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Moby Wrap Classic Review

Comfy option that is easy to clean but much harder to use
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Moby Wrap Classic Review (The Moby Wrap Classic is comfortable for parents and little ones but it is harder to use.)
The Moby Wrap Classic is comfortable for parents and little ones but it is harder to use.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
Price:  $40 List
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Manufacturer:   Moby
By Juliet Spurrier, MD and BabyGearLab Review Team  ⋅  Feb 19, 2018
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RANKED
#8 of 16
  • Child Comfort - 25% 7.0
  • Parent Comfort - 35% 7.0
  • Ease of Use - 30% 4.0
  • Ease Of Cleaning - 10% 10.0

Our Verdict

The Moby Wrap Classic is a wrap-style carrier made of a single piece of 100% cotton fabric. It accommodates babies from 8-35 lbs and can offer multiple carry configurations to cater to your child's developmental stage and preference while cruising around. The stretchy fabric provides a 360 enclosure for a snug, secure fit, and the wide material offers a comfortable fit with no pressure points. As a wrap-style carrier, it provides versatility to fit all body types and is super easy to clean. Compared to other top-rated baby carriers in the group, this is a harder-to-use carrier with extensive instructions that can take much longer to figure out and remember. Overall, the Moby is an interesting option with a budget-friendly price.
REASONS TO BUY
Easy to clean
Comfy for baby and parent
Economical
REASONS TO AVOID
Hard to use
Lots of extra fabric in the way

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Bottom Line Hard to use wrap that is comfortable but can get hotBudget-friendly wrap style that is easy to use and comfy enoughEconomical and comfortable but you need to hold baby when you put it onSomewhat average and uninspired with average comfort and featuresCheaper choice with poor features for comfort and useability
Rating Categories Moby Wrap Classic Baby K'tan Original Boba Wrap You+Me 4-in-1 Infantino Flip Adva...
Child Comfort (25%)
7.0
7.0
7.0
5.0
4.0
Parent Comfort (35%)
7.0
7.0
8.0
6.0
3.0
Ease of Use (30%)
4.0
7.0
4.0
6.0
5.0
Ease Of Cleaning (10%)
10.0
10.0
10.0
5.0
4.0
Specs Moby Wrap Classic Baby K'tan Original Boba Wrap You+Me 4-in-1 Infantino Flip Adva...
Min/Max Weight 8 - 35 lbs 8 - 35 lbs 7 - 35 lbs 8 - 32 lbs 8 - 32 lbs
Carry Positions Kangaroo Position (< 8 lbs)
Facing In (Newborn - 35 lbs)
Hip Carry (5 mo - 35 lbs)
Kangaroo Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Hug Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Adventure Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Explore Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Hip Position (8 - 35 lbs)
Facing In (Newborn - 35 lbs) Facing In (8 - 32 lbs)
Facing Out (head control - 32 lbs)
Back Carry (20 - 32 lbs)
Facing In (8 - 32 lbs)
Facing Out (head control - 32 lbs)
Back Carry (sit up - 32 lbs)
Weight 1.3 lbs Sm: 0.89
Lg: 1.04 lbs
1.41 lbs 0.97 lbs 0.92 lbs
Packable Size Small (5.5 meters in length) Small Small (5.5 yards in length) Large Medium
Fabric 100% Cotton 100% Cotton 95% Cotton
5% Spandex
Not Specified Polyester, Cotton
Hood No No No No No
Storage Options None Pouch on the belt. Storage Pouch None None
Other Features & Notable None Azo Dye-free None None Bib
Included Accessories Stuff Sack None Storage Sack Bandana Bib None
Care Instructions Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Machine wash cold, tumble dry low Machine wash cold, hang dry Machine wash cold, hang dry

Our Analysis and Test Results

MOBY (MOther and baBY) introduced their classic wrap in 2003 and quickly became synonymous with babywearing. Moby understands the importance of keeping babies close to encourage bonding and calmness with their Close Enough to Kiss™ campaign. The Moby carrier designs adapt to growing babies providing comfort, safety, and style. Moby continues to expand its carrier lineup, working with new materials and designs to meet the needs of modern parents. Moby has won consumer and industry awards, and they are still evolving.

Performance Comparison



moby wrap classic - the stretchy fabric and the design of the moby provide a 360 secure...
The stretchy fabric and the design of the Moby provide a 360 secure and snug feel for little ones.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Baby's Comfort


The fabric of the Moby Wrap is slightly less stretchy than the Boba Wrap. If wrapped and tightened correctly, the Moby's supportive structure can help increase your baby's comfort as it holds them from all sides, even as your growing child becomes heavier. It offers a snug but not restrictive fit, providing good 360 support to little ones and helping them feel secure. The fabric is soft, but the all-around restriction of the material may be frustrating for some older babies who desire more freedom of movement.

moby wrap classic - the wide fabric on the moby means better adjustability and more...
The wide fabric on the Moby means better adjustability and more surface area for parent comfort than narrower or stiff straps found in soft structured carriers.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Parent's Comfort


The Moby is relatively comfortable, and the lack of structure is what helps the wide swathes of fabric cover more area for less pressure on a small surface. The design of the Moby means you can make adjustments as necessary for a custom fit, and it works well for all sorts of body types. Unfortunately, the layering of the fabric means you could end up with 2-3 layers of fabric on your body as you hold your baby close, which can translate to a lot of trapped heat and potential overheating for the wearer. While this could be an advantage in the winter or fall, it could be a serious disadvantage in the summer on outdoor adventures.

moby wrap classic - the wrapping instructions for the moby make it far harder to use...
The wrapping instructions for the Moby make it far harder to use than most of the competition, with a higher learning curve and the hassle of holding the baby while you put it on.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Use


Among the competition, wrap-style carriers, like the Moby Wrap, are more complicated options to figure out. Once you become familiar with the different wraps and holds, it still takes more time and energy to put on each time. First, the fabric is long and can be arduous to wrap. Second, you have to hold your baby while positioning the fabric around them. Last, even after you manage all this, you can still end up with a long trailing piece of fabric hanging from your back and getting in the way. In short, there are a lot of instructions, and once you get it on, you'll still need to re-adjust your clothes.

moby wrap classic - the moby is one sheet of fabric that can be put in the washer and...
The Moby is one sheet of fabric that can be put in the washer and dryer using a cool setting for both.
Credit: Abriah Wofford

Ease of Cleaning


The entire thing is machine washable and tumbles to dry, making it one of the easiest options to clean. Being able to throw a carrier in the dryer is rare, and it is a huge benefit because it means less downtime with no baby carrier. The Moby is also easy to spot-clean should your little one spit up or have a blowout. A quick scrub in a sink and air drying will let you stay on the go with only a short interruption.

Should You Buy the Moby Wrap?


If you're willing to take on the learning curve of wrapping, you may like the Moby Wrap. Compared to the best baby carriers, it's inexpensive, soft, and versatile. It offers multiple carry configurations and fits wearers and babies of all sizes. It's also super easy to launder with little downtime, something you may appreciate, especially during the newborn stage when messes, like spit-up and blowouts, are frequent.

What Other Baby Carriers Should You Consider?


For more petite-sized parents that may find the lengthy fabric irksome, the Baby K'tan Original might be an attractive alternative. It's a hybrid, wrap-style carrier that offers the same snug, swaddled feeling but without the extra fabric and fuss of wrapping.

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Juliet Spurrier, MD and BabyGearLab Review Team