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Subject: 29272
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 9:30pm

Cor Daizy, I would have thought you could wrap the moby around you about 10 times! ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:30:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=803011&title=napping-when-out#803011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802982&title=napping-when-out#802982 Author: Daizy
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Posted: 11 October 2009 at 9:05pm

FionaS wrote: Are wraps like the Moby ok in summer or too hot? I'm quite small (size 6 to 8) so 5m of fabric will have to go around a lot of times!

I am a size 6 and found the moby still fit really well. The way you wrap mens theres not alot left over to go around. Maybe a couple of feet off each end could still work but then I like that it is longer as I can get DH to wear it too

It is pretty much just a giant rectangle so surely not hard to make. And I agree with going with a lighter fabric for summer (we had black !)

Good Luck! I hope you find something that works. ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:05:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802982&title=napping-when-out#802982 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802981&title=napping-when-out#802981 Author: Maya
Subject: 29272
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 9:02pm

Ha ha, I wouldn't know about needing less material lol - I need ALL of mine - but you're welcome to try it Fiona and see how much left over there is to give you a rough idea of how much shorter it would need to be. ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:02:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802981&title=napping-when-out#802981 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802972&title=napping-when-out#802972 Author: KitKat
Subject: 29272
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 8:53pm

Wow- Locks doesnt sleep at all ussually when we are out- not that he sleeps at home either actually.
Though today he went to sleep in my arms at a cafe in a mall.... wtf?? Random.

Deffinately try the wrap I rekon. SOme babes LOVE them.]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:53:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802972&title=napping-when-out#802972 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802774&title=napping-when-out#802774 Author: Manda08
Subject: 29272
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 5:03pm

I think the more you do it the better it gets, and they learn that they can still sleep if they are not in their bed. Do you use a pram or take the capsule out when you are out? Maybe if you have the pram at home and let her have the odd sleep in there when you are at home so when you go out its not like she is in a strange place... not sure if that will work but just an idea..... ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:03:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802774&title=napping-when-out#802774 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802694&title=napping-when-out#802694 Author: FionaS
Subject: 29272
Posted: 11 October 2009 at 3:19pm

Do you think sleeping out and about is something they either do or don't do or do you think they can learn to do it? ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:19:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802694&title=napping-when-out#802694 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802608&title=napping-when-out#802608 Author: Manda08
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Posted: 11 October 2009 at 1:29pm

Im lucky DS quite likes his pram. If i know he needs to sleep i just put a blanket over him so that he cant see out at all. Rock him for a bit and hes asleep. I just make sure i keep the pram moving at all times even if its just by rocking.... ]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:29:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802608&title=napping-when-out#802608 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802559&title=napping-when-out#802559 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 11 October 2009 at 12:27pm

Nope, no pattern (was going to pick weegee's brains cos she's made several) - here's a couple of links to sites about making them:

Babycentre
Wear your baby
CafeMom

Some of the girls who use a moby might be able to comment on the summer thing - probably make sure it's a light colour fabric and not too heavy a knit. Not sure Fiona, but I wonder if you'd use less fabric since you're so little? Emma, Bizzy or weegee might be able to help out here!

Ange, just sew one! Saves $. My plan for when we have #2 is that I'll use a moby at first to keep my hands free.]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:27:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802559&title=napping-when-out#802559 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802304&title=napping-when-out#802304 Author: FionaS
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 9:18pm

Are wraps like the Moby ok in summer or too hot? I'm quite small (size 6 to 8) so 5m of fabric will have to go around a lot of times!]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:18:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802304&title=napping-when-out#802304 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802295&title=napping-when-out#802295 Author: crafty1
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Posted: 10 October 2009 at 9:13pm

Fliss - do you have a pattern? I was going to buy one but i sew a lot so i guess could make one instead. What weight and stretch of fabric do you use? I think it will be easier to carry baby in that and put Alex in pram when out and about. ]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:13:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802295&title=napping-when-out#802295 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802211&title=napping-when-out#802211 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 7:53pm

Moby's are easy to make - if you tried one and like it I could easily stitch one up for you if you got the material.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:53:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802211&title=napping-when-out#802211 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802207&title=napping-when-out#802207 Author: FionaS
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 7:50pm

The slings twist her neck in a funny way. She is tight up one side of her neck from her position in utero (getting much better thanks to our amazing osteo) and I think the sling hurts her a bit. She likes the front pack but does kinda slip out the side which is a pain for me and probably not good for her spine. She is a really cuddly bubby so I know she'd love a wrap. When we are out I tend to hold her and she sleeps well like that but it means I have no hands free which isn't an option if it's just me with the 2 girls. I adore having her close so would much prefer having her "on" me while out anyway.

You know what HippyMama just after I posted about the $$ I thought of that option of selling mine. ROFL my brain is still so very slow ATM!]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:50:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802207&title=napping-when-out#802207 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802196&title=napping-when-out#802196 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 7:45pm

Fiona, you might want to try out slingbabies, you can go along and try out virtually every wrap, sling, pouch, pack under the sun to see what suits you and your baby.

Issy settled fine in a sling, but Elias didnt .. so I went along and I tried a few things until I found what worked for him (The Ergo), it saved me so much money!

You can also join up and borrow slings for a fortnight so that you can take it home and try it out in "real time".

Anyway, they have a website, so take a look if you are interested. Im usually at the meetings so if you want a friendly face just let me know.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:45:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802196&title=napping-when-out#802196 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802064&title=napping-when-out#802064 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 5:31pm

Sell all of those and try something like a mei tai or a wrap - I think you may perhaps find them more versatile, I know my tiny girl is not so fond of pouch slings but LOVES her Kozy and will sleep for ages in it... in fact that is the only place our day sleeps are happening at the moment, and that's cool - I still have both hands free etc.

Edited to add: To be perfectly blunt she may be restless in the frontpack (if it is a Baby Bjorn / Elite cruiser or similar) because they are ergonomically unsuitable for the skeletal structure and spines of wee babes.

Edited by HippyMama]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:31:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802064&title=napping-when-out#802064 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802054&title=napping-when-out#802054 Author: FionaS
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 5:18pm

I've got a nature sway sling and a dulce & zoet but she isn't keen on either and is very restless in them. I also have a front pack but she tends to slip out the side of that so it isn't so comfe for long periods.

I'd love a wrap of some sort but have no $$ to buy anything new.]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:18:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802054&title=napping-when-out#802054 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802038&title=napping-when-out#802038 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 4:49pm

Elias will sleep for ages in the Ergo .. he has only ever done a 45 min cycle in the pram.

Yesterday we were out basically all day and he did two sleeps while we were out both in the Ergo. (I havent found anywhere else he will sleep for so long).

Have you tried a sling of some type?]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:49:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802038&title=napping-when-out#802038 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802016&title=napping-when-out#802016 Author: FionaS
Subject: 29272
Posted: 10 October 2009 at 4:20pm

Looks like my second child is like my first...will nap one sleep cycle when out and that is it. Doesn't matter if it is in the car, capsule, pram etc. Do other babies do this?

I know it is silly but I almost feel chained to home as if we go out I end up with an OT baby.

Any tips for how to get her to sleep longer when out?]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:20:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29272&PID=802016&title=napping-when-out#802016