Carriers & Slings
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Best Baby Carrier?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on August 7, 2010
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I'm expecting my 2nd child in November. With my first, we had a Bjorn carrier, but it broke and obviously, I can't use it again. I'd love to use Bjorn again, but it's ...
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- I love my Ergo, but they aren't cheap. Got it as a hand-me-down from a friend. I agree with looking at Freecycle, Craigslist and any local Mommy resources. A good b...
- Well, it's a little on the pricey side, but the Ergo is fantastic. Super comfy. You can get an additional infant insert for when the baby is small and doesn't have gre...
- have you tried craigs list or anything like that to find a used one? there's also www.freecycle.org where you can oftentimes get good, gently used baby stuff for free.
Recommended Baby Sling?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on June 8, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My second baby is due in 7 weeks, and I'm searching for a baby sling that I can purchase before he's born. Do you have a favorite brand of sling and where...
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- Having one carrier from newborn to toddler-age can be tough. I think different carriers are better at different ages. We used a Moby Wrap with my daughter up to abo...
- I just bought a Baby K'tan last week and really like it. It can be used as a sling or a wrap. You can check out more info at www.babyktanproducts.com or I bought min...
- www.hotslings.com it's a local lady who used to work out of her home in East Dallas but she's got her product in lots of stores now.
Best Baby Carrier
Asked by A.S. from Spokane
on January 12, 2012
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I just have about 7 weeks left until our little girl arrives. We're on the countdown. Anyways, I'd really like to have some type of baby carrier by the time she arrive...
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- My vote is for the Ergo. I had the Bjorn with my first and hated it. It hurt my back and was very difficult to put on by myself. Now I have a Ergo with my second an...
- The Ergo is awesome, especially if you have back problems. The Moby fabric was too stretchy for my taste.
- I like the Becos - either the butterfly II or the gemini.
Baby Sling Carriers
Asked by J.D. from Boise
on May 9, 2008
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Hello, I was wondering about baby sling carriers. Which do you think is the best? We are going to Disneyland this summer and I really want something to take with me ...
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- Someone asked this question just a while ago (I was looking as well) and the response was overwhemingly the "Ergo."
- Slings are GREAT at Disneyland!! I've carried three different babies through the park in slings. :) I have several carriers: Over the Shoulder Baby Holder (sling) Ma...
- Hi J., I am using the Ergo Baby Carrier (ergobabycarrier.com) and I love it. It can be used front, back and side/hip. It also is easy to nurse in and has a hood a...
Front Facing Baby Carrier
Asked by H.H. from Washington DC
on February 7, 2012
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I'm looking for a baby carrier for my 4 month old son that faces out since he's WAY curious about the world. I currently have the Baby Bjorn (hurts my back and NOT ea...
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- The Beco Gemini is a lot like the Ergo, only baby can face in, out, on back, or go on hip. It's very versatile. I found mine very comfortable. I wore my baby when h...
- I used the ergo, and up until he gets too big, works just fine as a front facer.
- http://www.bobafamily.com/blog/2011/10/11/nine-reasons-not-to-carry-your-baby-facing-out/ Interesting link--I didn't know about reasons not to carry baby this way u...
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 Recommendation
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on April 21, 2008
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Hi, we're expecting number two in a week and I was thinking that a baby sling might be a helpful thing to have this time around. Can anyone recommend a brand that's c...
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- I use the Ultimate Baby Wrap, which I found at BabiesRUs.com for $39.99. I tried about 20 different kinds of wraps, slings, and backpack carriers, and this was my fav...
- E.: I think that the Moby Wrap is wonderful it is ergonomic so it is easy on your body, the colors are fabulous, they are 100% cotton.. P., RLC, IBCLC, CST ...
- Hi, I have a Hotsling for my son and he loves it. Not only do the come is a lot of different colors, but it is easy to use, washable and comfortable. You can crad...
Take Stroller or Sling to Airport?
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on January 23, 2008
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I will be taking my 5 mo. on a plane for the first time and we are going to the carribean. I was trying to decide if i should take a stroller or maybe a light weight u...
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- C., The nice thing about a pouch versus a sling is you can walk right through security while "wearing" your baby. With a ring sling you have to remove because of the ...
- The Bjorn is SOOOO much better than a stroller. I travelled 8 hours with my 5 mo. daughter with 2 lay-overs, and had no problems. I saw other parents struggling arou...
- I would vote sling. The Bjorn was great for walking but the sling is great for sitting on the airplane. The stroller always helped with the luggage as I rolled thro...
Baby Sling Advice
Asked by M.S. from Stationed Overseas
on February 19, 2008
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I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant now and doing tons of research on just about everything that has to do with babies. I want to purchase a sling, but there are so many out the...
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- I bought a sling off of Lucky-baby.com and I love it. I used it on my daughter when she was first born to carry her around on walks and such, and now I use it on her ...
- I have a hotsling and I love it!!!! I used it with our first daughter until she was 1yr and now I am using it with our newborn who is a little fussy and likes to be in...
- Hi M., There is a lady here on island(I am on Okinawa also) who has an ad on www.japanupdate.com, in the infant and nursing section, and she handmakes slings. J...
Sling for Mom with a Bad Back
Asked by R.A. from Indianapolis
on July 29, 2009
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I have a 5 week old baby girl and am looking for a sling to use with her. I have a bad back and so far the ones I have tried really hurt after a short time. I've tri...
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- For my first we used the Bjorn with lumbar support (my husband has a bad back) and loved it. This time (due in November) I need something that I can both carry for ex...
- The Bjorn isn't good for her hips or your back. Try to find something like an Ergo or Baby Hawk (check Craig's List and Ebay for used ones to save some money). These...
- I have a Mei Tai and I absolutely love it. You can tie it a bunch of different ways. Go on You Tube and search "Mei Tai" (I think it's spelled right)and you can watch ...
