How long can you use a Moby?

AshleyDG83 · August 2012

My sister in law has one and is going to give it to me, but I wasn't sure how long it could be used for. I know the weight limit on it is 35 lbs, but I wasn't sure if it was comfortable using one with an older infant. TIA!

pepomntpat · August 2012

It started getting uncomfortable at 6 months, but I also wore DD 6-8 hours a day. That's the only way she would nap. For shorter periods it would have been fine for longer.

mwitter80 · August 2012

I wore my 28lb nephew in it, in the back hold, just the other day. He is 16months

pixieprincss · August 2012

Most people say they feel like it gets too saggy when baby is about 15 lbs. With a woven wrap, in contrast, you can wear an adult if you are strong enough (and know an adult wacky enough to play along).

mwitter80:
I wore my 28lb nephew in it, in the back hold, just the other day. He is 16months

I'm not sure if you are aware, but Moby has changed their stance on back carries. A stretchy wrap should not be used for back carries. Because of the stretch/give, baby can arch their little body right out of the carrier and flip or fall. Woven wraps are safe, however.

ncbelle · August 2012

mwitter80:
I wore my 28lb nephew in it, in the back hold, just the other day. He is 16months

PLEASE do not back carry in a moby - way too stretchy to do safely. Moby has removed the back carry from their directions for this reason.

As for the OP...really is a matter of personal comfort but for many the moby starts to become rather saggy and less comfortable between 15-20 pounds - relative to other options.

AshleyDG83 · August 2012

Thanks for the input ladies! It's being given to me, so it looks like I'll get some use out of it while looking for another carrier for when she is older.

hoping4more · August 2012

I used my moby for my girls at 25 & 30lbs. I use a front wrap not in the instructions that is more secure feeling to me. I preferred my mei tai at that age but with twins when they both wanted to be worn it was used and did just fine!

BLM10 · August 2012

DS is almost 16m and just at 24lbs and I still occasionally put him in the Moby, but only when he's asleep or about to fall asleep. If he's wild and awake and squirming, it's not worth it (his safety or my sanity).

blu-eyedwife · August 2012

My 10 month old is 20 lbs and still wear him in the moby every day when I walk the dog.

Rdautenhahn · August 2012

I only use the moby if I won't be sweating or anything because the sweat makes moby stretch so bad. When would walk with him I would find myself tightening it every few minutes. I still put him in it occasionally for shorter duration wear cause its just so comfortable.

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