Recommendations for wraps (for a small person)?

Shema N

Hi everyone. I'm due in a few weeks and am wondering if there are specific wraps you recommend? I've read mixed reviews about the moby wrap. I'm a small/petite person and I've read that the moby wrap is very cumbersome for women my size. What are other good options?

ncbelle

Can I be lazy and direct you to my siggy link on newborn carriers

Do you want a wrap specifically or any sort of carrier?  Woven wraps (the moby is a stretchy wrap) come in different sizes so you can get a shorter one.  The moby is a bit long for smaller mamas (although you can tie the excess back around you so it still does work). 

pixieprincss

If you are looking specifically for a wrap, I would go with a woven wrap and probably a size 4.2m (size 5) or 4.6m (size 6) which is a long enough for a small person to do any carry and is also big enough to share with a larger partner. A Moby wrap is over 5 meters, so it is quite long. Plus, stretchy wraps tend to max out in comfort at around 15 lbs and you cannot do a back carry in them. In contrast, I can wear both my newborn and my toddler in the same wrap with a woven (and sometimes I even at the same time).

I did use a Moby briefly with DS1 and though I am not quite 5'1, I was able to deal with the length just fine. But, woven wraps just have much more longevity (and is reflected in the price).

Shema N

Where can I find a woven wrap??

ncbelle

Shema N:

Where can I find a woven wrap??

My siggy link has a list of shops (I'm not affiliated with any of them!) - it's in the babywearing guide.