Moby Wrap Original 100% Cotton Baby Carrier, Chocolate
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Baby Products Reviews of Moby Wrap Original 100% Cotton Baby Carrier, Chocolate
Customer Review: Moby Wrap a great option for the early months....
Summary: 5 Stars
At the time our daughter was born, I was recovering from torn ligaments in both of my wrists and had started developing arthritis. Holding or snuggling without assistance was not an option. Taking the infant car seat or an infant stroller out of the car was also not an option. You probably know all of the benefits of babywearing, so I won't repeat them here. I researched every baby carrier I could. Even though they can be pricey, I ended up with a few for my birthday and baby shower.
--Gypsy Mama Bali-Breeze (lightweight, non-stretchy wrap)
--Maya Wrap (Ring sling made with guatemalan fabric)
--Moby Wrap (this stretchy wrap you are considering)
--Ergo Carrier (Front / Back carrier that buckles to waist and mid-shoulder blades).
9 months later, I hope that you benefit from my experience.
1) The wraps (Moby and Gypsy Mama) are intimidating at first while you learn the different wrapping methods. Stick with it! Of all of the carriers, these were the most comfortable and the easiest for me to use without assistance. Stretchy wraps are far easier for beginners and easier to take the baby in and out of. Keep it on throughout the day at home--that way you don't have to retie!
2) The ring sling was fabulous when our daughter was born via c-section. Since there is no wrap or strap across your mid-riff, I walked to the store and carried her while fussy without impacting the incision. It was easy on and off to get her out of the car seat. The sling was far less comfortable for my wrists to adjust as she got older. After a recent flare of my arthritis, I'm giving it some time before trying it again.
3) The Ergo is easier to put on quickly than a wrap. However, in my case I require assistance to snap the back strap. Because it does not cross over the majority of the back, it also puts a little more pressure on my lower back than the wraps. Our daughter also couldn't stand the infant insert, so we relied on the wraps and sling for the first 5 months.
Overall, wraps distribute the weight evenly across the back and are comfortable and snuggly. It takes patience to learn but it is well worth it. At 9 months and 20 pounds, our daughter still calms down when we tuck her in her wrap. We take nightly walks and the wraps double as blankets and sun shields for the stroller. Now she even plays peekaboo with her wraps! If you live in boiling hot weather, go take a look at the Gypsy Mama (Wrapsody) wraps. They are more expensive, but the Moby does get a bit warm. Whatever your reasons for babywearing, I wish you all the best with your little one!
Customer Review: Too hot for summer, but great support and no back pain!
Summary: 4 Stars
After watching my friend tie her Moby on 2-3 times, I was all set. It seems more confusing than it really is. I find the Moby more supportive than a one-shouldered carry like a pouch-carrier and there's no doubt this blows the ubiquitous Baby Bjorn out of the water (yes, even the one with the 'new' back support panel on it. Three words: Does.Not.Work). Wraps are so supportive because they use the whole carrier to brace the cloth around your hips and don't pull on your shoulders or back if you arrange it properly. The only reason I gave this four stars is because it is incredibly hot to wear in the /spring summer or in warm climates because of all the fabric wrapped around you and the baby (but great in winter). There are light-weight wraps out there for a modified wrap-carry that can be worn in warmer weather.
Also, once your child reaches 18-20 lbs. they start to pull on the stretchy fabric and its time to move on to a 'woven wrap' which doesn't have as much 'give' but allows you to wear a child till at least 45 lbs. and even do back carries.
As an aside, I learned to use a wrap long before having kids and the gratified moms I babysat for loved having a sitter that wore their kids too! A huge plus with 'wearing' any baby/kid is that I had less crying and got more exercise than my friends did at their babysitting jobs :) Please don't pass up a great carrier because it only *looks* too complicated; there are babywearing groups all over the country (and world) that are happy to show you the ropes! I learned a TON from TheBabyWearer website (Amazon doesn't allow links, but a quick google search will point you in the right direction) . The forums there answer any question under the sun whether you're a newbie to baby wearing or an old pro wanting to learn more about a new carrier or expanding your 'stash.'
I have heard they now make a lighter-weight wrap (that has UV-protection built in too), so that may be an option too.
Customer Review: Once it's on, it's GREAT!
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a mother to a 20-month old and a 3-month old and have tried so many slings and wraps, it's ridiculous. This is by far my favorite to date. Here are some pros and cons:
Cons:
-- SOOOOO much fabric! It is difficult to handle it all and it drags on the ground (or parking lot) when you are trying to get it on. It must be at least 15 feet long.
-- Scared to wash it because there is a fold in the fabric (along the long edge) and I am afraid the crease will wash out and I'll have to try to iron it back in. What a hassle that would be.
-- Not worth putting on for short-term use. I would not bother if I plan to use it for 15 minutes or less.
Pros:
-- Once it's on, it is so comfortable, you can hardly feel it--really! Even after an hour, I have no shoulder or back pain. At all! It's practically miraculous. I always put my baby in it to grocery shop, which takes at least an hour each time (we walk to the grocery store and back). I have both hands free to push my older daughter in her stroller and to shop and my baby just sleeps the whole time.
-- It's versatile. You can use it to carry your babies in front of you, on your hip, on your back, etc.
-- Both my daughters love it and can stand to be in it for a loooong time.
-- It is very supportive for my baby who still needs some neck support. Her head flopped around too much in both the Snugli and the Baby Bjorn.
-- If you tie the fabric off in the back, you can cover (or feel like you're covering) the bulk of your post-baby butt.
-- It did not work great for nursing, but that may be my inexperience in using this type of wrap. I do use the fabric to cover up if I'm nursing in public, but have to remove it to do that.
I HIGHLY recommend this wrap. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish the pros could be accomplished with a lot less fabric.
Customer Review: Awesome AFTER the learning curve
Summary: 4 Stars
i am a baby bjorn person. but, i can't use my bjorn until my babe is at least 13 lbs. this baby is my 3rd, and i cannot hold him 24/7 while trying to take care of my other two, so i needed some type of carrier that would work with a newborn. i bought this based on the wonderful reviews. however, i HATED it when i first put it on. there is so much fabric! and, my newborn (3 weeks at the time) hated it. i tried a few different positions but he seemed uncomfortable in each one. i was super frustrated that i spent more than $40 on a boat-load of fabric that i was never going to use. i folded it up and put it a way.
fast forward 3 weeks. because of the advice from a friend, i started watching moby wrap videos on youtube. there are quite a few that go over different holds with babies of different ages. it was from the youtube videos that i became more confident that i could make it work. the booklet that comes with the moby doesn't do that awesome of a job explaining things. seeing it done on a video is so much more helpful.
i finally succeeded with the newborn hug hold. my baby is 6 weeks old and loves it. i can put him in the wrap, get my other kids breakfast, do my daughter's hair for school, get backpacks together, shoes tied, etc. - and the baby will be totally satisfied in the wrap. i finally understand why people like this wrap so much. its very comfortable. it holds your baby much much closer than the bjorn, which i like. it has quite a few different holds which i am looking forward to trying when he's older.
as long as you don't mind the learning curve, and don't mind watching a few youtube videos, you'll like this wrap.
Customer Review: Satisfies my needs!
Summary: 5 Stars
Just like there is no perfect baby monitor, there is no perfect baby carrier however that being said this one is as close to perfect as I can find. I have a Baby Bjorn and it's ok but every time I put my daughter in it, I fear I am crushing her spine plus it hurts my back. So then I tried the hotsling but my baby was so squished in that thing that she wasn't comfortable. I debated getting an Ergo but couldn't get past how ugly and bulky it was.
After trying the Moby I have to say I am impressed. It's comfy and I feel my baby is also comfy and secure. Here are my thoughts based upon the negative reviews:
1. The Moby is hot: Yes it can get quite warm, however I felt the same way about every other carrier I have tried. That's just a fact when wearing a baby so close with a fabric devise.
2. The Moby is difficult to put on: I don't find that it's anymore difficult than the Bjorn or the Ergo. You do have to put it on before leaving the house so it doesn't drag on the parking lot but this works out well in the winter because you can put your coat over it and slip baby in and out easily.
3. The Moby is a giant piece of fabric: Yes it is and I am 4' 10'' so it looked intimidating at first but once I read the directions and watched some videos on their website, I was able to put it on quickly and easily. I also like that since it is not a structured carrier, it can be rolled up tightly and fit into it's travel pouch.
This may not be the carrier for you if you plan on hiking in 90 degree weather up a mountain but for me, it lets me run errands and take my dog on a walk hands free.