How To Tie A Baby Wrap - Moby Wrap Instructions

Learn how to tie a baby wrap the easy way, so you can comfortably wear your baby. Simple step-by-step Moby wrap instructions on baby wrapping a newborn to help soothe a fussy baby, allowing you to get more done during the day.

After I had my fifth child, I started doing just about all my YouTube videos while wearing him. Since it was the only place he was content, he was always there. Since he is much older now, he isn’t in front of the camera as much, but now that we are getting ready for number six, I’m preparing for this baby to be wrapped up and worn all the time. Including in more YouTube tutorials.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a newborn that didn’t want to be held all the time. Thankfully, babywearing allows you to keep your baby close and secure, while allowing you to have two hands available to do other things.

Today, we are going to talk about different styles of wraps, how to tie a baby wrap (video included below), and babywearing safety.

For my last two kids, I used a Moby wrap and loved it, so much that I thought there is no way I could ever have a baby again without a wrap. For Micah, I have tried the Solly baby wrap and the Boba and I love them so much more.

I’ve tried the different types of carriers, like the baby Bjorn, and they just don’t compare and were uncomfortable. For me, the best baby wrap and most comfortable has to be the lightweight Boba, or the Solly. They both are lighter and easier to wear, especially in the summer.

Follow the easy tutorial below for the Moby wrap instructions. Luckily, tying them are the same process.

Babywearing a Newborn

When I have a new baby, I wear the wrap like a shirt. In the morning, I put on a tank top and then a wrap. In the winter, I will put something on over my arms like a sweater or flannel.

The baby goes in and out of it all day long. If he’s awake, I get him out and play with him. As soon as he is fussy again, he goes right back in. I don’t bother to take the wrap off.

What I like about the Boba or the Solly wrap over the Moby is just how lightweight the material is, and how it feels like a shirt.

The key to wrapping a baby, whether it be in the Moby, Boba or Solly is wrapping it really, really tight, because if it’s not tight, it will feel like the baby is going to fall out.

Babywearing Benefits:

Helps create a bond between baby and whomever is carrying them.
Soothes baby. Babies that are worn tend to cry less.
Can help boost early language development due to hearing words being spoken, observing facial expressions, and being part of the conversation.
Tend to other children and daily life tasks more easily.
Can aid in physical and emotional development.
Can help boost milk production because baby is right there, and can discretely nurse.

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Is babywearing safe?

Yes. There are a few things to keep in mind when babywearing:

You should always be able to see your baby’s nose and mouth.
Baby should be close enough to kiss their heads. This is the standard rule.
Always be aware of their breathing. You don’t want them so smashed against you they can’t breathe.

The Differences Between A Solly Wrap and Moby Wrap:

They have many of the same qualities when it comes to size and function; the main differences between the two are the type of fabric that is used.

The Solly is made with a super buttery soft and stretchy sustainable fabric. Moby is made from a thicker and not-as-stretchy fabric. The Solly makes it much cooler to wear baby, especially in the summer.

However, the Solly can hold up to a 25 pound baby, whereas the Moby can hold up to 45 pounds.

For a compromise between the two, we ended up really loving the Boba. Micah grew with it.

How do you clean a Solly wrap?

Solly wraps can be machine washed and tumbled dry, making them super easy to keep clean. I basically wear mine as a shirt and so I wash it frequently.

How much weight can a Moby wrap or Solly wrap hold?

A Moby (or Boba) wrap can safely hold babies 7-45 pounds. A Solly wrap can safely hold babies up to 25 pounds.