Is it too late for the Moby Wrap?

stgn01

I have a Baby Bjorn I used with DD and I'm using it again with DS.  DS is getting to heavy for it and my back hurts if I wear him in it too long.  He's 7.5 months old and about 18 pounds.  I need to wear him so I can do more things with DD and more stuff around the house.

Is it even worth getting a Moby now?  I heard they can handle an older baby better than a Baby Bjorn... 

wesleycrusher

No, Mobys are best used with babies 15 lbs and under, as they are a stretchy wrap.  If you want a wrap, I would get a woven wrap.  Another option would be an Ergo or mei tei.

hilsy85

I stopped using the moby when LO was about 13lbs...there wasn't enough support for an older infant, IMO. I also have an ergo and love it. 

persephonerose

D is 20 lbs and I use a mai tei that I made. It works really well and is easy on the back.

JulesDiane

Try a Mei Tai or Ergo. I live both my carriers

candaceleigh21

Once brant hit about 18 pounds we were both horribly uncomfortable 

happilyeverafterxo

I still use my Moby Wrap occasionally with my LO. He is almost 6 months old and around 17 pounds. I don't wear it for long periods of time, but it's still helpful when I need to be hands free.

RoryorHenry?

There are so many great baby carrying options for you that are so much better than the bjorn.

If you are inclined towards wrapping like the Moby than you may really enjoy using a woven wrap. Think Moby but more supportive and not stretchy. I use one with my 7 month old and they are super comfortable up to toddler age and you can do both front and back carries. You can only do front carries with the Moby.

The ergo is also a great option as are mei ties and ring slings. You may have a local baby wearing group were you can try out other people's carriers.... Or do like I did and buy pretty much one of everything! Hehe

My go to carriers are my ring sling by sleeping baby productions and my woven wrap.

RissKay

Think of it this way

Moby's encourage a snuggling sensation for newborns. They have "give" as they're jersey material.

Woven wraps don't have give, and are solely for the purpose of holding LO so you can be hands free.

I'd look in to a woven wrap since LO is above the 15 lb Moby limit. It's safer for baby, and will be more comfortable for you since it'll hold better.