Plse rec a woven wrap for a moby lover

[tanyam926]

I love, love, love my moby. I mean it is a full blown love affair. I kick myself for not discovering it until my third and last babe was 3 months.

Ds3 is 22 lbs at almost 9 months and I still use it when I am going to be carrying him for a while.

The problem is that he is so heavy he really stretches it out and it gets sooo hot here in NM that we are a sweaty mess which makes us both uncomfortable.

I have ring slings, a friend made mei tai, both get used but aren't as comfortable. I have a gauzy wrap that is just a peice of fabric that was on clearance and it digs into my waist and isn't comfortable.

I need something comfy for my chunky monkey, and very cool for summer.

TIA!

[Devaskyla]

these are one of the coolest wraps out there, but they're gauze, so you have to careful how you wrap with them. I wore my (then) 4yo in one briefly though & it wasn't too bad.

I usually use a Storch, but they're pretty toasty

[sugareemoma]

didymos linen ( a thin le not natural) or waves...
storch is my fav wrap but as pp said its too hot for summer
good luck

[Carhootel]

nak

I'm in the same boat - I LOVE my moby but need something cooler and more supportive.

I did some reading at thebabywearer.com and I think I've settled on a hoppediz wrap

[sweetulip0623]

Originally Posted by sugareemoma

didymos linen ( a thin le not natural) or waves...
storch is my fav wrap but as pp said its too hot for summer
good luck

what's a le linen? I keep seeing that and don't know what le stands for :-) thanks

[ElaynesMom]

Originally Posted by sweetulip0623

what's a le linen? I keep seeing that and don't know what le stands for :-) thanks

LE stands for limited edition. Usually every spring Didymos releases a few limited edition linen wraps in different colours. They only have a natural coloured linen wrap in their regular line. The LE linens are a bit less expensive than the natural linen indio, and some are supposed to be a bit thinner than natural linen.

[CindyCindy]

LE means Limited Edition. I hate all these acronyms. It means they only make a select few of them. I haven't tried a linen yet, I would love to. I loved my waves for the past two summers, but right now am using my wool blend Didymos and it is soooo comfy. Zara's are a thinner wrap. Ellaroo is a thin wrap and less expensive than most, but a lot of people don't like the feel or how thin they are. Thin is uncomfy if you don't wrap just right with it, but sooo much easier to work with than thick heavy wraps.

[tanyam926]

So I am wondering if my gauzy wrap is uncomfortable bc it's not very wide, about 1/2 as wide as the width of my moby.

Is that why it digs into my waist? I always thought it was the fabric.

Woven is thicker than gauze (excuse my ignorance ) right?

I checked out the didymos and wow, they are expensive!

Getting laid off in 3 wks, not really in my budget!

Can I just buy fabric and make one? I don't want to do that if it will sacrifice comfort though. If I can, what kind, length, width fabric do I need?

Thanks again!

[sweetpeppers]

Originally Posted by Devaskyla

these are one of the coolest wraps out there, but they're gauze, so you have to careful how you wrap with them. I wore my (then) 4yo in one briefly though & it wasn't too bad.

I usually use a Storch, but they're pretty toasty

Yup, storch leo is the most comfy, but gauze is cooler.

[limabean]

Originally Posted by tanyam926

Woven is thicker than gauze (excuse my ignorance ) right?

I'm still learning the terminology, but my understanding is that gauze is a lightweight type of woven fabric.

When discussing Moby-style wraps, "woven" seems to pretty much mean "not stretchy" around here. So fabrics like bedsheet-style cotton, linen, gauze, etc. would all be in the "woven" category, and fabrics like t-shirt-style cotton, jersey knit, etc. would be in the "stretchy" category. I think!

[1littlebit]

i love my storch but its a wee bit warm so i like to use the bali baby gauze wraps. plus its pretty! they all are though... im a bit addicted to wraps.

[CindyCindy]

Originally Posted by tanyam926

So I am wondering if my gauzy wrap is uncomfortable bc it's not very wide, about 1/2 as wide as the width of my moby.

Is that why it digs into my waist? I always thought it was the fabric.

Woven is thicker than gauze (excuse my ignorance ) right?

I checked out the didymos and wow, they are expensive!

Getting laid off in 3 wks, not really in my budget!

Can I just buy fabric and make one? I don't want to do that if it will sacrifice comfort though. If I can, what kind, length, width fabric do I need?

Thanks again!

I am kind of surprised you are wrapping okay with a fabric that is half the width. Exactly how wide is it? I think for the most part it should be between 20 and 30 inches wide. And 20 would be for a tiny baby.

Woven is thicker than gauze and it is well. . .woven. A lot of these carriers are woven on looms. It creates an entirely different fabric. In reality woven is not just everything that isn't stretchy. If you ever get your hands on a GSW (German Style Woven), you will notice that the fabric does not stretch up and down, but stretches a touch diagonally. It allows it to conform to baby, but not pull on your shoulders.

The only fabric I have really seen that is recommended for making yourself is Osnaberg. And even that isn't technically a GSW.

Hope that helps clear things up a touch.

[limabean]

Originally Posted by CindyCindy

In reality woven is not just everything that isn't stretchy.

Thanks for the clarification.

I just meant that that seems to be the way people use the word here on MDC -- if someone asks a question about their wrap, other posters will ask if it's stretchy (i.e., only good for newborns and babies up to 15 pounds or so) or woven (i.e., good for heavier babies) before offering advice.

[tanyam926]

Thanks Cindy, I am not wrapping well w/the gauzy material I have. It's probably a little more than half the width of my moby, but not wide at all. I have wrapped my babe a couple of times and it holds him in but is really uncomfortable.

So, buying fabric wouldn't be a good idea then? I was hoping to find something for as little cost as possible since I am losing my job in 3 wks. I have looked on the babywearer in FSOT and besides the fact I don't know all the terms they use, I can't really find anything less than about $85.

Thanks for all the help!

[1littlebit]

i bought fabric... it was just wide fabric... i think i bought like five yards and practiced with that before i spent the money on a wrap. it was like 99 cents a yd or something.. and the fabric was just plain ugly.. but it was good to practice and make sure i liked it and could do it

[almadianna]

I have a Gypsy Mama Bali Breeze and while it is cool it doesnt give me the support that I need for longer carries sometimes. My favorite (even in hot weather) is the Didy Waves. Even in hot 95 degree Texas humiidity it is not bad and it is incredibly supportive.

[CindyCindy]

Originally Posted by limabean

Thanks for the clarification.

I just meant that that seems to be the way people use the word here on MDC -- if someone asks a question about their wrap, other posters will ask if it's stretchy (i.e., only good for newborns and babies up to 15 pounds or so) or woven (i.e., good for heavier babies) before offering advice.

I hope you understand I wasn't trying to downplay your advice. Just trying to get her to understand the difference. I completely get what you mean. People are way more into the differences between blends and weaves and stuff on tbw.

For the OP, I think you really should post an ISO on thebabywearer. I would say something to the effect of "I only have $ XX to spend and really need a more supportive wrap than my Moby. I am getting laid off in a few weeks, do any of you mama's have a woven you are willing to give up and spread the love?" I am sure someone will understand and have something to give you.

I hope that works for you. I think it is worth the money to purchase one instead of make one, but that is just me. I am not a seamstress and would rather use something I know has been time tested. If you want to make something for even less, I would suggest the Do it yourself forum on thebabywearer.

Let us know what you come up with!!

[amlikam]

Originally Posted by Carhootel

nak

I'm in the same boat - I LOVE my moby but need something cooler and more supportive.

I did some reading at thebabywearer.com and I think I've settled on a hoppediz wrap

I looked at the hoppediz when I bought my Storch and felt it didn't seem like it would be that much cooler than the Storch...

I carried my 6 yo neice in my storch ana ! :

It can be a bit warm.....

[tanyam926]

I went to the fabric store and bought 5 yds of a really pretty linen. It looks like it will work and my friend who is a seamstress and makes mei tais, wraps, etc. said it would work. It cost me only $20 and my mom can finish the edges for me.

If it doesn't work very well then I will spend some money on a good one, but atleast I will know that I tried to do it cheaper and I won't feel as bad about spending the money.

I hope it works! Thanks for all the suggestions!