Moby Wrap Manual

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Manual (23 pages)

Instruction book (19 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Getting Started
2 Safety Checks
3 Wrapping Gathered
4 Wrapping Folded
5 Newborn Hug Hold
6 Hug Hold
7 Hip Hold
8 Kangaroo Wrap & Hold
9 Is your Moby wrapped too loose?
10 Is your Moby wrapped too tight?
11 Taking Baby Out
12 MOBY Checklist
13 Documents / Resources
- 13.1 Download manual

Moby Wrap Manual

Getting Started

This instruction booklis a guide for exploring the various ways to use your Moby Wrap Babywearing is a timetested tradition practiced around the world for centuries The Moby Wrap brings COMFORT to TRADITION. Baby and wearer can enjoy all the benefits of being close for extended periods of time

After a hold has been introduced, continue to use it as long as baby is comfortable and secure Remember each child is an individual and will develop at his or her own rate and have his or her own preferences

Carry baby in the Moby Wrap the same way that you would in your arms - supported, snug and aligned By mimicking the way you naturally carry baby you will find:

Baby's preferred carrying position
A hold that is soothing and calming for baby and wearer
Decreased back strain on the wearer
Baby in a correctly aligned position

Safety Checks

You will find this icon at the end of each hold.

Look Make sure baby's nose and mouth are visible
Listen to baby's breathing Reposition baby if breathing is raspy, loud or abnormal
Feel Make sure you can fit at least two fingers between

Take care when bending or leaning forward

This carrier is not suitable for use during sporting activities

Your balance may be adversely affected by your movement and that of your child

Only use this carrier for babies between 3,5 to 16 kg.
Examine your Moby before each use for wear and tear including ripped seams or torn fabric
Check on the baby often. Always make sure that your baby is securely wrapped and breathing normally
Ensure that the infant's face is above the fabric, visible and free from obstructions at all times
Babies at the greatest risk of suffocation include those born prematurely, those with respiratory problems and those under four months of age Consult a medical professional when using a Moby for babies with these conditions
Ensure that the baby does not curl into a position with the chin resting on or near the chest, because this position reposition baby upright

Do not use a Moby Wrap in any body of water.

If using a Moby while breastfeeding, always move the baby's face away from the breast after feeding and then reposition baby upright.

Do not use when balance or mobility is impaired because of exercise, drowsiness or medical conditions
Do not wear a Moby while driving or being a passenger in a motor vehicle
Do not use a Moby while engaging in activities such as cooking and cleaning which involve a heat source or exposure to chemicals
Never leave a baby in a baby carrier that is not being worn.
Never place more than one child in a baby carrier. Never use more than one baby carrier at the same time
Keep the baby facing towards the caregiver.

Ensure that the baby is periodically repositioned.

Wrapping Gathered

Getting ready for baby

There are two options for wrapping your Moby: Gathered & Folded Try both & find what works best for you!

Gather the Moby Wrap and place across your waist with the logo tag centered at your navel

Cross the two ends behind your back and bring one end up and over your shoulder

Bring the other end over your opposite shoulder creating an "X" on your back

Wrapping Folded

Getting ready for baby

Begin with your Moby logo tag centered at your navel
Fold the Moby Wrap in half lengthwise and place across your waist with the stitched edges on top

Cross the two ends behind your back and bring one end up and over your shoulder

Bring the other end over your opposite shoulder creating an "X" on your back

Comfort Tip
Keep stitched edges near your neck. The flatter the fabric, the more comfortable you will feel.

Triple-Wrapped Security
Now that you are wrapped it's time to put baby in. Baby will sit on the "X" and be secured by three sections of fabric. Together, these sections create the MOBY® Triple-Wrapped Security.

The "X" Factor
Cross sections 1 and 2 (shown rignt) from your shoulders around baby's back and between baby's legs.

Buckle Up
Think of section 3 as your Moby seat belt. Always secure your baby's back and shoulders with this section of fabric by pulling it up and over baby.

Putting baby in your Moby. . . it's as simple as 1, 2, 3

Shoulder piece closest to your body
Other shoulder piece
Logo tag section

Tuck the ends of the wrap under the logo section, from top to bottom.

Cross the end pieces in the front making an "X" on your chest.

Bring the fabric ends behind your back and tie a knot here, or continue to wrap around to the front of your body. A higher "X" positons baby higher; a lower "X" will positon baby lower.
Tie a double knot on your back, hip or front.

Tuck the ends of the wrap under the logo section from top to bottom.
Cross the end pieces in the front making an "X" on your chest.

Bring the fabric ends behind your back and tie a knot here, or continue to wrap around to the front of your body.
Tie a double knot on your back, hip or front, where knot comfortably lands on your body.

Newborn Hug Hold

Upright position with legs tucked
Introduce at 3,6 kg. For babies under3,6 kgs, consult your medical professional

Locate the shoulder piece that is nearest your body. Open seams to create a pocket for baby.

Place baby on the shoulder opposite from the piece of fabric closest to you.

Slide baby down your chest and into this pocket. The baby's legs will remain in the fetal position.
Spread the fabric over the baby's body including the shoulders, back and bottom.

Hug Hold

Upright position with legs out
Introduce when baby is fully stretching legs (2-3 months)

Locate the shoulder piece that is closest to your body.
While holding baby on your opposite shoulder, carefully put baby's first leg through the shoulder piece.

Spread the fabric over baby's bottom and shoulder. Keep spreading until the fabric is to the hollows of baby's knees.

Place baby's second leg through the other shoulder piece while supporting the upper body.

Hip Hold

Variation of the Hug Hold
Introduce when baby has excellent head & upper body control (5+ months)

A variation on the Hug Hold, this hold moves the "X" to your side. It is a great alternative for babies who like to be carried on the hip.

Before you wrap, choose the hip on which you'd like to carry baby. Wrap using either the Folded or Gathered method.
Wrap so that the shoulder piece closest to your body is the side on which you will carry baby (Antonio will carry on his left).

Shift the Moby so that the fabric "X" is moved from your front to your side.
Place one of baby's legs through the shoulder piece closest to your body, so that baby straddles your hip. Spread the fabric over baby's bottom and shoulder.

Locate the opposite section of fabric and spread over baby's body. You may tuck baby's head under one of the shoulder pieces for additional support
Find the logo tag and pull this section of fabric up and over baby.

Helpful Hints

Newborn babies with colic, gas or acid reflux often prefer being carried in an upright position.
If baby doesn't like being in the wrap, gently take baby out and try again later.
A baby can sense a wearer's hesitance when using the wrap.
Babies who "don't like being wrapped" actually enjoy it (and fall fast asleep) when carried by an experienced babywearer. Keep practicing!
Babies will cue you when they are ready to be out of this position by starting to stretch their legs. At this point, you may put baby's legs through the fabric as instructed in the Hug Hold.
The vibration of a man's Adam's apple can be soothing to an upset baby. Try having Dad or Grandpa hold the baby in this position and walk around humming or singing to soothe a crying infant.

Spread the fabric, covering baby's bottom and shoulder.
Locate the logo tag and gently put baby's legs through this section. Baby may need to be slightly lifted up to locate logo tag.

Continue pulling this section of fabric up and over baby's back and shoulders.
You may tuck baby's head under one of the shoulder pieces for additional support.

Bring baby's other leg through the opposite shoulder piece. Spread the fabric, ensuring it is to the hollows of baby's knees and over baby's entire back.
Locate the logo tag and gently put both of baby's legs through this section. Pull fabric up over baby's back and shoulders.
Baby is now in a seated position straddling your hip with one leg in front and one behind you.

Baby's shoulders should be secured with two layers of fabric and seated comfortably at your hip. Baby should be in a seated position with knees up.

Kangaroo Wrap & Hold

Introduce at 3,6 kg. For babies under3,6 kgs, consult your medical professional

Place the Moby Wrap across your waist with the logo tag centered at your navel.
Wrap the ends of the Moby behind your back. Make an "X" on your back by crossing the two ends up over your shoulders.

Now it's time for baby. Hold baby up on your shoulder.
Gently lower baby into the fabric section with the logo tag, putting both legs through and tucking fabric under baby's bottom and between baby's legs to create a seat.

Is your Moby wrapped too loose?

To test: Support baby with at least one hand and lean forward.

Readjust your wrap if it is too loose. Remove baby from wrap, untie and pull fabric tighter. Then re-tie. Check again after baby is back in.

Your Moby is too loose baby pulls away from your body when you lean forward.

Perfect! Baby should stay close to your body. Baby should fit snugly in your Moby as shown here.

Machine Washable
The Moby Wrap is easy to clean.
Prewashing before first use is recommended. You can machine wash your wrap in cold water and air-dry or tumble dry on low. Your Moby Wrap may shrink slightly in the dryer, but will stretch out again after being worn.

Adjusting Baby
If baby seems fussy in the Moby, first try adjusting baby's position before taking baby out. Check on baby's positioning to ensure safety and comfort.

Be sure to perform your safety checks while adjusting baby. It may take a few tries to feel confident with the wrapping process.

Holding baby securely, bring one fabric end over baby's back towards your opposite hip and guide under baby's leg.
Repeat with the other fabric end, making sure you keep both fabric ends pulled snugly as you wrap.

Wrap fabric ends around your body. Double knot at your back, hip or front.
Tuck back of baby's head into a shoulder section for additional support. Try flipping fabric at shoulder for comfort

Is your Moby wrapped too tight?

To test: You are wrapped too tight if you can't adjust baby. To adjust baby, follow steps 1 & 2

If you are wrapped too tight remove baby from wrap, untie and loosen fabric. Then re-tie. Check again after baby is back in.

Bring logo section down to baby's mid-back. Insert hands through sides of the Moby Wrap and adjust baby as needed. You are wrapped too tight if you can't adjust baby.
After checking that baby is wrapped correctly, pull logo section back up to secure shoulders.

Taking Baby Out

Lower the Moby logo tag below baby's bottom. Open fabric, carefully supporting baby as you do this. Newborns will need additional head support.
Lift baby straight up and out of the Moby. Keep baby close to your body as you lift up.