Baby Backpacks: Mei Tai
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Mei Tai Baby/toddler Carrier
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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hello! I was wondering if any of you have a Mei Tai carrier? I love my babybjorn, but travel ALOT over the summer and feel like this is more compact, plus I like the...
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- There is a store called Be By Baby in the city that sells different baby carriers as well as teaches classes on different carriers. There is also a free Babywearing gr...
- I have a Beco Baby. A bit expensive, but it works like a Mei Tai but with a built in system. it folds up really small too. I love it, and my daughter seems to like ...
- I have an Ergo Baby Carrier and love it. My son is 2 and we can still put him on our backs. Love it!
Trying to Find a Backpack Carrier
Asked by S.D. from Boston
on October 13, 2009
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My 8 month old is too big for the baby bjorn, and I have a structured backpack for hiking and such. But that isn't really great for the grocery store and around the h...
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- I love my Ergo Baby carrier. My son is in it now as we wait to board our plane. It's comfortable for both of us, has a pocket and is easy to adjust. I use it with him ...
- Try the ergo carrier. A bit pricey, but I think it would do everything that you want it to do.
- Hi S., I just upgraded from the Bjorn carrier too for my 9 month old son. I picked up a (barely used) BabyHawk Mei Tai carrier at a tag sale for $10! I love it--you ca...
Baby Backpack or Sling for TWO!
Asked by K.B. from Anchorage
on December 20, 2008
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Does anyone know if a "double" sling or backpack is made? My 19 week old twins have decided they want to be held all the time, which of course is impossible with one, ...
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- You might look into getting a Moby Wrap. I got one and I love it. I still carry my 15 month old in it and he weighs about 30 pounds. On their web site you can see how ...
- The maximom carrier is great .. i used it for my twins. You can use it so many different ways. I think you can button up the leg holes and use it as a sling (I never d...
- I think it's possible for you to wear two slings at the same time, if not for too long, your back will be angry! I would take the girls to a place that lets you try on...
Backpack Child Carriers
Asked by A.B. from Boise
on March 28, 2008
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I'm researching backpack child carriers and wondered what brand everyone out there likes the best. I need one that is sturdy enough to carry a child weighing 25 to 40 ...
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- I have a Sherpani. It is awesome. We went backpacking in Alaska, 8 miles one way, and this backpack was worth every penny. I purchased the backpack at an REI store.
- I had one, I think it was made by Snugli, and it fit me quite comfortably. It help a child up to 40 lbs and was smaller than some of the other ones I looked at. It was...
- My favorite is the Kelty backpack! It is not one of the fancy models that they have that are bulky(you know the ones that you can buy with the canopy, diaper bag atta...
What Baby Carrier Do You Prefer?
Asked by L.L. from Portland
on July 6, 2010
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I am trying to find the right baby carrier for my 6 month old baby girl. My friend has both the ergo and the freehand mei tai. I tried the mei tai and loved it but s...
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- Ergo! I have neck and shoulder issues so I was very concerned about buying something that would not stress those parts of my body. Also we were adopting from Vietnam...
- We have used a Baby Bjorn, hotsling and Ergo for our 2 kids. The ergo is by far the most comfortable for me and baby and I love that I can still haul either of my ki...
- For my first child, I had a pouch sling (from slinglings.com) and loved it. I carried him in there until he was nearly 2 (and close to 30 lbs). The sling did keep me...
Sling or Backpack... What Would Work??
Asked by K.R. from Youngstown
on July 10, 2009
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Hey ladies,
I'm preparing for our family vacation and wondering what to do with my little one. He is 19 months old and about 27 lbs, so he is quite a load to c...
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- I would use the backpack the a boy that big:) I am not sure what brand to tell you to get because my youngest is 19 years old But we had one with thick shoulder pads ...
- I would suggest a backpack due to the age and weight of the child because we carry greater weight for longer periods of time on our backs than we can in a sling, as a ...
- I think he's too big for a sling. We used the backpack with our boys and it was a good thing. When you buy one make sure both you and hubby see what is comfortable ...
Toddler Carrier Hiking Backpack
Asked by R.B. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2010
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I have been hiking with my little girl since she was born, first in a Moby Wrap and now in the Ergo. At 22 months, she's getting close to the weight limit of 35 pound...
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- How about a jogging stroller? i had a back pack that went to eighty lbs, but, as soon as they started pulling my hair or taking off my hat I was done w/ the backpack.
- We have the Kelty kids carrier (from REI http://www.rei.com/search?search=Kelty&origin=Google&cat=8000&cat=4500007&hist=search%2CKelty^cat%2C###-###-####%3AKids%27)- 2...
- Hi- We also loved the Kelty backpack. It was really comfortable for both my husband and me, we just had to readjust the straps. Good Luck! S.
Baby Carrier Help
Asked by R.K. from Chicago
on April 4, 2011
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I am interested in babywearing this time around. I have been researching my options but would like to know what other Mom's like and dislike about their carriers.
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- When I first started wearing, I found the Kangaroo Korner pouches the best. They're adjustable unlike Hot Slings, and very easy to use. That was key for me since I w...
- I went back and forth between my maya wrap and something similar to the moby wrap. I LOVED my maya. Mine had an open tail so I could throw it over my girls as a shield...
- I find it easiest to have a couple of baby carriers for different ages and uses. If you buy used from craigslist you can get three carriers for the cost of one new one...
Recommend Your Baby Sling/wrap
Asked by L.K. from Boise
on March 15, 2009
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We're due with our second child this summer and with our first I used a Baby Bjorn but it really hurt my back. I'm wondering if there are other, more comfortable ways ...
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- HI L., I swear by slings.For little babies, especially nursing babies I LOVED my SlingEzee. Padded shoulder & headrest. You buy according to your Top size. Once I lo...
- The Moby Wrap is the most amazing baby shower gift I have ever been given. It's comfortable (because the fabric spreads across your whole back and distributes weight),...
- I also made my own moby wrap. I bought 6 yards of a jersey knit that didn't have too much give, and cut it in half length wise. The best part is that it was the $2 fab...
Best Sling
Asked by E.D. from Great Falls
on August 8, 2008
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I would like to get advice about the best sling out there. I do own a Maya-wrap which I don't find very "user-friendly". I have watched the video a thousand times and ...
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- I am not sure if you are completely sold on a sling, but I had alot of luck with my Hotsling - just put the sling over your sholder and instert the baby. The down sid...
- Hug-a-monkey slings are the best I ever tried! And I shopped around before I got one. They are light-weight, made or organic cotton, super easy to put on. They open up...
- www.b-sling.blogspot.com they are really cute and super comfortable just $40 good luck
