Moby Wrap Original Vs. Moby Wrap D

I have (and love) the original Moby wrap. It can be tied in the front for more comfort in the car--the ends will just hang down a bit longer

Have you seen the peekaru? You can use it with any baby carrier and it's jacket for you with a spot for the baby to peek out. http://www.togetherbe.com/productDescriptionPeekaruOrigin...
I also use their baby carry because I was intimidated by the Moby wrap. My little guy loves it.

I really enjoyed the moby wrap for long periods of time. It is the most comfortable. It is easy to do but getting in and out for short things can be tricky. I like the Maya for that. If you need it for other things as well I think it's great and maybe you could get used to doing quick things. I think Moby D would be a waste. I don't find that I use the side so much. Especially for wearing a coat over.

I would suggest that you check out www.wearyourbaby.com if you have not bought your wrap yet. They have a pattern on there for a no sew wrap that you make yourself. It is 4-5 yards of gauze cloth and that is it. I LOVE MINE. It folds up tiny to fit in your bag, it can be a blanket and I have even used mine as a sunshade. We just went camping last weekend and we used it as sling when my cousin broke his collarbone 4 wheeling. It is so much cheaper and much more versatile than store bought wraps. The website shows you how to use it in many different ways too.

Grats on the new little one

My understanding is that the only difference between the original and Moby D is the decorative panel in the center of the Moby D, while the original is a plain, solid length of cloth. Whether that is worth $20 to you or not is totally up to you!

You should still be able to tie the original Moby on the side. Just leave one tail longer than the other when you start tying it on - basically don't center it. Tie it on the side instead of the front/back when you are done. You can also skip the knots completely, and just tuck the tails up between your body and baby's. This wouldn't work well while you are driving, but I prefer to wrap this way when I'm going to wear baby for a while. The knots start to rub me after a while.

I also would recommend making your own, if possible. You can buy stretch jersey knit at most fabric stores, then you don't have to hem it - 5 yds works for most people. Larger women might need a longer wrap, and smaller women can easily cut theirs down if it is too long. The tail should not hang below your knees. Split it in half and you will have two wraps. I left one in the diaper bag and one in the car in case I forgot mine, or needed an extra blanket, sun shade, changing pad, etc. If you want to taper the tails to make it easier to tie, you can easily do that with a pair of scissors, and you still won't have to hem it. Moby is a stretch knit wrap, which is great when baby is little. As she grows and hits heavier weights, you won't get as much support from a stretchy wrap. Then you may either want to switch to a different type of carrier, or make a wrap out of woven cotton.

Best of Luck,
S. L
Little Roo

I could be wrong, but I believe if you turn the original Moby Wrap to the side, so the center panel is on your hip instead of in front, you will be able to knot it on the side instead of in the back. You'll still want to cross it in back as usual, not on the side. So you'll still be working from front to back, not side to side, but the actual center of the wrap will be on your hip. Does that make sense? Then when you finish you'll find that the ends are uneven, but if you move them over to the side they'll even out and you can knot them.

I made my own Moby wrap for about $5. On the Moby website they tell you the length of the wrap. So I just bought fabric in that length (I think it was 3 yards, but I can't remember for sure now) then I cut the fabric in half lengthwise and ended up with 2 wraps. The fabric cost me about $10, so I got 2 wraps for $5 each. I hemmed the sides to prevent fraying and sewed a cute patch in the center to help me find it easily. You could get an iron-on patch instead, if you wanted to. I like to knot on the side, so I put the patch on my hip then proceed to wrap as usual.

I have the Moby D wrap and before purchasing I also wondered what the difference was between the two wraps were. From what I gathered, the shorter length of the Moby D was nice for those who didn't need all the extra fabric. Because it's shorter the knot is tied to the side but it still has the same functionality as the original. It's still put in the same way except the knot is on your hip instead. I'm petite so it's nice that it's shorter. My husband is 5'7" about 120 lbs I think and he has no problem with the shorter length. The front panel really isn't that big of a deal although I like how easy it is to find the point where you begin putting it on. I did read from some reviews that having that panel was nice because it made the wrap a lot easier to use with older children because it helped prevent excess stretching.

Overall I like the Moby D but I don't think it's worth the extra money. I found mine on sale for half off retsil so that's the only reason I purchased it over the original. If you're going to use this wrap a lot the original is worth the price but if it's just to and from the car, this wrap is a bit cumbersome for short term use. I hope this helps and isn't super repetitive.

There's a bit of difference in the length between the two (5 meters vs 5.5 meters), but it really depends on your size. I'm 5-4 / 125 and can tie either in back (longer tails), side or hip. But many customers who are larger can't get the fabric to the front for a secure knot, even with the regular Moby.

The nice thing about the Moby is the tapered tails, so the knot is smaller than when you just cut a rectangle of fabric. My sewing skills aren't up to par to sew non squares, so I"m happy for the price.

Pouch slings are also really nice for quick trips in and out, as they are easier to put on, no sizing required.

I wonder if you couldn't get both, try them both and return or sell the one you don't like second hand? I think every woman likes different slings depending on their body size/shape and their babies preferences. What rocks for some moms stinks for others. Hope you find what you're looking for!

W. Nichols-Dewey
Birth First Doula
www.birthfirstdoula.vpweb.com