This is just what the new mum wants, wrap the baby close to her, so that the baby bonds and it leaves your hands free to get on with other things. Even dad can wear it, a friend of my son uses one whilst hes gaming on the Xbox, my son is looking forward to trying this. ??Really useful for breast feeding baby whilst your out, that way no one should be bothered by the fact, and you can feed baby in peace.The material is very long and wide, about 4mtrs long. (See photo) It is a very thick material, although not stretchy, and I dont see why you would want it stretchy, you want the baby to be secure once you have tied it in.The instructions are very thorough, and along with the diagrams, are easy to follow.The material is washable at 40 degrees , but not tumble dryer. You could hang it in folds over an airer.Unfortunately baby hasnt arrived yet, so I cannot comment on how it works out with baby in it. I shall update, as soon as baby arrives and we start using it.But from what I have seen so far, I would recommend it.