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Moby Wrap Frequently Asked Questions
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, wraparounds, 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 wraparound 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. Moby's 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.
Q: What is the difference between the Moby™ Wrap and the Moby™ D?
D is the distinctive fabric panel in the center. The panel is created
from cozy fleece, woven cotton, or Asian silk. While all fabric panels
add aesthetically to the Moby A: The main difference between the Moby™
Wrap and the Moby™™ Wrap, the fleece
provides additional warmth and the woven and silk fabric panels add a
section of non-stretch fabric to help support the baby. The edges of
the Moby™ D are seamed rather than over-locked, ensuring that the Moby™
D will hold its shape after extended use. Moby also made each end of
the Moby™ D a different length so the knot would be at the side instead
of the front or back. The other differences between the Moby™ Wrap and the Moby™ D are listed below.
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Moby™ Wrap |
Moby™ D |
| Length |
5.5 meters |
5 meters |
| End Knot |
Front or back |
Side |
| Edges |
over-locked |
hemmed |
| Price |
$34.95 |
$54.95 |
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 baby’s spine. When wrapping the baby in the Joey or facing
out position, be sure to spread the fabric not only in the baby’s
center, but all the way down to the hollow of the knees in order to
minimize the strain on the spine.
Q: What is a “limited edition color”?
A: Each season, Moby offers a color that is not part of their regular
selection and produce just one order of several hundred wraps. Once the
inventory runs out, they will not make any more of this particular color
(with the exception of sienna, which customers loved so much that
it became a standard color).
Q: Why are the turquoise and sand wraps more expensive?
A: The turquoise and sand fabrics are treated with the Rayosan™ process,
by Clariant. This technology allows the increase of Sun Protection
Factor without changing the appearance, handle and breathability of the
fabric. You can imagine how excited Moby is to have this technology be
part of the Moby™ Wrap fabric, which therefore
offers another layer of protection for baby’s sensitive skin,
especially before the age recommended for sunscreen use.
Understandably, this process is a costly one and it means that Moby must have
to increase the price of the spring summer edition color, but only by
$5. The price for this wrap is $39.95.
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.
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.
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.
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. Moby can custom-make
larger wraps but rarely need to do that.
Q: I understand Moby 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.
Q: Does Moby use organic cotton?
A: Moby is in the process of sourcing organic cotton and hope to have it available by the end of the year.
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.
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. Moby 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, Moby 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). Moby felt having the panel off center would eliminate the
discomfort some customers were referring to.
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