Mei Tai: Toddler
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Mei Tai Baby/toddler Carrier
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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hello! I was wondering if any of you have a Mei Tai carrier? I love my babybjorn, but travel ALOT over the summer and feel like this is more compact, plus I like the...
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- There is a store called Be By Baby in the city that sells different baby carriers as well as teaches classes on different carriers. There is also a free Babywearing gr...
- I have a Beco Baby. A bit expensive, but it works like a Mei Tai but with a built in system. it folds up really small too. I love it, and my daughter seems to like ...
- I have an Ergo Baby Carrier and love it. My son is 2 and we can still put him on our backs. Love it!
Mei Tai Baby Carrier
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on December 2, 2007
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I saw this mentioned as an answer to another question and didn't want to hijack the thread with my question. :)
I have a 26 pound nearly-two year old who refuses to...
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- I would suggest the Ergo Baby Carrier. It will grow with your child for years and will fit your husband and you both. I have one and love it. It is the most comfortabl...
- Because of the way the mei-tei distributes the weight of the child you can use your mei-tei for years. It is secure enough to carry a kindergartner. And because the me...
- I second the Ergo, it is wonderful and well worth every penny!
Ergo Carrier or Babyhawk Mei Tai for Newborns?
Asked by L.L. from Boston
on January 22, 2009
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Just wondering if other moms out there had opinions on which baby carrier they liked best and would work for a newborn? We're expecting baby no. 2 next month and our f...
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- I bought the Babyhawk and was really happy with how comfortable it was. When my son was about 8 months old though, I decided to get an Ergo carrier. I thought that i...
- yay good for you! Slings make your life so much easier! I use the Over The Shoulder Baby holder the most, it is padded and you can nurse in it. I also have a ring slin...
- You probably didn't try the right type of sling. Go to slinglings.com they are great! I have 2 they are made for your individual size no small, medium, large and not...
What Baby Carrier Do You Prefer?
Asked by L.L. from Portland
on July 6, 2010
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I am trying to find the right baby carrier for my 6 month old baby girl. My friend has both the ergo and the freehand mei tai. I tried the mei tai and loved it but s...
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- Ergo! I have neck and shoulder issues so I was very concerned about buying something that would not stress those parts of my body. Also we were adopting from Vietnam...
- We have used a Baby Bjorn, hotsling and Ergo for our 2 kids. The ergo is by far the most comfortable for me and baby and I love that I can still haul either of my ki...
- For my first child, I had a pouch sling (from slinglings.com) and loved it. I carried him in there until he was nearly 2 (and close to 30 lbs). The sling did keep me...
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...
Babywearing Advice? Looking for Comfortable Carrier...
Asked by M.W. from Philadelphia
on December 3, 2008
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I am carrying my 3-month old daughter in a Baby Bjorn right now, but it's starting to get painful for me.
Any advice on comfortable baby carriers to wear? I need...
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- LOVE, LOVE, LOVED, the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder!!!!! Wore my son til he was 3... I actually have about half a dozen, if you'd like one... I bought them to hav...
- My absolute favorite is the Baby Ergo. It is pricey I agree ($100+/-). However when you consider how much the baby is in it it is a good deal. I have tried many othe...
- hi there! i see that you have already made a purchase, but i would still like to tell you about the ergo baby carrier! u can find it online at ergobaby.com - it is the...
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...
5 Month Old Fighting Sleep
Asked by A.S. from New York
on February 17, 2008
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I have a 5 month old little girl, my first. She is such a joy and is so happy until... she gets tired! I call her the Ultimate Sleep Fighting Champion. For awhile we...
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- Hi A., Imagine, if you will, that you are your daughter. You grew inside this amazing vessel (YOU). You only knew the sounds of the heart thumping, the lungs inhali...
- I had one of those - imagine a 4 month old who wouldn't even fall asleep in the car if there was something interesting to look at. I HIGHLY recommend a book called "On...
- NIP IT IN THE BUTT NOW!! It may seem harsh, but she doesn't really know anything yet. If she naps during the day she may have her days and nights mixed up. Feed her mo...
Very Attached 13 Month Old
Asked by B.G. from Des Moines
on November 9, 2008
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My 13 month old is becomming more and more attached to me. I work outside the home so when I am home, he hangs on my legs wanting to be held the entire time. I of co...
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- Get an Ergo or mei tai baby carrier and wear him on your back. Dr. Sears recommends wearing babies three hours a day!!! These carriers make it very easy on your back...
- My son is 30 months and he still has moments like this (luckily not that often anymore). I just explain to him that mommy will be right back and he should keep playin...
- This sounds very much like my kids at 13 months! With our first, we just backpacked him everywhere, and let him participate in what we did--even cooking dinner, washin...
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 ...
