Maya Wrap ComfortFit Sling Review
Pros: Comfortable, easy to adjust, useful pocket
Cons: Hang to dry, rough fabric
Manufacturer: Maya Wrap
The Skinny
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| Price | $95 List | $65 List $61.95 at Amazon | $50 List $49.95 at Amazon | $40 List $39.95 at Amazon | $45 List $44.99 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Comfortable, easy to adjust, useful pocket | Easy to use, comfortable to wear, cozy for baby, lower price | Budget-friendly, easy wrap, machine wash and dry | Machine wash and dry, comfy for baby and parents, economical | Easy to clean, comfy for baby and parent, economical |
| Cons | Hang to dry, rough fabric | Hang to dry | Size specific, no adjustability | Need to hold baby while you put it on, lots of fabric, hard to wrap | Hard to use, lots of extra fabric in the way |
| Bottom Line | Easy to wear and adjust with comfort for baby but the fabric could be softer | Easy to use, comfortable sling to wear and sit in | Inexpensive, easy to use, wrap style without the wrap hassle | Budget-friendly wrap that is comfortable but harder to use | Comfy option that is easy to clean but much harder to use |
| Rating Categories | Maya Wrap ComfortFi... | Nalakai Ring Sling | Baby K'tan Original | Boba Wrap | Moby Wrap Classic |
| Child Comfort (25%) | |||||
| Parent Comfort (35%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (30%) | |||||
| Ease Of Cleaning (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Maya Wrap ComfortFi... | Nalakai Ring Sling | Baby K'tan Original | Boba Wrap | Moby Wrap Classic |
| Min/Max Weight | 8 - 35 lbs | 8 - 35 lbs | 8 - 35 lbs | 7 - 35 lbs | 8 - 35 lbs |
| Carry Positions | Facing In (0 - 3 mo) Facing Out (3 - 6 mo) Hip Carry (6 mo - 35 lbs) |
Facing In (8 - 35 lbs) Hip Carry (8 - 35 lbs *BGL recommends Head/Neck/Torso Control) |
Kangaroo Position (8 - 35 lbs) Hug Position (8 - 35 lbs) Adventure Position (8 - 35 lbs) Explore Position (8 - 35 lbs) Hip Position (8 - 35 lbs) |
Facing In (Newborn - 35 lbs) | Kangaroo Position (< 8 lbs) Facing In (Newborn - 35 lbs) Hip Carry (5 mo - 35 lbs) |
| Weight | sm 0.92 lg 1.16 lbs |
0.9 lbs | sm 0.89 lg 1.04 lbs |
1.41 lbs | 1.3 lbs |
| Packable Size | Small | Small | Small | Small | Small |
| Fabric | Cotton, Polyester | 58% Bamboo 42% Linen |
100% Cotton | 95% Cotton 5% Spandex |
100% Cotton |
| Hood | No | No | No | No | No |
| Storage Options | Zippered pocket on tail | Pocket on the tail | Pouch on the belt. | Storage Pouch | None |
| Other Features & Notable | None | None | Azo Dye-free | None | None |
| Included Accessories | None | None | None | None | Stuff Sac |
| Care Instructions | Machine wash cold, hang dry. | Machine wash cold, hang dry. | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. | Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. |
Our Analysis and Test Results
The Maya Wrap company makes two different ring sling options. Their main goal is helping parents get things done with their babies by their side. The Maya Wrap company has been making slings since 1996 and is considered by some as one of the first mass-marketed baby sling carriers.
Performance Comparison
Baby's Comfort
The ComfortFit Sling earned one of the highest scores for a baby's comfort.
Little ones sit comfortably in this secure sling and can be pulled closer for comfort or given more room for movement as desired. The sling feels like a hammock inside with a form-fitting seat and it allows for a naturally rounded back position. Our tiny testers felt very content in the sling and many fell asleep during wearing. The only real downside is the fabric feels like a Mexican blanket and is thick and somewhat itchy feeling. We hope it softens over time but parents may want to consider some of the other fabric options when making a style or color choice.
Parent's Comfort
The ComfortFit Sling earned a place near the top of the pack for parent comfort.
The simplicity of the sling means you can tailor the size to fit your frame. The wider swath of fabric over the shoulder also means less of a pressure point supporting a baby's weight. Being able to shift the sling forward or back or more on your hip allows you to shift baby around for your comfort should your body become fatigued on longer trips. You can also tighten the sling to bring baby closer to your body, which helps distribute the weight for easier carrying.
Ease of Use
The ComfortFit Sling is by far one of the easiest carriers to use.
This carrier is easy to put on and adjust while on the go and wearing your baby. It has one ring set and is relatively intuitive right out of the box, though the manual can be helpful in learning specifics and getting tips on safe babywearing, however, it makes a simple process seem more complicated than it needs to be. The ComfortFit can be put up and fitted before you put your baby inside and tweaks for comfort or fit are possible once the baby is on the inside.
The ComfortFit has a zippered pocket on the end of the sling fabric which is a useful place to keep smaller or lightweight items.
Ease of Cleaning
The ComfortFit Sling has impressive on the go spot-clean friendliness, but it isn't the easiest to clean overall.
This carrier is machine washable in cold water, but it needs to be hung to dry. Hanging to dry means this option could be out of commission for longer than you'd like leaving you without a carrier for multiple days depending on the ambient climate where you hang it.
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— Juliet Spurrier, MD and BabyGearLab Review Team