Deciding Whether to Invest in Carrier for My Son Who Has Outgrown His Baby Bjorn

A mei tei is great but I don't know how much longer you'll be able to use it. Once he gets bigger, it will be easier for both of you if he sits on your hip vs being in a carrier. I think my son started to sit on my hip w/14 months. We actually used a Peanut Shell Sling and we both love it. He sits on my hip, it's comfi for him and I'm pretty much hands-free. I would say, go to a BabiesRUs store and try out a sling with son. It takes some getting used to but it would be worth it. You can use the sling up until he is 3 years old. My son is 2 and we still use it from time to time especially when we are at the zoo or walking outside and he gets tired and wants to be close to me.

I LOVE my Ergo. You can wear it in front or back and it doesn't put pressure on the crotch and hips like a Baby Bjorn does. I think it's good up to 60 pounds or something crazy like that (in case you want to carry around your 5 year old! lol).
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/

The mei tei is exactly what I converted to at exactly the same age. It was perfect. I could put him in front or carry him on my back. I was actually even able to do it by myself when he and I did a road trip cross country, which I was never able to do with my moby wrap.

I love my ergo, I have used everywhere from hiking at hocking hills to just around the grocery store. 11mo is when we started using it. Our daughter is now 19mo and still rides well in it.

I think it is mixed, and it depends on the individual child. Mine walked at 13 months, and she really liked to walk on her own. At the same time, if we had a long walk to the park or something, she might get tired and need to be in the stroller or sling. It keeps them safe in crowded places so you don't have to worry about them running off. The sling is handy for use at festivals, the grocery store, getting them to nap, etc... My child is petite, so we got a lot of use out of the sling well past age 2. I think it would be worth the investment, and you can always sell it on Craig's List when you're done.

I have a sling for my girls. I was able to carry them in several positions from newborn through toddler. I carried my middle daughter in it until she was 3. I currently use it for my last who is now 2. Yes, she likes to walk and is independent, but when she's sleepy or not feeling the greatest, it makes for an easier trip to wherever. Its so easy I can put her in by myself and even get her onto my back by myself. They've all loved it.

I also have a mei tei and I love it! You can carry the child on your hip, back, front, etc. If you go on uTube and enter mei tei you can watch videos on how to put the child in different positions. At 11 months you would probably want the hip and back. He will probably like to be independent but he will also get tired if it's a long day and want to be carried. Go to uTube and watch the videos, they're great! Good Luck!

I like the Ergo baby carrier, it's a good one. However, I haven't figured out how to put the baby in the back position without assistance, so that's something to consider. For me, though, it's really nice to have a carrier, even though my baby is 14 months and walking well, there are times when a carrier is best and she doesn't like the stroller much. Good luck!

http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/

I just bought a sling (which I was so opposed to until I had my youngest who has to constantly be with me). It works great for hip-carrying and there are tons of other positions as well. The website is http://www.slinglings.com/

at 11 months he should be pulling himself up and trying towalk.if he isnt see a dr.give him encouragement to try at home.