Sling or Moby?

LoveOfMikesLife · August 2012

Do I need both? What is your preference? Is the Moby easy once you " get the hang of it"?

Ernie52408 · August 2012

I had both- but I didn't get my sling until DS was too old (and heavy) to get much use out of it.

The moby does get easier once you do it a few times, but I didn't using it out of the house. I felt like the Moby was more supportive of LO and easier on my back.

I like the sling because it was so quick and easy to throw on. It's perfect for a quick trip to the store.

lotus88 · August 2012

I have a sling, moby, and baby bjorn. It has been a while since I tried the sling and moby because DD really only likes to be held facing forward. For that, that bjorn works great. I like how the moby seems like it will offer more support, but honestly I haven't had the energy to play with it again.

LoveOfMikesLife · August 2012

We got a carrier for DH to use because he didn't like the idea of the wrap or sling, he thought they were too feminine for him (silly DH). I think I'll get the moby and try it out. If I don't like it I'll just regift it to someone

luvmyducks · August 2012

I never went the Moby route--seemed way too much work for me. I had a Maya Ring Sling and the Ergo. I used the sling around the house mostly and the Ergo everywhere. I still use the Ergo.

big_noise · August 2012

Love the Moby. And I didn't have the chance to answer your earlier thread. I remember putting DD in the Moby for the first time when I took her to the apple orchard. She was 2.5 weeks old.

coastalmaine · August 2012

I have the moby and baby Bjorne...I don't like the moby..it doesn't seem to matter how tight I tie it...it sinks lower and lower as I walk. The baby bjorn works better for us.

GPickles · August 2012

I only have a Moby, but DS didn't like it as a newborn. He didn't like it until about 4 months when he could be forward facing. He never liked the newborn hug hold, but I think it's really easy to use after watching many you tube videos.

meggiepoo87 · August 2012

Never owned or used a Moby so can't help you there.

I have a cheaper style sling and I hate it. I have a big baby (8 lbs 21+ inches at birth). He's now over 16 lbs and 25 inches. He screams if I try to put him in. It just doesn't fit even though I ordered the right size. Maybe we'll have more luck once he seems ready for the holds other than newborn. For now, it's put away. Glad I didn't spend more than shipping on it.

damabo80 · August 2012

The sling was pointless. Hated that thing. I used the moby for the first few months, and then went to the ergo performance.

Youtube moby and practice. You'll perfect a wrap or two that will get you through most days.

CheesyPeas · August 2012

We never had success with the sling. The Moby on the other hand was great. DS loved it, and I didn't find it all that difficult to use. Watch a video online and give it a try. We purchased it whenever he was 8 weeks old or so, and had good head control by then but we also used it for naps sometimes with his head secured under the wrap too.

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