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Moby 2-in-1 Carrier + Hip Seat Review: The Perfect Carrier for the Mom On-the-Go

Being a mom is a tough gig, yet the most rewarding job I’ve ever had.  Multitasking has quickly become a daily way of life for our family as we’re always on the go.  Whenever I come across a product that makes mom life a bit more simple, it makes me so excited to share with you guys.

For this post, I’m happy to partner with Moby to share our new 2-in-1 Carrier + Hip Seat from Amazon.  This baby carrier has been such a game changer for us.  With Kinley at 8 months old, it’s so nice to be able to wear her out and about or even just around the home when I’m trying to keep up with the vacuuming or laundry.  Here’s all the reasons to love this structured baby carrier: 

  • One-size-fits-all — it’s so nice that this carrier can be used by myself, my husband, our caregiver, anyone!  In the past, I’ve tried on other structured carriers and didn’t feel like I could get them tight enough to feel secure since I’m on the petite side.  The 2-in-1 Carrier + Hip Seat has a great fit for all body types.
  • From infant to toddler — I loved how this carrier will last us from first snuggles to first steps.  You can use this baby carrier from 4 months up until 48 months if you’d like!
  • Multiple options for wear — With 4 carrier options (both inward and outward) and 3 hip seat options you’re sure to find one that works best for your lifestyle.  We like to use the outward carrier option on the go, the inward carrier option when she’s in need of a nap and the hip seat at home for up and down ease.  
  • Comfortable to wear — As Kinley grows, it’s getting harder and harder to physically keep up with carrying her around. The Moby 2-in-1 Carrier + Hip Seat distributes her weight more evenly between my hips and shoulders.  Also, the hard structure hip seat also provides additional comfort for me and better support for my little one.
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Kinley’s Birth Story

Kinley's Birth Story

I can’t even believe that our sweet baby girl is already one month old. When they say time flies by once baby comes, it’s the truth. December 4, 2018 was such a special day in my life, and I hope that by documenting all the details here, I will always remember it like it was yesterday. 

My pregnancy was a bit of a roller coaster throughout the past year. It was definitely filled with ups and downs. At our 20 week ultrasound appointment, we learned that Kinley was breech. I could actually feel her head as a hard spot under my right ribs. She was in a frank breech position where her legs were up next to her head, and she was sitting in a v-shape. They told us not to worry, because there was still so much time for her to flip over and get into the right position.

By our 36 week appointment, she still wasn’t flipped, and we started discussing the possibility of a c-section. We scheduled her birth date for December 6th at 39 weeks pending she didn’t flip before then. I knew that with the c-section my recovery was going to be much more difficult, but at the end of the day I just wanted what was safest for my baby. 

Tuesday, December 4th started just like any other day. I began my maternity leave the day before, so I spent most of the day cleaning the house and preparing for baby’s arrival. I was having some lower back pain that day, but nothing out of the ordinary. That afternoon, my sister and I went to get mani/pedis as a last way to treat myself. 

The gentleman who was giving me a pedicure kindly explained that this could cause me to go into labor. I laughed it off and told him to go ahead… I was scheduled for c-section in two days anyways. Not sure if he saw this as a challenge, because I had a really great foot and leg massage that day.

My sister dropped me off back at home around 6:15pm, and my husband, Jacoby, walked into the door five minutes later. We quickly chatted about our days, and I told him about my pedicure experience. I joked that we might need to go to the hospital that night. He wanted to use the bathroom, but I told him to let me go first and I would make it quick. (Not sure why… we have two bathrooms in our house. Haha.) 

As soon as I sit down on the toilet, kaboom! I yell out to my husband, “Jacoby, my water just broke!” He told me to stop lying, and it wasn’t funny. I opened the door and once he saw my face, he knew I wasn’t kidding. I called my doctor, and he told me to head to the hospital and that I would be having my baby tonight. This was about 6:30pm.  

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