Ellaroo: Preschooler
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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...
Sling/Wrap/Carrier Recommendation
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on March 11, 2008
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I want to give my sister a sling for her new baby (due in 2 weeks!). She already has a 4 year old at home so we need something mobile and is condusive to breastfeeding...
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- I am a 2X also and would recommend a Moby sling for a wrap sling (great for little babies-2 years) and then a hotsling for a pouch sling. I have both for different pur...
- I am expecting in two weeks as well and I just bought a Maya sling or ring sling. It is the most flexible of carriers I think because it is entirely adjustable and ha...
- Just thought I'd throw in another suggestion. We have a couple adjustable pouches from kangarookorner.com and they've been wonderful -- especially for new babies. The ...
Baby Carrier/Slings Recommendations
Asked by S.P. from Reading
on February 26, 2007
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I' looking into purchasing either a baby carrier or a sling for a 4 month old. He's classified as a "high needs baby" (according to Dr. Sears) and needs to be held an...
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- I would recommed the jeep front carrier. It worked wonderfully for me and my special needs baby. She was born very premature. And it keeps them in thier and very close...
- ok, so it looks like you have a lot of info to go on. i have an 8 month old and she was needy from day one. i tried the graco carrier that i used with my son 3 years...
- I recommend an Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a bit pricy, but well worth it.
Baby Carrier for 12 Month Old
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2007
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Hi, I have been looking for a baby carrier to hold my 12 month old. She weighs 21 pounds. I currently have one that was given to me that went up to 20 pounds but it wa...
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- Look for a carrier called an Ergo (do a google search). They are kind of expensive, but totally worth it. They have amazing back support and can be worn on the front...
- Hi, I have a Mei Tai Ellaroo hip wrap and it works okay but noticed that I have strain. Maybe it's on wrong. I really liked this one I purchased form a lady on e-bay...
- Look at www.mamtoto.org. There's lots of info about baby slings. It tells you how to comfortable "wear" your baby AND toddler. It even tells you how you can make one ...
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...
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...
Comfortable Front Carrier as Baby Grows (16 Lbs Now)
Asked by I.S. from Chicago
on June 5, 2007
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my baby girl is almost 8 months old and is just shy of 16 pounds. since she is smaller than average, i have been able to easily carry her in the baby bjorn front carr...
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- you should try a hotsling. my daughter is almost 9 months and she has always loved it! www.hotslings.com or you can buy one at be by baby on paulina and roscoe.
- There's a woman I know who has a company that makes mai thai (sp?) styled baby carriers. They sell them at Be By Baby (www.bebybaby.com) in the city or online at www....
- I've never been able to use those wraps. I just cannot figure them out! I bought the Playtex Hip Hammock at Babies R Us to use with my little guy when he was a baby, a...
Looking for Suggestions on a Baby Sling/wrap for My Eagerly Anticipated Newborn
Asked by S.H. from New York
on October 12, 2006
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I tried a sling when my daughter was an infant and never found it to be too convenient. I've heard of a 'wrap' but I'm not sure exactly what that is. If someone has ...
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- If you are a style-conscious mom, I recommend the sling from Mamma's Milk (http://www.mammasmilk.com/) They are absolutely gorgeous and perfect to take with you on the...
- The Ultimate Baby Wrap is great & you can buy it online or at Babies R Us. It comes with an instructional video & it holds up to 35lbs. You can use to nurse, as a sl...
- Hi S., I have a 10 month old and a 3.5 year old, when the baby was born I got a Hot Sling because I needed my hands free with the 3 year old. I loved it and so did ...
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...
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...
