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.

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.

There are a couple of baby carriers that would probably work for Julie, but our first choice is a woven baby wrap, such as those by Ellaroo. Baby wraps are very versatile and can be worn on your front, back, or hip. Stretchy wraps are more affordable, but for back carrying or using past 6 months a woven wrap is more supportive. They are a great choice for bad backs, and will provide the most comfort while babywearing. You can even tie your wrap around the area where your back aches for extra support.

Our second choice is a soft structured baby carrier. They are easy to use and secure with buckles or clips. They generally have padded shoulder straps and a waist belt for lumbar support. All soft structured carriers fit slightly different, but our two favorite are the Ergo Baby Carrier or the Beco Baby Carrier.

Whatever baby carrier you use, it is important to remember to carry your baby high on your body. If you are carrying your baby too low it will hurt your back. It is also a good idea to start carrying your baby on your back as soon as they are developmentally ready. I started wearing my son on my back around 6 months, but you may be able to slightly earlier depending upon the baby carrier you choose and the options for securing your babies head while sleeping.

Do you need help choosing a baby carrier? Email us or leave a comment below. We would be glad to help you choose the perfect baby carrier

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.

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.

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!

I frequently get emails from expecting moms looking for the perfect baby sling. They want a carrier that they can use from birth through the toddler years, has multiple wearing positions, is easy to use, comfortable, and affordable. Is there any one baby sling available that can meet all of those needs? Probably not, but let’s take a look at the basic questions you should ask yourself in the hunt for the perfect baby carrier.

• Who is going to use the carrier? Is it just for you or does the baby carrier need to be adjustable to fit your partner, parents, and other caregivers to use it as well?
• What do you want to use the carrier for? Are you going to use it for quick trips and errands? Are you really into babywearing or will you wear it while you are busy chasing your toddler around all day? Will you use it for long walks?
• Do you want a baby sling or carrier that you can wear while you nurse discreetly?
• How much effort will you put into learning how to use the baby carrier?
• How old is your baby? How long do you want to use the carrier?
• What kind of support do you want? Which is more important fashion or comfort?
• How versatile is the baby carrier? How many carrying positions would you like?

Knowing what you are looking for is the first step to finding the perfect baby sling! Keep all of these questions in mind when looking at the pros and cons of each type of baby carrier.