Carriers & Slings: Infant, 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 ...
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,...
Sling or Baby Carrier
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on July 31, 2010
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I have recently been asking about baby gear - so, first off, wanted to say thanks for all the great advice. This time I am looking at either going with a sling carrie...
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- I was also very gunho about the baby sling but never took the weather into account. My daughter was a summer baby and those slings are very thick so everytime I put h...
- I loved my sling. I saw a recall about them, but it had mostly to do with not fastening them in right. I also liked using a wrap, which if you want the most use out of...
- What you should do is try both out and choose the one that is most comfortable for you. I tried several and ended up liking the Baby Bjorn the best, but that was just...
Baby Carrier or Sling?
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 27, 2011
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I work at home and I am going to back to work on Tuesday after being out on maternity leave. My son will be 6 weeks old on Tuesday. He really likes to be held a lot so...
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- I think you could go with a Moby wrap. They are a little complicated to get figured out (lots of fabric and wrapping) but comfortable. My main problem with mine is tha...
- Love, love, love my moby wrap!! It was an instant sleep remedy for my son, put him in there and he was asleep in 5 minutes top. It is is very versatile and will last a...
- Get a sling, or make a Moby Wrap--piece of cake, safe as you. Good luck!
Infant Sling
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on May 1, 2010
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What is your favorite type of baby sling? I'm not really looking for a front pack (baby bjorn style) more like the slings that cradle the baby. I don't really want o...
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- Hi! My husband knows a business associate who has a local company called Sunshine Baby Slings. The web site is sunshinebabyslings.com and the phone number is ###-###...
- I love my moby wrap and it really wasn't difficult to learn to tie. Their website has videos and tutorials to help you. I love that you can use it from the newborn s...
- I know you are looking for more of a sling, but I have an Ergo and I love it! It has an infant insert that can be used early on, but it can hold up to 30-40 pounds whi...
Carrier or Sling for a New Born
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Just wondering what type of carrier or sling is recommend that anyone has used to carry a newborn. We have a Baby Bjorn but I know that the baby needs to be older wit...
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- I used an Infantino for my son, but if I had to do it again, I'd use a New Native carrier. I got a HotSling and didn't like the feel of the ring on my shoulder, but ot...
- It really depends on your personality (and the baby's too). I fell in love with the adjustable ring sling, mostly because it was sooooo easy to nurse while I was doing...
- I HIGHLY recommend the Metrowrap (look it up online). I used the Baby Bjorn for my two older children and thought it was great until it really started bothering my bac...
To Sling or Not to Sling....
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on February 14, 2008
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Expecting my second child this summer and trying to determine if I want to purchase and use a sling carrier. Used a Bjorn with my first, and loved it, but now that I...
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- A Maya Ring Sling would be a great purchase. Newborns can easily be carried in the sling, and slings are great to use for quick in and out type of carries. You also ca...
- I really liked the Infantino sling. It's secure, and my son really liked it when he was really little. He preferred it to the Bjorn. I even used it when he was abou...
- Hi L., Consider the Moby Wrap as the cloth is soft, slightly stretchy and will go over both shoulders comfortably. L.
Sling
Asked by E.R. from Dallas
on August 8, 2006
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I have a 2 year old son and will have another son on the way very soon. I tried the backpack type of carrier for my first child but returned it because it was uncomfo...
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- I would recommend that you look into the Ergo carrier or the Patapum. I have the Patapum and love it. It's for when they're too big for the sling.
- I have used different slings/pouches over the years, starting with the easy to find but much too padded NoJo. I currently use a Maya Wrap (that is six years old and al...
- E., You should check out the responses to the sling/carrier question that I posed last week. I got some really great responses about different slings for infants ...
Baby Sling
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on June 30, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good baby sling? With my first child I used a Euro Carrier, but would prefer an actual sling this time.
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- Go to KangarooKorner.com and take a look at their adjustable pouches. I just got one last week and really like it. They are made in Minnesota too!
- I love my over the shoulder baby holder sling
- Kangaroo Korner! I used it with my newborn when he was collicky to get him to sleep. I can still carry him in it as an 8-month-old. PRetty simple to use and comfy. Mad...
Baby Carrier
Asked by M.F. from Denver
on June 27, 2011
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Can you recommend a baby carrier for my 7wk old.
Thanks
Been There Done That Moms
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- Baby Bjorn is great for early months (up to 3 months), after that as the baby gets bigger it becomes more uncomfortable for the mom. Ergo is a great and very comf...
- My favorite for the little ones was the Moby. I used it until they were a couple of years old, but after about a year did prefer the sling.
- I've had the Baby Bjorn, Moby Wrap and the Becco Butterfly 2. The Baby Bjorn is the easiest by far to use but not very comfortable for mom or baby... Moby Wrap is oh ...
