WearYOBaby: Lucky Baby Wrap Review

I've already shared my love of babywearing, and how it's a wonderful way for mamas to get out of the house. Like any new enthusiastic convert, I've already purchased and used a couple of different wraps and carriers as a happy new babywearer.

I saw this Lucky Baby wrap on sale on Zulily and figured I might as well add another stretchy wrap to my stash. The Lucky Baby wrap has a decorated fabric panel in the middle of two long stretchy tails. Unlike the Moby, the Lucky Baby wrap tapers out towards the ends, and has much less fabric overall. I figured at the very least this wrap would be much prettier than my Moby, so I'd probably reach for it more.

The Good
The Lucky Baby wrap is pretty, and easier to tie than the Moby because there's much less fabric. It's also easier to throw in a bag and bring along with you because of it's smaller size. It is nicely constructed and easy to care for since it's machine washable.

The Bad
The Lucky Baby wrap is very stretchy, and it does not bounce back very much so it's prone to stretching out quickly while you wear it. This means you have to tie it on very tightly if you want to keep baby in a good position for more than a half hour or so. This also means it is not a good wrap for heavier babies. My son is just over 13 lbs at 8 weeks old, and I feel like this wrap is already too stretchy to wear him in for any length of time. While it is nicely constructed, the wrap does look handmade, especially on the center panel where the cut edge of the fabric is visible on the inside of the wrap.

Conclusions
The Lucky Baby wrap is a great starter wrap for new babywearers with newborns. It's easier to tie than other stretchy wraps, and this alone might be what a newbie needs to gain confidence babywearing before moving on to other wraps. The Lucky Baby wrap is not a good option for larger babies or even extended wear with newborns because it is far too stretchy and doesn't bounce back nearly as well as other stretchy wraps on the market.

Bottom line: If you have the extra cash to buy a starter wrap that you probably won't use very much, and you're intimidated by long panels of fabric on other stretchy wraps, go for it. Otherwise, you're better off starting out with a heftier stretchy wrap, or better yet, skip the stretchies and go straight for a woven.