I've tried the damn thing several times. When he was a newborn, and now at 3.5 months. It takes me forever to get it tied correctly, then the fabric gets all stretched out and he doesn't feel secure in it. Then I have a hard time getting him out! Not to mention it's hot as hell.
I finally gave up just now and put him in the Ergo. Less than 30 seconds later, and we're both so much more secure and comfortable, and LO is headed for a nap!
Anyone with me?!
GOLD / squash / 13464 posts
Amen sister. The moby worked for like one week when she was teeny and even then I hated getting wrapped up in it. Ergo FTW!
kiwi / 711 posts
Your title made me laugh out loud because I totally agree. You got one step further than me because when I pulled it out of the package and saw the 100 yards of fabric, I knew the wrap was above my skill set. I immediately thought, "what a waste of 30 something dollars". I didn't even try it.
coconut / 8305 posts
Lol! I never even tried a moby b/c it's just too hot here for them BUT I do want a woven linen wrap!
pear / 1895 posts
@MrsHotDog: More like $65! I'm putting it up in the Classifieds, STAT. I know tons of people like them, but I am not a member of that club.
pear / 1895 posts
@runsyellowlites: I'm drooling over the Girasol wraps. No way DH would let me spend $100 on a wrap after seeing the tantrum I just threw with this thing. Maybe I'll ask for it for Christmas...?
cantaloupe / 6630 posts
@MrsHotDog: Ha ha, this was me exactly! I gave up after washing it and seeing how long it was and just donated it to my SIL, lol.
honeydew / 7283 posts
Yeah, we failed the moby too. As a newborn I thought I was going to smother her. We started walking around the block and I freaked out because I couldn't tell if she was breathing. Even when she got a little bigger I still couldn't get it right. We're a beco gemini family now.
honeydew / 7235 posts
Yep - did NOT like the moby. Tried it 3 or 4 times then gave up - what a waste of money! The bjorn was much better for us.
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
Was not a Moby fan. Tried it twice and ended up selling it. 
Both of my kids liked stretching their legs out from day 1 so the Moby wasn't right for us.
grapefruit / 4817 posts
Awww, I loved the moby. There really was a learning curve for it, though, and I watched a lot of youtube videos. I was sad when he outgrew it.
That said, I own a super expensive Sakura bloom ring sling, and I just can't figure that damn thing out. It's so simple, but I guess I'm an idiot, because its just not happening.
GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts
@allison: I'm with ya!! I know some people love it once they get the hang of it but its SO not for dd and me!!
blogger / nectarine / 2608 posts
Personally I think the Moby is an awful idea for a beginner, anyways. There's too much stretch, and you really have to know what you're doing to get it properly snugged. It's nice that they're soft and all, but...
@BananaPancakes; want me to help problem-solve?
squash / 13764 posts
@BananaPancakes: I also love the moby, but definitely see how it'is not for everyone...
And I am dying to get a sakura sling!!
pomelo / 5331 posts
Yeah, no. For me, it's a totally useless $30 piece of fabric currently taking up space on my closet shelf. I think I used it 1.5 times.
pomegranate / 3452 posts
I've never tried a Moby, but I have a similar Boba wrap and LOVE IT. It's so snuggly. Too hot for summer outside though 
nectarine / 2631 posts
Oh man- I love my Moby and so does DS- he takes the best maps ever in it and I can actually get things done with him in it!!
blogger / pineapple / 12381 posts
I had a different soft woven wrap that was much lighter, less stretchy and easier to use: Lovey Duds.
papaya / 10473 posts
Oh no! I got a Moby and now I'm scared to even open it and try it out. I really want to baby wear since I have an irrational fear of people touching or grabbing at LO
pineapple / 12053 posts
I liked it but I need to figure out the hug hold now that she's bigger. I do use our boba way more though!
coconut / 8430 posts
It looked too complicated for me so I didn't even try it! Got the K'tan instead!
grapefruit / 4056 posts
I LOVED my moby wrap, until S got too big! I also have used it at work (NICU) with great success with drug withdrawal babies as well.
honeydew / 7687 posts
@grizz: I think you won't know till you try it!
I liked ours, I practiced a time or two while pregnant and watched videos. I'm short but never felt overwhelmed and I liked that it fit DH too.
grapefruit / 4817 posts
@Mrs. Twine: Yes!!! Here is my issue: when I put it on I put the ring up near my shoulder. But once I finally wrangle my python/badger-child into it, the friggin ring moves down to my belly. So then I can't tighten it until I get the ring up higher and that takes some sort of talent I don't posess. Every once and a while I could get him in without too much fuss when he was tiny, but he's a year old and I'd love to hip wear him sometimes and here's where my problem lies. Does that make any sense?
blogger / nectarine / 2608 posts
@BananaPancakes; Yep. Total sense. Try this: with the arm that is on the same side as he is, hold him under the armpits (your arm is wrapping around his back, so your hand is under his one arm). Lift him up slightly. With your other hand, grab the ring part and tug/shimmy it until it is back up by your shoulder. I will make a video for you some time today, since I am doing such a lousy description! We will get this fixed.
pear / 1570 posts
@allison: @runsyellowlites: do the woven! it is so pricy but really really worth it! we have the girasol in northern lights and I am obsessed.
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