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Another Moby question

Ellebee85Ellebee85 member
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Hello all,

I have a question about the Moby. I've been using it since my daughter was born, and we both love it! But now that she's 6 weeks old, she's started to hate her head being tucked into the shoulder part and would rather have her head be out. This is fine when she is awake because she can hold her head up on her own for a good amount of time, but when she falls asleep, her head is not supported. When I try to tuck her head while she's sleeping, she immediately wakes up and starts crying until I un-tuck her head. 

Has anyone else experienced that? If so, is there a better way to wrap her that will allow more support? I've tried 2 different ways to wrap her, but I've had the same trouble.

 Also, I've heard mixed reviews about the Moby vs. a knit/stretch wrap. Like I said, I've always loved the Moby, but I'm wondering if the other type of wrap would help this issue?

 

Thanks in advance! :) 

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Re: Another Moby question

  • SinafeySinafey member

    The Moby is a knit/stretch wrap.  The other type of wrap is a woven.  They aren't stretchy, so you can do back, hip, and many other carries that aren't possible with a stretchy.

    Can you bring the fabric "belt" portion up high to give her support to the nape of her neck, but leave the rest of her head out?  You'd have to support her head if you bend down or anything, but it could be enough for you to walk around.

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  • Ellebee85Ellebee85 member

    Oh whoops! Thanks for the information! I do try to bring the belt up as high as I can, but then it sort stretches out and doesn't offer any support at all. Hmm, maybe I need to look into the Ergo or something. Though I have the Bjorn, and she HATES it for some reason. I wonder if the Ergo will be similar. 

    Thanks again! :) 

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    imageEllebee85:

    Oh whoops! Thanks for the information! I do try to bring the belt up as high as I can, but then it sort stretches out and doesn't offer any support at all. Hmm, maybe I need to look into the Ergo or something. Though I have the Bjorn, and she HATES it for some reason. I wonder if the Ergo will be similar. 

    Thanks again! :) 

    You might consider a ring sling, too.  Once she gets heavier you won't want to use it for hours and hours, but they're wonderful for infants and as a fast in/out carrier.  

    Ergos are great, but for most people it doesn't really shine until you can use it without the infant insert.  I don't know when that is off the top of my head, but I'm guessing ~15'ish pounds.  They put baby in a much more ergonomic position than the Bjorn, in a proper seat without all of their weight hanging on the crotch.  It's far more comfy for both baby and wearer.

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  • penguinempenguinem member
    I had/ have the same problem with both my kiddos in the moby. I have found if it's a long wear and baby falls fast asleep then it's easier. We just keep trying. Also, I'll sneak and unfold the shoulder strap a bit so just one layer is over the head and it tricks DS sometimes. It's not as supportive but works for a bit.
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