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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/24/2007 2:46:15 PM
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BlessedMamaofmany
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I LOVE my moby too! I use it often and it's honestly not a bit hard to use once you get the hang of it....which takes about twice.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/24/2007 5:09:03 PM
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Room2Grow
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What kind of material is it made from? Can you just make one? I imagine it needs to be a little thin if you are wrapping it that many times...
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/24/2007 6:39:10 PM
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nicole6598
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glad this is back up. I don't want to get a moby because I am not that into slings, but I did want to get an ergo, that way hubby could use it too. Has anyone used the ergo? We are going to be going interstate about 12 weeks after the baby is born and want to use it then. Do I have to use that newborn insert still? I do not imagine I will use the ergo before then so if I don't have to buy the insert I would rather not.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/24/2007 9:52:15 PM
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PrincessDonna
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The Moby is a wrap, not a sling, and Daddies can wear the Moby just as easy as Mommies.  But...not everything works for everyone.
Sarah knows what kind of material it is, I'm sure. I'm not good with that stuff. It's kind of a stretchy cotton?? I think Maggie made one out of a plain old sheet...she has pictures on her blog.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/24/2007 10:59:37 PM
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The Moby can be made from a couple different fabrics. I've seen stretch knit, gauze, and plain old cotton used successfully. My SIL has one thats made from a Lycra type of material but I don't really like hers.
Nicole, You could try a Mei Tei if you like the idea of the Ergo, they carry in a similar fashion.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 1:01:31 AM
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nicole6598
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but isn't a mei tei made of just material, my hubby would refuse to wear anything like that unless it looked like a backpack which is what the ergo looks like 
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 10:07:11 AM
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oooh oooh!!!! pick me pick me!!!!!!!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 11:16:29 AM
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I also forgot to say that we tried the hug hold yesterday again, and he fussed for a moment then he fell asleep! It was so nice! I did the dishes, and then the second time I put him in it yesterday he fell asleep again, so I colored with Timmy. It was great!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 11:39:56 AM
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PrincessDonna
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Sarah, don't worry about it for a minute. It's not like you've had nothing else going on, you know! That fabric is more than fine. I can't wait to try it out!
Christina, Levi gets fussy when I put him in the hug hold too...because he knows he is going to fall asleep. LOL I snuggle him in and give him his bink and he's out in just a minute or two, every single time. It's great to put him in after he has shots too because it keeps Hannah from mauling him.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 1:26:03 PM
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Oooohhhh Sarah- yes, measurements please... I think I can make one for $10- that's money I'm willing to experiment with...
So...Do I need one layer or should I sew it so that there are two layers sewn together? Has anyone else made one or just bought them? Do they get hot? It is very hot here now and I don't want to make her too uncomfortable...
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 1:38:50 PM
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It's 5 yards by 20ish inches, but if you are chubby, you might want to get 6 yards. When you go buy fabric at the store, I think they are usually 45 inches wide or so, so you'll end up with two wraps.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 3:56:16 PM
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I'm short and small-ish, so what do you think if I got 5 feet and cut in in half (assuming 45")- would I just turn all the edges and sew around? I'm also quite short waisted- should I go a little shorter?
Christina- that picture is so cute! I didn't realize your avatar was a self portrait!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 4:18:09 PM
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If you get jersey knit, you don't have to sew it because it won't fray, but if you wanted it to look neater, you could sew it. But, I'm thinking the weight of the baby might make your thread break? Maybe? You could try it at 20 inches, and if it's too tall for your waist, you could probably shorten it.
Thanks! LOL, I had to go back and look at the pic...that's funny! I've got the same earrings and hankerchief on my head!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 6:54:49 PM
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nicole6598
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Sarah-even if it had a picture of hubby's favourite car on it, he wouldn't wear one!! To put it how he would say "any man who wears that is "soft". except he would use another word for soft that I am sure will not be allowed on here 
My mother has said she will buy us the ergo as a present. I did look and they say from 3-4 mths you don't need the insert but it depends on baby. I could always not get the insert and then see when it comes Christmas time whether baby will need it or not.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 6/25/2007 11:11:12 PM
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Yea, Micah said he will wear a Mei Tei if I make it in digital cami print, he doesn't like my girly green and blue one.
Jen, you can definitly get away with less then 5 yards, I bought about 3.5-4 and mine fits just fine. I'm built about normal, around a size 6-8.
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, except the price 
. I think it's the only backpack type in existence that is not hard on the baby's back. I think the infant insert still needs to be used to 4 months old, but you may want to check on the website. I think the purpose of the insert is to be easy on the baby's back unlike a Bjorn or Snugli. Without the insert all the weight is put on the baby's crotch. 
I wanted to give my cousin directions with her sling, but instead I had to say I would email her 