Angie, tell us more about the new MNM wrap

[DebbieJ]

At $75, I'm a little gun shy. Plus, since my ds is 18 mo and loves to run, I don't carry much anymore. But this is SO tempting!

~ deb
DS 12/03
And a niece or nephew arriving in early August!

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[new_mommy25]

The wraps are absolutely stunning in person. Jen does a beautiful dying and the colors are gorgeous. I do think $75 is pricey though you have to factor in the fact that hemp jersey by the yard isn't that cheap plus the time it takes to dye.

It's a little trickier to tie on for back carries than a woven wrap because of the slight stretch. You really have to pull to make sure it's tight enough. Once you get it on it's very comfortable.

It's also very long. I could have gotten by with a shorter length of fabric. Most carries I did had the wrap trailing on the ground and me tripping over the ends! I made up for it by just wrapping it around my waist a few times before tying. One of the suggestions I made to Jen was to offer the wrap in different lengths the way woven wraps are.

The wrap is significantly cooler than a woven wrap which is very nice. When I do back carry I am still swaddled in a ton of fabric so it still gets kind of hot. The coolest wraps out there are made of gauze and I like those best for my Hawaii climate.

It's really difficult to get DS into a wrap these days. When he sees me coming in tends to run in the opposite direction! Most times it's a lot easier to just toss him in a pouch.

LMK if you have any more questions :)

[DebbieJ]

Thanks. I'll keep this in mind for baby #2 when the time comes. I have a feeling that I'll never get my ds in one now.

I'll have to check her site for tester reviews with infants.

~ deb
DS 12/03
And a niece or nephew arriving in early August!

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/10029.gif

[dowlinal]

Angie,

Do you know how the MNM compares to a Hugabub or a Moby? I loved slinging Madeline in my MNM pouch and my KKAFP but I was thinking that I would try a HAB or a moby with my next one. I would love to spend my money with Jen instead.

TIA!
A

[DebbieJ]

Alexis,

From reading Angie's review and other's on Jen's site, it seems that the main difference is that the Moby is stretchy while the MNM wrap is not.

http://www.momandmepouch.com/hotmamawrap.html

~ deb
DS 12/03
And a niece or nephew arriving in early August!

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/10029.gif

[brigmaman]

Angie, do the numbers that are listed tell the length? I want one of these (I think) because they sound like a good mix between the Moby (unfinished) and the HAB. But I'm only 5'2" and don't want to swim in fabric. I'm holding out for a solid.
Question #2- what is your fav guaze wrap? I only use a pouch right now because it's all I have, but I'm looking for another carrier to mix it up a bit.

[DebbieJ]

Trish,

Jen some listed some solid color and shorter wraps on Hyena Cart.
Like this one: http://hyenacart.com/prod_details.php?id=37106&vid=34

~ deb
DS 12/03
And a niece or nephew arriving in early August!

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/10029.gif

[brigmaman]

Oh! I have to raise some quick pp! That is sooo pretty!