Carriers & Slings: Infant, 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!
Ergo Carrier or Babyhawk Mei Tai for Newborns?
Asked by L.L. from Boston
on January 22, 2009
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Just wondering if other moms out there had opinions on which baby carrier they liked best and would work for a newborn? We're expecting baby no. 2 next month and our f...
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- I bought the Babyhawk and was really happy with how comfortable it was. When my son was about 8 months old though, I decided to get an Ergo carrier. I thought that i...
- yay good for you! Slings make your life so much easier! I use the Over The Shoulder Baby holder the most, it is padded and you can nurse in it. I also have a ring slin...
- You probably didn't try the right type of sling. Go to slinglings.com they are great! I have 2 they are made for your individual size no small, medium, large and not...
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 Carrier, Sling or Ergo?
Asked by H.F. from Boca Raton
on August 26, 2009
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I have a very active 2.5 year old son and am expecting baby #2 in mid-October. I'm thinking that I will need and make good use of a baby carrier, sling or Ergo carrie...
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- I used the Baby Bjorn air carrier (the mesh one) and loved it. I felt that the baby was really strapped in securely and the construction is very sturdy. It's machine w...
- Hi I have a 16 month old son and in the beginning I used an all cotton sling which I found great as he slept well in it. Then it was good for when he could sit up and ...
- Hi, H.. Well, I've only had experience with baby carriers and slings (the kind you wear across your chest and the baby is supported on your hip). I've used the soft ki...
Baby Carrier or Sling
Asked by L.S. from New York
on November 27, 2009
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Hi All,
I am in the market for a sling or carrier. What are the most popular brands and why. I have done some research, but nothing has been really helpful.........e...
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- Hey, I want to say that I loved all my baby carriers! Here's my opinion -- 1. To me the best is the Bjorn Sport (it's red and black). It was comfy, easy to use for ...
- hands down the ergo carrier. it is super comfy and distributes the weight on your hips, can be worn front back or side,and goes from infant to toddler - 40pd weight li...
- I have had a variety of baby carriers and slings and didn't use most of them. The only one I used a lot was the Hip Hammock. It is very easy to use for bigger babies...
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 ...
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...
