My first instinct is to go with the Moby Wrap.. but I can see the physical wrapping of the fabric being time consuming.. however I am not one to have straps and clips hanging from me.
What is your opinion of the two? Previous moms which one did you use? Let me hear the good and the bad for both.
TIA!
Re: Baby Bjorn vs. Moby Wrap
I haven't heard bad things about the Moby- people seem to love it once you figure out the tying, but I just don't think I'm a 'wrap' girl.
That said, I HAVE heard that the BabyBjorn is hard on your back- not nearly as comfy! Have you checked out the Ergo or Becco? I've heard those tend to be a lot more comfortable.
* Of course, this is just from my research- 1st timer here!
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they're two totally different style carriers. But the moby is going to be better for your back and for your LO's back and hips (bjorns are HORRIBLE for babies spines and hips).
I love my ergo, but I also love my wraps. I'm planning on getting one of the UV mobys for this baby.
DO NOT get a Baby Bjorn. Its hard on your back and is not good for baby's spine. If you want a structured carrier, go with an Ergo or a Becco.
I loved my wrap when DD2 was small. The wrapping doesn't take much time once you're used to it.
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I had the bjorn with DD and it was ok, but not great. Ditto to PP's comments.
This time around I'm hoping to get the Ergo. I also had the Baby K'tan wrap which is similar to the Moby but I could just not figure out the whole wrapping thing and DD never seemed comfortable.
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don't go to BRU. Find a baby boutique or natural parenting store in your area. For the most part, BRU is only going to carry the crappy carriers in store (although they do have ergos online now). You'll find better carriers and better help in learning how to use them if you go somewhere else.
I have the Moby, Bjorn, and Ergo. I used the Bjorn a lot when my DD was little up through about 7mos or so. It worked well, but as she got heavier it was more difficult on my back/shoulders. I loved the Moby when I was wearing it and it has been better as she has gotten heavier. However for quick in and out trips the Bjorn or Ergo is definitely best. The Moby isn't difficult to tie or put on/off, but what I hated was that it would drag on the ground when trying to put it on...not great if you were out or in a parking lot. The Ergo is all around better for your back etc, the only drawback is that you can't wear it with the baby facing out and my DD did not want to be facing me most of the time. The Moby and Bjorn you could. Oh and not sure if you travel a lot but the Moby is not the best for the airport because you would have to take it off and carry the baby and put it back on again - if you are flying solo with the baby its almost impossible to do unless you wanted to hand your baby off to a stranger...its not easy with the Bjorn or Ergo but it can be done. Ergo is also great for wearing baby on the back...can't be done with the Bjorn and very tricky with the Moby.
Good Luck.
I put the moby on before I left the house. Just wore it sans baby while I drove wherever we were going, if I knew I was going to be wearing her.
and it's just cotton, you should be just fine wearing it through airport security.
I loved my Moby wrap.....it was really the only way I got my daughter to sleep the first few months. The drawback is, I had a big baby....and once she started wiggling more (about 4 months)....she really no longer fit in it. It just didn't feel secure.
I agree that it can be a pain to put on outside the house, but it wasn't bad once you learned how. I am interested in the K'Tan this time....same concept, but looks easier than the moby......
I also had a pouch style sling, which I like, only after the baby was older....6 months or so...The ergo is what she spent the most time in after the 6-8 month mark.
good luck....wearing your baby is a life saver
This, minus getting another moby. I love love love my Ergo.
THIS! They don't really know anything about anything at BRU, especially carriers. All you will find are the Bjorns and such that are bad on your back and baby's hips.
We will be getting a moby, or some kind of wrap, for the newborn period this time... and we have an Ergo for later. We will still have a newborn insert for the Ergo, if we decide to use that from the start.
I kicked it old school with DS, I just carried him in my arms. I don't recommend that.
Hello, I was a nanny for a long time and I personally LOVE the moby wrap. It's wonderful for creating that special bond between you and the baby. Also, if you're up for the challenge (not so challenging) you can make one easily for a fraction of the cost of an actual moby. I made 3 and I think they came out great! I will be posting a pic of it on my blog very soon.
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