Carriers & Slings: Gerry
10 articles
Help with Infant Carrier!
Asked by H.B. from Evansville
on September 22, 2008
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Oka, with my first child I purchased the Evenflo Snugle Comfort Vent soft carrier. I carried him around in this all the time. Never any problems. My 4 month old is ...
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- I haven't used this, but I plan on purchasing one. It's called a sleepy wrap - here's the website (http://www.sleepywrap.com/index.php?page=home). It's just a strip ...
- My kids and I both hated the sling - they were never comfortable in it. With my second one I loved the Hip Hammock. The baby sits just like you would naturally carry...
- H., I have used and still use both the Eddie Bauer front pack carrier as well as a Moby Wrap with my second son who is 8 months old. He loves them both as do I. I h...
Need Advice on a Good Baby Carrier for Older Babies
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on December 1, 2007
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we are adopting a baby, and she's already 6 months old and 15 pounds. She probably won't be here until she's around 9 months old- so I need a convertable (wear on bac...
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- We used our snugli (which is made for up to 24 lbs) all the way up to 24.5 lbs. It is a good way to have the baby close to you and your hubby won't feel to girly wear...
- Hi C., I just moved to NYC. I bought the Ergo baby carrier for my son who is 11 months old. He weighs 22 lbs. It is perfect for us. I take him in the subway and can...
- I have an ergo baby carrier, it is kind of pricey $84 but it is a 3 in one. Front carrier, hip carrier and a carrier for the back. you can order it at www.cobaltcarr...
Baby Backpack / Carrier
Asked by L. from Dallas
on October 16, 2006
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Has anyone used a baby backpack - the kind with the aluminum frame that you can use to take the baby hiking, etc?
Can you recommend brands or types, comfort level, ...
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- Hi. I have an instep backpack /stroller just like this one http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro.asp?id=27537&rc=froogle27537. I loved it and used it while we went to new ...
- I used this Gerry brand (years ago) and loved it: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gerry-Backpack-Infant-Carrier-Great-for-hiking_W0QQitemZ130035544894QQihZ003QQcategoryZ20412QQtc...
- If you're going to get one of these, get a Kelty. I'm a Texan that has spent time in Colorado hiking in the Rockies... trust me... if you're going to hike with little...
Baby Slings
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on July 9, 2008
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I never used a sling for my daughter but they seem to be pretty popular now and they look convenient. Does anyone have any suggestions? Which have you used and reall...
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- I got mine from hotslings.com. I LOVED mine! It allowed my hands to be free to do other things and soothed the baby.
- We have tried quite a few and our favorite is our unpadded ringsling which we got on ebay. It was custom made for us and it is the best thing I have ever bought! Some ...
- Hi J.! I'm a sling-wearing mama and love it! I've tried a few brands/styles, and Zolowear is my favorite (recommended to me by another sling-wearing mom.) Check out...
Back Pack Carriers Which Is the Most Comfortable?
Asked by A.C. from Allentown
on April 6, 2008
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I aleady have 1 back carrier but it is not comfortable at all. I will be needing a new one for this spring. I operate a vegetable stand and will need to carry my bab...
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- I've had 2 of the Gerry carrier types and loved both of them. The good thing about them is the frame keeps the child high enough away from your back and head. The se...
- I have an ERGO baby carrier that i think is the best thing going. I can still carry my 3 year old in it and it's very comfortable.
- What kind of a carry are you using for the back carry in the mei tai. I know a lot of people who say the back carry is uncomfortable, but love using a high back carry...
Wanting to Make Bread, but I Have a Clingy Baby.
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on May 17, 2010
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Does anyone have some really easy recipies to make bread? I want to start making my family bread to save on costs since we go through a loaf a day (we LOVE bread), but...
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- Can you put your baby in a carrier on your back? Or in the baby swing? Move it to the kitchen so she can see you.. Could you borrow a bread maker? That is what I d...
- oh well gad i read before posting. I was going to say use your breadmaker. That is what I did and it worked great for me. But this will be of limited help, but ...
- I have used a bread maker all the time for my bread and haven't ever tasted an after taste. If you could find a used one, it might be worth trying. WIth a bread maker...
Double Stroller Is It Worth It?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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I am a mom of 2 year old boy and pregnant with a little girl. She is due in February and he turns 3 in February. I have heard mixed thoughts when it comes to getting o...
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- My graco double stroller was the best thing! We use it all the time! I would get one that is a travel system b/c then you can start to use it immediately. Good Luck!
- My son just turned 3 and we have a six week old girl. I debated on what to get too...all the same issues. I couldn't be happier with my choice of the sit and stand. ...
- I bought a graco tandem when my twins turned a year, before that I had them in their car seats on a latch and go frame. Right now I put the twins in the stroller, my ...
Toddler Carriers for Hiking?
Asked by C.V. from Milwaukee
on July 19, 2010
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I'm looking for anyone who has had carriers that they've loved or hated. We're going on vacation up north in about 4 weeks and my husband wants to get something that ...
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- We have a used Kelty carrier. My husband used it nearly every day last summer to carry our then 1 ½ year old son on their walks (he was probably 27 or 28 lbs). It w...
- We've done a lot of hiking with our son and personally I prefer our ergo. I find the ones with the frames just don't fit my body that well--and when my son moves from...
- We loved our Kelty for hiking. The hip strap was comfortable and it felt like wearing a backpack. We could also set it down and it became its own stand. (handy high ...
10 Month Old Insists on Being on Her Feet. Should I Get a Harness? Help!
Asked by N.M. from Washington DC
on October 13, 2010
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Though I didn't specifically encourage it, my daughter started walking at 8 months. She is 10 months old now and very steady on her feet but it is almost impossible to...
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- The time I watched a toddler bolt for traffic and heard that mom scream (and felt my heart stop) I knew I didn't mind harnesses, leashes, backpacks, or whatever would ...
- people will tel u how mean it is to get a harness, but i know how u feel. i had to do the same thing with my son when he was little! people told me he wasnt a dog he d...
- I had to read the answers you received because my youngest (11mos. now) started walking a month ago and is now non-stop. She has been able to get into a standing posi...
Need to Pick a Carseat and a Stroller
Asked by D.W. from Phoenix
on September 6, 2006
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I am looking for a sturdy, but light weight, stroller that will recline into a completely flat position. I am really suprised that I am having a hard time finding thi...
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- My online store actully offers great quality products. chacalit.mychoices.biz. Some girls I work with bought their combo from my site.
- I have to tell you that my Husband bought every kind of stroller known to god. The stroller system with car seat (the strolle sits in our living room, has been used 1 ...
- Hey there! We bought into the whole graco stroller car seat combo before we knew better! I will admit that we used the car seat carrier for about 4 months befo...
