how do you put on a moby wrap

The Moby Wrap is a popular baby carrier that is easy to use and suitable for newborns to toddlers. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to put on a Moby Wrap:

1. Find the middle of the wrap, usually indicated by a tag or ribbon, and find the two ends.

2. Take the middle where the tag is and put it right below your chest on your abdomen.

3. Take the right side and put it across your back and over your left shoulder, making sure the fabric stays open and straight (not wadded up).

4. Place the fabric under the second layer of fabric that is over your abdomen. Take the part that’s over your abdomen and bring it behind your back and grab it with your right arm, getting it over your right shoulder, always making sure the fabric stays flat and is laying nicely.

5. Take the fabric over your right shoulder and place it behind the middle piece of material covering your abdomen. Now there are two pieces of fabric over your shoulders and through the front. You need to get the straps really tight by pulling and adjusting them. The first few times won’t feel right but push past it because you will love it. There is definitely a learning curve.

6. Take the ends of the fabric and cross them over, and put them around your back. Then cross them again in the back, bring the material forward, and tie in the front. Check in the mirror to make sure everything is nicely spread out, and the wrap over the shoulders lays flat.

7. Now, put the baby in by holding them up on your chest with their head on top of your shoulder. Take your left side first, put your hand under the fabric, and put the material under the baby’s bottom with their leg out. Repeat on the other side: put your arm through the right side, and put the fabric under the baby’s bottom, allowing the leg to be out. You can place their arms in or out; it is up to you.

8. If the baby is fussy, keep their arms in. The baby is already pretty secure in there, but now you have the third level of support by taking that front panel on your abdomen, the part with the tag, and you are going to pull that up over their butt to about right below their neck. You can cover their legs up with the front panel or leave them out and tuck it under their legs when it is warmer out. You can gently tuck their heads under the part of the shoulder fabric to keep their head secure, so they can sleep.

Using a Moby Wrap is beneficial as it helps to keep your baby close and comfortable, provides easy carrying options, and improves parent-child relationships.