 My Favourite of Many! |
| Review Date: August 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer Bogart, Alberta, Canada |
The Sleepy Wrap baby carrier is the best baby carrier I've ever owned. I don't say that lightly. I started wearing my babies when my first was born, over five years ago now. I've owned a Rebozo, Over the Shoulder Baby Holder, Kangaroo Adjustable Fleece Pouch, Ergo, Mama Baby Ring Slings, Shower Sling, Baby Bjorn, hmmm am I missing any? I wish that the Sleepy Wrap had been available with my first born. I wish that I hadn't been intimidated by baby wraps in the past. My husband thinks we should buy more of them, in many different colours! They are certainly affordable enough - for a baby carrier that is so easy to use, $34.00 is a steal of a deal, I doubt you could buy a similar, high quality fabric in the quantity needed for that price! The Sleepy Wrap is made out of a mainly cotton material that is similar to a cotton French jersey, very thick, soft and high quality; much thicker and more durable than the other knit fabrics I have baby carriers made of.
Our Sleepy Wrap, in red (available in a variety of colours to suit any taste), arrived before our new baby did. The first thing I noticed was that the instruction booklet was first class. Printed on glossy paper, full colour, step by step photographs and clear instructions. Though I had been intimidated and NEVER considered buying a baby wrap in the past (how complicated all that twisting and tying looked) I was surprised at how terribly easy it was to learn the basic ties. The first time I tied too loosely and my two year old was a bit timid in the carrier. So I tied on again, making sure to tie it snug, not leaving any extra room (don't worry, it will look like your baby won't fit in, but that is where the special, stretchy fabric comes into play) - and this time when I put her on she felt happy and secure. I haven't been carrying her in a sling or carrier much during this pregnancy, so she was out of practice, but she caught on very quickly.
The Sleepy Wrap is definitely one size fits all, from teeny tiny Mamma's to 9 month pregnant mamma's (like I was when mine arrived). My second daughter is a big two year old, over 30 lbs. and quite tall. Due to my pregnancy I tied the wrap under my belly, and it didn't make it around to the back again, but no problems! One thing I am very pleased with is that the circulation in her thighs was never cut off, her thighs never discoloured, the fabric never pinched, and it was very soft and comfortable against her legs. We've had problems with thigh constriction in other slings and carriers in the past - in order to get the child high enough and close enough to my body I had to cinch them in pretty tightly, sometimes resulting in thigh marks and discoloration....ick!
This is really the best carrier for getting your baby high and tight, once you have the wrap tied on snuggly, the rest is so simple, just pop your child in and you are ready to go with a high, tight, close, secure hold. Soon after my third baby was born, we got to try the wrap with her. Very easy to use with her as well. When she falls asleep I can cover her head with some of the stretchy fabric to keep it from being floppy.
I did get the ties to go around to my back again, but you can leave them on the front if they don't make it back around. I like to wear baby carriers with the fabric spread well over my shoulders and back for even weight distribution. I can do this so well with the Sleepy Wrap that I can hardly feel my baby on - more comfy than being pregnant! This miraculous stretchy fabric accommodates pretty near any size of child, just tying the carrier on snugly you can pop in either a newborn or a two year old, and you will still have a high, secure hold. This carrier will also fit any member of your family. My five year old likes to have me tie it on her so that she can carry her baby doll in it. She keeps volunteering to carry the new baby, but I think she needs to grow a little still before she can wear Sarah.
If you are a first time parent you can save yourself baby carrier buyer's remorse and just buy a Sleepy Wrap to start with. If you are an experienced parent, you may feel reluctant to buy yet another baby carrier, or you may have felt intimidated by wraps in the past - I know that I certainly did. I encourage you to step out in faith and buy a Sleepy Wrap as well, it is really the best carrier that our family has owned, and I only wish we'd had one for our previous children, particularly my very fussy firstborn. |
Better than the Moby
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| Review Date: December 17, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Summer Kinard, Durham, NC USA |
| Before I bought this, I wondered if anything could work better than my Moby wrap, which my son loves. The sleepy wrap is better than the Moby. They are about the same length, but the Sleepy wrap fits both me and the baby better. I'm plus-sized, and even I could tie the wrap around my waist after crossing in front and going around my waist twice. I think the tighter tie makes the whole contraption more secure. The baby really does sleep better in this wrap than in my Moby (which I still use). If you are a fan of Moby wraps and are on the fence about ordering this one, do. It's a great wrap. Just make sure to tie it on tight per the instructions. |
Long product life for the right price.
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| Review Date: August 11, 2008 |
| Reviewer: R. Federman, |
| I bought this when my second child was born, two years ago, and I am still using it now with him. It's much, much more comfortable than any other style of carrier I've tried. It's not nearly as fiddly as it looks and my baby was a very happy camper! If I were to have another child, I would be able to use this wrap for them as well as it's held up VERY well(through everything my son has thrown at it...and the washings upon washings which followed..). I'm definitely a fan! |
Love my sleepy wrap!!
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| Review Date: August 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: E. Izatt, |
First of all, I ordered from Sleepy Wrap on a Thursday afternoon, it shipped the same day, and I had it in the mail on Monday! Incredible service!
I was so excited to try it out with my five week old. The instructions were so easy to follow, and it was a snap to tie on. Putting my little one inside was a cinch from the first time. I love how he is snuggled inside and secure, and I can truly have my hands free. I have used ring and fitted slings in the past, as well as Snugli type carriers, but I really wanted my baby to be held closer to me and not lost in the fabric or limbs dangling. When I heard about the Sleepy Wrap, I had to try it. My friends from my Moms message board just raved about theirs, and now I know why! It's so perfect. The main concern I had at first was that the material looked heavy and would be hot. We live in the (hot and humid) South. This fabric is awesome- totally breathable, light, stretchy. I can't say enough about my Sleepy Wrap! I only wish I would have had one with my first two babies. |
the best for newborns
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| Review Date: May 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kelly Chancey, |
| I find this wrap better than a traditional carrier because it does more than just leave your hands free- it also swaddles the baby and lulls them to sleep with your movements. It does take a little longer to put it on (though not more than 20 seconds once you're used to it), but then you can leave it on even when you take the baby out, unlike a carrier. I'll just wear it right under my jacket if I drive my son somewhere and then pop him in it when I take him out of the carseat. I cut the extra length off so I can tie it in the back w/o the extra wraparound, and that makes it easier to get on and more comfortable to wear. The edge didn't fray, just curled up a little, so no sewing required to shorten it. Now that my son is 3 months I've worn him bjorn-style a few times, vertical and facing forward, and that works well, too. When he's tired I just turm him back to hammock, bringing his legs back in, w/o changing the tie of the wrap or anything. Overall, this has been my favorite baby item. Whenever my son starts being cranky but I need my hands for my 3-year-old, I just pop him in here and it is instant sleep. |
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