Boba Baby Sling Wrap Newborn - Original Baby Sling Carrier for Newborns and Infants up to 35lbs - Hands-Free Baby Wrap Carrier - Stretchy Baby Wrap Sling & Newborn Sling (Grey)

Product Information

Flex Wraps are made from 100% polyester mesh fabric, ideal for sporty parents and outdoor activities. These long stretchy fabric carriers wrap around the body to securely hold your baby in place. Best suited for babies from newborn till around nine months of age, stretchy wraps are most beneficial for young babies, who will love the familiar closeness of a foetal position hold. Whilst many stretchy wraps can accommodate older babies, parents may find them less supportive due to their lightweight nature, preferring to switch to a more structured and robust baby carrier as their baby grows. Woven wraps Just got a Boba X from the local sling library and really like it” - recommended by Mumsnet user, StompyDino Our verdict If you want baby wrap carrier that won’t make you hot in few seconds, choose lighter fabric like bamboo, viscose or organic cotton.

It’s more convenient to breastfeed in a stretchy wrap because it’s easier to re-position the baby without untying the wrap. On the other hand, some moms may find Boba even too stretchy – it may feel a bit intimidating at first. Thankfully there are tons of useful tutorial videos from Boba to help parents learn how to tie the wrap. But just to stay safe, I highly advise to just use this for the front facing in position. Breastfeeding-friendly Another version of Boba is the Serenity which is made from: 68% bamboo viscose, 25% cotton and 7% spandex. This version is more breathable than original Boba and Moby Classic, and similar to Evolution. However, this wrap is more stretchy, stronger and will last longer. If you want to use the wrap longer, with heavier baby, less stretchy fabric will be a better choice, because sagging won’t be an issue.

Final verdict?

Although some parents may prefer the super soft fabric of a wrap or sling, we love the lightweight and breathable fabric of the Joie Savvy, which ensures good airflow when the temperatures rise. The built-in sunshade is also a real blessing on hot summer days, protecting your baby’s head from those harmful UV rays. This wrap has more give in it which makes it easier to lower the baby to the breast and re-position your little one once they’re done nursing. And you can do all of that without untying the whole wrap. Fit: Test out your wrap to make sure it fits correctly and baby is secure. “Especially ensure that positioning in the wrap doesn’t close off the baby’s airway,” Dr. Ferry says. In other words, you should make sure there isn’t any fabric covering baby’s mouth or position baby in a way that her head is to her chest, which could pose a suffocation risk or cut off her breathing, per the Academy of American Pediatrics (AAP).

Suitable from: Birth to approx. nine months | Weight capacity: 3.2kg to 9kg | Carrying positions: Two (front inward facing or front hip facing) | Material: 95% cotton and 5% elastane | Machine-washable: Yes What we likeThe good news is that you can also choose Evolution Moby which is made from viscose and cotton blend. It’s more lightweight and allows the air to get through the material. This one is better choice if you have tendency to sweat a lot, live in warmer climate or simply don’t want to overheat your child.