It was essentially a very, very long piece of material and I was concerned about having to put it on correctly every time I used it. I was also a bit nervous about getting the leg positioning right in the Newborn Hold as the legs are hidden under the fabric.

If you’ve used a stretchy wrap before, you’re unlikely to hit any obstacles with the Boba, but you may appreciate its exceptional elasticity – it helps you to create an even more supportive fit once you’ve got it tight enough.With just the right amount of stretch in 2 directions, the Izmi Wrap is easy to use and supportive enough to carry even very heavy babies. The second is the Love Your Baby Hold, which can be used from 11lbs and shows their legs hanging outside. Anti-microbial properties, which is always helpful in something that will get a certain level of baby possits and even the odd poo-plosion! If there’s any time your baby carrier is likely to brave bodily fluids on a daily basis, it’s the newborn phase, so it’s vital that the Boba Wrap washes well.

Since wrapping surrounds you in material, it is an unavoidably conspicuous item so you may want to bear that mind when choosing your colour or print.The Boba Wrap really stands out for tiny babies even preemies and use up to 4-6 months old+ depending on weight. One of our testers ran a banana smearing test with good results and both found the sling washed beautifully. meters in length and can be easily adjusted to your and your baby's body shape, making it a practical universal size. You might need a few tries to get your wrap tied perfectly, but it’ll soon be easy as tying your shoelaces. but for very premature babies it’s a good idea to get some extra guidance from a babywearing educator.

Where this wrap shines is definitely for the newborn period, its so soft and easy to tie, perfect for someone who hasn't ever used a wrap before etc. During a practice run at home, Max latched on with no trouble first time and I found the ability to feed him while moving around the house and doing chores very liberating.I was a bit paranoid at first about how strong it was and found myself holding Max’s bottom to start. That's because it's made of pure viscose, which is derived from natural eucalyptus and acacia fibers. Parents who want to keep their young baby close, need their hands free due to older children or want to get out and about without a cumbersome buggy. After that I would worry about the level of support offered for both of us and would feel happier with a more structured carrier that allows your baby to face forward and look at the world. Your Boba Wrap allows you to wear it in a healthy ergonomic position with M-leg position and back in a C-curve.