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Moby Wrap Original 100% Cotton Solid Baby Carrier, Slate | 
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| Brand: Moby Wrap
Category: Baby Product
Department: baby-boys
List Price: $39.95
Buy New: $32.50
You Save: $7.45 (19%)
New (12) from $32.50
Rating:  398 reviews
Sales Rank: 363
Color: Slate
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: MW-Slate
UPC: 843390000959
EAN: 0843390000959
ASIN: B002PIZV36
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Uses the entire back and shoulders to the distribute weight | | • | Wide piece of fabric to wrap over both shoulders | | • | Keeps baby warm while freeing both hands | | • | Develops a strong and secure attachment to parents | | • | Can be used for a preemie to 35 pound child |
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Be comfortable: the design of Moby wrap for it 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 an easy to follow instructional guide, 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. 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. Comfortably supports babies from birth to 35 pounds - even twins. The Moby wrap is long enough to adapt to your growing baby. Moby wraps measure 5.5 meters in length and Moby DS measure 5 meters. All Moby baby carriers can accommodate babies up to 35 pounds. Versatile: there are many ways to wear your Moby wrap. You can wear baby cradled, facing you, facing the world or as a sling.
Product Description
The Moby Wrap is one of the most comfortable and versatile ways to wear your baby. There is no other place your baby would rather be.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 398
 Great way to snuggle your baby September 10, 2010
Casper29
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.
 Satisfies my needs! September 8, 2010
Jenmbear
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.
 Great for colic; requires a lot of practice and isn't foolproof September 5, 2010
Daniel P. Sniderman (Chicago, IL)
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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LOVE IT!! August 30, 2010
busymomof2 (Geneseo, Il)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After using over the shoulder baby holder sling, my new baby loved it, but my back did not! My 6 week old is a little fussy in the daytime, and I had her in the sling a lot of the day. I decided to try the Moby b/c unlike many other slings, you can carry the baby using both shoulders instead of one. I was afraid it would be difficult to tie, but it is a breeze! My hubby and I figured it out in less than 5 min and i carried my baby in it for hours! I was able to tie it and get our baby in it the next day by myself. My back doesn't hurt, and I can load the dishwasher, fold laundry, etc. totally hands free! And my baby is happy! As soon as she is in it securely, she stops crying, and will often fall asleep! Great value as well~I paid more for my over the shoulder baby holder sling, but this can be used many more different ways, and is MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE! I bought the child version for my 7 yr old twins, and they can tie their babydolls in it by themselves! If a 7 yr old can figure it out, I would think any adult can!
Too hot for summer, but great support and no back pain! August 29, 2010
StrollerLover (East Coast)
After watching my friend tie her Moby on 2-3 times, I was all set. It seems more confusing than it really is. I find the Moby more supportive than a one-shouldered carry like a pouch-carrier and there's no doubt this blows the ubiquitous Baby Bjorn out of the water (yes, even the one with the 'new' back support panel on it. Three words: Does.Not.Work). Wraps are so supportive because they use the whole carrier to brace the cloth around your hips and don't pull on your shoulders or back if you arrange it properly. The only reason I gave this four stars is because it is incredibly hot to wear in the /spring summer or in warm climates because of all the fabric wrapped around you and the baby (but great in winter). They have light-weight wraps out there for a modified wrap-carry that can be worn in warmer weather.
Also, once your child reaches 18-20 lbs. they start to pull on the stretchy fabric and its time to move on to a 'woven wrap' which doesn't have as much 'give' but allows you to wear a child till at least 45 lbs. and even do back carries.
As an aside, I learned to use a wrap long before having kids and the gratified moms I babysat for loved having a sitter that wore their kids too! A huge plus with 'wearing' any baby/kid is that I had less crying and got more exercise than my friends did at their babysitting jobs :) Please don't pass up a great carrier because it only *looks* too complicated; there are babywearing groups all over the country (and world) that are happy to show you the ropes! I learned a TON from [...] . The forums there answer any question under the sun whether you're a newbie to baby wearing or an old pro wanting to learn more about a new carrier or expanding your 'stash.'
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