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Conidering Buying a Baby Back Carrier and Not Sure What to Get
Asked by J.K. from Topeka
on April 21, 2008
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I have a wonderful, loving 11 month old little boy that is well over 26 pounds. He is cruising, but not yet walking. He's getting a lot of floor time and does a great ...
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- I would recommend any two shoulder carriers. You can compare carriers and find LOTS of information at thebabywearer.com I have used a homemade Mei Tai with my first...
- Just want to put my two-cents in on this subject. I completely agree with Sara who responded. As a Mom who also uses baby carriers I think they are absolutley wonderfu...
- I just started using the ergo for my 4-month old, and so far, I like it, but he doesn't. I think I'm actually a little early for him - he's still a little small (not e...
Sling and Carrier Advise
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on April 10, 2009
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I have a 11month and a 3yr old girls. I am carrying them around all the time! I have wanted a sling since I had the 3yrold, I got an infantino one for the baby at my s...
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- For a heavier baby, I recommend a two shouldered carrier like the Ergo. We still use it for our almost 3 year old on long trips. You can wear it back or hip. http:...
- Ergo is the best. I highly recommend it.
- I vote Moby or the like. I have a 4 year old, 45lbs. and this is the only way that I can still carry her. it works great for new borns too. If you carry your children,...
Good Back Carriers?
Asked by J.S. from New York
on May 1, 2010
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My 5 mo old weighs 15 lbs and is 25" long now. She has outgrown her Baby Bjorn front carrier. That carrier was good expect it doesn't have any waist support so when ...
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- I love my "Moby" wrap. And I made it myself. Try this: Purchase 5 yards of jersey fabric. Cut it in half up the middle (so that you have two 5 yard pieces) - now ...
- Moby Wrap ROCKS! As does BabyHawk! I teach babywearing and people love them and I highly recommend both brands! I travel with my Babyhawk. My son is 33 lbs at 21...
- Check out the lille baby carrier. They sell them @ buy buybaby. A bit less bulky than an ergo & a few more options for carrying.
Baby Sling Recommendation
Asked by J.S. from Kansas City
on February 9, 2010
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Hello! I am due to have my second baby in a week and have been going back and forth about getting a sling. I didn't have one for my first, but I didn't ever find that ...
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- I used a "Peanut Shell" that I bought at Nordstrom's a few years back. It was a life saver with my second! I used it every day!
- I got one for my second baby thinking it would be helpful as well and it would have been but the two times that I used it I felt like my baby was too big for it, he sl...
- I could have written your post! I am due in June, but I will definitely be purchasing a sling for baby #2 because I will need to have my hands free. I have purchased...
Baby Sling....Ring, Pouch or Neither??
Asked by K.C. from Tulsa
on July 10, 2008
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I am researching baby carriers. I have looked at baby slings with rings, pouches, wraps and framed carriers. I have tried the framed carries and backpacks with the oth...
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- Hi, I have tried slings, pouch and carriers. They all hurt my back and were uncomfortable. I bought a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support, and it is awesome!!! I used i...
- I have used my hotsling with all 4 of my kiddos and it is the greatest!!!! I have tried many styles, but this one is the most comfortable, easy on my back, and puts m...
- I am the QUEEN of carriers. It was a constant search for one that allowed me to carry my son, who was born 9 lb 9 oz, and never small, not stress a weak back and not ...
Will This Carrier Help on the Subway?
Asked by J.C. from New York
on March 26, 2011
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I am coming to New York to visit my friend. I got this hipseat from chickybaby.com but am wondering if it will be ok to use on the subway. I have never ridden the subw...
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- I didn't see what the hipseat is, but it may work, but may hurt your back if it's not centered. No, there are not always seats. I've held infants on my hip (short tri...
- I would take a light umbrella stroller and a real carrier with support that you can use without your hands. This looks like a gimmiky kind of thing to me. Aren't your ...
- Goodness you will be tired from walking and carrying the baby all day long. We used to live in the city but did not have kids back then. When we go now we bring Macla...
What Is Your Favorite Baby Carrier?
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on July 31, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and used several different slings and a baby bjorn with my first two. The slings were good for sitting and working on my computer (and br...
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- I used a front carrier for the most part, then when my daughter got too big for it, I used a Playtex Hip Hammock, which was very nice.
- Mei Tai carriers!!! Like the Kozy or the Babyhawk. Or a woven wrap like a Didymos or Girasol. Even distribution of weight and very very sturdy. Can be used from ...
- I absolutely love my ergo! Because of its design, it works like a backpacking backpack. The waistbelt carries most of the weight of your baby with the shoulder strap...
Need Recommendation for a High Chair Please
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on September 15, 2011
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Hi Moms and Dads! So my little guy is getting bigger and he is going to need a high chair soon. I thought he could use his sister's but she is just still too attached...
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- We have a Summer Infant Deluxe Folding Booster...It worked great for both our daughters...it straps to the chair and has a tray but you don't have to use it..you can p...
- Have to agree with other posters. We loved our chicco polly high chair. We had two of them and they have held up great. We have also used the booster that strapsnto t...
- I tried some of the $200+ ones with my first child and hated them when it came to cleaning them and they were big and bulky. When I was expecting txins, I needed somet...
Baby Wrap/slings...
Asked by N.P. from Seattle
on June 2, 2010
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Getting a little overwhelmed with all the wraps and slings they have these days. So i wanted to get some feedback on what people have liked! Right now I'm considering ...
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- I have several friends that SWEAR by their moby wraps, but I have never personally used one. I tried a Mei Tai and I didn't like it (I have very sensitive shoulders a...
- Hi, Personally I couldn't have lived without my Moby wrap. It was SO comfortable, and my baby practically lived in it for the first 4 months or so. With my first ba...
- I have a Mayawrap and I really like it. I used it for both my kids, it is very versatile, you can nurse with it, use it front, back, hip, hold baby in front, hold bab...
Help My Child Will Not Sleep When I Put Him Down!
Asked by D.S. from Phoenix
on October 29, 2008
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Today my two week old son would not sleep unless he was being held. I think his longest nap was 30 minutes. He has no fever, I am really not sure what to do. Usually h...
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- Hi D.- it is normal for babies this age to feel secure only with constant contact with their mothers. It is funny how it works when we are raising children- you thi...
- Dear D., My son is 1 month and he does the same thing but all the time. He will not fall asleep on his own unless he is rocked or often while he is nursing. I do ...
- Try and swaddle him tightly. He's still pretty young to be used to having to be held...YET. If you keep it up holding him to sleep, he will get in the habit of that ...
