https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:06:46 +0000 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:58:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31127 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=913923&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#913923 Author: kmarie
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Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:58pm

Ah yep that makes sense. Ta for that! Thanks Hippymama, just checked out the website to see when & where the next meet is but we're at a birthday party that morning, doh :P Thanks, will keep it in mind for next time! Ta for the offer of trying out some of yours, I'll see how things go... might be getting in touch with you yet lol ;)]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:58:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=913923&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#913923 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=910853&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#910853 Author: HippyMama
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 10:15pm

What Fliss said

Woven has *no* give whatsoever and keeps newbies nice and snug and goes a long way with wriggly toddlers too

I have a couple you're more than welcome to come and fondle Kristy, or you could always come to the next Slingbabies meet (www.slingbabies.co.nz) on the 5th Feb if you're free - loads of woven wraps in their library to try on.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:15:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=910853&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#910853 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=910834&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#910834 Author: fire_engine
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 10:01pm

Woven does not stretch. Think cushion material, thick duvet material, thick calico or linen. You need it to be pretty solid cos toddlers move around a lot and you need them to be secure ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:01:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=910834&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#910834 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=910811&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#910811 Author: kmarie
Subject: 31127
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:47pm

Love the wrap you made first, the fabric is great! How much did it cost you to make (if you don't mind me asking?) I'm a little confused by the woven vs stretch wrap - is it the same thing, just diff fabric? Or is there something else about it that makes it diff? 'Scuse my ignorance sorry :P

Ta, really helps to hear your perspectives!]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:47:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=910811&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#910811 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=909067&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#909067 Author: first
Subject: 31127
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 7:33am

Hi Kirsty.
For a back carry I would use a woven wrap. I used to use a moby but when I made the woven wrap I saw how much easier it was to use for the back wrap.
In saying that I use my moby to carry the little girl on I look after on my front as I find for a front hold then the stretch makes it easier.
I would definately make your own wrap, it super easy and super cheap.
Check out the babywearing thread in the photo section and you can see my home made one. I think its on page 5.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=909067&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#909067 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908771&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908771 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 31127
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 8:38pm

I agree with Fliss, I'd be going for a woven wrap with back carries rather than a Moby - especially at that age (your big girl, that is). A home made one would do the job just fine, and be suitable for front carrying a newbie.

I have a couple of woven wraps (Storchenwiege ones that I was lucky to get second hand!) but at the moment am finding it quicker to use my mei tai for back carries, though my littlest girl is only 6mo and I'm planning to get a bit more practice in with the wraps.]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:38:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908771&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908771 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908761&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908761 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 24 January 2010 at 8:30pm

DH happily carries Cooper on his back in a moby. I found it a bit weird cause I couldnt' see him & didn't know if he was in safely but I was assured he was.]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:30:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908761&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908761 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908743&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908743 Author: flakesitchyfeet
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Posted: 24 January 2010 at 8:21pm

I have a 13month old who is happy in a moby D, which has an added woven bit in it, but is obviously more expensive. I'm also too nervous to put her on my back,

Gah, that wasn't much help! Sorry!

I ended up choosing a moby over a mei tai because I found one on TM lol, but they may be worth a google :) ]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:21:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908743&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908743 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908742&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908742 Author: Maya
Subject: 31127
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 8:20pm

I don't back carry (am far too unco to figure it out lol!), but I still use the Moby occasionally for lil miss, and she's 18 mths. My biggest problem is that she has decided she doesn't want to go in it and spends the whole time trying to climb out . I tend to use a hip carry most often these days as she is walking, so I can easily pop her in and out.

I used it a lot when she was tiny tho - I had twin 20-mth olds so I'd put them in the buggy and carry her in the wrap. She loved it, would sleep in it really well and I loved that she could face out (from about 3 mths) to see the world, but if she needed to sleep, I could flip her over and face her inwards and tuck her head in so she was secure and snuggled. I used to tuck her little comfort blanky in the Moby with her when she was sleeping too.

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Subject: 31127
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 4:45pm

I'm pretty sure that if you're back carrying a toddler, it needs to be woven rather than stretch, which is what the traditional Moby is.

If you're going for that, then head to Designer Textiles in Otara and get 5m of fabric (you can even use light curtain or cushion fabric) - hem the edges and voila. You've got a woven wrap for a lot less than you would buy one for. (And you can do that for a stretch as well).

No, I don't think it would be redundant - I'm re-exploring back carrying with my 18 monther though don't think I will keep going down that line cos of shoulder/back pain.]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:45:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908529&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908529 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31127&PID=908512&title=moby-wrap-for-16mth-old#908512 Author: kmarie
Subject: 31127
Posted: 24 January 2010 at 4:29pm

Hi ladies,

I know this might come across as a product review but I was keen to get opinions from parents of 1 or more who have had & used one, thus the post on here :)

I have a nearly 16mth old (light for her age) & a bubs on the way in May. We're looking at purchasing a carrier that will enable either DH or I to put Bethany on our back, as well as being comfortable for other holds. An ergo has been recommended, and they look fab, but I'm not sure if our budget can stretch that far :S

That brings me to my question - does anyone think a moby wrap would be redundant at this stage? I like the fact that it would firmly attach Bethany to my back etc. if I wanted, as well as be perfect for a newborn in a way that would make me totally handsfree to chase an active toddler. I've found one, pretty much new, that's going for around $50. Would it work for hikes etc. if we decided to do that? Or is there another option we haven't thought of?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts! :-)
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