Carriers & Slings: Preschooler
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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...
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...
Sling
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on March 6, 2008
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I would like to try a sling this time when I have my baby but I have NO idea which ones are good. I am particularly interested in ones that say they are good for nursi...
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- I posted my two favorite baby carriers in my bargain hunting article on my blog, "Raising a Healthy Child". If you're interested you can check it out at: www.amikolayc...
- I nursed in a Kangaroo Pouch, Maya Sling and Ergo Carrier. It can be done. I would see if you have a local retailer near you so you can go in and check out the dif...
- I really think this is something you're going to have to wait on-until baby comes (so you can try them out). What works for one doesn't always work for another-especia...
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!
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
3 Year Old Running Away from Me
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 5, 2011
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Any suggestions on how to stop my 3 year old from taking off on me? I'm at my wits end. Today he took off in a parking lot and I was so furious and scared that I spank...
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- Margie that is so funny. I have a good friend who also used (still uses with her grandkids) "Hands on the van!" She said she got some strange looks once in a while....
- we hold hands in the parking lot, no other options, freak out or not, we hold hands cars can hit little ones they don't see.
- They didn't have harnesses when mine were little, but hey had a leash that was like bracelets from their hand to mine, the velcro was heavy duty so they could not rip ...
Sling and Carrier Advise
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on April 10, 2009
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I have a 11month and a 3yr old girls. I am carrying them around all the time! I have wanted a sling since I had the 3yrold, I got an infantino one for the baby at my s...
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- For a heavier baby, I recommend a two shouldered carrier like the Ergo. We still use it for our almost 3 year old on long trips. You can wear it back or hip. http:...
- Ergo is the best. I highly recommend it.
- I vote Moby or the like. I have a 4 year old, 45lbs. and this is the only way that I can still carry her. it works great for new borns too. If you carry your children,...
Baby Sling
Asked by J.M. from Wilmington
on April 1, 2008
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I am looking for a great baby sling. Does anyone have a reconmendation.
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- Hi, J.. I used a Hug-a-Bub when my daughter was a baby. It was great. It is a long piece of fabric that you wrap around yourself (seems a little complicated at first, ...
- I used the "NOJO" sling by Dr. Sears. I got it at babies r us. If you are petite or big busted, it's not always easy to keep tight enough, but I made mine work for t...
- mayawrap.com The original is the one I have used with two kids.
Baby Sling
Asked by R.P. from Dallas
on August 3, 2010
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Hi everybody! I was wondering if ya could help me find the perfect baby sling. I had a Native Baby sling with my second child but was wondering if there was something ...
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- Love my Ergo. When pregnant with my first, I got a Maya wrap as a shower gift. I tried it a few times and my son hated it. We then got an Ergobaby with Infant Insert a...
- I used a mei tai carrier, and loved it. I used it from 3 months until our little guy weighed about 20 lbs (about 14 months). We didn't have the money (and I didn't hav...
- I use my Mayawrap all the time. I also have 2 other ring slings I bought from etsy.com I can carry my kids for ages in them. I stop when they get too tall to move and...
Seeking Recommendations for Newborn Baby Carrier/ Sling
Asked by J.W. from New York
on August 17, 2009
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Hello,
I am expecting my second child and want to hear your experience and get recommendations for (or against) newborn baby carriers or slings.
I have a Mai-T...
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- I use a Mayawrap ring sling from birth until Mei Tei time... no complaints!
- I loved my Moby wrap from newborn until about 15 pounds.
- I liked my mei tai when my daughter was small, when she was about 13 or so months old I got a Becco and really like it. The Becco Butterfly has an infant insert, so y...
