate; Good for travel/poppable, nursing, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two cross passes, single shoulder, starts off-center, ties at shoulder; can be tied with two sling rings (like a ring sling)
• Video of the classic version by Sheffield Sling Surgery: https://youtu.be/NphDa8m3ByY
• Video of the rings version by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/lE3VId1b_Lg
• Related: Hip Cross Carry (ties at side), Inside Out Coolest Hip Cross Carry

 

Front Double Hammock with Rings
Advanced

• Summary: base-2, two passes over baby, two shoulders, two medium rings (or small, depending on the thickness of your wrap) or one medium to large ring
• Video with one ring (on the back) by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/56SSfJuyMFw
• Video with two rings (at the shoulders) by Slingababy: https://youtu.be/RLPeoJ4Dsfo
• Related: Front Double Hammock​

 

Front Reinforced Torso Sling (FRTS)
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for newborns, nursing, leaners

• Summary: base-2, two passes over baby, one shoulder; can also be tied with two large rings like a ring sling
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies also shows a Poppin's for a base-1 wrap: https://youtu.be/9ofmavw1qSI
• Related: Semi FWCC, Reverse FRTS

 

​Front Torso Carry - short variation
Beginner; Good for newborns, nursing

• Summary: base-2, ​one pass over baby, no shoulders, ties under bum
• Video by Keep Calm and Carry Them: https://youtu.be/E6jJR0pTzbo
• Related: Front Torso Carry base size

 

​Front Wrap Cross Carry (FWCC) - short variations
Beginner; good for newborns, toddlers, nursing

• Summary: base-2, single pass over baby, two shoulders, starts on center (tied under bum) or off-center (tied at shoulder)
• Video of tied under bum by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/32XqAMHcJIk
• Video of tied at shoulder by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/GixITVmFRSo
• Related: Half FWCC

 

Hip Cross Carry
Beginner; Good for nursing, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two cross passes, single shoulder, starts off-center, ties at shoulder 
• Video by BWI of Atlanta: https://youtu.be/e90q-qdqDyg
• Related: Coolest Hip Cross Carry

 

Inside Out Coolest Hip Cross Carry
Intermediate; Good for travel/poppable, nursing, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two cross passes, single shoulder, starts off-center, ties at shoulder; can be tied with a sling ring
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/Q3CbwwMxTR4
• Related: Coolest Hip Cross Carry, Hip Cross Carry

Inside Out Front Pirate Carry
Intermediate; Good for travel/poppable

• ​Summary: base-2, two shoulders, one shoulder flip, starts off-center, ties at shoulder
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/6cwYDw2s6Xw
• Related: FWCC tied at shoulder (short), Half FWCC

Inside Out Front Reinforced Torso Sling -- see Reverse Front Reinforced Torso Sling

 

Kangaroo Carry
Intermediate; Good for newborns, toddlers, travel/poppable, leaners

• Summary: base-2, one pass over baby, two shoulders, two shoulder flips, starts on-center
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/pYTOaqClbbo
• Related: Hip Kangaroo, Reinforced Kangaroo, Front Double Hammock

 

Kangaroo Hip Carry
Intermediate; Good for newborns, toddlers, travel/poppable, leaners

• Summary: base-2 (or shorter), one pass over baby, one shoulder, one shoulder flip, starts off-center
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/w7PPKalkU9Q
• Related: Kangaroo Carry

 

Knotless Front Cross Carry
Beginner; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two cross passes, two shoulders, no waist belt
• Video by Beatric Film: https://youtu.be/6jwOdve6KkQ
• Related: Short Cross Carry, Front Cross Carry (base size)

 

​Poppin's Hip Carry
Beginner; Good for newborns

• Summary: two passes over baby, one shoulder, starts off-center
• Video of fully pre-tied by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/SchjlP6DOLc
• Video of half pre-tied by Wear All The Babies: https://youtu.be/JPD5of0xam4
• Related: FRTS with a Poppin's finish

 

Reverse Front Reinforced Torso Sling (also Inside Out FRTS)
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for newborns, nursing, leaners

• Summary: base-2, two passes over baby, one shoulder, can also tied with a sling ring
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies : https://youtu.be/5fRSuulHux8
• Related: Semi FWCC, classic FRTS

 

Robin's Hip Carry
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, nursing, travel/poppable

• Summary: base-2, one pass over baby, one shoulder, starts off-center, can also be tied with one or two sling rings (two rings like a no sew ring sling)
• Video of no rings by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/UVHklv5MSA8
• Video of one ring by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/7kvlqWmglo
• Related: Robin's with a base size, Reinforced Robin's

 

Semi Front Wrap Cross Carry (Semi FWCC)
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for toddlers, nursing, seat-poppers, leaners

• Summary: base-2, two passes over baby, one cross pass, one shoulder, can also be tied with two sling rings
• Video of classic by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/C1npxEqKj4k
• Video of two rings by livin4lyfe: https://youtu.be/Ri0LhfFxBJs
• Video of Poppin's finish (base-1) by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/MKPsYxNpNTM
• Related: FRTS, Semi PWCC

 

Semi Pocket Wrap Cross Carry (Semi PWCC)
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for toddlers, nursing, leaners

• Summary: base-2, two passes over baby, one cross pass, one shoulder, can also be tied with a sling ring
• Video of classic by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/fqE7a68WeHU
• Related: Reverse FRTS, Semi PWCC

 

Short Cross Carry
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two cross passes, two shoulders
• Video of knotless by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/02pqYtiKE6o​
• Video of tied at shoulder by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/VeoF7lwqUq4
• Video with one ring by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/vzRACQqV81Y
• Related: Knotless Front Cross Carry, Front Cross Carry (base size)

 

 

Base-1
Front Reinforced Torso Sling, Poppin's finish
​Beginner to Intermediate; Good for newborns, nursing, leaners

• Summary: base-1, two passes over baby, two shoulders; can also be tied with two large rings like a ring sling
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies also shows a slip knot finish for a base-2 wrap: https://youtu.be/9ofmavw1qSI
• Related: FRTS, Semi FWCC Poppin's

 

Half Front Wrap Cross Carry (Half FWCC)
​Beginner to Intermediate; Good for toddlers, leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1, single pass over baby, two shoulders, starts on center (tied under bum) or off-center (tied at shoulder)
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/FLQp-p1WHXo
• Related: FWCC tied at shoulder (short)

 

 

Base
Front Cross Carry
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, seat-poppers

• Summary: base size, two cross passes, two shoulders, starts on center (on wearer's back)
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/oJtmL1DAUF8
• Related: Short FCC variations, Front Double Hammock

 

Front Double Hammock
Intermediate; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners

• Summary: base size, two passes over baby, two shoulders, two shoulder flips, starts on center (on wearer's back)
• Video pre-tied by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/xqiS20j-v6w
• Video tied around baby by Nisha Tuli: https://youtu.be/iOOiKF2QDJk
• Related: Front Double Hammock with Rings, FCC

 

Front Torso Carry
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners

• Summary: base size, ​starts on center, one pass over baby, no shoulders, newborn modification (Lexi twist under bum)
• Video with Lexi twist under bum for newborn by Babywearing Faith (not captioned): https://youtu.be/dTdmN6iJq6A
• Video with Pond Finish (base+1, "1/2 DH" off center*) by Val Trembacki: https://youtu.be/kadFEaXoPfs
• Related: Front Torso Carry (short)

 

Front Wrap Cross Carry
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base size, one pass over baby (can spread cross passes for up to three passes over baby), two shoulders, many variations
• Video of classic with bunched passes by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/UKFpbJjhG6Q
• Video with a Lexi twist for a newborn by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/FRxk_0fCuh8
• Video with a Poppin's finish (no cross passes) by Chelsea Wybrow: https://youtu.be/2UcsSr2RfRQ
• Video with a Poppin's finish (two cross passes) by Samantha Reddy Vegan Babymama: https://youtu.be/ZBvUvfUrZoc
• Related: FWCC - short variations

 

Pocket Wrap Cross Carry
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners, seat-poppers, travel/poppable, nursing

• Summary: base size, three passes over baby, two cross passes, two shoulders
• Video with a stretchy wrap by Britt Brown Marsh: https://youtu.be/Cfs8QPA5f8M
• Video with a woven wrap by Wrapababiesvideos: https://youtu.be/TMptmlBCgKc
• Video tied at shoulder with a woven by kiamoko83: https://youtu.be/_1vw8xuEZZo
• Related: Front Wrap Cross Carry

 

Popparoo
Intermediate; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners

• Summary: base size, two shoulders, shoulder flip
• Video by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/ww5CvV65M9Q
• Related: Poppinses for Days

 

Poppinses for Days
Intermediate; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners

• Summary: base size, two shoulders
• Video by Mikala Miller (not captioned): https://youtu.be/XnvVZoAOBkM
• Related: Papparoo

 

Reinforced Kangaroo
Intermediate; Good for newborns, toddlers, leaners

• Summary: base size, two shoulders, two shoulder flips, starts on-center
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/7zl_zj0uCkg
• Related: Kangaroo (base-2), Front Double Hammock

 

Robin's Hip Carry - base
Beginner; Good for newborns, toddlers, nursing, travel/poppable

• Summary: base size, one shoulder, starts off-center, can also be tied with one sling ring
• Video of base size (bunched passes) by Wrapyouinlove: https://youtu.be/T-rmMub7fEE
• Video of Reinforced Robin's (spread passes) by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/80KmrGBLQJY
• Related: Robin's Hip Carry (short wrap)

 

Back Carries

Skip to size:

• Shortest/Base-3 or shorter
• Base-2 or shorter
• Base-1
• Base
• Base+1

 

 

Shortest (Base-3 or shorter)
Back Traditional Sling Carry
Intermediate

• Summary: base-3 or shorter, single pass, single shoulder, starts off-center, uses a slip knot tie-off
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/YBCc9rZwt78
• Companion tutorial, Slip Knot by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/Va30BaXw2a0
• Related: Back Reinforced Torso Sling (aka Semi Double Hammock), Front Slip Knot Hip Carry (aka Front Traditional Sling Carry)

 

Ruck Tied Under Bum (TUB)
Intermediate to Advanced; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3 or shorter, single pass, two shoulders, starts on-center, ties under baby's bum
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/CgZlN8s6ATw
• Related: Ruck tied in front, other Ruck variations

 

Towel Carry
​Intermediate to Advanced; Good for toddlers

• Summary: very short wrap (or towel), single pass, no shoulders, starts on-center, tails and rails twist together at chest
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/bZx95NSytBE
• Related: Traditional African Kanga carry, Torso Double Hammock - short

 

 

Base-2 or shorter
Autumn's Reinforced Ruck
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for seat poppers, leaners

• Summary: base-2, no cross passes, two shoulders, starts on-center, ties in front
• Video by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/r-g1_jcgsLE

• Related: Ruck tied in front

 

Back Reinforced Torso Sling​ (aka Semi Double Hammock, Double Hammock Sling -- a one-shoulder Double Hammock)
​Beginner to Intermediate

• Summary: base-3 (base-2 or longer with a fancy finish), one shoulders, starts "DH" off center* (or more off), chest pass, no cross passes, optional sling ring tie off
• Video of the classic version with a slip knot by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/ZgD5J6ePnpI
• Video of the Brittany's Rose Finish version by Britt Brown Marsh: https://youtu.be/xq1dvNzhV_Q
• Video of Pond Finish (base-1 or longer) by Wicked Wrapping: https://youtu.be/P8h2T-3L4rI
• Video of the Poppin's finish version (base-1 size) by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/hhl7-UJgPYY
• Other finishes: Robin's finish (with and without a ring)
• Related: Torso Double Hammock, Double Hammock

 

Double Hammock Double Rings
​Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, bunched chest pass, no cross passes, uses two sling rings (sized appropriate to wrap's thickness)
• Video by North Dallas Wearing Mamas​ (not captioned): https://youtu.be/P9t9bUQJcPo
• Related: Short Double Hammock Knotless, Shephard's Carry

 

Double Sling Carry
​Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3 (base-2 with chest belt), two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, no chest pass (unless used at tie off), no cross passes, ties at shoulder**
• Video of the classic version by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/O6yFQwvU1n8
• Video of the flipless version by Babywearers of BG (not captioned): https://youtu.be/R8_4b-BBzSM
• Related: Double Sling S2S, Double Sling with half knot, Short Double Hammock Knotless

 

Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder Knotless
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, shoulder to shoulder chest belt, no cross passes, ties knotless at chest
• Video by Annabelle E (not captioned): https://youtu.be/pBoqEHbIVng
• Related: Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder (base), Double Sling Carry, Double Sling with half knot, Short Double Hammock Knotless

 

Double Sling with half knot
Beginner; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, shoulder to shoulder chest belt, no cross passes, ties at chest
• Video by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/hWsyTYm1cZg
• Related: Double Sling Carry, Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder

 

Half Jordan's Back Carry
​Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-3 (base-2 with chest belt), two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, one cross pass, ties at shoulder**
• Video of the classic version by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/zYqpF3XbBQg
• Video of the flipless option 1 version (cross pass first) by Wear A Baby (not captioned): https://youtu.be/vlIsptTWjs8
• Video of the flipless option 2 version (cross pass second) by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/fqd_iSQsDds
• Related: Half Jordan's Shoulder to Shoulder, Jordan's Back Carry

 

Half Jordan's Shoulder to Shoulder Knotless
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, one cross pass, knotless finish
• Video by Valerie Trembacki (not captioned): https://youtu.be/f1iJwQ6x1qI
• "Half Rainbow's" variation by silverzephyr16: https://youtu.be/DkTWOvkOugY
• Related: Half Jordan's Back Carry, Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder Knotless

 

Half Taiwanese
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-2, starts far off center (short tail over shoulder is just for knot), optional cross pass
• Video with one shoulder by Brianna Cabral (not captioned): https://youtu.be/LIY6VmYf7ZA
• Video with two shoulders by Annabel Ephant (not captioned): https://youtu.be/HkXQtBVt-Zc
• Realted: Double Sling, Half Jordan's, Poppin's Back Carry

 

Keyhole Finish
​Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, shoulder flip, starts "DH" off center*, one cross pass
• Video by FerrousK: https://youtu.be/lzemo2T0C_E
• Can also mix up passes like the HJBC variations (cross pass on inside or outside)
• Related: Half Jordan's Back Carry, Double Poppin's, Hannah's

 

Lola's Back Carry
Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, one cross pass, chest pass (spread or bunched), optional ring(s), ties at chest pass
• Video of the no rings version (spread chest pass) by Laramie Appenfeller (not captioned): https://youtu.be/tF99p50GOfM​
• Video of the two rings version (bunched chest pass) by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/rCyJ0EQrNno
• (Could also finish with one ring and a spread or bunched chest pass like a Shepherd's, or knotless like a Short Double Hammock Knotless)
• Related: Shepherd's Carry, Half Jordan's Back Carry (no chest pass)

 

Reinforced Rear Rucksack (RRR or Pirate Carry)
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3 (base-2 with chest belt), two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, no cross passes, ties at shoulder**
• ​Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/6t52dHbcKyU
• Related: Twisted Pirate, Ruck Tied at Shoulder

 

Ruck Tied at Shoulder (TAS)
Beginner; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3 (base-2 with chest belt), two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, no cross passes, ties at shoulder**
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/T0j_rLAyOOY
• Related: Reinforced Rear Rucksack (RRR)

 

Ruck Tied in Front (classic Ruck)
Beginner; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-2, two bunched cross passes, two shoulders, starts on-center, ties in front
• Video also shows knotless finish by Britt Brown Marsh: https://youtu.be/eLE19hVeDoI
• Video of Ruck troubleshooting by Portage Babywearing: https://youtu.be/6JCfU7F1tFw
• Related: Ruck variations (base size)

 

Shepherd's Back Carry
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, no cross passes, chest pass (spread or bunched), optional ring(s), ties at chest pass
• Video with no rings (spread chest pass) by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/ToG6z77J4i0
• Video with one ring (spread chest pass) by Dallas McLaren (no captions): https://youtu.be/3KIcduncBTQ
• Video with one ring (bunched chest pass) by Jennah Watters: https://youtu.be/cQiReQ1Kt2c
• (Could also finish with two rings and a bunched chest pass like a Double Hammock Double Rings, or knotless like a Short Double Hammock Knotless)
• Related: Lola's (cross pass), Half Jordan's Back Carry (no chest pass), Double Hammock freshwater finish

 

Short Double Hammock Knotless
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-3, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, bunched chest pass, no cross passes, knotless finish
• Video with tails tucked outward by Britt Brown Marsh: https://youtu.be/7hFLyjbe3DY
• Video with tails tucked to the center by Jessica McNeill: https://youtu.be/IRWZmM8Q2-k
• Related: Double Hammock Double Rings, Double Sling (no chest pass)

 

Short Ruckless Bikini Carry
Advanced; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, starts 1/2 "DH" off center*, twisted chest pass, no cross passes, slip knot or ring finish
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/DCv__q8GwDs
• Related: Shepherd's Carry

 

Short Torso Double Hammock
Advanced; Good for toddlers

• Summary: base-2 (or shorter if tied off with a ring), no shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, tied off above chest pass
• Video by BWIofAtlanta: https://youtu.be/QyEK344SHFs​
• Junko's Bunk finish by dearbabywearing https://youtu.be/1bqECab3zgw
• Stunner finish by Wraps, Slings, and Harmony: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QITxmSYRQAA&feature=youtu.be
• Related: Torso Double Hammock (base)

 

Twisted Pirate
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-2 (or shorter if tied off with a ring), two shoulders, starts 1-1/2"DH" off center*, bunched chest pass, no cross passes, knotless finish
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/rex7k2ubjg0
• Related: Reinforced Rear Rucksack

* "DH" and 1/2 "DH" off center: a full "DH" off is a measure of the distance from your sternum to your spine.
** Ties at shoulder: uses a slip knot, a Candy Cane Chest Belt (CCCB), a Kai Belt, a knotless Buleria finish, a knotted Buleria finish, or a Brittany's Rose finish (see Double Hammock, base-1, for tutorials)

 

 

Base-1
The All Nighter
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-1 (or longer with fancy finish), two shoulders, shoulder flip, starts on center, knotted chest pass, no cross passes
• Video by Beatric Film: https://youtu.be/kU1g-VNR2-M​
• Related: Jordan's Back Carry

​Back Wrap Cross Carry - see base size

 

Christina's Ruckless
Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (or longer with fancy finish), two shoulders, shoulder flip, starts on center, knotted chest pass (or spread), two cross passes, optional ring(s)
• Video of the classic version by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/cvjb6gmDpHo
• Video of the single ring version by North Dallas Wearing Mamas (not captioned): https://youtu.be/l9Oohvr1Z14
• Video of the double rings version (with a waist belt) by Wriggler Support Channel: https://youtu.be/mjSKk_BOijk
• Related: Giselle's Back Carry

Double Hammock Poppin's - see BRTS in Base-2

 

​Double Hammock Tied at Shoulder
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-1, two shoulders, starts on center, spread chest pass and optional chest belt, no cross passes
• Video of tied at shoulder with a Buleria finish, Candy Cane Chest Belt, and double knot (also starts far off center) by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/9eYK-U5Yp6M
• Video of a Kai Belt by Christina Green: https://youtu.be/QWf_AvhDyEY
• Also finish with a slip knot, knotless Buleria finish (see Wendy's Double Hammock), knotted Buleria finish, or Brittany's Rose Finish (listed in Semi Double Hammock, base-2)
• Related: Double Hammock TUB, Double Hammock (base+1)

 

Double Hammock Tied Under Bum (TUB)
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-1, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, spread chest pass, no cross passes
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/w4e3lOf1Gkk
• Related: Shepherd's Carry (base-2), Double Hammock TUB, Double Hammock (base+1)

 

Giselle's Back Carry
Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (or longer with fancy finish), two shoulders, shoulder flip, starts on center, knotted chest pass (or spread), two cross passes, optional ring(s)
• Video of the knotless version by Wriggler Support Channel (not captioned): https://youtu.be/VIkkwRrBiCY
• Video of the waist belt and chest belt version by Babywearing Faith: https://youtu.be/h4E5_sHTDXg
• Related: Reinforced Ruck

 

Jordan's Back Carry
Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (or longer with fancy finish), two shoulders, shoulder flip, starts on center, no chest pass, one cross pass
• ​Video by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/YJpNr2gcKr8
• Related: Ring Jordan's (base+1), the All Nighter

 

​Maxine's Back Carry
Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers, leaners

• Summary: base-1, two shoulders, starts 1-1/2 "DH" off center*, no cross passes, waist belt, ties at shoulder**
• Video by Britt Brown Marsh: https://youtu.be/Gzpf3YS55-E
• Related: Rainbow's Back Carry//, Ellevill Jordan's Back Carry, Miriam's Back Carry, Reinforced Ruck with a Waist Belt, Twisted Maxine's

 

​Norwegian Wiggleproof
Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (or longer with fancy finish), two shoulders, starts on center, chest pass, one cross pass, ties at shoulder**
• Video of the classic version by Wearing Raw And Pure: https://youtu.be/1u4ZL_vipGs
• Video of the inside out version by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/BjU5GnSMMms
• Related: Double Hammock Wiggleproof, Wendy's Double Hammock

 

Poppin's Back Carry
Intermediate to Advanced

• Summary: base-1 (shorter depending on where tied), one shoulder, starts on center (starts "DH" off center*  for base-2 version), no cross passes, half chest pass
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/dV7yI0hFggg
• Related: Robin's Back Carry

 

Reinforced Ruck
Beginner; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (longer for fancy finishes), two shoulders, starts on center, two cross passes
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/XBIfMGiRRnU
• Video with a Waist Belt by Denim Bei Dai: https://youtu.be/hnFPBJ-W3Qg
• Related: Ruck tied in front

 

Russian Jordan's Back Carry
​Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-1, two shoulders, starts on center, waist belt and ties at shoulder**, two cross passes
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/SG32FUaMTb8
• Also try it "twisted!"
• Related: Rainbow's Back Carry, Maxine's Back Carry, Miriam's Back Carry, Reinforced Ruck with a Waist Belt

 

Secure High Back Carry
Beginner; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (longer for fancy finishes), two shoulders, starts on center, two cross passes, half knot chess pass
• Video of the classic version by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/ZDvxaGYiofc
• Video with the bunched pass on the outside by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/rPXFHmeYApE
• Related: Back Wrap Cross Carry

 

Wendy's Double Hammock
Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base-1 (or longer with fancy finish), two shoulders, starts on center, chest pass, one cross pass, ties at shoulder**
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/bHUYt8Ij9is
• Related: Norwegian Wiggleproof, Double Hammock Wiggleproof, Lola's Back Carry tied at shoulder, Double Hammock

* "DH" and 1/2 "DH" off center: a full "DH" off is a measure of the distance from your sternum to your spine.
** Ties at shoulder: uses a slip knot, a Candy Cane Chest Belt (CCCB), a Kai Belt, a knotless Buleria finish, a knotted Buleria finish, or a Brittany's Rose finish (see Double Hammock, base-1, for tutorials)

 

 

Base
Back Wrap Cross Carry
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base size, two shoulders, starts on center, optional chest pass or chest belt, two cross passes
• Video of the ruck straps version (no chest pass or chest belt, tied in front) by Rebecca Monahan (not captioned): https://youtu.be/iAeAh9rxs9A
• Video of the half knot version by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/zXj2QATsbj4
• Video of the sweetheart passes version by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/1cOvaxBDgbA
• Fancy finish carries commonly referred to as BWCC Celtic Knot and others are with Wiggleproof Back Carry
• Related: Mermaid Carry

Center Strangleproof Ruck - see Strangleproof Ruck

 

​Cross Sling Shoulder to Shoulder
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, one cross pass, ties under bum

• Video by Wear A Baby: https://youtu.be/dx3ukrczC8I
• Can also mix up passes like the HJBC variations (cross pass on inside or outside), or try with two rings like the DSS2S variation
• Related: Half Jordan's Shoulder to Shoulder (base-2), Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder

​Double Hammock - see base+1

 

Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base-2, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, no cross passes, ties under bum
• Video of the classic version by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/2f72k5Vb5CA
• Video with two rings by Beatric Film: https://youtu.be/hGuZDLhgYXY​
• Related: Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder Knotless (base-2), Cross Sling Shoulder to Shoulder

 

Lola's Back Carry tied at shoulder
Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, one cross pass, chest pass (spread or bunched), ties at shoulder**
• Video by Shoshie27 (not captioned): https://youtu.be/OiBkASALpzw
• Related: Double Hammock tied at shoulder, Norwegian Wiggleproof, Double Hammock Wiggleproof, Wendy's Double Hammock

 

​Miriam's Cross Carry
Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts on center, two cross passes, waist belt, ties at shoulder**
• Video of the classic version by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/r0CaH2M7KGg
• Video of the shoulder-to-shoulder version by Wriggler Support Channel (not captioned): https://youtu.be/NH_DURD6Org
• Related: Rainbow's Back Carry, Ellevill Jordan's Back Carry, Maxine's Back Carry, Reinforced Ruck with a Waist Belt

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Robin's Back Carry -- the video for this carry has become unavailable

 

Ruck Variations
Beginner to Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base (sometimes longer), two shoulders, starts on center, two bunched cross passes, lots of fancy
• Video of Lacuna finish (starts off center) by Carry your Sunshine: https://youtu.be/Qw469dULbFo
• Video of Tibetan Knotless finish by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/dIofPUCXrRI
• Video of Tied Tibetan finish by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/KjkE59VZUX0
• Video of Date Night/Goddess finish by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/j6z3MQwNoJc
• Video of Star Finish (needs a large sling ring) by Wicked Wrapping: https://youtu.be/B5b49nsFwos
• Related: Strangleproof Ruck

 

Ruckless Bikini Carry
Intermediate to Advanced; Good for leaners

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts on center, no cross pass or one cross pass
• Video with no cross passes by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/3C9FkdFcofY
• Video with one cross pass by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/dMGycaWso7s
• Related: Double Hammock

 

Strangleproof Ruck
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts on center, passes cross on chest, optional cross passes, knotless
• Video by Wraplena (not captioned): https://youtu.be/wHRiJ6bGO_8
• Video with the Celtic Knot Finish by Tarah Zuniga: https://youtu.be/YKkMuyw0qp4
• Related: Ruck with a Tibetan Knotless finish

 

​Torso Double Hammock
Intermediate

• Summary: base, no shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, spread chest pass, bunched cross passes
• Video by Britt Brown Marsh (not captioned): https://youtu.be/pUeNunRWquQ
• Related: Torso Wrap Cross Carry

 

​Torso Wrap Cross Carry
Intermediate

• Summary: base, no shoulders, starts on center, half knot on chest (no spread chest pass), optional cross passes
• Video by Grrillah Joy (not captioned): https://youtu.be/_6H5MLs8eeg
• Related: Torso Double Hammock

 

Twisted Maxine's
Intermediate to Advanced; Good for leaners

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts far off center (one tail long enough to hold a knot), twisted chest pass, waist belt, no cross passes
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/ARylNa-dkH8
• Related: Twisted Pirate (base-2), Twisted EJBC (base-1), Twisted Ruck with a Waist Belt (Base),  Maxine's Back Carry (base-1)

 

Twisted Ruck with a Waist Belt
Intermediate to Advanced; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base, two shoulders, starts 2 "DH"s off center*, twisted chest pass, waist belt, optional cross passes
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/WflpC13wV5c
• Related: Twisted Pirate (base-2), Twisted EJBC (base-1), Twisted Maxine's (base)

* "DH" and 1/2 "DH" off center: a full "DH" off is a measure of the distance from your sternum to your spine.
** Ties at shoulder: uses a slip knot, a Candy Cane Chest Belt (CCCB), a Kai Belt, a knotless Buleria finish, a knotted Buleria finish, or a Brittany's Rose finish (see Double Hammock, base-1, for tutorials)

 

 

Base+1
Charlie's Cross Carry
Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts on center, chest pass and waist belt, two cross passes, optional ring(s) 
• Video of the classic version by Wriggler Support Channel (not captioned): https://youtu.be/sHJDmE3tbtA
• Video of fancy finish ideas (no ring) by Wriggler Support Channel (not captioned): https://youtu.be/G5YLyuIdB4Q
• Video with one ring by Tasman Rompf (not captioned): https://youtu.be/ZPI1pu8TAMU
• Video with two rings (spread chest pass) by Bijou Wear: https://youtu.be/8q-uKoT5Eyo
• Video with two rings (bunched chest pass) aka Franken finish by Babywearers of BG (not captioned): https://youtu.be/3CC7f-t16SQ
• Related: Frankencarry

Double Poppin's - see Hannah's Eyelet Back Carry

 

Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder Tied in Front
​Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, shoulder to shoulder chest belt, no cross passes, ties under bum
• Video by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/gsxqhdN78Bg
• Related: Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder (base), Double Sling Shoulder to Shoulder Knotless (base-3)

 

​Double Hammock
​Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, spread chest pass, two bunched cross passes, ties in front, many variations and finishes
• Video of the classic version by Wraplena: https://youtu.be/DWvlWC_wOPM
• Video of Freshwater Finish by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/c9KysQpAXsw
• Video of Freshwater Rapids (base-1, no ring) by Wear All The Babies (not captioned): https://youtu.be/uCO1URBN79M
• Video of Freshwater Rapids with a ring (base-1) by Anna Vittone (not captioned): https://youtu.be/ZOweF5D2tjk
• Video with a Half Knot Chest Belt by Drew Joseph (not captioned): https://youtu.be/GK3WenTiMDk​
• Video of Rapunzel Finish (bunched chest pass, starts on center) by Marissa Dettmer: https://youtu.be/D8NX8mTRREE
• Video of Saltwater Finish by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/BRsj-Jn7tSs
• Video of Shoulder-to-Shoulder Finish by Denim Bei Dai: https://youtu.be/HyidL-pfkOE
• Video of Sweatheart chest pass by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/Y0r-HkJUz-U
• Video of Sweatheart Half Saltwater by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/G3YFdgospBw
• Video of Tied Tibetan or Sternum Belt by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/VlOBlyyKE3k
• Video with two rings and a bunched chest pass by TwinMommy101: https://youtu.be/vROSkcybj68
• Video of Xena Finish (with a ring) by Dallas McLaren (not captioned): https://youtu.be/MmwRvTExKWQ
• Related: Short Double Hammock variations (Short DH Knotless, DHDR, Shepherd's, Lola's)
• Troubleshooting videos linked below under Build Skills

 

Frankencarry 
Intermediate; Good for seat-poppers

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts 2 "DH"s off center*, chest pass and waist belt, two cross passes, up to four sling rings optional
• Video with two sling rings (classic) by Crunchy Mama Chronicles (also the most interesting Superman toss ever, not captioned): https://youtu.be/aAkIA25fw1w
• Video with four rings to no rings by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/ie8xOxXUYW8
• Related: Charlie's Cross Carry

 

Hannah's Eyelet Back Carry
Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts "DH" off center*, chest passes, two cross passes
• Video by FerrousK: ​https://youtu.be/JHFV-or_tdM
• Related: Ruck with Laguna finish, Keyhole finish carry (base-2)

 

Rainbow's Back Carry
​Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts "1/2 DH" off center*, shoulder to shoulder chest belt, waist belt, two cross passes
• Video by Amy Wraps Babies: https://youtu.be/FpsjU-FfWNc
• Related: Ellevill Jordan's Back Carry, Maxine's Back Carry, Miriam's Back Carry, Reinforced Ruck with a Waist Belt

 

Ring Jordan's Back Carry
​Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts on center, size large ring on chest, one cross pass
• Video by Drew Joseph (not captioned): https://youtu.be/Ai6I1o-sMWE
• Related: Jordan's Back Carry

 

Mermaid Carry
​Intermediate; Good for leaners (classic), seat-poppers (2.0)

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts on center, size large ring on chest, optional cross passes
• Video of the classic version (tied like a BWCC) by Kailey Preece (not captioned): https://youtu.be/0RVQbsfhOpU
• Video of the "2.0" version (tied like a ruck) by Kailey Preece (not captioned): https://youtu.be/WmUDeUHuguU
• Related: Back Wrap Cross Carry (related to the classic version), Ruck (related to the "2.0" version)

 

Taiwanese
​Intermediate to Advanced; Good for leaners

• Summary: base+1/base, two shoulders, starts on center, size large ring on chest, optional cross passes
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/fmVEgtU1-W8
• Related: Triple Hammock Type Deal

 

Triple Hammock Type Deal
​Intermediate; Good for leaners

• Summary: base+1, two shoulders, starts far off center (short tail over shoulder is just for knot), size large ring on chest, optional cross passes
• Video by Britt Brown Marsh: https://youtu.be/GRyIK2JTIfg
• Related: Double Hammock

 

Wiggleproof Back Carry
​Intermediate; Good for leaners, seat-poppers

• Summary: base+1, two shoulders, two passes over shoulders, starts on center, two cross passes
• Video of the classic version (tied under bum) by Babywearing Blyss (not captioned): https://youtu.be/DPt3KnAsJBU
• Video of the Boogie Down finish by Attached Mommies: https://youtu.be/OSgYLPs2_oc
• Video of the Celtic Knot finish by Cerra Jarvis (not captioned): https://youtu.be/FzAOPPfhCWM
  • Celtic Knot can also be done with a Strangleproof Ruck
• Video of the Strangleproof finish by Annabel Ephant (not captioned): https://youtu.be/f3vT8rokx-8
• Related: Reinforced Ruck

* "DH" and 1/2 "DH" off center: a full "DH" off is a measure of the distance from your sternum to your spine.
** Ties at shoulder: uses a slip knot, a Candy Cane Chest Belt (CCCB), a Kai Belt, a knotless Buleria finish, a knotted Buleria finish, or a Brittany's Rose finish

 

 

Tandem

 

Front Carries in one wrap
Amanda's Tandem Carry

• ​Summary: base/base+1, starts on center
• Video with no rings by Marley Clark: https://youtu.be/PNw47GYk7Iw
• Video with one ring by Marley Clark: https://youtu.be/0cIMSWY4TSQ
• Related: Jasmine's Tandem Carry

 

Front Wrap Cross Carry Tandem

• Summary: base/base+1, starts on center
• Video by Marley Clark: https://youtu.be/op0nF_w1vSI
• Related: Pocket Wrap Cross Carry Tandem (stretchy wrap)

 

Jasmine's Tandem Carry

• ​Summary: base/base+1, starts on center (middle marker in rings), uses two (or four) large sling rings
• Video with two rings by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/ImEJ_B-D1m0
• Video with four rings by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/_qR2G01836k
• Related: Amanda's Tandem Hip Carry

 

Pocket Wrap Cross Carry Tandem (stretchy wrap)

• Summary: uses a stretchy wrap, base/base+1, starts on center
• Video by TwinMommy101 (not captioned): https://youtu.be/j9A8Y1xW2WE
• Related: Front Wrap Cross Carry Tandem

 

Front carries in two wraps
Miranda's Tandem Carry (like two robin's with one ring)

• Summary: two base-2 wraps, both start off-center (middle marker on back), one large sling ring
• Video by TwinMommy101: https://youtu.be/3AH0k89phik
• Related: Amanda's Tandem Carry

 

Ring Sling + Robin's

• Summary: one ring sling and one base-2 wrap, wrap starts with middle marker on shoulder
• Video by Marley Clark: https://youtu.be/Gjxyq8BsqOs
• Related: Jasmine's Tandem Carry

 

Front/Back in one wrap
Double Hammock Double Rings + Front Cross Carry

• Summary: base size wrap, starts "DH" off center*, bunched chest pass, uses two sling rings, no cross passes on back baby, two cross passes on front baby (optional)
• Video by Babywear Your Twins (not captioned): https://youtu.be/82OM4up70bE
• Related: Lola's Back Carry + Front Cross Carry

 

Giselle's Back Carry + Double Torso Front Carry

• Summary: base size wrap, starts "DH" off center*, no chest pass, two cross passes on back baby, no cross passes on front baby
• Video by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/q4zGnmm7V6M​

 

Half Jordan's Back Carry + Front Sling Carry

• Summary: base size wrap, starts "DH" off center*, no chest pass, 
• Video by Twinmommy101: https://youtu.be/c8azmWaFUks

 

Lola's Back Carry + Front Cross Carry

• Summary: base size wrap, starts "DH" off center*, bunched chest pass, uses two sling rings, one cross pass on back baby, two cross passes on front baby (optional)
  • Note: this "inside out" version of Lola's is much better for leaners
• Video by Tandem Trouble: https://youtu.be/O82bPUTrU4Y
• Related: Double Hammock Double Rings + FCC

 

Reinforced Ruck + Wiggleproof Front Carry

• Summary: base+1 size wrap, starts on center, two cross passes on back baby (optional), two cross passes on front baby
  • ​Bring front passes around again and tie under back baby's bum instead of tying at front baby's back
• Video by Wrapping Rachel: https://youtu.be/0yDkDKfxxiQ
• Related: Reinforced Rear Ruck (Pirate Carry) with a ring + Front Cross Carry 

 

Reinforced Rear Ruck (Pirate Carry) with a ring + Front Cross Carry 

• Summary: base size wrap, starts "DH" off center*, bunched chest pass, uses one sling ring, no cross passes on back baby, two cross passes on front baby (optional)
• Video by TwinMommy101: https://youtu.be/JmNr_jGClQs
• Related: Reinforced Ruck + Wiggleproof Front Carry

 

​Front/Back in two wraps
Double Hammock + Front Wrap Cross Carry

• Summary: base size wrap on back, base-2 or shorter on front, back wrap starts "DH" off center*, front wrap starts on center, bunched cross passes on back baby (if tied in front), two bunched cross passes on front baby (if tied in back)
• Video by Wrap you in love: https://youtu.be/6U5uWs8k4GU
• Related: Ruck + Front Wrap Cross Carry

 

Ruck + Front Wrap Cross Carry

• Summary: two base-2 wraps (or shorter for front), both wraps start on center, no cross passes on back baby, two bunched cross passes on front baby (if tied in back)
• Video by Beatric Film: https://youtu.be/kCEdlhzp0J0
• Related: Double Hammock + Front Wrap Cross Carry

 

Special Needs

Preemie Babywearing Part 1 by MelLacMama (4 parts total)
Special needs babywearing with medical equipment. Tutorial to help with lines and tubes in a Front Wrap Cross Carry by Anna Rempe
Wearing a child with special needs. A modified cradle hold for a baby with surgery on his front by Acacia Parks
FWCC with one hand by Amie Cheatham (wrapped by her friend, Lenka)

 

 

Build Skills

Breaking in a Woven Wrap by Amy Wraps Babies
Double Hammock, chest pass tightening by Christina Combs
Double Hammock, uneven legs due to over-extention by Twice Loved and Modern
Erin Knot (more detailed version) by Amy Wraps Babies
Erin Knot (short, no details version) by Amy Wraps Babies
Front Wrap Cross Carry seat making and tightening by Jessica McNeill
Hip Scoot for Back Carries by Amy Wraps Babies
Making a Seat with a Woven Wrap for Back Carries by Amy Wraps Babies
Ring Tie-Off with the Loop Method by Amy Wraps Babies
What Pass is That? Let's Name the Woven Wrap Passes, video by Amy Wraps Babies
What Pass is That? Let's Name the Woven Wrap Passes, photos by Amy Wraps Babies

* New name for the pass and carries that previously used the term "Rebozo", as they have been voted on by the babywearing community via wearingwiki.com. More information about why the change was made can also be found on that site.

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