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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...
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.
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 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
Best All Around Sling
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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I'm looking for advice on the best sling for a newborn on up. I used the standard Baby Bjorn with my daughter, which she loved. However, my back didn't love it. I thou...
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- I liked a plain old sling. Got mine from www.Babymoonslings.com. I had the Bjorn with back support and liked it OK when my baby was very small, but overall the sling...
- I have a baby bjorn as well, but really enjoy using the ERGO carrier. It was great on my back and if it wasn't for the price, right now, I would own my own. For now, I...
- I loved the ERGO..it distributes the weight evenly. I haven't had back issues with it.
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 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 ...
Sling Recommendation
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on April 10, 2008
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Can anyone recommend a sling? I looked at the reviews on Babies R' Us and none of them seem to be any good. I just need it to get things done around the house and to...
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- My son is 10 and was the same way. When he was about 5 we figured it was time to do something. First, don't make a big deal about with her. Second, Try Thumb. Availab...
- I have always used an Over the Shoulder Baby Holder from newborn up,http://www.slingbaby.com/, however, now when my third was 12 months, I discovered how great the erg...
- Hi J., I have a Maya wrap that I purchased from handsfreebaby.com and I love it. This was after I tried the HotSlings pouch that I purchased at Target. The HotSl...
