Moby Wrap Original 100 Cotton Solid Baby Carrier Black

Be comfortable. The superior design of the Moby Wrap uses your entire back, as well as your shoulders, to carry the weight of your baby. Unlike other carriers, which have narrow straps or go across one shoulder, the Moby Wrap is a wide piece of fabric that is wrapped over both shoulders. It is amazingly comfortable and easy to wear. There are no buckles, snaps or other fasteners. It is easy to adjust the fit of your Moby Wrap by varying how tightly you wrap yourself and your baby. Be secure. The Moby Wrap comes with easy to follow instruction cards and this web site with the latest news, tips and techniques. With the single stretch cotton and the width of the Moby Wrap, your baby is wrapped close and tight, insuring a secure hold. Your baby’s head can also be secured under the stretchy cotton fabric for added safety. You can finally have both hands free and know your baby is safe and secure. Be uniquely close to your baby. There is not a lot of extra material or bulky padding between you and your baby. Your baby can hear your heartbeat and finds comfort in the warmth of your body, along with the cuddly confines of the Moby Wrap. Newborn to 35 lbs. The Moby Wrap is long enough to adapt to your growing baby. The fabric can hold up to 45 lbs, and most people feel comfortable carrying up to 35 lbs. Soothes fussy babies It is amazing how quickly a baby will settle down once wrapped in the Moby Wrap. Experts like Dr. Sears, stress the importance of holding your baby often and close. The Moby Wrap allows you to do this with ease. The style of the wrap insures your baby is uniquely close, while providing ultimate comfort and support. No more aching backs or tired arms! Now your baby can be kept close and happy for as long as he or she desires. Versatile There are many ways to wear your Moby Wrap. You can wear your baby facing you, facing the world, sideways or on your back.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars Good but not for all babies
I finally got my baby to use this wrap now that she’s 8 weeks old and even then for just 15 minutes. She moves a lot in general and she also likes to look out into the world not at my chest so with that in mind this isn’t ideal for her. I bought it while pregnant thinking it was a great concept but now I see I should have waited to see my baby’s temperament. If you’re pregnant and considering this item this is my best advise to you to wait and see how your baby is and what s/he will end up liking.

One thing I noticed though is that it takes a few minutes to get this on and several tries to master it so if you’re running to he store quickly and want to carry your baby this won’t speed up the process.

As well since the fabric is so long when you wrap it around you it really doesn’t look that great. Not like the picture at all where she actually looks stylish.

4 Stars Great way to snuggle your baby
I liked this carrier for several reasons. One: I felt like I had good back support. Two: I liked having baby close to me. Three: I was able to pull one of the side parts over baby’s face when it was sunny or cold. Four: Baby felt secure in this pack. Five: Perfect for moms who have babies that want to be held all the time. You can do dishes with this on – answer emails – or just use both hands!

I don’t like this carrier for several reasons. One: It’s not difficult to put on, but it is difficult to put on outside. The fabric is so long that you have to pretty much put this on at home before you go out. Two: If you are making multiple stops or errands with baby, you have to keep the wrap on or else risk having to drag it on a parking lot or sidewalk retying the wrap. Three: When I am getting set up with the wrap, if I don’t have the back portion completely flat, it gives me back pain. Four: My baby began to get some leverage somehow and kept leaning backward – and the back piece that goes over baby would slide down and then she wasn’t secure anymore.

I don’t really use this anymore and my baby is 13 months old now. I felt it was too hot with warm baby and 18 yards of fabric and summertime. Perhaps I’ll bring it out again this fall.

4 Stars Was great until I washed it…
While putting on the Moby can be a daunting task, I loved using it once I got it right. My newborn was nice, warm and secure. He fell asleep rather quickly every time, and stayed that way. I’ve only used it at home but I could see where using it out and about might be a hassle. I’d definitely say you need to put it on before leaving the house, even if it’s not time to wear baby yet.

I’m disappointed with the Moby because after only one wash it shrunk significantly. I washed on a short cycle by itself in cold water, and then dried it by itself on ultra low heat. When I went to wear it after the wash, the ends are shorter by several inches and I can barely knot it properly at my hips/waist. (I’m a fairly average postpartum size at 5’6″ and 160 pounds) I’ll continue to use the product for the time being, but as my son gets bigger there isn’t enough room left to adjust to his size so I will be shopping around for a different carrier.

5 Stars Satisfies my needs!
Just like there is no perfect baby monitor, there is no perfect baby carrier however that being said this one is as close to perfect as I can find. I have a Baby Bjorn and it’s ok but every time I put my daughter in it, I fear I am crushing her spine plus it hurts my back. So then I tried the hotsling but my baby was so squished in that thing that she wasn’t comfortable. I debated getting an Ergo but couldn’t get past how ugly and bulky it was.

After trying the Moby I have to say I am impressed. It’s comfy and I feel my baby is also comfy and secure. Here are my thoughts based upon the negative reviews:

1. The Moby is hot: Yes it can get quite warm, however I felt the same way about every other carrier I have tried. That’s just a fact when wearing a baby so close with a fabric devise.

2. The Moby is difficult to put on: I don’t find that it’s anymore difficult than the Bjorn or the Ergo. You do have to put it on before leaving the house so it doesn’t drag on the parking lot but this works out well in the winter because you can put your coat over it and slip baby in and out easily.

3. The Moby is a giant piece of fabric: Yes it is and I am 4′ 10” so it looked intimidating at first but once I read the directions and watched some videos on their website, I was able to put it on quickly and easily. I also like that since it is not a structured carrier, it can be rolled up tightly and fit into it’s travel pouch.

This may not be the carrier for you if you plan on hiking in 90 degree weather up a mountain but for me, it lets me run errands and take my dog on a walk hands free.

3 Stars Great for colic; requires a lot of practice and isn’t foolproof
Our 5-week-old son, who has colic, sleeps more soundly in the Moby than when we’re holding him in our arms (or when we put him down, of course). It’s great for those middle-of-the-night wakefulness marathons, though he does need to be well-fed, burped, and bounced quite a bit before he’s willing to be popped in the Moby. Even then, he hates having his head tucked in, and since he can’t support his own head, it’s often a struggle that results in my holding his head with one hand, leaving only one hand free.

Although this is a wonderful aid to bonding, and feels great when it’s properly used, I’ve watched the videos and practiced for weeks and I still often tie it too tight or too loose and have to start over. With a newborn, the wrap has to be secured “just so” or he ends up sinking down into the fabric because it’s too loose, or else he cries and squirms because it’s too snug. In both cases, his ability to breathe comfortably is compromised. I’ve had a few incidents of being in a parking lot trying to tie the Moby repeatedly while the ends drag on the dirty ground. My husband can’t manage it at all–he thinks it requires a degree in origami!

I have a feeling this product gets simpler to use once the child has better head control. For now, I’m switching to the Ergo. I’m just too exhausted by constantly tying and re-tying the Moby.

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