Moby Wrap

When my girls were 3 weeks old, and I tried out the Moby that my SIL bought for me. Not only did it take me FOREVER to get it tied on my body, but when I tried to put them in, it was a complete mess. I don't see how I could fit two in there, plus they were screaming the whole time. It wore us all out. I'm not a huge person. I'm 5'10 and weigh 170 right now...but I just don't see how I can make this work! Does anyone have advice? Do you like your moby wraps? Do I just need to practice? It seems like they'll be totally squooshed! I want to be able to take them outside in it and follow my son around.

 

I really liked my moby, but only for one at a time. I couldn't get two in comfortably, either. However, I could carry one much longer than I could with the baby carrier, and it was MUCH more comfortable! And this way I only needed my little stroller, I pushed one and carried one.

 

I don't have any advice, but just wanted to say that I've heard it gets easier with practice. Did you watch the videos on the site? I really debated about getting one and now regret it. I hope you can get the hang of it soon!

 

Moby Wrap pictures on a real person
I practiced a handful of times without using the babies at all. Then even once I followed the directions sometimes I would tweak things to work for us.
By the time they got to 9-10 months, I still found ways to wear them --- there were no instructions for that.

 

I've had OK experiences with the Moby wrap. It does take practice to get it the right tension. I've never tried it with both babies at once though; I feel like that would be too awkward. If I'm wearing one, I'll have the other in the swing where I know he'll most likely be happy for a bit.

 

And wow, Jess, you are a babywearing guru!! That's awesome! How long were you able to wear them at a time when they were bigger?

 

QUOTE(SC_Amy @ Apr 18 2009, 07:45 PM) [snapback]1279474[/snapback]
And wow, Jess, you are a babywearing guru!! That's awesome! How long were you able to wear them at a time when they were bigger?


:hi: well, once they hit the 9-10 month mark maybe an hour? In the last picture shown Im actually wearing 1 in the moby and the other in a backpack carrier. That was at 12 or 13 months -- they were super whiny clingy that day-- Together they weigh 1/3 of what I do. Who needs to leave the house for a workout ?

 

Your pictures have inspired me. I need to get the wrap out, and see if I can get them both in there.

 

QUOTE(azucena @ Apr 19 2009, 11:40 AM) [snapback]1280005[/snapback]
Your pictures have inspired me. I need to get the wrap out, and see if I can get them both in there.


at 2 months you can TOTALLY do it!! I have complete faith mama Get all wrapped up first. Then pick up the babies and put them in one at a time. once they are both in you may need to do a little adjusting but then you'll be handsfree

 

Here is a link to the best twins carry. Twins wrap videos

I did this one forever.


There are lots of great videos for other ways to wrap, too.

 

QUOTE(E&Msmom @ Apr 19 2009, 07:07 PM) [snapback]1280186[/snapback]
at 2 months you can TOTALLY do it!! I have complete faith mama Get all wrapped up first. Then pick up the babies and put them in one at a time. once they are both in you may need to do a little adjusting but then you'll be handsfree

Thanks Jess! I tried it last night, and it worked great!