Artipoppe Two Birds Ink

Two Birds is a design that I have seen in countless stash shots, and all over the internet wrap world. I think you can't really exist in the online wrap groups without recognizing this pattern. So, I was pretty excited when Ink, an Egyptian cotton and linen blend, came to visit me recently.

First thoughts- I love linen blend wraps, so I knew that we would probably get along. There is something about linen that has a sturdy, taught type of support that I really like. Most linen blend wraps that I have tried have not had as much stretch as other all-cotton or other fibers do, so I find you need to be more careful when wrapping, to ensure that the rails are tight and the tightening is done well so that you end up with a comfortable wrap job. Two Birds is no different.

The size 2 that I was trying measured a bit long, which I tend to like. The added length means that I don't need to break my arm to get a rebozo pass around my back. One issue I had with this wrap was the width- it is very narrow, measuring in at only 25 inches. I find this entirely too narrow for me. I much prefer a width closer to 30 inches, that way I have plenty of fabric to make a proper seat. This caused a lot of issues for me and I can imagine it would be for anyone with a seat popper, or older baby who moves around a lot while wrapped. I HAD to do unpoppable carries or I would start to feel the seat sliding out from under my little guy's bum. Even in a rebozo carry inevitably the seat would start creeping out.

On a more positive note, I found this wrap very supportive, and even though it is what I would consider a thin-medium wrap, there was no diggyness and even with a chest belt I felt comfortable. Ink is the kind of wrap that holds in place very well. Despite almost no real texture, there is a great grip. This is a major plus for when using a shorty, as I tend to do carries like rebozo or tied-at-shoulder variations where any slipping at all can cause serious issues.

Pros: supportive, passes glide well and stay in place, colour is awesome (is it purple, is it blue?), great grip, and in a longer size would definitely be toddler worthy (25+lbs)

Cons: too narrow, linen requires constant ironing and care so as not to cause permanent creasing (although, if you find ironing therapeutic like I do, then by all means!), if you love thick or textured wraps this is not for you. Might be newborn worthy, but I'm going to say this would make a perfect wrap in a mid size with a 3-18 month old. ;)

Artipoppe Two Birds Ink
50% ecru cotton, 50% indigo linen
Size 2

Oscha Roses Caprica

What is it they say about Oscha linen? I'm not sure, but if I had to guess I think it would be, "AWESOME!!" or something along those lines.

I have this lovely wrap in a size 6 and I just can't get enough. It was broken in when it arrived, but I gave it a nice bath and a steam iron to get it nice and fresh, and also to smooth out any creases. This wrap is a 50/50 cotton linen blend so it is definitely prone to creases. (Like your love 'em/hate 'em pair of linen pants that you can't actually sit in for fear they will be a wrinkled mess 2 minutes later.)

In hand I found this wrap to be soft, on the thinner side compared to the ones I have been using lately, but probably better described as medium, with a minimal stretch and a slightly dense weave. It is a VERY deep and bright red, which is one of my least favorite colours, so it took me a while to even pick this wrap up to try it out. Red roses....hmmmm. I just wasn't quite sure what to do with that. Do I dress it up? Or will I look like I'm trying to hard, like a babywearing mom off to the prom? Or should I dress it down, but then it won't exactly go with running shoes, will it? In the end, I took one for the "team", in this case the blog, and just wrapped with the damn thing.

Well. The wrapping qualities certainly make up for the fact that I am just not a red roses kind of gal. I found this wrapped very similarly to JKOC, in that it is sturdy and almost backpack-like. This wrap is very easy to use- the passes glide well, it's thinner and easier to tighten, and there isn't too much bounce, so once you're wrapped up nicely you're good to go. There's no worrying about needing to stop and readjust or bounce and tighten. I wore my 25lb one year old around the house, on neighborhood walks, in front and back carries, and never an achy shoulder or sore back. I even found that I didn't need to make a super tight knot, somehow the carry just held itself...? Magic? Somehow this wrap manages to be fairly slippery when wrapping and then grippy once wrapped. I swear, I had not been drinking before wrapping.

I actually prefer this wrap to Cora, even though they are so similar, because it's softer and has a more luxurious feel to it. It is somehow thin but cushy. I can't say I see this being a great summer wrap, maybe because of the length- it's a long 6 so there's a lot of fabric to deal with. I am pretty sure cotton/linen should be a good choice for hot weather, so I will definitely give it a try on a hotter day and see how it goes. (Whenever those days arrive...ahem)



I wouldn't recommend this wrap to someone who is looking for texture, there is none. I also wouldn't recommend for someone looking for a thick, looser weave. This is dense, yet thinner in hand. It does, however, wrap like a thicker wrap would so then again, maybe it would work for a lover of thick wraps who isn't looking for fluffiness.

One thing I will say- if you don't like deep red, either stay away from this wrap or just look at anything but the wrap while you use it. I would definitely go out of my way to find this exact wrap in a different colourway for sure. Why does that always happen to me and red wraps?!? 

Oscha Roses Caprica
Wine red cotton/silvery natural linen 50/50 blend
Size 6