The Ultimate Baby Wrap in Navy
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Baby Products Reviews of The Ultimate Baby Wrap in Navy
Customer Review: Pros and cons
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this because I was hoping the even distribution of baby's weight would prevent my back from aching, since the Ultimate Baby Wrap is supposed to go over both shoulders, across the stomach and around the lower back. I've tried a Maya wrap and it made my back hurt. However, the Ultimate Wrap hurts my back, too, so oh well - that's what I get for having a bad back, I guess. This wrap is a pain to get it on, and the fabric stretches so much, I don't feel like baby is being held securely. Also, if you are a large person (like me - size 18/20) there isn't really enough fabric for it to wrap around the lower back like it's supposed to, which could be why my back hurts with this one, too. On the positive side, it's much more comfortable to wear in the summer (unlike other slings) because the fabric is lighter and breathes. The fabric seems much more comfortable to the baby than a Snugli carrier (which I've also used). Maybe I'm just not using this wrap correctly, but I give up.Customer Review: don't bother
Summary: 2 Stars
I used this sling with my third child. If you watch the little video they give you with the wrap, it's easy to figure out how to use it. The problem is, when you start to put it on, it's one LOOONG piece of material -- the "tails" drag on the ground until you get it wrapped around you. So I never bothered wearing it outside the house, because unless I planned to keep it on all day, I would have to deal with the wrap getting dirty when I went to put it on.
I personally found this carrier to be more comfortable to wear than the BabyBjorn,which I used with my first two children. However, by the time my baby was 4 months old, the stretchy fabric couldn't support his weight well enough and he would constantly slump down and I'd have to hoist him up to readjust the wrap. I'd have to readjust it at least every 5 minutes. So I just put it away and never used it again after that point. So the sling does have some bonuses, but I don't think it's worth the money.
Customer Review: Toxic material and terrible design!
Summary: 1 Stars
I read a lot of reviews for a baby sling and thought that this one was given the best review, so I bought it. I got it and when I opened it was assaulted by the toxic-smelling cloth. I tried to keep an open mind, and then tried to put the thing on. The other reviewers are right--you need to be a Houdini to put this thing on properly. I finally got the thing on me, and by this time was sweating up a storm (I live in Colorado and in January it's very cold here - I cannot imagine trying to put this thing on or wear it if you live in a warmer climate). I managed to get my 3 week old baby into the thing but he was almost suffocated by the excessive cloth, and most of all, was being poisoned by the toxic-smelling fabric that the thing was made of. I returned it after trying it again and not being able to take the smell, as well as getting frustrated again by the design. I'm going to try the babysling that comes in organic cotton (www.babysling.com).Customer Review: BEST CARRIER IN THE WORLD
Summary: 5 Stars
OK- I've never written a review before but I felt compelled to when I came online to purchase this for a friend's baby shower gift and saw the last review. I used this carrier for both of my children, now ages, 3 and 1 and I have to say that this is, by far, the safest carrier I've ever used. If you use it the right way, it's literally impossible for a baby to fall out. Not only is it safe but it is SOOOOOO much more comfortable for me and my kids than any of the others I'd tried before finding this one. It's soft and cozy for me and my kids and I NEVER had any neck or back ache at all!!! The wrap comes with instructions for use and if you follow them, you will NEVER run in to a problem with this carrier!!!!! If I could give it more stars I would!! Clearly, the woman using it wrong wasn't following the directions- but don't let that deter you from the wrap. Take if from someone who's used it for 3 years, You will never find anything better!!!!!!!!!Customer Review: Great idea, but
Summary: 3 Stars
I was excited to see so many positive reviews for this product. My daughter is getting too broad for the Baby Bjorn- she's 9 months and 21 pounds and she really likes to be upright when carried. This carrier is very comfortable for about 10 minutes, then she starts to slide down to the point where her head is resting near the low end of my sternum and her feet hit my legs when I walk. She's very snug when I first put her in. It's hard to put on outside the house; it is so long, it drags on the ground when wrapping around your waist-not great in filthy parking lots. Also, it is hard to get her out easily when I want to lay her down after she falls asleep. I have to wrestle her out which of course wakes her up. When I put her forward facing, the strap cuts into her neck no matter where I put her arms. the side position was awkward. There is so much fiddling and adjusting she gets more fussy. so I will return it and look for another solution.