FAQ
Moova baby carrier
Frequently asked questions
Can I put on the Moova carrier myself?
Yes, it is very easy and safe to fit your child in the Moova carrier without the help of others. The Moova harness is among the easiest on the entire market due to the pre-set crossed shoulder straps and the adjustable panel that you can zip down when putting your child in the harness. It makes your everyday life so much easier, because you have to get your child in and out of the harness quite a few times during the day, when your child needs to sleep, wants to sit by himself, or is put in a cargo bike or car.
How can I be sure that my child likes the Moova carrier?
When infants object to being in a carrier or sling, it is usually because they feel too confined and with too little room for movement.
With Moova's adjustable back panel, you can give your child just the right amount of support and freedom. We have yet to hear of a baby who was not comfortable in a properly adjusted Moova carrier.
If you are very unsure and have a baby who has a history of discomfort in baby carriers or slings, it is a good idea to try the baby carrier in a store or rent it through a baby equipment company.
Is the Moova carrier ergonomically correct for my baby?
Yes, the Moova carrier is ergonomic for both your baby and you. In the first month of life, you can choose to have your baby's feet inside the panel, whereby he will sit in the frog position, i.e. quite bent at the hip joint and with limited spread of the legs - a position recommended by leading pediatric orthopedists.
You can also adjust the width of the panel so that it supports underneath your baby's thighs and goes all the way from the inside of one knee to the other, where the lower legs are then placed outside the panel. This position places your child in the optimal so-called M-position, where the knees are placed slightly higher than your baby's bottom. This also applies to the hip and back position.
Can my child sleep in the Moova carrier?
Yes, as long as you adjust the height of the back panel to support your baby's head adequately.
How long at a time can I wear my baby?
As long as your baby is comfortable and can keep warm if you should be outside.
However, always pay close attention to your baby's signals and be careful about keeping your baby in the same position for a very long time at a time.
How does the zip in the back panel work?
This is a special zipper from the world's largest quality manufacturer, YKK. The type is called auto-lock and contains a mechanism which locks the slide mechanism firmly, unless the pull tab is pulled. The mechanism can withstand a gravity impact that is far above the load your baby can exert on it, as the majority of your baby's weight load will be in a downward direction and therefore absorbed by the fabric panel.
The Moova baby carrier has been tested and certified by an external product testing company to withstand a very large number of dynamic impacts from a 20 kg test dummy.
Can I be cool about my baby sucking on the carrier?
Yes you can.
The parts that your baby may contact with his mouth are all Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified.
How long can I use the Moova baby carrier?
From your child is 3.5 kg until it weighs 20 kg - typically 3-4 years of age.
What positions does the Moova carrier support?
You can carry your child on your front, on your hip and on your back.
Can I turn my baby forward in the Moova carrier?
We have deliberately opted out of the forward-facing position for several reasons.
We fundamentally believe that the forward-facing position is a wrong solution to a real problem. The real problem for many infants in the existing designs is that they are too confined and do not have enough of a view of the world. And it is contrary to many children's instincts and drive to experience the outside world.
Our solution is to give your baby sufficient freedom of movement and vision in the optimal inward-facing position. So far, no baby has objected to sitting in this position in the Moova carrier. At the same time, you support your baby's motor development.
When can I use the hip position?
Most children begin to actively reach out at approx. 3 months of age and orients itself more strongly towards the outside world.
And by 3 months, most children can hold their head upright by themselves.
It is therefore an excellent time to start slinging the baby onto your hip while you are doing things around the house or out and about.
It is very easy to switch from the front position to the hip position and vice versa. Your baby is sure to love being able to follow what you are doing.
When can I use the back carry position?
We recommend that the back position is used from approx. 11-12 months.
Under no circumstances should the back position be used before the child can sit upright unsupported and in full control of his head, which normally happens at no later than 8 months.
The back carry position is mostly used when your child feels too heavy, which obviously is a very individual assessment. Our user experiences show that the Moova baby carrier's crossed and well-padded shoulder straps provide such good support that many parents continue with the forward position until their child is two years old.
What sizes of parents can the Moova carrier be used for?
The Moova carrier can be adjusted and can therefore be used by parents who vary in size from XS to XXL.
Can the Moova baby carrier be machine washed?
Yes, wash at max. 30 degrees.
Make sure all buckles are attached and that excess ribbon ends are rolled up and the elastic holders enclose them.
Preferably use a laundry bag or alternatively a buttoned or zipped pillow cover.
Hang to dry. Preferably do not use a tumble dryer, but if necessary, the temperature is set to the lowest level.