Moby Wrap or Hotsling?

divakat · October 2008

I registered for a Hotsling on Amazon but saw a lot of you were getting a Moby Wrap. Is one better than the other? I just liked the cute prints for the Hotsling better, that's all.

ncbelle · October 2008

I've heard the Moby is more versatile, more comfortable, and easier to use with a newborn. I plan to have both though (well, not a hotsling but a pouch style carrier).

jakesbride2be · October 2008

No personal experience but I've heard wonderful reviews on the moby wrap.

lauren&matt · October 2008

I've heard nothing but great things about the Moby.

JARbaby · October 2008

Mody is great NB to toddler.

Hotsling KILLED my back and I got fitted properly for it!

Wally3 · October 2008

I like the versitlity of the Moby wrap.

angelynn8411 · October 2008

i honestly don't think there's a huge difference. my birthing instructor brought her moby wrap to class last night and it is similar in style to a hotsling (both can be worn in different positions to adapt to a growing baby/toddler & both come with an informative DVD). I bought a hotsling b/c i like the fabric choices more. However, i would say one advantage of the moby wrap is it has this extra fabric thing that can be thrown over your shoulder for nursing in public. The hotsling says you can breastfeed with it, but there is no shoulder fabric coverup.

summerlovin1980 · October 2008

I'm thinking I might try both. I have a hotsling now but I've heard they can hurt your back. But I've also heard that moby's are hard to get the hang of...

ErinNConnorsMom · October 2008

I actually opted for a ring sling (the Ella Roo) b/c it's more versatile than a Hotsling and doesn't take as long to put on as a wrap. I've never had problems w/ it slipping, and I used it until my ds was at least 25 lb. Is there any way that you can try out each of them?