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| Parents of Invention Ultimate Baby Wrap- Black | 
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| Brand: Parents of Invention
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $44.99
Buy New: $37.00
You Save: $7.99 (18%)
New (7) from $37.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 2921
Color: black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 4.1
Model: BWU-BLK
UPC: 859732000013
EAN: 0859732000013
ASIN: B0009RMHC8
Release Date: June 12, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | One of the most versatile, secure and convenient baby carriers youll find | | • | Soft, stretchy fabric can be configured to wrap your child onto you in 5 different positions | | • | Carries children from 5 to 35 lb., ages newborn to 3 years | | • | Comes with matching carrying bag and free instructional video | | • | 95% cotton/5% LYCRA elastane |
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer Best Selling 5 in 1 Baby Carrier! This wrap grows with your baby. It fits ages birth to 3 years infive different positions. Wide cotton panels on shoulders and back provide comfort for both parent and baby. Product Description One of the most versatile, secure and convenient baby carriers youll find. Soft, stretchy fabric can be configured to wrap your child onto you in 5 different positions: tummy-to-tummy or sling-style for the youngest babies, then on your back, on your hip or facing forward as they grow older and stronger. A great way to keep baby close during chores or out and about, it carries children from 5 to 35 lb., ages newborn to 3 years. The wide shoulder straps minimize stress on your back, plus there are no buckles, loops or straps to contend with. Comes with matching carrying bag and free instructional video. 95% cotton/5% LYCRA elastane. Machine wash. Made in USA.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 33 more reviews...
 Good strong carrier August 16, 2008
I've been using a typical carrier for a long time, but it's always weighed hard on my shoulders. Lately, I cannot get my 12-month-old out of it without shaking her out! It's just too small. So, seeing that this product claims it'll fit a kid up to 4 years old I decided to give it a try (I do use a stroller as well, but in the mornings I like to walk the dog, and need my hands free). The negatives: the carrier is made of A LOT of material, and putting it on takes some getting used to. But the postives are that it will definitely continue to carry her for years, and it spreads the weight very naturally to my hips instead of my shoulders, making it SO much more comfortable. I can see carrying her in this to a lot of places! It comes with a DVD too (which, incidentally, my baby enjoyed watching! LOL) to really aid you in putting it on. I think it's a pretty great invention, and I am more pleased than I expected to be.
 Not bad for the price, but there are better carriers August 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was my very first baby sling/wrap when I had my first son (he is now 2). The price was reasonable, and it had great reviews. This wrap is useful, for the most part very comfortable (though reviewers who say that it is hot are absolutely correct), and easy to learn to wrap (especially since there is only ONE way suggested to wrap it, regardless of which carrying position you use). I used this wrap quite a lot as it was snug and comfy for my son from day one and more comfortable for me than a baby bjorn. I too had a baby who NEVER wanted to be put down (which continued through about 18 mos of age), and it was a handy thing to have around.
That said, there are MUCH better wraps out there, as I discovered once I started exploring my options more. Woven wraps, in my opinion, are far better than stretchy wraps as they are wider and hold a baby more securely, don't stretch and therefore there's no eventual "drooping" or winding up with a heavy infant practically dangling to your knees (no matter how tightly I tied this, after a few hours it would sag and have to be retied--a pain when you're out and about). There are more tying options with a woven wrap (a steeper learning curve, but once you learn a couple of favorites it becomes second nature), and woven wraps are cooler (temperature-wise). Three months after my son was born I bought a Storchenwiege wrap, which was expensive, but it soon was the only baby carrier I would use, while he "Ultimate" gathered dust in the closet. I used the Storch wrap up until my son was almost two, and rarely wanted to be carried anymore.
Any wrap can be cumbersome to wear and tie, however. Those who have talked about trying to tie it in a parking lot, etc. are correct that it can be hard to handle such a long piece of fabric without it dragging on the ground, etc. The solution to this? Tie it on yourself at home, and just pop baby in when you get where you're going. Those who have said that nursing can be difficult (as the wrap is tied around your waist) are also correct. The only remedy I found for this was to use nursing shirts with an "empire" or cross-over opening (see motherwear.com or motherhood maternity for handy nursing shirts) so that I didn't have to hitch my shirt up--but those shirts are really, really handy to have for discreet nursing with or without a sling.
So, to sum up this product:
PROS:
-price
-ease of use for a beginner
-stretchy CAN be a good thing to snuggle a very tiny baby, or even to pull baby over and position for nursing a little more easily
-definitely comfier than a bjorn as it distributes weight much better than narrow shoulder straps
CONS:
-stretchy fabric means baby can start to sag after a while--and I can't imagine trying to support a toddler
-personally, I don't think that the fabric is wide enough to support a cradling baby securely
-definitley hot to wear in warm weather--for you AND baby
-I would argue that there's not as much versatility as advertised; the best way to carry a baby in this wrap is tummy-to-tummy, or forward-facing, and carrying a heavy child would be a joke as the fabric just stretches too much
-because it's a long strip of fabric, it can take a bit to wrap it around and tie--so think ahead before outings and ask yourself if you'll be dragging the fabric on the ground, or more importantly if there will be anywhere to set your baby down while you tie it! The main plus to a bjorn is that it's easy to put on, no dragging straps, and you can maneuver yourself into it without setting baby down.
So if you're a newbie to "baby wearing" I think that this wrap is worth the money to see if you even like using it (why spend $100+ to find out it just doesn't work for you?}, but you may find yourself wanting to invest in a better wrap later. I am pregnant with my second child and I will probably use the "ultimate" wrap a bit, at least as an alternate, while my baby is small--but the Storch wrap is my go-to, as is a ring sling.
Additionally, to those of you new to nursing--definitely invest in a few nursing shirts, particularly if you want to wear your baby. Whether using a bjorn, sling, wrap, or whatever they are handy to have for nursing on the go.
 It's wonderful July 30, 2008
It's very useful when want your hands free and want to soothe the baby at the same time. I use it when I clean bottles and other chores around the house. I have been using it since my baby was a newborn to now (about 2 months). It came with an instructional DVD for different positions to put the baby or toddler in which was helpful and can be used for a while. I also love it because I live in a hot and humid place and its not as bulky as other carriers. It's a must buy.
 OK but the Moby is much better July 20, 2008
After reading the reviews on this site I thought there wouldn't be much difference between this wrap and the Moby wrap. I was wrong! The fabric is as thin as a worn out T-shirt and the edges of it curl in quite a lot.
Great for babies and toddlers March 29, 2008
Once you learn how to do the different types of wraps you'll use, this is such an easy carrier to use! I love the versatility of it, it has worked well for wearing my 4 month old nephew (sideways like with a sling as well as upright) in the front while babysitting and being able to still move around and get stuff done, as well as being able to wear my 25lb toddler in it in multiple positions (depending on what he wants).
I wish I'd had this when my toddler was a baby!
The only real con is that it will drag on the ground when you put it on so you have to consider that in your plans. Otherwise, it is very sturdy, comfortable, and easily cleaned. A good product for someone who wants or needs to wear their baby/toddler, it should last for the duration.
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