Moby Wrap | Tips, Tricks & Review
If you’ve followed me on social media for some time, you’ve noticed that when ZoZo was a little wee one I LOVED my Moby Wrap. I became a pro at wrapping it around me to take my little one just about everywhere in it. She would nap at the grocery store, hang out close to me while on a shopping trip, join us in walks on a trail, etc.
I do have to mention that it took some practice to get used to wearing my baby in the wrap. In the pictures, I look like it came naturally to me, and that’s likely why a fellow mama on Instagram asked me for some tips. After speaking with her, I realized that these notes can be useful to many. As a result, I’m sharing my very best tips and tricks to getting the best use of your Moby Wrap, and also sharing a review on how I grew to love it!
My Moby Wrap Story
I quickly fell into the rituals of attachment parenting when ZoZo was born. It was not something I had planned, and knew little about the topic when I was pregnant with her, so I confess that I fell into the practices accidentally as it just felt natural and what was best for my baby. We followed her lead and I wouldn’t have it any other way! With the attachment parenting lifestyle, ZoZo was constantly attached to my hip, which was great to have her so close but I admit that it also made it difficult to get things done at times. This is where my Moby Wrap became a dream come true!
As you can see above, I was able to organize my bedroom a la Marie Kondo with my baby on my chest. Originally, she was hanging out on her own until she got bored and wanted to be in mommy’s arms, so in the Moby she went! When she was smaller, we noticed she wasn’t too much into her her stroller, and didn’t enjoy sitting in a shopping cart for too long, so we took our Moby Wrap everywhere we went. We would sing to her, rub her back or pat her bum when she would get sleepy and right to nap city she went. I do have to mention… it is THE BEST when going grocery shopping!
Top 5 Tips & Tricks
Mommy First
Try out different wraps and see what feels best for you, both with and without baby. I found that the folded wrap was way more comfortable and tailored for our adventures, compared to the Moby Baby Carrier. It takes a little bit of time to do the folded wrap as you have to ensure the fabric is properly stretched out, but it’s so worth it!
Baby Safety & Care
Make sure that your baby is the appropriate age and size for each wrap style. I got my Moby Wrap a little late at so Zoey was able to go straight into Kangaroo wrap style. In this style, please make sure that your little one’s hips are in the appropriate position to prevent any long-term issues.
Do Your Research
This one goes with my last tip. It is so important to ensure that you look up the safest way to wrap and place your baby in each hold. I found the Moby Wrap YT channel to offer great insight on the types of wraps and how to place your baby safely inside.
Patience, Patience, Patience….
My little one didn’t love being in the wrap right away. She’s always been a wiggly one and is not a fan of feeling constricted. I started getting her used to being in the wrap at home. On the first day, I put her in for a few minutes, the next day a little longer and so on. We visited The Toronto Zoo in the summer, and even though we had her stroller with us, she stayed in her wrap the whole time!
Keep Them Busy
Even though my baby seems like the perfect little angel in my Instagram photos, sometimes she just isn’t feeling too excited about life (It happens to the best of them and it’s okay!). She is usually great in her wrap, but when she is getting antsy I offer her a snack or a small toy. She also likes to play with the necklaces I wear. This is when one of those mommy teething necklaces would be a great buy and come in very handy!
Where To Buy
I got lucky with my Moby Wrap since we bought it when Target Canada was closing (*insert sad face here*) at a pretty sweet discount. Other places you can find them and try them on are at: Indigo, Snuggle Bugz and Well.ca.
I hope you enjoyed my tips, tricks and review on the Moby Wrap! Feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have in the comments below. I’ll be sure to answer them! Also, don’t forget to visit their website for more information here.
