https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:42:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1007169 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 20:30:20 +0000 delight 1007169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh I got my Boba in the mail last week and I practiced wrapping it in front of a mirror and then used a teddy bear. I admit I was also watching a "how to" you tube video and it took me awhile to figure out how to wrap it! I definitely will want DH to help me out when I use it with LO for the first time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1007083 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:50:24 +0000 immabeetoo 1007083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just dive in. The moby is intimidating, but just getting started is key. I did it in front of a mirror after he'd just nursed and then went outside (his favorite place). Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1007074 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:48:02 +0000 Foodnerd81 1007074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprk: my dog would NOT appreciate that! Though, we did out him in the crib once for fun... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1007048 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:39:37 +0000 aprk 1007048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We practiced with the Boba wrap with the dog actually, hah. And tried it a few times without baby. Best advice is to just go for it, have another person there for your confort/safety and check the mirror periodically. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1007030 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:35:26 +0000 MrsRoo 1007030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YouTube and a stuffed animal were how I learned to wrap the Moby. The first few times I wore LO in it I made sure I had DH around for an extra set of hands. I put her in it during her happiest time of day (after her morning feeding) and she loved it. I wore her around the house a few times before venturing out in public. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1006963 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:08:24 +0000 Revel 1006963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I watched a few YouTube clips for my ktan and then just popped her in. I also made sure SO was there for extra hands until I was comfy. The first few times I only put her in when she was in a good mood, and I would take her out if she was unhappy. Not sure if that was necessary but I didn't want her to associate being upset with being worn. Oh, she used to and still does sometimes fuss when I first put her in, so I try to walk, go outside, or bounce on the ball right after and most of the time she settles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1006906 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:32:52 +0000 Smurfette 1006906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just put her in it for the first time when DH was home to help. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1006884 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:22:12 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1006884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would recommend practicing the basics with a doll first. You want it to be a positive experience, and if you get frustrated or have a hard time and feel stress, that will be picked up by baby. When you feel ready to try with baby, pick a time when you think baby is most content. There are many different youtube and online tutorials. I think that these tutorials are well done and cover all the basics. I preferred to wait until I was competent before venturing into youtube land just because some tutorials there can be hard to follow, and some just aren't the greatest. Good luck! Happy to help if you ever want or need any (or to troubleshoot with you). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-start-using-the-moby-ktan#post-1006876 Sat, 10 Aug 2013 18:15:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 1006876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>C is up to eight pounds now and I really want her to enjoy being worn (I can impose my will on a newborn, right?) how did you start using the moby or baby k'tan? Practice wrapping without the baby? When baby is sleeping, right after eating? No advice is too basic!! </p> <p>I have a borrowed moby and a new ktan, but we still need to wash the ktan so ill prob start with the moby. </p>