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Q:
Can you describe the differences between the Moby
Wrap and other carriers?
A: There are lots of different carriers on the market today: front
packs, slings, wrap arounds, and more. The big difference between
slings and wraps is that the wrap uses both shoulders, as well as
your back, to carry the weight of your baby. Most front packs have
narrow straps, buckles, or rings, which often cause discomfort.
There are several wrap-around carriers available with a variety of
special features: stretchy vs. non-stretch, cotton vs. cotton-lycra
blend, solids vs. patterns, basic vs. embellished, expensive vs.
economical, square vs. tapered ends, etc. Our advice would be to
look for the features that are most important to you and choose
accordingly. The Moby Wrap is made of 100%
soft cotton. The fabric feels like your favorite T-shirt. The edges
are tapered, making it easy to tie. The Moby
Wrap is currently available in 11 solid colors.
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Q: I am concerned about
spine development. Will wearing my baby in the Moby
Wrap affect her spine development?
A: While worn in the Moby Wrap, the baby is
supported by three pieces of fabric, reducing the strain on babys
spine. When wrapping the baby in the Joey or facing out position, be
sure to spread the fabric not only in the babys center, but all the
way down to the hollow of the knees in order to minimize the strain
on the spine.
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Q: I washed my
wrap according to the washing instructions and it shrank. Is that
normal?
A: Because the Moby Wrap is 100% cotton, it
may shrink slightly when laundered, which is perfectly normal. Once
you start wearing your wrap again, it will stretch back to its
original size. If you are unable to bring the ends back to the
front, try tying the wrap in the back until it stretches back to its
original size.
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Q: I hear a lot
about Kangaroo Care and the Moby Wrap. What
does that mean?
A: Kangaroo Care has been studied in depth since 1983 when
neonatologists Edgar Rey and Hector Martinez first implemented it in
Bogota, Columbia. Kangaroo Care consists of placing a diaper clad
premature baby in an upright position on a parent's bare chest -
tummy to tummy, in between the breasts. The baby's head is turned so
that the ear is above the parent's heart. Because of the width of
the fabric, the Moby Wrap can be used for
this purpose, covering up most of the parents body while providing
this closeness to the premature infant.
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Q: I live in a
very warm climate. Can I use a Moby Wrap?
A: Yes you can. Because the Moby Wrap is
made of a 100% cotton, the fabric breathes and should keep you cool
in warmer climates. You might choose a lighter color wrap, like
natural, moss, indigo, or lilac.
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Q: I am a
plus-size mom. Will the wrap fit me?
A: Yes it will. The Moby Wrap is 18 feet
long and will fit larger moms and dads as well. When wrapping, you
would simply tie a knot at your back. We can custom make larger
wraps but rarely need to do that.
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Q: I understand your
products are manufactured in Thailand and was wondering about the
working conditions.
A: Thank you for asking! From 2004 until 2006, the President of Moby
Wrap and her family lived in Thailand and set up a Thai corporation
that manufactures the Moby Wrap, the Moby
D and the hand knit clothing. They rented a cute Thai home and
converted it into a factory. All employees are adult women who enjoy
excellent wages and benefits. The women who knit for the Moby
Wear line pick up the patterns and yarn once a week and knit in
their villages while surrounded by their children and extended
family. Best of all, they love to get visits from customers all over
the world who appreciate their work.
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Q: I am a nursing
mother and my chest is huge - can I still use a Moby
Wrap?
A: The Moby Wrap will be a good choice for
you. Because it wraps around your body, it will adjust to your
curves beautifully.
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Q: The center
panel of my new Moby D is not in the middle
of the wrap. Is it defective?
A: No, not at all. We purposely placed the panel a bit off-center,
so that the knot would fall on your side, rather than your front or
your back. From customer feedback, we found that parents prefer not
to have the knot on their back (it makes sitting in a chair a bit
uncomfortable) or their front (where it sometimes seemed to be in
the way). We felt having the panel off center would eliminate the
discomfort some customers were referring to.
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