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Moby Wrap vs Maya Ring Sling

LindseyH033LindseyH033 member
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Hello Ladies! Looking for some input/recommendations...DD1 is 16 months and DD2 is 2 weeks (EBF). I currently have the Baby Bjorn and Ergo carriers, and while I love them both, especially for older babies/toddlers, they don't seem to function that well for a newborn (especially when it comes to nursing). I've read a lot about the Moby and Ring Sling and am wondering, for those with experience in this domain, which carrier works best for nursing and keeping a newborn secure? I didn't nurse DD1 in a carrier, simply because I never really had to. Now that I have DD2 I need something that allows me to be "relatively" hands free and also able to nurse on the go/when needed. Thank you!
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Re: Moby Wrap vs Maya Ring Sling

  • CLLDLLCLLDLL member

    I agree with PP.  See if you can try them both on somewhere.  I had a Moby with DS2, and while I liked it I never did get the hang of BF'ing in it.  Plus once LO got to be around 12 pounds I started feeling like he wasn't all that secure in it.  I'm sure he was fine, I just felt like he was going to fall out. 

    I haven't tried a ring sling, but I think I'll look into one should be we be lucky enough to conceive baby #3.

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  • kellyrn9956kellyrn9956 member
    I liked my Moby....but it was only good for a very short period of time, like until he was 3 months. However, the cost is low, so even using for a short period of time sort of gets you your money's worth. So if you're looking for something for just a newborn, and then are going to use an Ergo or something else when baby's bigger, then I would go with the Moby. 

     That being said, a good ring sling will allow you to babywear for a lot longer, and is much more supportive for a heavier infant/child; I still use mine very comfortably with my 7 month old.


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  • LindseyH033LindseyH033 member
    @kellyrn9956 thank you, I actually just bought and relieved my ring sling! I'm going to test it out today!
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