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Member Reviews: Moby Wrap Original

Positive Reviews

crystal_buffaloe

I love this wrap

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By crystal_buffaloe

Pros: comfortable, versatile

Cons: gets hot in the summer, pricy

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.
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Blessed1

Great wrap!

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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!
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Rose-Roget

The learning curve is worth it

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By Rose-Roget

Pros: comfort, security

Cons: learning curve, lots of material

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!
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Negative Reviews

KandJsMama

Not What I had Hoped for in a wrap

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By KandJsMama

Pros: Trendy and made of fabric

Cons: too much fabric, time consuming

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.
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PuppyPanties

A bit hard to figure out

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By PuppyPanties

Pros: Comfortable when actually on

Cons: Such a long piece of fabric! Complicated to figure out

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. 
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EmilyZ25

Not worth the hassle

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By EmilyZ25

Pros: comfy, soft

Cons: difficult to put on, very hot, too much material, overpriced for a piece of fabric

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.
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More Reviews

sosurreal09

love it

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By sosurreal09

Pros: comfy and soft

Cons: maybe a it long...

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.
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mrsp

We love our Moby!

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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...
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Funny Face

I love everything about this wrap!

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By Funny Face

Pros: versatile, soft, comfortable, sooo much back support, washable, cozy

Cons: takes some learning and can be warm in hotter weatehr

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.  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. 
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CrunchyChristianMama

Great for tiny ones

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By CrunchyChristianMama

Pros: comfortable, cozy for small babies

Cons: only works until about 15-16 lbs.

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.
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sallyrae17

Best wrap for new babies

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By sallyrae17

Pros: Cozy, well made, comfortable

Cons: A little long for short, skinny mamas, too warm in hot climates

I bought this wrap before my first child was born, back in 2009, but I still recommend it to everyone I know. It's the gift I give to first time mamas, every time. It may seem a little daunting at first, but it's well worth the time you spend learning how to use it. I think it took me about 3-4 days to get the hang of it and once I did, it was so easy to throw on. It's the wrap I use with my babes when they are brand new until they are about a year old. It's easy to adjust and so comfortable. I honestly can't think of many bad things to say, except it's a little warm in the heat of Texas summers. Other than that, it's perfect!
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NotYourBuddyGuy

Great starter wrap

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By NotYourBuddyGuy

Pros: Comfortable, relatively easy to use

Cons: Can get hot, Not comfortable after 15 lbs

This is a great way to learn to babywear.  The stretchy fabric is nice and cozy for parents and babies, especially newborns.  However, since it is stretchy, the fabric starts to sag in the 15-20 lb range.
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beequaweddell

Hopeful

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By beequaweddell

Pros: nicely made

Cons: lots of fabric

I bought this in anticipation of making life simpler with my 2nd child. My 2nd child did not like being in this for more than 10 minutes. It is also a pain to try and wrap myself, while trying not to get it on the ground and a screaming baby wanting me. I really did try to make this work for me. It may have just been my high needs baby. I will try this again for my 3rd baby due in February.
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acaperino

Great for Newborns

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By acaperino

Pros: snug, skin to skin

Cons: a bit tricky to use

This wrap is great for newborns - keeps them very close to you and warm and snug. It is a bit tricky to understand how to tie, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.
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ChrissyM

Moby Wrap is great

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By ChrissyM

Pros: versitle

Cons: takes time to learn how to use it

I love the moby wrap, it is our only carrier from birth to 9 months. I love how versatile it is, I can use it in several different ways depending on baby's mood or what i am doing.
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Kelly Hyde

Moby wrap

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By Kelly Hyde

Pros: Cozy, comfortable, lightweight

Cons: Time inefficient, unable to back carry, gets stretched out between washes

The moby wrap, although time consuming to put on, is quite comfortable for me and my four-month-old. We have worn it hiking and at the beach, but my complaint is, when we are out and it's just the two of us running errands, I would prefer a carrier easier to put on and take off. It also stretches a lot between washes, which can make baby droop during long wearings. Overall, it has been useful, though, and much more comfortable for me as the wearer than a hand-me-down baby bjorn I was given.
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