Boba Baby Wrap Carrier – Original Baby Sling Carrier for Newborns (7–35 lbs), Soft, Secure, Hands-Free & Ergonomic, Ideal for Comfortable Bonding, New Parents (Grey)

Actually really like this and so does my baby. She is 2 months old and still loves contact napping on me - this has been great in freeing up my hands. We have a separate carrier that we use for outdoor walks but I wanted something soft so that she can still feel snuggled in without me having to use my arms. This is nice and stretchy so it’s really easy to put on and get baby in. I tried another one but it was too short and too tight for my baby.

As mummies go I'm a bit of a sling addict and have a fair few in my cupboard. I have two children, the first is now five. When he was younger I opted for a moby wrap and later a mama sling and a baba sling. Both are ok, the sling is great for extra support when carrying an older baby in the hip carry but can become uncomfortable after a while due to all the weight being on one shoulder and the moby takes a while to get the tie right plus because there is no stretch in the fabric you have to get the fit just right before you put baby in. I found the colour on the fabric came off on my clothes too. I didn't get on with the baba sling at all. With baby number two (now five months) I have bought both the boba wrap and carrier 4G. Both are AMAZING. The boba wrap is my favourite wrap by far, its super comfortable for mummy and baby because of the super stretchy soft fabric and its the most comfortable sling I have ever worn. Its so comfy and light weight my baby takes her morning nap in it while I get on with jobs around the house. You can just bring the fabric behind baby's head to support it softly while they sleep and you can get on with life. I love the colour, it goes with everything and I've had so many compliments on the wrap. I really can't say enough good things about it. The carrier is just as brilliant and I use it when I'm out and about and I know I need to get baby in and out of the carrier quickly with no fussing, for example when I'm shopping and jumping in and out of the car (the carrier takes seconds to fit and put baby in while the wrap take a couple of minutes to tie). The combination of wrap and carrier is so good I rarely use the buggy.

Having tried this sling out via my local sling library I was keen to buy this for me and my baby. Being a preemie baby, this sling was perfect. It takes a bit of practice to put on but when you've got it on you can put your baby against your body for a lovely cuddle while you get on with doing things. My LO falls asleep when I put him in this and it's been great when he's been a bit windy or unsettled. I would recommend buying this if you've tried it first at a local sling library, and getting some advice about it first. It will fit anyone - both me or my husband can wear this comfortably. I opted for black because it was cheaper than the other colours at the time although admittedly I wish I had chosen a brighter or lighter colour for the summer. It's comfortable enough to wear around the house, although I have to wriggle a bit to breastfeed my LO if I am wearing it. The fabric stays stretchy after several wears - something that I thought would be an issue if I bought a cheaper one. It also helps support your baby with their hips - this is apparently important with carriers and slings! The only downside is that it's very very long, and doesn't come with a pouch or similar to keep it in.

This wrap is very comfortable to wear in terms of holding your baby securely and distributing the weight well, as long as it is tied tightly enough. The first time, my newborn drooped a bit low, but we sorted it out with a bit of adjustment. I am hoping to get more wear out of the wrap later on, but two factors have limited how useful it has been to me so far. Firstly, this wrap is very warm, which would be great in winter, but I have felt it was far too hot in the recent hot summer weather. When my baby has been happy in just a vest, or vest and sleep suit, during the day, the idea of wrapping him in 3 layers of thick warm material which hold him next to an adult's body heat is not such a winner, especially if we were going out in the sun or walking some distance so that we would work up extra heat. The other factor has been that this wrap is still not comfortable with my caesarean scar after 8 weeks - whereas I have subsequently forked out the extra for a boba 3g which I have already been wearing comfortably for a couple of weeks, and which is cooler for my little one. Having said that, I am looking forward to this being a great soft, snuggly option in the autumn and winter, as long as my baby doesn't grow out of it too fast.

Colour is as shown in the pictures. Really nice thick but stretchy fabric & good quality. Very easy to use.

Pros: Great fabric. Very soft and stretchy and not too warm so it’s perfect for the summertime. Cons: can bit a bit too stretchy so you need to tighten it more than other cotton wraps. Still it may slouch a bit after a while so you need to keep tightening it. Note: I bought the light grey colour as it says so in the box but when it arrived it was actually more of a green tone as you can see by the picture it even matches my green pjs, but I have no complaints as I actually love the colour.

Confusing to put on, overpriced really as it’s just a long peace of fabric basically, the video is unclear and the brands videos in youtube don’t even show how to put the baby in. I got this as it looked comfy and cozy for the baby but it’s not

Boba wraps are definitely the best way to carry a newborn, so cosy and convenient. I carried my eldest child in boba wraps then a boba x and never had need for a pushchair/pram. Unfortunately bamboo, that cheap synthetic fabric is everywhere these days including in a number of Boba wraps. And the quality and hold in the wraps that contain bamboo just isn’t good. Go for the cotton wraps (black I know is 95% cotton) and you’re good to go with a wrap that holds the baby secure.