Aches & Pains: Infantino
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Infantino Vs. Ergo Carrier
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hello Moms!
I have a friend thats interested in getting a carrier. I told her that I've read and heard great things about the Ergo Carrier. She sent me an email tod...
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- I was given an Infantino carrier as a gift. Really uncomfortable with very little support. I stopped using it very early on, and bought a different carrier. You def...
- BabyHawk all the way. Ergo is great too BUT if one of the clips breaks your up a creek. Recently I was at the airport wearing my son in my BabyHawk and we were goi...
- i like the bjorn w/ the large back. just to throw something else at you. try them on in the store w/ a big heavy can of formula in there, you'll get an idea of what ...
Sudden Severe Back Pain
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on December 11, 2009
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This morning I knelt down to pick something up and was struck with SEVERE low back pain. I couldn't move at all. I yelled out in pain and luckily my husband was stil...
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- DC, I recommend a chiropractor. I good one should be able to get you feeling better in just 2 or 3 visits. M.
- I had something very similar happen to me, and its actually happened several times now...but each time I put ice on it. I know that heat sounds good, and some people ...
- DC, I have been there! I even told my husband I would rather have a baby than experience that pain! Get ice on there as much as you can for the first 24 hours. Then...
Good Back Carriers?
Asked by J.S. from New York
on May 1, 2010
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My 5 mo old weighs 15 lbs and is 25" long now. She has outgrown her Baby Bjorn front carrier. That carrier was good expect it doesn't have any waist support so when ...
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- I love my "Moby" wrap. And I made it myself. Try this: Purchase 5 yards of jersey fabric. Cut it in half up the middle (so that you have two 5 yard pieces) - now ...
- Moby Wrap ROCKS! As does BabyHawk! I teach babywearing and people love them and I highly recommend both brands! I travel with my Babyhawk. My son is 33 lbs at 21...
- Check out the lille baby carrier. They sell them @ buy buybaby. A bit less bulky than an ergo & a few more options for carrying.
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
Sling and Carrier Advise
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on April 10, 2009
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I have a 11month and a 3yr old girls. I am carrying them around all the time! I have wanted a sling since I had the 3yrold, I got an infantino one for the baby at my s...
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- For a heavier baby, I recommend a two shouldered carrier like the Ergo. We still use it for our almost 3 year old on long trips. You can wear it back or hip. http:...
- Ergo is the best. I highly recommend it.
- I vote Moby or the like. I have a 4 year old, 45lbs. and this is the only way that I can still carry her. it works great for new borns too. If you carry your children,...
Will This Carrier Help on the Subway?
Asked by J.C. from New York
on March 26, 2011
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I am coming to New York to visit my friend. I got this hipseat from chickybaby.com but am wondering if it will be ok to use on the subway. I have never ridden the subw...
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- I didn't see what the hipseat is, but it may work, but may hurt your back if it's not centered. No, there are not always seats. I've held infants on my hip (short tri...
- I would take a light umbrella stroller and a real carrier with support that you can use without your hands. This looks like a gimmiky kind of thing to me. Aren't your ...
- Goodness you will be tired from walking and carrying the baby all day long. We used to live in the city but did not have kids back then. When we go now we bring Macla...
Baby Carrier Recommendations
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on January 5, 2012
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I just asked a question about helpful hints for when baby number 2 arrives and someone that responded kindly mentioned a baby sling to help out. I think this is an aw...
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- My favorites were the Bjorn and then the Ergo. The Ergo is so comfortable and easy on your back! The Bjorn was great when my kids were very small. I had a side/hip car...
- Baby Bjorn. It's the easiest to put on. Worth the money.
- I tried slings but they didn't work for me or my son. I switched to a BabyBjorn (the one with back support - worth the extra money) and then an Ergo Carrier when he o...
Breastfeeding in Public and Hands-free
Asked by T.R. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a good sling brand for breastfeeding in public and on the go? I'm a new mom of a week old baby girl, and am feeling a bit overwhelmed about getti...
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- I used the Baby Pouch. It's like the Moby Wrap but better for me because the material is more stretchy and you can really get it snug with room to give. As for those...
- I am not sure about a sling but you should look into a hooter hider by bebe au lait. I felt the same as you, and once I got the cover breast feeding in public became ...
- Hi, T.. The best sling for breast feeding is the Baby Pouch. I found that it is stretchy enough to allow the baby to nurse while in the sling. Several of my fri...
Baby Sling or Baby Carrier
Asked by A.T. from San Antonio
on September 16, 2006
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Hi!
I'm expecting my second baby in about 2 1/2 weeks and would like to buy a sling or baby carrier to keep my hands free. I was wondering if any of you have any rec...
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- I bought one for my daugther that she loves. She can nurse, let baby sleep and it lasts. It has now been used by 5 babies and it still looks like it just came out of...
- Hi- I A. in the same situation as you, so I A. going to try this one. The reviews mention a lot about no back pain from other users. My mom friends and I never fel...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh the excitement of welcoming a new addition to your family. I have an 8 year old son and A. a big girl so I couldn't use a sling or carrier but,...
Baby Carriers
Asked by C.S. from Albuquerque
on July 16, 2008
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I am looking for more info on baby wraps/slings/carriers that actually work. I have heard really good things about the Sleepy Wrap. Has anyone tried this one or others...
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- There's a babywearing class next monday near you. http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com You can try on several different types of wraps to see what would work best f...
- I have an Ergo-carrier & LOVE IT!! My son was just too heavy for the Bjorn & the wrap was just too much work to put on/take off. Hope that helps.
- there is a local mama who makes the best carrier i own! you can see it at www.sunshinebabyslings.com it is a mei tei but the straps are wide so it wears like a wrap. ...
