Moby Wrap Giveaway!

'Tis the season for baby carrier giveaways, so it seems!  Raising Homemakers is having a giveaway for a Moby Wrap!

Back when I wrote my post about loving Babywearing so much, I had not yet tried a wrap.  I kept hearing about how awesome they are, but was really hesitant to try one, because they looked a little complicated.  However, after being able to see several friends "in real life" demonstrate their use (and marvel at how fast their littles fell asleep in them!), I was convinced!

A sweet friend loaned me a Moby Wrap to try, and then surprised me by saying it was mine to keep!  So Rachel spent her infant carrying days snuggled up next to me in the Moby.  It was bliss, for both of us!  It took a slight learning period, but once I got the wrapping thing figured out, the Moby quickly became my second favorite baby carrier (second to the Ergo, of course).  For the infant stage, it is definitely my top favorite!  It is better balanced than a sling or a pouch, and so soft and snuggly!

This is the only picture I have of Rachel in the Moby - see her little head peeking out?  She's sound asleep!

I did find that the Moby got harder to use as she gained weight, because of it's stretchy material. After doing more research, I found that woven wraps are not as stretchy, and can even be worn on the back with babies and toddlers!  Another generous friend has loaned me one of her beautiful wraps (be sure to see the great wrapping pictures she has on her blog!), which is the pink one I've modeled recently.  Woven wraps are more expensive than a Moby, but also more versatile.

Either way, wrapping is now one of my favorite methods of babywearing!  I consider a Moby an excellent baby shower gift - not *too* expensive, and soooo wonderful for newborns!  If you've never tried one, or know a mama who might need or want one - definitely enter the giveaway over at Raising Homemakers!  The giveaway closes June 20, so you'll have to hurry!