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Baby Carrier Recommendations?
Asked by O.A. from Portland
on January 19, 2012
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I just found out that I'm expecting my third baby. I'm wanting to get a carrier that I really love, this time. I'm looking for something that is VERY comfortable, I ...
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- Hi there, I have the Gemini. It is definitely a versatile carrier but be warned it is not super easy to put on or take off. Doing it one handed is next to impossib...
- I do not like face forward models as they do not protect a baby from the vibrations of others who see her/him face on. A small child needs protection from the emotion...
- There's no getting around actually trying them yourself.... unless you're 5'7, b cup, about 135. (or a man). Despite that carriers are "for" women, they seem to fit me...
Baby Carriers or Slings?
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Any advice on baby carriers for newborns and beyond six months? Feedback on pros/cons on brands like the ERGO, Baby Bjorn, Beco and Infantino backpack carrier would be...
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- I love the Maya Wrap! I used it for 2 children. I was a distributor for a while. I also tried to use the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder and the Infantino. The ...
- I've had three: Peanut Shell, Classic Baby Bjorn, and Ergo Baby. My daughter never got comfortable in the Peanut Shell but I loved it for its simplicity. My husband an...
- I loved my sling!! I used it from infancy to when my kids were almost four. A great resource where you could try the different products out is a store caled Be-By-Ba...
Child Who Cries Nonstop
Asked by T.V. from Cincinnati
on January 27, 2007
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I am just wondering why my daughter who just turned one on the 5th of january of this year is now starting to cry and scream almost all day long. She is the youngest o...
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- I also had a child who cried alot. The first thing is to definately make sure there is nothing wrong with her. Have you thought about baby sign language? I started to...
- Hi T. Have you taken your little one to the MD. It sounds to me like she has an ear infection. My little boy cried alot for about a week..(he cried all day on a sa...
- Hello T.. Teaching your one year old Baby Sing Language sounds like a really good idea if you already know it. However, with a women as busy as you are, it doesn't s...
Recommendations on Baby Carriers?
Asked by N.S. from San Diego
on November 6, 2008
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I'm just about due to have my second (2 weeks!) and I'm looking for a baby carrier. With my first I had the Baby Bjorn and hated it. I'm very short-waisted and petite ...
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- I liked the sling for the first few months. Now that he is six months I am using the ergo. My one complaint is that the shoulder straps fall off of my shoulders. It...
- If you search past posts on this site regarding carriers, you'll see the Ergo was very popular among Mamma's here. I love the Ergo. I have two. The old style I got...
- I love the Ergo. I didn't use the infant insert as much as I had hoped to because it got too hot for both mom and baby during the summer months. But now that my son is...
Child Carriers or Slings?
Asked by A.M. from Detroit
on August 31, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a sling baby carrier or front pack that they really like? I am going to be having baby #2 soon and ...
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- I have a Moby that I borrowed from a friend, and I absolutely love it! The website has great instructions/videos on how to use it. And they really aren't too expensi...
- I would suggest a mei tai or an ergo for getting the longest ability for usage. Also there is a store in Ann Arbor called the little seedling, http://www.treecitydiap...
- I have the Ergobaby and LOVE it! We bought it at Buy Buy Baby, and they will let you try them on there. My 5 week old son just started going in it last week. I had ...
Tips from Moms with Two Under Two
Asked by M.B. from Lancaster
on November 8, 2010
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Hi Moms,
We are expecting our second child in April (yea!). My daughter will be 15 months when the new baby is born. Do you have any tips for managing two kids und...
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- Congratulations! I had my first 2 boys 19 months apart and the third and fourth boys are going to be 21 months apart, so mine were a little older than yours. The big...
- Congrats! My first two are 17 mos apart and my second 2 are 25 mos apart. It's really wasn't too difficult once you get the hang of it. Try to develop a routine, this...
- We had our second son when our first was 18 months old. I echo what a lot of the women said - definitely go with the flow. Make a list of what absolutely needs to happ...
Front Pack Carrier for plus Size Mom
Asked by A.H. from Seattle
on May 16, 2010
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I wanted your opinion on purchasing a front pack carrier that will work well for a plus sized mom. I just had a sweet baby boy 3 weeks ago and with my 3 year old runni...
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- We loved the Moby wrap, it fits many different sizes, can be left on just put in and take out, and can be nursed in. Later, can be used for back carry or sling carry, ...
- I am plus-sized and I've used three different slings/carriers in the last three years. Slingling as a newborn and as a quick hip carrier as she got older when I nee...
- A moby offers a lot of flexibility and will allow you to adjust so that it fits you comfortably. Depending on your size, I have an Ergo Sport that I really adore. You ...
Carrier or Wrap?
Asked by M.3. from St. Louis
on January 27, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
Just wondering which may be better, I have a carrier, and I like it, but wondering if something like the moby wrap would be better for a newborn. It just ...
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- We have a carrier and a wrap. My 2nd was a velcro-baby, always had to be held and snuggled, so I bought some material and made mine own Moby wrap. (I actually had enou...
- I also used the Ergo carrier with infant insert and my son and I loved it. He would sleep in there for hours and I was free to stay active with my 2-year-old daughter...
- the moby can look complicated but if you get a friend to help you and practice with a doll it's actually pretty easy. However, I had little luck with it. My dd wasn't ...
Baby Wrap/slings/carrier
Asked by A.W. from Columbus
on January 21, 2011
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Do any of you have a favorite wrap you use? I have a sling but it hurts my shoulder and is difficult to get the baby into.
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- I love the Moby style wraps, or the Hug-A-Bub. You can get imitations that are less expensive, and as long as they are good fabric (like stretchy teeshirt material) a...
- I have a Baby Hawk Mei Tai, Baby K'Tan, and sling. The sling hurts now that I have a bad neck (loved it with previous child before the neck problem surfaced). Love the...
- I have a hot sling, a moby, an ergo and a couple of random ones (i'm a sling snob, i know) My by far favorite though is my olives and applesauce carrier, easy to use, ...
Best Infant Sling
Asked by A.D. from Seattle
on June 28, 2009
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My son loves to be carried. He hates it when I put him down and almost always wakes back up. I need to start getting things done though. I have been looking at slings ...
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- After three baby's, and lot's of experimenting, the Moby has been wonderful for me. It's comfortable, distributes baby's weight the best, and keeps baby close and secu...
- Hi A., I have tried many carriers and my all-time favorite is the Moby. Your best bet is to try one on and see how it feels. You will know instantly if you love i...
- The Ergo Carrier...What I love is that it is a great close fitting sling for an infant (and you can breast feed easily while they are in it), then turns into a front c...
