The Moby Wrap...

I love, love, LOVE my Moby Wrap!! I bought it when pregnant with Julia and it was the ONLY thing that even remotely helped with her colic. Now with Jude, I have been "wearing" him in it quite a bit. Not only does it help his colic, but it also lets BOTH my hands be free so I can deal with a toddler.

The Moby Wrap looks funny because it is not your typical baby carrier. It is basically one long piece of fabric that you wrap around your body. You then tuck the baby in between the fabric and your body. It looks a little strange to people who have never seen such a thing before.

I had to run several errands today. I like to put Jude in the Moby for this because that leaves my hands free to deal with Julia, making sure she stays safe and does not get into trouble. Oh the comments I received.....

At first glance, most people just assume I am pregnant, because Jude is mostly completely covered up by the Moby, especially if we are outside. I had part of his head uncovered today since we were inside and I did not want him over-heating. Most of the comments I get are about how unique the Moby is, how he looks so comfy and happy in it, how does it work, and where did I get it. While I don't mind telling people about it, I am very much for "baby wearing", it is hard to have 5 minute long conversations about it to complete strangers when I am trying to wrangle a toddler.

It is pretty funny, though, to watch all the people do double takes, nudge their friend and point to me, once they realize there is a baby in that thing.

Oh, another added bonus I love about my Moby is that because he is mostly covered and right against my chest, it prevents 99% of strangers from touching him. I have no problem with family and friends touching and holding him, but I hate when complete strangers come up and start touching my newborn. Oh the germs! I have no clue if they are sick, or where their hands have been. I also don't mind this as much when they get a little older, but when they are a tiny newborn, I really don't want them exposed to all those germs. Typically, if they are asking about the Moby, I will uncover his head/face so they can see him.

The Moby Wrap was the BEST $35 dollars I ever spent on baby stuff!!