Carriers & Slings: Older Child
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Baby Sling Suggestions
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2009
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I am looking for advice on baby slings. I have a three month old baby and would really like a good sling. I bought a jelly bean brand from Target and don't like it. ...
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- Hi C.! I am a little upset that one poster was so adamant about not buying a sling. Slings are not dangerous. Please don't let that make you worry. I have a Moby w...
- HI C.: I would check with your local hospital gift shops. I purchased myself and my sister-in-law a sling from the hospital I gave birth at in the gift shop. They...
- Have you considered a wrap? I prefer them to the sling because it balances the weight on both shoulders and can be used as long as you can still carry the baby. My a...
Shopping for a Good Baby Carrier
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 25, 2007
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I am about to have baby #2 and was told that a "must have" is a front carrier for the new baby. Since there are SOOO many choices out there I was looking for some advi...
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- I have the Ergo and love it but I didn't get it until my baby was around 9 months. It apparently has a newborn insert but I'm thinking you might find a wrap or sling t...
- Unfortunately, Baby Bjorn is the best and most comfortable. It's worth the extra $$ if you can manage it. They also have a nice mesh one that is best for summer as it...
- I started with a sling, then had a Snugli, then an original Baby Bjorn, and now a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support. I LOVE the lumbar support. With my growing girl...
Need New Baby Sling for My 7Month Old
Asked by P.D. from New York
on November 14, 2007
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My hand-me-down sling started to rip and I am in the market for a new one. I used the sling with my first son until he was over a year and I can't live without one. ...
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- I really liked my "hotslings" sling for both tiny baby and then hip-carrying. They have a website - hotslings.com. But I also recommend the Ergo carrier; I haven't use...
- So many brands are great, but Maya Wrap LP (lightly padded) seems to be almost universally loved and isn't that expensive. You can find them at www.mayawrap.com. Good...
- i like my maya wrap, but its all ive ever used so i cant compare. its great for nursing. its awesome when its all set, extremely secure and comfortable, but sometimes ...
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...
Looking into Getting an Ergo Carrier
Asked by J.L. from Roanoke
on August 17, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I'm interested in purchasing an Ergo baby carrier for my 9 month old dd (she weighs about 19 lbs). We have a Baby Bjorn now, and really like it, but I h...
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- i like it a lot. i've used it mostly for back carrying, but am trying it with my new 4 month old for front carrying. you can find it used sometimes, i would check cr...
- I LOVE my Ergo carrier! My 21-month-old daughter is happy to "ride on Mommy" when we go grocery shopping or out for a walk. My son is 6 now, but I can still carry him ...
- My son was born almost 10 lbs and never liked to be carried in a sling. He loves ergo, though. Front carry position is a breeze, back carry gets easier the more you do...
How Much Freedom Do I Give My 7 Year Old?
Asked by T.N. from Milwaukee
on July 30, 2011
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My daughter just turned 7 in June. We live in an apartment with no back yard. I just had a baby in January and me and my partner only have one car to share which usual...
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- All the other 7 year olds are at home under supervision. I say take the baby in the stroller and it will eventually get used to being out. Plus, you have 2 childre...
- I wouldn't let me 7 year old go to the park by himself. He gets hurt all the time playing with us around, I'd hate for it to be when we're not around. I wasn't even al...
- I have a hard time letting my girls (3 and almost 5) play in our private, fully fenced backyard that backs onto a mountain...I can't *imagine* letting them go to the p...
Cell Phone for 9 Year Old.
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on October 1, 2009
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I want to get a cell phone for my daughter for her 9th birthday. Any advice on which one to go with? I want something that has some type of parental control. So far...
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- My just turned 10 year old son got one for his birthday. His aunt got him a Virgin pay as you go. She is the one that is putting $20 per month on his phone. (Mom & ...
- This is a very touchy topic with a lot of parents. What is right for one family is not necessarily right for another. Here's my take.....I have a 14 yr old girl. ...
- I'm with the moms who say a 9 year-old doesn't need a cell phone. By giving our kids "grown-up" toys, we're pushing them into adulthood way too early. If they get ce...
Side Sling or Wrap for 20+ Lbs 7Mo Old
Asked by J.A. from Chicago
on September 14, 2009
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Hi Mamas, I am in the market for something to help me tote around my little guy who always seems to end up on my hip. The bjorn we have is ok, but I'm petite and car...
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- you should check out the ergo baby carrier. my little guy was very big for his age too and quickly grew out of the baby bjorn. the ergo carrier holds babies up to 40 p...
- MAYA RING SLING!!! It can hold up to 30+ lbs and is super comfortable, especially if you get the one with the shoulder pad. They are expensive, but you can find th...
- I highly recommend this type of baby wrap. It spreads the weight around more evenly, especially distributing the weight to your hips and legs, instead of on your shou...
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...
Double Stroller vs Snugli Type Carrier
Asked by A.T. from Colorado Springs
on March 31, 2008
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I am due to have my 4th child on July 3rd and am trying to figure out what form of "transportation" I want to use for the mall or park or walks etc. My youngest is go...
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- I LOVE my Snugli Front & Back pack. Sometimes, it's the only thing for the situation! Especially when they're old enough to sit on my back! I could mop, vacuum, wha...
- Double Stroller hands down for me...I have five kids, and the snugli always turns out to be a bigger pain than it is worth. My sister would disagree, she uses a sling...
- I used a carrier plus a stroller when mine were younger (they're 25 months apart). I had a front carrier and a backpack, but, I usually put the older one in a backpac...
