Diaper Bags: Infant, Ellaroo
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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.
Best Baby Carrier?
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on February 25, 2008
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I currently have the Native Carrier sling. THis sling is great but I can already tell it won't last long as my baby will soon outgrow it. I'd say I have one more month...
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- I use the Maya Wrap (a similar ring sling) from day 1 to 2-3 years old, it's always worked great for me! A.
- I have several carriers. I LOVE my Beco for ease of use and comfort. I also have a few wraps (one DIY, and 2 wovens), a mei tai and a ring sling. I think they all w...
- I really would suggest a Baby Hawk Mei Tai carrier. No hoops, buckles (on the one that I got) to pinch or bind both the carrier and the carried! I have tried ALOT of d...
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...
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...
Seeking Advice on Slings or Baby Wearing
Asked by B.B. from Detroit
on April 21, 2008
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I am trying to find a good way to get through my day with a happy baby and free arms. I wanted to try a sling for older babies or toddlers but don't know where to sta...
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- I couldn't have lived without my slings! I love my ERGo.. I still carry my 14 month old in a backcarry in it. It's great because he doesn't whine as much to get dow...
- Have you considered a backpack frame (like for hiking)? I use one for my 9 month old. I use it mostly for grocery shopping so I can have my hands free and don't have...
- The best sling I have is from www.heartstringslings.com They are custom made and the fabrics are beautiful. Not to mention that they are very reasonable! Check ou...
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...
Baby Carrier
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on October 13, 2009
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Oh my gosh! There are so many more baby carriers on the market than there was three years ago! I have the Infantino SlingRider, which I'll use, but I now want one that...
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- There is this wonderful lady in Ann Arbor who will come to your house with a TON of carriers and let you try them all on and she is even a certified babywearing instru...
- I have a Baby Bjorn and I love it. M.
- I have a Moby Wrap, as well as the Snugli, Baby Bjorn, and Jeep carrier. I was using all of them, but recently read something that really concerned me. Apparently the ...
Baby Carrier
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on October 28, 2007
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I need a new baby carrier for my 5 1/2 month old son. He now weighs almost 20lbs and is way to heavy for the original wrap that I used (the Ultimate Baby wrap). We d...
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- I really like the adjustable pouch style. They have lots at kangarookorner.com. They'll allow you to carry on hip or front (but not back). A pouch style is super-ea...
- There are so many options out there! There are non-stretchy wraps (like the ellaroo the pp suggested, as well as many other brands). They are super supportive and you...
- Another vote for the Ergo. I still back carry my 26-month old son in it, he's 30 pounds. And I have a bad disk. It's awesome.
Baby Carrier Help
Asked by R.K. from Chicago
on April 4, 2011
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I am interested in babywearing this time around. I have been researching my options but would like to know what other Mom's like and dislike about their carriers.
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- When I first started wearing, I found the Kangaroo Korner pouches the best. They're adjustable unlike Hot Slings, and very easy to use. That was key for me since I w...
- I went back and forth between my maya wrap and something similar to the moby wrap. I LOVED my maya. Mine had an open tail so I could throw it over my girls as a shield...
- I find it easiest to have a couple of baby carriers for different ages and uses. If you buy used from craigslist you can get three carriers for the cost of one new one...
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...
