Pasuot* Pinaynay! (Daiesu Wrap Review)

Here is my review for Daiesu. Be patient with me, these are two reviews in one.

Type of carriers: Woven Wrap Size 6 and Ring Sling

Name of Wrap/s: Daiesu Jigsaw Mustard Woven Wrap and Jigzaw Wasabi Ring Sling

Blend: both 100% cotton

Wearer: 5 ft 2 inches in height 63kgs wt. Built/size: Medium to semi-Large

Wearee: 5 mos 8kgs Boy and 3 year old: 11kgs (petit) Girl

Longest Carry: 2 hours (estimated)

The use of baby carriers has become more of a fashion statement than a necessity for some. Personally,  fashion is just a consolation for a mom of an overly clingy, heavy weight baby. Parents like me would consider safety and comfort first over anything else when it comes to wearing our babies.

Last year,  I have learned about the Daiesu traveling wrap and the existences of wrap testers. With a little knowledge and skills about using wrap as a carrier, I did not hesitate to join Daiesu Tester Group.  I considered my self lucky to be short listed as a tester.  I learned that aside from the wrap I would also get to try Daiesu ring sling, an awesome bonus for me. My youngest was just around 2 months old when I signed up as a tester. I counted the days, weeks and months to get my hands on the testers. While waiting, my baby wearing friends holidayed their woven wraps to me. I fell head over heels in love with the art of wrapping and bought my very own woven wrap.

To continue, months had passed and the excitement of getting Daiesu became less and less. When I finally got the testers, the hype was not there anymore. To my surprise, when I opened the canvas tote bag. I  could not help myself and uttered “Oh my!” and I wanted to jump up and dance. It was so soft and floppy just like the other mommas had said! The jigsaw design is very nice and the colour is just so relaxing to look at.

Daiesu out of the package!Nice canvass bag.

Green is Wasabi RS and Yellowish Brown is Mustard Wrap

 

For the ring sling, it was my very first time to use one. Although one of my favourite carry with a shorty wrap is rebozo with slip knot, somewhat close to the concept of RS,  I still felt a little anxious placing and securing my 5 month old bub. He still cannot sit on his own at this stage. After a few adjustments here and there, we got the hang of it. The thickness of the wrap is just right for me, not to thick and not to thin either. It is easy to glide and adjust especially on the ring part. At first, I was afraid to mess up the pre-made seat but later on I decided to make it myself to fit the my little bub better. I was right, I positioned and secured him with a better deep sea, mission accomplished.

Then, it was time to do what I always wanted to do , place him in back carry.

We did it! It was our first time ever with a ring sling and first time to back carry!

Ring slings are really very easy to use. It is highly recommended for new parents and better for smaller babies.

Daiesu wasabi ring sling is very supportive even for heavier babies. I didn’t  feel any shoulder pain or back ache while wearing my 8 kilograms baby. It is also easy to nurse while wearing my Little One.

A walk at the park and breast feeding while wearing

My husband who is not an avid baby wearer had his experience using the ring sling. He got nervous at first but got the hang out of it after a few minutes. It was a nice experience for him but, still not a fan. I guess for him it’s more of a girl thing. Well at least he tried.

Baby wearing Dad. The design and color are gender neutral.

The Jigsaw Mustard woven wrap and the Jigsaw Wasabi has the same pattern, weave and are one hundred percent cotton. For the size 6 wrap, I love the tapered end. Despite the density of the wrap, it is very easy to knot and tie around. The thickness of the wrap is perfect and makes it more supportive even for much heavier kids. It is cushy over the shoulders making it possible to wear heavy babies longer.

The longest wear we have done is around 2 hours (or maybe more), the little bub slept comfortably.

Doing Errands with Mustard on FWCC

The design makes a terrible wrap job look flawless. I guess the only thing I do not like about it is the light color, makes a minimal stain visible. The length can be overwhelming when on a hurry,  when wearing outside the ends always touches the ground. It was surprising that the wrap were not heavy, it seemed thick but when you carry it is not. When I worn my three year old she was so light, I felt as if the shoulder areas were padded.

Walks at the park with this two beauties! The weather was quite humid that night but did not sweat that much.

 

Tandem wearing for the win!

The Daiesu Jigsaw woven wraps are aesthetically appealing and comfortable to use. In choosing clothing or anything I use next to my skin, comfort is a priority me. Their Jigsaw line of wraps are simple yet chic and elegant. If I only have enough funds I would love to own one of each of Jigsaw colours. Speaking of fund, the price is very reasonable yet the quality can compete with other expensive international wraps out there.

Do check out the Daiesu website and their Facebook Page and feel free to utter those uhs and ahhs!

Leaflet that came with the package.

My ever so supportive baby wearing "real momma" friends in one of our meet ups

*pasuot is Tagalog or Filipino from sû-ót: means wear or wear it, when you insert “pá” it is a sort of a plead or used as please- ; like “Pasuot nito.” translated as “Please wear this.”