Ruck Tied in Front

• Size: Base - 2, possibly Base - 3.
• Start: Middle marker.
• Layers: One.

Nowadays, I prefer the "seatless" method. Don't worry -- your carry will still have a seat! But the way the seat is created is more conducive to the high carry with a shallow seat that works best. Here's Portage Babywearing with a demo:

You can also wrap this with a more typical seat, although then you'll have to be conscious of keeping the carry high, and of not lifting baby's knees too much as you make the seat. Here's a tutorial for this method by Wrap You in Love:

Both the above tutorials sandwich the shoulders -- that is, fold the wrap in half on your shoulders. While this can provide cush, this can also make tightening more difficult (especially in the "seated" variation.) Here's a tutorial without sandwiching by Wrapping Rachel. Notice the careful strand by strand tightening and how she deals with leg straightening:

• This is a very high carry. You want the top rail at about the level of your shoulders (a tiny bit lower if baby is arms out.)
• Rucks work best with a shallow seat. You still want knees above bum, but not very much above.
• Strand by strand tighten the top third of the wrap carefully. Don't just tighten the top rail hard, that will dig on both you and baby.

• Great for leaning.
• Good for mild but not serious leg straightening.

• All the weight is on my shoulders:
• This carry will hang off the shoulders unless it's high and with a fairly shallow seat. If you have trouble accomplishing that, try the seatless ruck method.
• Make sure you're tightening the top third of the wrap evenly, and not just yanking hard on the top rail.
• The top rail is digging into my shoulders:
• Make sure you're strand by strand tightening the top third of the wrap, and not overtightening the top rail.
• If your carry sags as you wear it, that will tighten the top rail and may cause dig. See the tips for preventing sag here.