Ellaroo: Child
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Ellaroo Organic Mei Hip Baby Carrier
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on April 21, 2008
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I know there have been requests about baby slings and I have read through them. I don't recall seeing any specifically on this carrier. I am going to have my second ...
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- I would check out thebabywearer.com Babies R Us has a very limited selection. I would not go with the baby bjorn. There is a lot of padding between you and bab...
- Not sure if you have found a sling yet but have you checked out New Native Slings? Some slings infants seem to sink into with their chin tucked into their chest which...
- Hi M.. First of all, Congrats!!! Exciting and wonderful. I have a 7 month old and when expecting had similar issues on slings. Some looked cool, others sorta comfy ot...
Ring Sling for Breastfeeding
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on February 12, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had success using a ring sling for carrying their baby? I have 3 baby carriers already (Peanut shell...baby is too squished, Ellaroo wrap... ...
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- L., I LOVE my Maya Wrap ring sling!!! My son was a very big baby 10lb 2 oz at birth and was over 24 lbs by 4 mnths. It was the only way to carry him comfortably whi...
- Hi L., If you live in the Hollywood area, you should stop into our store for a free Sling Clinic. Bring your baby and try our slings with our staffs help. This wo...
- Have you heard of the Moby wrap? It is THE BEST BABY CARRIER EVER! You can nurse with it hands free and your baby will love falling asleep on you in it. It is extremel...
Gift Ideas for Second Child/greatest New Baby Products
Asked by K.Z. from Minneapolis
on June 5, 2007
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Hi,
We're throwing a shower for a co-worker who is having her second child and having a hard time thinking of things she might need/want. She doesn't know the gender,...
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- hello, i would suggest a wagon. i have to little ones and wagons are great. she wouldn't be able to use it right now but when the baby is about 7or 8 months old it wo...
- We are having #2 in November (my son is 2.5 now) and I think a Bumbo seat is a good idea. I definitely want one of those for this baby. They are very new, introduced...
- diapers and wipes are always helpful. I have a group of friends - we all live around the world - and whenever one of us has a baby, we all chip in and buy gift cert...
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 Wearing Advice
Asked by S.W. from Birmingham
on February 21, 2008
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I have been researching different baby carriers for my 3rd baby due next month. I had a Baby Bjorn with the first two, and rarely ever used it. I am leaning toward a w...
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- I used a babysling with both my daughters until they were toddlers, and we have a boy on the way in June. I have tried several different types of slings; though I like...
- I loved my new native sling, it was so much better than the Bjorn for my back, I was never sore. I could even nurse using it. It saved my "something or other" when I...
- I have an OTSBH, Moby, Bjorn & Ergo. I agree with some of the other responses in that i like each of them for different reasons, but I have used the OTSBH with all thr...
Baby Wraps / Baby Wearing
Asked by H.C. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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Does anyone have experience with the Moby Wrap and/or the Baby K'Tan wrap? I need something that will keep my preemie daughter close. The ring sling simply didn't fe...
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- I don't have exp. in those particular brands but I do use my ellaroo wrap all the time. I also didn't care for the ring sling. I learned a lot through www.thebabyweare...
- H.: I started to carry the Moby Wrap in my practice last year... I love that it is ergonomic/ all cotton, the closedt to kangaroo mother care that I have seen. ...
- We have an Oak Park based attachment parenting group if you are interested. Most of us have lots of experience with all types of slings!
3 Month Old Will Not Take Naps in Crib
Asked by M. from Portland
on June 23, 2008
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I have a 3 month old who will sleep in his crib at night but will not take a nap in his crib during the day. I have "blacked" out his room so lighting is not the issu...
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- first of all, dont get frustrated or nervouce... baby can sense that and will react to that. at this age baby is still very very young. sleeping in a swing or with...
- My grandson slept in his swing too. He would also sleep in his car seat. The bottome is formed with a rocker base so that when he kicked it rocked. We fasted him in...
- M.- If you're planning on going on vacation, now might not be a good time to try to conditon the little one to sleep in his crib for nap time. My little ones all w...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Has Anyone Used a Moby Wrap?
Asked by C.K. from Nashville
on April 11, 2008
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Just wanted to see if anyone has used a Moby Wrap and what you thought about it?
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- I got one as a gift from someone who loved hers. Although my baby loved to be held all the time she hated the wrap. I tried it several times and gave up. Plus it wa...
- i never used a moby, but my mom ordered me a miracle blanket. it would have been great, but my daughter was very little and it was too big. by the time she grew into...
- Yes, i bought one and it was great. The only complaint i would have is that any of the wraps get hot in the summer. A sling might be cooler. Good Luck, Mel
