Wrap/Sling recommendation Please?

MrsBop · Sep 4th, 2009, 18:48 PM

I have a Moby wrap which I love and so does Mailie but now shes bigger it's not as practical, it slackens off quite a bit and I have to readjust a lot but we do still use it for now.

The plan is to probably sell this and fund a new one, question is what?

Mailie's 4 months old but quite small, only 13lbs, I'm still quite big (

put on loads during pregnancy and struggling to loose it, breastfeeding does not work lol!!) and I have really big boobs 38J so it has to accomodate all these things lol!

Money isn't really a problem so long as it lasts, plus I'll get some back from the Moby to put towards it, so ladies, what do you suggest and where from?

Thanks in advance.

saraendepity · Sep 4th, 2009, 19:03 PM

i cant speak from experience but everyone really rates baby hawk's / mai tie 's

i have a premaxx sling/bag for sale on swap/sell/wanted section too ? i'm syre everyone willo be along in the mornning to tell you how fab the mai tie is !!

sara

xxxxxxxxxx

mommyof3co · Sep 4th, 2009, 19:06 PM

I say babyhawk

Hayden started using his at 2mo and 12lbs...and was comfortable. I'm pretty big, or I think I am and I wear mine with still room, it's very comfy for me.

lauriech · Sep 5th, 2009, 06:25 AM

I had a Moby and LOVED it but my LO is older and a lot bigger so has this issue so sold it and bought a BabyHawk Mei Tai (there's a lot of BH fans on here

). So far I LOVE it! Although I did love my Moby too!

I'm after another one also atm and fancy trying a different make (I started a thread yesterday on it - have a look!). I would definately rate a Mei Tai, it's just choosing one that's right for you. I think I read to look for padding on the waist tie and wide straps for the shoulders (which makes sense!)...

HTH's

Kitten · Sep 5th, 2009, 07:47 AM

I haven't tried one but I'm saving up for a Connecta

bex · Sep 5th, 2009, 11:42 AM

I started with a moby and loved it. We moved onto a connecta, you can have them made to order with longer straps and different fabrics. I've also got a ring sling which i use round the house, if i'm cooking the tea, putting washing out etc. I've just had a babyhawk mei tai but i'm not overly keen on it, although i've only tried it on once so i haven't really given it a chance yet.

If you like wrapping, have you thought of getting a woven wrap? If you get the right length you can use them for front, back and hip carrys. They are also much more supportive than the moby so will last forever.

I go to my local sling meet and i get the chance to try loads of different wraps and slings. I hadn't tried a babyhawk before i got mine though but had tried other mei tais. Search sling meet in google to see if there is one near you.

scatterpatch · Sep 5th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Id reccomend a wrap

If your used to the moby you wont be completely new to wrapping and a size 7 ( 5.2 metres ) will do you for any carry, front back, hip carry etc

They come in all colours and will last you a lifetime of children if you treat them right and can be used from birth to whenever ( they make great hammocks for grown ups and kids alike

) They take a little more practice than a meitai but when you get them right are so so comfy !
There are TONS of different colours and types for all diff budgets, wool, cotton ,linen, silk etc

Sep 4th, 2009, 18:48 PM	#1
MrsBop Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 3,609	Wrap/Sling recommendation Please? I have a Moby wrap which I love and so does Mailie but now shes bigger it's not as practical, it slackens off quite a bit and I have to readjust a lot but we do still use it for now. The plan is to probably sell this and fund a new one, question is what? Mailie's 4 months old but quite small, only 13lbs, I'm still quite big ( put on loads during pregnancy and struggling to loose it, breastfeeding does not work lol!!) and I have really big boobs 38J so it has to accomodate all these things lol! Money isn't really a problem so long as it lasts, plus I'll get some back from the Moby to put towards it, so ladies, what do you suggest and where from? Thanks in advance.

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Sep 4th, 2009, 19:03 PM	#2
saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	i cant speak from experience but everyone really rates baby hawk's / mai tie 's i have a premaxx sling/bag for sale on swap/sell/wanted section too ? i'm syre everyone willo be along in the mornning to tell you how fab the mai tie is !! sara xxxxxxxxxx

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Sep 4th, 2009, 19:06 PM	#3
mommyof3co Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 10,076	I say babyhawk Hayden started using his at 2mo and 12lbs...and was comfortable. I'm pretty big, or I think I am and I wear mine with still room, it's very comfy for me.

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Sep 5th, 2009, 06:25 AM	#4
lauriech Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,669	I had a Moby and LOVED it but my LO is older and a lot bigger so has this issue so sold it and bought a BabyHawk Mei Tai (there's a lot of BH fans on here ). So far I LOVE it! Although I did love my Moby too! I'm after another one also atm and fancy trying a different make (I started a thread yesterday on it - have a look!). I would definately rate a Mei Tai, it's just choosing one that's right for you. I think I read to look for padding on the waist tie and wide straps for the shoulders (which makes sense!)... HTH's

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Sep 5th, 2009, 07:47 AM	#5
Kitten Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 6,343	I haven't tried one but I'm saving up for a Connecta

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Sep 5th, 2009, 11:42 AM	#6
bex Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2,040	I started with a moby and loved it. We moved onto a connecta, you can have them made to order with longer straps and different fabrics. I've also got a ring sling which i use round the house, if i'm cooking the tea, putting washing out etc. I've just had a babyhawk mei tai but i'm not overly keen on it, although i've only tried it on once so i haven't really given it a chance yet. If you like wrapping, have you thought of getting a woven wrap? If you get the right length you can use them for front, back and hip carrys. They are also much more supportive than the moby so will last forever. I go to my local sling meet and i get the chance to try loads of different wraps and slings. I hadn't tried a babyhawk before i got mine though but had tried other mei tais. Search sling meet in google to see if there is one near you.

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Sep 5th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#7
scatterpatch Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 156	Id reccomend a wrap If your used to the moby you wont be completely new to wrapping and a size 7 ( 5.2 metres ) will do you for any carry, front back, hip carry etc They come in all colours and will last you a lifetime of children if you treat them right and can be used from birth to whenever ( they make great hammocks for grown ups and kids alike ) They take a little more practice than a meitai but when you get them right are so so comfy ! There are TONS of different colours and types for all diff budgets, wool, cotton ,linen, silk etc

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