Please tell me what is so great about the Moby wrap

Summer20 · December 2011

I have tried it a few times now and it is always a huge disaster. Fiprst, it practically takes a degree in engineering to get the thing on. Plus I always feel like I need a third arm to to hold all the fabric and position the baby, etc. Then when I finally get it on DS wakes up from all the jostling to get him in there and he doesn't want to stay in it. AND the couple of times he's been in it for a few minutes he feels like he's 200 degrees when I take him out

I so want to like the Moby and I would love a way to carry DS hands free, but so far it's an epic fail. What am I missing here??

CA2006 · December 2011

Practice...or so I have been told. DD liked it in the beginning, but gets restless and tries to unfold in it now. Sounds like you aren't doing it high or tight enough. I had the same problem. Did it right last night and it was super comfy and she was secure, but she wasn't digging it. I took her out after 20 min or so. I was so bummed b/c it was the first time I really felt like i got it right.

Ivana_Stolichnaya · December 2011

Nothing, both my daughter and I hated that stupid thing. I recommend the Ergo instead.

oliviosis · December 2011

Ha ha, I wonder the same thing! I tried my SIL's before going out and buying the Baby K'Tan. LO loves it and it doesn't require much of a learning curve. He does seem to get warm in it though so I strip him down to his diaper and I put on a light tank top (it's not very cool here in TX).

Pantone99 · December 2011

I don't love it but DH loves to put DD in it and walk with her. She cries at first but usually falls fast asleep pretty quickly.

I had major issues putting it on by myself until I watched a youtube video that helped me- I put the moby on while the woman in the video was also putting hers on. Here's the link, sorry it's not clicky.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CamfWi0cEU8

PansyPants · December 2011

I'm still struggling to like mine. DS and I tried the Kangaroo way of using the Moby and that was a little better. He was launching himself out of the infant hug situation.

Honestly, we both prefer the Mei Tai (babyhawk.com). It's easier to get on, he doesn't get as hot and it keeps my hands free to do other things. I also like that his head has a lot better support than with the Moby. No matter how I wrap that thing, it always seems too limp around his neck and he can't relax enough to fall asleep.

celiabwatson · December 2011

Wow, we love our moby. We used it until about 4-5 months with our son and just had number two less than a week ago and broke out the Moby on day 1.

A few tips: put it on and leave it on. My husband is still home with us and he basically wraps the Moby on himself in the morning and never takes it off (unless I want a turn). He can then easily put our daughter in and out when she needs to be held and still be able to help with our son. Right now they are all outside "playing" while I finally get some down time. This put it on and leave it on strategy is also great for running errands. Put it on when you leave the house and then you can put baby in it at each store instead of carrying that heavy carseat around.

Use the shoulder "straps" to support baby's head.

Wrap it as tight as you can on yourself, it will stretch to accommodate baby.

Put baby in whatever position they are normally comfortable in, cradled, froggy legs etc and then just support them with the Moby instead of your arms.

That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!

SunnyD2011 · December 2011

Youtube videos helped us with the Moby. I am pretty good now!

KrisM86 · December 2011

celiabwatson:
Wow, we love our moby. We used it until about 4-5 months with our son and just had number two less than a week ago and broke out the Moby on day 1.
A few tips: put it on and leave it on. My husband is still home with us and he basically wraps the Moby on himself in the morning and never takes it off (unless I want a turn). He can then easily put our daughter in and out when she needs to be held and still be able to help with our son. Right now they are all outside "playing" while I finally get some down time. This put it on and leave it on strategy is also great for running errands. Put it on when you leave the house and then you can put baby in it at each store instead of carrying that heavy carseat around.
Use the shoulder "straps" to support baby's head.
Wrap it as tight as you can on yourself, it will stretch to accommodate baby.
Put baby in whatever position they are normally comfortable in, cradled, froggy legs etc and then just support them with the Moby instead of your arms.
That's all I can think of right now. Enjoy!

All of this.

I love the Moby, especially for walking the dogs and grocery shopping. I could see how it might be too hot for use outside in the summer, but right now it's great. I love that I don't need many layers on LO to wear her outside, even when it's really chilly. Usually just a onesie, fleece sleeper, and a hat and we're good to go. As far as getting it on properly, it really isn't that difficult. After practicing each hold a few times, we have it down.

blu-eyedwife · December 2011

celiabwatson:
A few tips: put it on and leave it on. My husband is still home with us and he basically wraps the Moby on himself in the morning and never takes it off (unless I want a turn). He can then easily put our daughter in and out when she needs to be held and still be able to help with our son. Right now they are all outside "playing" while I finally get some down time. This put it on and leave it on strategy is also great for running errands. Put it on when you leave the house and then you can put baby in it at each store instead of carrying that heavy carseat around.

This is one of the reasons I love the moby, I can put it on in the morning and leave it on all day, popping him in and out as necessary.

I'm also not sure what's so terribly complicated about putting it on. It's pretty intuitive. Around the waist and over the shoulders, tucking it under the waistband so it doesn't come loose and then tie. Then you just tuck the baby into one of the shoulder straps, put the other shoulder strap over, then lift the waist band.

tonychelle · December 2011

I don't use it a ton, and she wimpered a little at first but then she seems comfy. Did you go to the Moby website and look at the pics to visualize it better? There are several other ways to do it too when they get older too...

martinimomma · December 2011

Nope, you about sum it up. Monumental fail, DS hates it, I find it uncomfortable, and I regret the day I ever registered for the darn thing.

nicki731 · December 2011

I'm not sure... we haven't loved it yet either. The youtube videos helped me learn how to put it on, and I find it comfortable, but LO doesn't like it. I think he doesn't like to face in and I'm pretty sure you can't have LO face out in the Moby. Plus I find I don't reach for it often since it seems overwhelming to put it on...

ellewoodsSC · December 2011

We used it quite a bit for the LO in the beginning for the newborn hug hold and cradle hold, but it does get very hot under all that fabric layers! Now that she's bigger we are using the Ergo with the insert and it's much quicker and more comfortable temperature wise. I tried pulling out the moby again recently and found that she seems huge for the holds we used to do and she screamed bloody murder for some reason. I did like how the weight was distributed with the close positioning and the wide fabric because with the Ergo there's definitely more back strain for me.

I will try the Moby again once she has good head control and can sit with her legs out. You can also use the Moby for a front-facing hold, which you can't do with the Ergo.

MrsCodeMonkey · December 2011

We're still using it and DD loves to sleep in it while I vacuum or take care of other chores. It did take a little practice putting it on. My DH still likes the Baby Bjorn better. It would be nice to try out these things before you buy them.

Amitchell0626 · December 2011

I love mine! I made my own though so the fabric I used may be lighter, and I made it a short length so it's easier for me to tie. It does take some practice though!

mars37810 · December 2011

I just got mine a few weeks ago and have used while running errands three different times and I actually prefer it over the Baby Bjorn. She always falls asleep in the car and putting her in the Baby Bjorn wakes her up because it is such a process with all the closures on it. When I used the the Moby she stayed asleep the entire time I was putting her in it. It was nice because I was able to put it on while leaving the house for two of the trips so I didn't have to stand out in the cold getting it situated for too long. I also like it because its not as bulky so I can wear one of DH's zip-up hoodies or jackets over it to take the dog out.

I actually didn't find it difficult to put on and the only issue I had was figuring out how to get her in the first time because I was trying to use the newborn hug hold. She doesn't like sleeping in the fetal position anymore so it didn't work so now I just use the regular hug hold and haven't had any issues getting her in it.

ashleyEssig · December 2011

I couldn't live without my Moby! It really is easy to get on, I find it easier than the other carriers. I can understand being apprehensive at first, but try again. I also never met a baby that didn't like it. I know a couple moms who say their babies 'hated' it, I took a few minutes with them and showed them how to properly do it, and the babies stopped fussing instantly. Try again, it's indispensable once you get the hang of it

shihtzu51 · December 2011

I tried it several times with DS. I didn't like it - I just felt overwhelmed by the fabric (I'm only 5 feet). I didnt find it difficult to put on and DS didn't mind it, but I just felt way too uncomfortable with all that fabric.

I have a maya wrap this time which I love. It is super quick to put on and very easy to adjust. DD falls asleep instantly in it. I also have a mei tei, ergo and angel pack which I also like. But the maya wrap ring sling is the fastest to put on - which is important when I have both DS and DD crying at the same time.

tammyz25 · December 2011

I recommend a Baby K'tan. we love ours. it's like a moby but you dont have to go through all the wrapping to get it on. much easier to use.

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