What is the defference between Kari-Me and Moby wraps?

[legallyblond]

I am def going for one of these, but am at a loss in deciding which one! They are similar prices and look all but identical.

Has anyone any reccomendations/experiences of both?

Kari Mes are wider, and the fabric is thinner and more elastic/stretchy, I find...this makes it easier to pre-tie it on to yourself nice and snugly and pop the baby in and out as needed. I found the material on my Moby just a little too rigid to do this, and had to re-tighten it around the baby.

I am (well, was - DS is just a touch too heavy now) a stretchy sling addict and my favourite one was a Sleepy Wrap, it had just the right amount of stretchiness and give, and never went baggy with use. I used it constantly until he was about 18lb / 6 months ish, now have graduated to a mix of more supportive woven wraps (which can also be used from birth actually) and SSCs.

I have a Kari Me and I love it. My friend has a Mobi, and it is a bit ticker, which is not great for the summer. Also I think the Mobi is American and the Kari Me is made in the UK. We care about buying local products, but I am aware not all look at this issue...

I loved my Kari Me. I echo what Emma said about being able to tie it and just pop the baby in throughout the day. I used it all through summer (it was black as well!) and until ds was about 18 months. That and our Ergo were far and away the best money we spent, it's allowed me to comfort ds easily by just popping him in, and meant I'm not lumbered with the buggy if I don't want to be