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Moby wrap for 3wk old DD

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Saffra · 21/10/2011 23:50

I really want to love my Moby wrap, I really do... as I think it would be the perfect hands-free solution.

I have tried the sling about 10 times now with my 3 wk old DD (following various Youtube videos) but she doesn't seem comfortable and cries out. Or, she wriggles her head free.

Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

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Saffra · 21/10/2011 23:51

Oh, I forgot to say, she does suffer from wind/colicky symptoms. So, perhaps this is adding to her discomfort??!

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OnlyWantsOne · 21/10/2011 23:52

Which way are you using it? My DD hated the "newborn" hold but was fine just the normal cross over bit that they sit on with the front panel pulled over top

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Keep trying!!! They are fabbio

OnlyWantsOne · 21/10/2011 23:53

X posts with you

My DD had reflux and it was fab, the only time she didn't scream was when in wrap as was upright

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Saffra · 21/10/2011 23:58

Oh, thanks, will try the other hold then. It's the newborn hold that I'm using at the moment...

Do you have a link to the hold that works for you??? Please?!

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saintlyjimjams · 22/10/2011 00:04

I used the same as only

Sparklyboots · 22/10/2011 00:14

Get thee to a slingmeet! Be wrapped by an expert! Admire the funky haircuts and general togetherness of the wrappingmamas (that might be a personal perspective).

lucindapie · 22/10/2011 08:42

keep trying! I really struggled with the wrap at first, but now DD is 7 weeks old and we go everywhere in it, she stopped crying when I put her in it which she did a firs, as I got more confident about holding her and tying the wrap.

parsleysandwich · 22/10/2011 12:21

I found that the "kangaroo hold" worked best for mine when he was teeny (started off using the newborn hug hold, and swapped once I realised this one was ok for fairly small babies too). Instructions here: www.mobywrap.com/instructionpages.aspx?Topic=kangaroowrap

He was always quite keen to get his head out, though -- but it still gave me one free hand, and relief from using an arm to carry him, and I could tuck his head in if he was asleep.

Hopefully · 22/10/2011 12:35

I've found slinging both of mine as tiny babies not that easy. They're so floppy and fragile it's hard to do the sling right enough without worrying about them. Best advice is do it tighter than you think you need. And practice lots! I reckon it takes at least 15 goes before you're even halfway comfy with the whole process. Good luck! Smile

fraktious · 22/10/2011 12:52

Tie tight against you, the stretch is sufficient for a newborn, and go for the upright carry. DS hated being laid down but snuggled in beautifully when upright.

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Saffra · 22/10/2011 18:06

Thanks for the advice... I do want to persevere with things and get it to work for us. Will try the Kangeroo wrap and maybe try tying tighter too.

Where do I find out about sling meets?

Thx Smile

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NinkyNonker · 22/10/2011 19:46

Def tie tighter, you don't want any slack but obviously you need circulation! It will sag over time so you may need to adjust. I never used the kangaroo hold, we preferred the upright hold. I moved onto a woven at about 4 months but will Def use the stetchy again with the next one.

Try slingmeet.co.uk, or look for 'Sling Guide' online. Or try another forum Shock, Natural Mamas, lots of people can guide you there.

belgina · 23/10/2011 09:09

Yep. Sling meet. Or Natural Mamas, which is teeming with wrapping experts. It did scare me a bit when I got on there 1st time, but they are very very very helpful when it comes to trouble shooting wrapping problems :)

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Saffra · 25/10/2011 11:37

I tried the Kangeroo hold which does seem better - so we might be getting there Smile but I still have a couple of concerns:

  • despite tying tighter, she does seem to drop a little and slouch down- I can still kiss the top of her head, but I can just about reach, I'd say - is this normal?
  • when I took her out to change her nappy, there were marks (not sore looking) where her nappy and clothes had pressed against her skin - is this normal?

Thank you in advance....

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Sparklyboots · 25/10/2011 23:44

I couldn't comment about her slipping too much - but if she can breathe okay and her spine is still supported I'd think it okay - ask a Natural Mama. Clothing imprints are normal for us.

belgina · 28/10/2011 06:32

I also wouldn't worry about slight slippage if she's still up high and in a good position. It's probsbly her settling in the sling.
Clothing marks are not a sign she's not comfy. If she weren't comfy, she'd let you know soon enough ;)

Octaviapink · 28/10/2011 06:53

A bit of slippage is ok. I actually preferred a non-stretchy wrap for that reason. We had a Close for DS (I'd used a Storchenwiege for DD) and once he got a bit heavy it was far too saggy and he couldn't be in it for any length of time. Kanagaroo carry is fine from birth - even with preemies, actually.

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