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#1 ·
Great wrap!

review by blessed1

I use this a lot around the house. My baby girl enjoys being in it. I haven't had a problem with it stretching out too much. I've washed it 3 times and the color has not faded. Very easy to use once you know the basic set-up wrap. I like the black because it looks good with all my clothing choices!

Ratings
Overall4
Value4
Performance4
Comfort4
Durability4
 
#2 ·
A bit hard to figure out

review by puppypanties

I didn't care for this carrier - and actually ended up with an ergo. The fabric is so long, so for my frame (i'm 5') everything dragged on the ground - I couldn't imagine putting this on at the super market or the mall. Also, it was a bit complicated and the fabric twisted when you set it up on your body - add that along with a crying baby, it was no fun :(

The only hold my daughter liked for was the newborn hold - which was extremely comfortable, but you need a second person to help you put it on.

ProsCons
Comfortable when actually onSuch a long piece of fabric! Complicated to figure out

Ratings
Overall2
Value3
Performance2
Comfort5
Durability3
 
#3 ·
I love this wrap

review by crystal_buffaloe

I love this wrap. It was great when DD was a tiny newborn and we still love it now at almost 6 months. It did take a few weeks to really figure it out, but now I can put it on and get her in no time, and it's so easy to switch from forward-facing to facing towards me if she gets sleepy.

I put it on before I leave the house to avoid the fabric dragging in the parking lot.

ProsCons
comfortable, versatilegets hot in the summer, pricy

Ratings
Overall5
Value4
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#4 ·
Great for tiny ones

review by crunchychristianmama

I love my Moby wrap for a baby up to about 4-5 months. Both my daughters have loved riding around in it and sleep better in it than any other carrier.

ProsCons
comfortable, cozy for small babiesonly works until about 15-16 lbs.

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#5 ·
Not What I had Hoped for in a wrap

review by kandjsmama

I first found the Moby online and purchased one for my niece when she was having her daughter. I had heard good reviews a bout it and thought it would be a great gift. My niece has never commented on the wrap (she lived in Hawaii) and I guess I have never really asked her about it. I assumed it was great.

With my daughter we used a Maya Wrap and really liked using it. In fact, we used the Maya up until my daughter was about 4 years old.

I purchased the Moby Wrap to use with my son and it was so confusing and the amount of fabric needed was insane. It took too long to get it on and felt cumbersome when used in the car. I finally gave up.

ProsCons
Trendy and made of fabrictoo much fabric, time consuming

Ratings
Overall0
Value1
Performance3
Comfort3
Durability0
 
#6 ·
The learning curve is worth it

review by rose-roget

I was new to babycarrying when my daughter was born last year. I needed something that would be easy on my back and shoulders, and the Moby was recommended because the weight is distributed. I've loved it! It's a little overwhelming when you first see it, because there is a lot of material, but I quickly got the hang of tying it after a few practice runs. My daughter just turned one, and I still wrap her in it! She's comfortable and snuggly warm!

ProsCons
comfort, securitylearning curve, lots of material

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#7 ·
love it

review by sosurreal09

the moby was a GODSEND for us! DD was born with intestinal issues and i literally had her in the wrap 6+hrs a day until she was 4 months old then 3+ hrs a day until she was about 7 months. she didnt like going on my back in the wrap so after 7 months we mostly did a hip carry in the wrap or a sling and a back carry in a mei tie. i would never have been able to make it the first 6 months of her life without the moby seriously! i also have a HORRIBLE back and at the end of the day i didnt feel great but the moby offered far more support and comfort than any other carrier i have ever used.

ProsCons
comfy and softmaybe a it long...

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#8 ·
I honestly don't get why people like this wrap

review by jbh

I can't stand this wrap. A friend bought it for me b/c she loved hers. I thought it was nothing but a major pain in the ass. I was putting it on correctly, after trying for hours, and days to get it right. My husband took one look at it and was like, no way!

Its a long piece of fabric that you fold in half the long way. It should already be folded for you out of the bag. Then you have to wrap it around your waist, and throw the fabric over your shoulders and tie it around your waist. Trying to fit my child into it was a nightmare. She was not safely snug in it. I felt it was really uncomfortable as the fabric did not stay put, the shoulder pieces were loose and it rided up my waist. No matter how many times I attempted it, the results were always the same. I had one reviewer on another site insult my intelligence by telling me to read the instructions or I wouldn't have had these problems. Let me tell you, if you can't figure it out with the instructions and you are a normally functioning person with above average intelligence, it isn't you.

I am 5" 2 1/2 and this fabric fell all over the floor. Go with the Ergo! It has been comfortable and easy. You put it on, get your kid in it and youre ready to go. Not the case with the Moby wrap.

ProsCons
nonetotally inconvenient

Ratings
Overall0
Value4
Performance1
Comfort1
Durability1
 
#9 ·
So comfortable

review by roxswood

I loved this wrap. My baby spent hours every day curled up in this wrap until we moved to a hotter place when she was a few months old and it was a bit too sweaty for both of us.

It is so soft and stretchy and comfortable. Because of the stretch it may not be supportive enough once the baby is older and heavier, but it can't be beat for those first few months.

ProsCons
So easy to pop the baby in and out once tied. Incredibly comfortable and beautifully soft fabric.Bit of a pain to tie, like any wrap, and a bit warm in hot places.

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#10 ·
I love everything about this wrap!

review by funny face

I love our moby and am about to use it for our the next baby. It is the only carrier that adequately supports my back and doesn't make it ache. Dh even liked it if I'd wrap it for him.
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It does have a bit of a learning curve but after just a few tries I was a master. Videos on youtube helped a lot. I wore this from newborn until ds was too squirmy to want to be carried at a year.

ProsCons
versatile, soft, comfortable, sooo much back support, washable, cozytakes some learning and can be warm in hotter weatehr

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Durability5
Comfort5
 
#11 ·
We love our Moby!

review by mrsp

I have to say that we love our Moby! I've tried several other carriers, but none of them seem to have the same back support and overall comfort. I've been carrying my daughter in it since she was days old, and now at 8 months she gets excited when she sees me putting it on and tries to climb in :) She's over 18 lbs now, but it is still quite comfy to carry her in it.

I love that there are so many different holds, but you still put it on the same way every time. There is a learning curve, but once one figures that out it is super easy to put. I highly recommend this carrier; we wear ours all the time.

I've washed ours many times and the color has held, and I've also never had a problem with stretching.

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#12 ·
Great wrap - very versatile!

review by buttongirl

I purchased this wrap for several reasons:

1: I am a bigger girl, and needed a baby carrier that would be sure to fit me. The moby works for pretty much any body type, including men as well, which is a huge plus.

2: The style of the wrap (a simple, long piece of fabric) appeals to me as both something that's very natural and very convenient - easy to clean and just rolls up in a ball or bundle to go wherever I need to take it.

3: The color is totally gender neutral and can be worn by both my husband and I, carrying a boy or a girl easily.

I have been very happy with the purchase. It was a little intimidating to figure out at first (watch videos on YouTube!) but once you get used to it it's no problem. There are many different holds for many different stages, and I am hoping to use it all the way up to the 35 lbs. it is supposed to be possible for.

It does tend to get stretched out after awhile, but generally that just means you need to wash it, and it goes right back to original form. My other main con is that I would like to put it on before leaving the house, but I find it gets out of shape on the car ride, so I usually have to redo it anyway.

I was honestly discouraged at first with trying to figure it out, but I was with cloth diapers too, and both became super easy within just a week of doing them regularly. I am interested in and would like to try different carriers (we also have a peanut shell and a snugli, and I would love to try more), but Moby is definitely one of the best!

ProsCons
comfortable, versatile, fits any body typesomewhat complicated, gets stretched out

Ratings
Overall5
Value4
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#13 ·
Got lost in the fabric... :(

review by mum to grace

Added the Moby Wrap to my registry after hearing rave reviews from a friend. Used it only a handful of times. Yes, once I got DD into it, she was snug and comfy. But OMG so much fabric! For those unfamiliar, the Moby is basically one very long swathe of fabric that you oragami around yourself and baby. I personally found it much too cumbersome for our taste.

Ratings
Overall3
Value3
Performance2
Comfort4
Durability0
 
#14 ·
World's Coziest Carrier

review by mrsjps

I was intimidated by this product when it was first introduced to me, as it seemed like too much work to get on and not worth the hassle. After trying one on, though, I realized I had misjudged the Moby Wrap! Though it takes a minute to get on and you have to set baby down while wrapping it, this wrap stays on securely and baby can be taken in and out easily for diaper changes or feedings. It's super comfortable for both mom and baby, a wonderful hands-free "cuddle" for newborns. Older babies and toddlers can also appreciate it when carried in different positions allowing for more freedom of movement. I highly recommend this for any parents of new babies!

ProsCons
comfortable, attractive, secure, portablehave to set baby down to wrap, takes time to wrap

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#15 ·
Baby Wearing at Its Best!

review by miglenka2000

The Moby Wrap is essentially a long strip of thick knit cotton with a bit of a natural stretch, and a very soft hand (like flannel). I got it when my baby was a month and a half old, and have used it ever since, although with the cold this winter, I haven't had a chance to wear it outside.

The Moby wrap is fully adjustable to the wearer's body and fits all sizes moms, dads, and caretakers. It's also available in different colors, solids, prints, and some more designer-y versions. The price is between $34 and $60 which to me is fairly affordable, especially considering its versatility: it can be used up to age 2-3, the wrapping positions can be changed to accommodate a growing baby, and can be also used with twins! It's machine washable, so cleaning it is very easy!

Putting on the wrap takes some learning and practice. What makes it easier is the label in the middle of the wrap that always gives you a starting point. You might need a little help in the beginning. Also, the wrap is pretty long, so the ends will wallow on the floor. This is the reason why, if you want to take baby out in the car and put it in the wrap later, let's say for shopping, you might want to have the wrap already tied on you. It would be difficult to put on in a car, and it would not be hygienic to put outside of the car, since half of the wrap will be sweeping the parking lot.

The Moby comes with a booklet that explains how to do different style wraps - for newborns, infants, toddlers, twins, breastfeeding, etc. You can also find some nice tutorials on YouTube. But it's wise to try it with a doll first. The Moby is very safe - your baby is held onto your body by 3 layers of cotton fabric. It feels very secure and stable to me. In some positions you will have to check that the baby's head is not too close to its chest. Also, because of the three layers of fabric and your body on the other side, the wrap might be too hot on babies especially in the summer. Just don't wear your baby for too long, so she doesn't overheat.

My son seems happy in the Moby - he gets to take part in conversations and be carried around for longer time. He has fallen asleep in it, too. They say that babies can feel if you're afraid or hesitant when you carry them, so practice ahead. Putting the baby in the wrap can be challenging so don't do it when baby's cranky. And don't hesitate too much, or he could sense something's up and get cranky really fast. Once you both gets used to it, it gets much easier and quicker.

Overall, I'm really happy with this product and recommend it to all caretakers out there. They say it's great for preemies and kangaroo care, as well as for dads who want to bond with and wear their newborns.

ProsCons
soft, adjustable to size and position, washable, comfy, affordable, variety of designs, safelearning curve, hard to put on when not at home, might be too hot for baby in summer

Ratings
Overall5
Value4
Performance4
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#16 ·
Great way to keep your Baby Close!

review by believer04

I bought the Moby Wrap while I was pregnant and went through the instruction book to learn how to tie it. It took a few times to get the tying down, but was really easy after that. There are so many different positions that you can carry your baby in with this wrap! I usually carry my son facing me, but it's nice to know that you could use it for back or hip carries if you want to. Carrying a baby facing out is a bit controversial, and it does show babies carried in this position in the book that comes with the wrap. I'm not sure if it's safe to carry them that way since it puts so much pressure on the crotch area (especially for baby boys) and may not be good for their spine.

The Moby was very helpful for my husband and I to multi-task while keeping our son close. You can do laundry, the dishes, and run errands while allowing your baby to see the world and your activities from your level. This is great, because it allows them to learn and to feel safe and secure. The wrap also comes in a wide variety of colors and includes a matching carrying case/bag (although we never put ours back in the case since it was used so often). Since my son was almost 9 lbs. when he was born, we transitioned him to a soft-structured carrier once he was about 6 mos. old and approximately 20 lbs.

I love the Moby Wrap!

ProsCons
Helps you multi-task, Helps baby learn, Keeps baby close, Variety of colors, Good instructions, Easy to wash/dry Takes a little while to learn to tie

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort4
Durability5
 
#17 ·
I love this wrap!

review by poonico

When our daughter was born premature I began searching for a way to be able to kangaroo care her as much as possible, while being able to take care of our son as well.

I found the Moby while in the hospital and ordered it with express shipping. Our baby girl thrived and I was able to be free to move around and take care of our son as well. The Moby was my first venture into babywearing, and I've been hooked ever since.

This carrier is comfortable and versatile.

I highly recommend this product.

ProsCons
easy to use, works wellslight learning curve

Ratings
Overall5
Value4
Performance4
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#18 ·
Moby Mama

review by dlutt10

When I was pregnant, I read reviews on what type of carriers to purchase-I decided on a wrap because they were taught to the body and had so many options for wear. After searching for something affordable, I came across the Moby and decided to trust the reviews and awards it had and purchased it. It took me several times to get it wrapped well at first but I eventually got several different ways of wrapping down well and still use them 9mths later. When my son was a newborn, the Moby is what got us through the first few months-I was able to get around, do chores, take walks and keep him calm. If he was particularly fussy I'd just wrap him up and it'd be over. I found however, that in the heat of the summer this was no way to get around outside and now that he weighs much more it's become a lot harder for me to wear for any prolonged amount of time(most noticably because I am still nursing and his weight pressed against my chest does cause some discomfort). I also have to have a nice 5 foot radius to get myself wrapped which is hard to do in public. Despite all that, I still love this wrap and find it beyond it's worth in money!! So many options and such a great baby-wearing accessory!!! I am also a doula and have found the length and durability of the Moby a great prop when assisting mother's in labor so if you are planning to purchase this try getting it before the baby comes and have your birth partner use it like a birthing scarf!

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ProsCons
kangaroo hold, nursing abilities, face in or out, secure, good for daddy tootoo hot for warmer months, not the quickest to put on

Ratings
Overall4
Value5
Performance5
Comfort4
Durability5
 
#19 ·
Wonderful, convenient, comfortable, snuggly wrap!!

review by rachelandnaomi

I purchased my moby wrap when my baby, Naomi, was two months old. She took to it immediatly!! We started out in the cradle hold, and now(5 months old) she faces towards me. I own an ergo as well, but the moby makes doing chores around the house (dishes, laundry etc..) a lot easier because it is not as bulky as the ergo. She usually falls asleep within 15 minutes of being in it, and then I can secure her head up by my collarbone while I do stuff around the house. I put it on in the morning and leave it on all day so I can scoop her up anytime and put her in. The downfalls I have experienced is that it takes a while to get fast and good at tying it on, but like I said, I wear mine all day, so I only have to put it on once. I also imagine it might get a little warm to wear it in the summer. I love that its not bulky and I can work with my arms in front of me and see what I am doing. Its really comfortable and I haven't felt sore after wearing it all day. Yea!!!

ProsCons
Holds baby very close, good for doing household chores, variety of holdslots of fabric, tying it on takes a while, stretches

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#20 ·
Loved the Moby Wrap!

review by t2009

I loved the Moby with DS. He always loved being in it, from day 1 (well, almost... maybe it was day 5...). I liked that the Moby offers full back & shoulder support, which allowed for long walks, long naps, chores around the house, etc.

There's a lot of fabric, which means two things: 1. It can get hot during the summer months. In fact, I usually got too hot wearing DS before my back ever started to hurt. 2. It also takes a lot of practice to get efficient at tying it & getting all the different holds down. But there are many options once you do--It's really versatile! I loved tying it on DH for him to wear DS (DH always got frustrated trying to tie it himself).

Also, for napping, I liked that I could untie it on the bed & lay DS down without waking him (being careful to remove all the extra fabric of course).

In retrospect, I think if I had it to do over, I would have gotten a woven tie wrap instead of the Moby, though. DS outgrew the stretchiness relatively quickly. A woven wrap would have lasted us a lot longer (and I could have also transitioned him to my back, which you can't do with a stretchy wrap).

But we had many great moments with him wrapped snug in the Moby, which is what we wanted from it! It really is so cozy & lovely.

ProsCons
Great for bonding, hands-free, napping is easy, great supportHot in summer months, takes practice

Ratings
Overall4
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability4
 
#21 ·
MOST COMFORTABLE baby carrier, but too expensive. Easy to make one of your own

review by nicolerenee515

I own a lot of baby carriers, but this is by far the most comfortable. You can wear your baby in a million different ways. This is great for my back and my outward facing baby. But kind of expensive for just a long piece of material. Really, anyone can make one of these by buying a piece of Jersey knit fabric (about 4 yards) and cutting it down the middle, and you have your home made Moby wrap for less than $10, and you have one for your friend (the other half you cut off)

ProsCons
comfortexpensive

Ratings
Overall3
Value3
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#22 ·
A bit too complicated for this new mom

review by mellosmama

I really wanted to love this wrap since every mom I would see with a newborn had one. I liked that the material was soft & kept baby close. I'm not sure if I was just too overwhelmed being a new mom, but it just did not work as smoothly as I would like. I was going to continue to try & stick it out to see if I would get more comfortable with it, but it shrank after one washing & I couldn't use it anymore. (I followed the washing instructions, but perhaps our dryer runs too hot).

ProsCons
soft & holds baby closeshrinks, complicated

Ratings
Overall2
Value2
Performance2
Comfort3
Durability2
 
#23 ·
Not worth the hassle

review by emilyz25

The end result is good, but everything leading up to it is not. It is too much material for a petite woman like myself and is such a pain and hassle to put on every time. i always had fabric hanging and dragging on the ground getting dirty, and all the wrapping around would make me and my lo so very hot. it is overpriced for a simply piece of fabric as there is really no sewing or anything involved in the production other than just cutting, i could have made one myself if i knew. doesnt matter anyways because i just ended up selling mine.

ProsCons
comfy, softdifficult to put on, very hot, too much material, overpriced for a piece of fabric

Ratings
Overall2
Value0
Performance2
Comfort3
Durability2
 
#24 ·
I love it!

review by mosaic

I love my moby wrap! Yes, it does take some time to figure out how to tie it. But once you learn, it's very versatile and allows you to carry your baby in several different ways. In terms of comfort, nothing is better! I found it much more comfortable and ultimately easier to use than the pouch sling I had when DD was very young. Pricewise, it's definitely more reasonable than the more structured carriers (like the ergo, etc.), and it's more readily available in stores now as well.

ProsCons
Comfortable, versatileSome learning curve

Ratings
Overall5
Value5
Performance5
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#25 ·
It was ok...

review by hockeymomma

I bought this on a reccomendation from my friend. I loved it when my son was a newborn and wanted to be close to me at all times but it was rather warm and he would get pretty swetty so we didn't use it very often. It is defiantely not something to use in the summer. As my son got older he didn't like it as much and I found it difficult to work with as far as postioning him and me still being comfortable. I also found it difficult to use just by reading the instruction manual...I had to actually got watch Youtube videos to figure it out.

ProsCons
comfy, great for a newborn, secure, portable, adjustablehard to figure out, too warm, pricey, too confining as baby gets older

Ratings
Overall4
Value4
Performance4
Comfort3
Durability5
 
#26 ·
Not Good for Active Babies

review by julee

Everyone seems to love this wrap, so I bought one for my son before he was born. He tolerated it for about a week before he fussed everytime I put him in it. I think it is because he has always been a very alert baby. He always wants to look around and have his arms free. Now that he is older (almost 8 months) he will only let me put him in it if he is really sleepy. Otherwise, he will have nothing to do with it and I have to carry him around the old fashioned way. :) One last thing I discovered that I don't like about this wrap is that you have to have someone help you if you want to put the baby on your back, which doesn't work for me because I am at home by myself during the day. This wrap may work well for many babies, but if you have a very active baby I would think about another option.

Ratings
Overall4
Value4
Performance4
Comfort5
Durability5
 
#27 ·
Not Good for Active Babies

review by julee
Just a safety FYI - Moby is NOT intended for back carries. Because it is stretchy, it is not safe to do a back carry with, as babies can arch out of it. It's also best for smaller, lighter babies - again due to stretch. This was my favorite carrier until my girls were about 15 pounds, when we switched to a soft structured carrier.
 
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