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Moby Wrap and Moby D Wrap Comparison

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Lisa from Santa Fe recently contacted us about the differences between the Moby Wrap and the Moby D Wrap.  ”I have  heard wonderful things about the Moby, but like the look of the Moby D,  especially the woven chocolate stripe baby wrap.  What is the difference beyond appearance?”

Well there are several differences between the two.  While the fabric of a Moby Wrap is made from 100% cotton, the center panel of the Moby D Wrap is made from silk, fleece, a spandex blend, or hand woven cotton. Each type of fabric provides something different.  The woven cotton and silk panel create a piece of non stretchy fabric that provides extra support, the spandex blend allows a little more stretch for easier positioning, and the fleece provides extra warmth.  All of them enhance the beauty of the baby wrap.

Black Moby WrapSilk Moby D Wrap

The Moby D Wrap is also shorter than the Moby Wrap by 1/2 meter. So if you are a plus sized person, we recommend sticking with the Moby Wrap. The Moby Wrap also ties in the front or back while the Moby D has two different length ends so that it ties on your side.  The seams are also finished differently, with the Moby d Wrap edges seamed instead of being over-locked. This helps ensure the Moby d Wrap will hold its shape after long periods of use.

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How to Adjust Moby Wrap Fit

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Stephanie from Marietta, GA emailed recently about her Moby Wrap. “Help! I just can’t seem to get the hang of the Moby Wrap. It just seems too loose and my baby is not secure. What am I doing wrong?”

Moby Wraps are our favorite way to wear young babies, because you can get such a good tight fit. Babies are held high on your chest, and with the proper fit you can secure a young babies head and go hands free. There is only one tying method for all front carries, which also makes this a great beginners baby wrap.

So lets take a look at how to get your Moby Wrap to fit properly. There is a really good Moby Wrap photo instruction booklet that shows step by step how to tie your Moby Wrap. Step 5 is the most important for getting the correct tightness of the wrap.

how-to-tie-moby-wrap

After you cross the end pieces in the front in Step 5, pull the fabric tight as you bring the ends behind your back. The more slack and the lower on your body that you cross the straps determines how loose your Moby Wrap will be. The amount of slack you need also varies depending on the type of carry you are doing. This step also determines how well you can secure your babies head in various carries such as the hug hold and the kangaroo hold.

Now that you know what to look for, give it a try while paying close attention to this step. Once your baby is in, check the fit, and see if you need to make any changes. Once you master this wrapping your baby will seem like a breeze.

For newborns and young babies, you really don’t need much slack at all. It may seem tight at first when you put your baby in, but stretchy baby wraps will give a little bit after wearing for a short period. Stretchy baby wraps are really easy to learn and we prefer them for young babies.

If you really fall in love with using a baby wrap, eventually you will want to move on to a woven baby wrap. They are more supportive for older heavier babies and more secure for back carries.

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Baby Carriers for Back Support

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Do you have back problems but still want to use a baby carrier?  This can be a problem for parents interested in babywearing.  Slings and other one shouldered baby carriers typically are not great for those who have back problems.

So what type of carrier should you use?  A two shouldered baby carrier such as a soft backpack, mei tai, or baby wrap will provide better weight distribution.  The type of carrier that you choose depends upon whether your back pain is in your lower back, hips, or shoulders.

The Ergo Baby Carrier is a soft backpack buckle carrier that is one of my favorite baby carriers for even weight distribution.  Weight is spread between your hips and shoulders.  This helps alleviate stress on your back.

Another option is a mei tai, such as the BabyHawk.  Mei tais can be tied higher on your waist to alleviate rubbing on your waist and hips. 

Wraps are really great at spreading the weight well across your entire back eliminating any pressure points.  They can also be tied higher on your waist to alleviate pressure on your lower back or hips.  For younger babies a stretchy wrap works perfectly, but for heavier babies and toddlers a woven wrap provides the best support.

 

 

 

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How to Swaddle Your Baby

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Swaddling your baby is a great tool for calming young babies.  Once you swaddle you will be amazed at how it helps your baby settle when overstimulated and sleep longer.  Below is a quick run down on the technique. Check out our Moby Wrap swaddle blankets for a great selection of organic and regular fabrics.

  • Lay your blanket on a flat surface such as a bed or the floor. 
  • Fold down the top corner approximately 3-5 inches.
  • Lay your baby on top of the blanket so that their neck rests at the top of the folded corner.
  • Place your babies left arm straight down their side.  Grab the left corner of the blanket and pull across your babies’ body.  Tightly tuck the corner under the right side of your baby.
  • Pull the bottom corner up across your baby and tuck it inside the blanket near their chest. 
  • Place your babies right arm straight down their side.  You may have to hold it in place as you pull the right corner of the blanket across your baby.
  • Pull the corner very tightly as you wrap the blanket all the way around your babies back.  You may have enough fabric left to pull around to the front and tuck the end in.  If this last corner is not wrapped tight enough, your baby will be able to free their hands.

Moby Wrap Swaddle Blanket

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Using Baby Carriers with Twins

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

So you just had twins and are possible chasing a toddler around the house too! You definitely have your hands full and need some help. Quick!! What kind of baby slings or carriers will work best for you?

While your twins are young, a Moby Wrap is our favorite choice. You can wear the wrap throughout the day and carry one or both babies in the newborn cradle hold.  A baby wrap provides maximum support and evenly distributes the weight across your shoulders and back.

 Moby Wrap twin cradle carry

If you want to carry one baby in the carrier at a time, a pouch or ring sling is a good choice. A pouch is faster to put on and great if you need to get one baby settled quickly while you soothe your fussy one in your arms. Since ring slings are adjustable they can be tightened and may be more secure for some types of carries.

Once your twins have head control, you can easily use two pouches or ring slings to carry them on your hip. Wear the slings on opposite shoulders.You can also carry one baby on your front and the other on your back with a combination of baby carriers such as an ERGO Baby Carrier, wrap, and mei tai.

 Go ahead and experiment to find the best fit for you and your twins. What works for one parent might be different for another, but rest assured there are plenty of options for carrying your twins. Please let us know if discover another way to carry your twins and we will post them on our blog to help other moms!

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