Moving Tips & Advice: Ergo
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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...
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...
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...
Best All Around Sling
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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I'm looking for advice on the best sling for a newborn on up. I used the standard Baby Bjorn with my daughter, which she loved. However, my back didn't love it. I thou...
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- I liked a plain old sling. Got mine from www.Babymoonslings.com. I had the Bjorn with back support and liked it OK when my baby was very small, but overall the sling...
- I have a baby bjorn as well, but really enjoy using the ERGO carrier. It was great on my back and if it wasn't for the price, right now, I would own my own. For now, I...
- I loved the ERGO..it distributes the weight evenly. I haven't had back issues with it.
Infant Advice
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on June 28, 2010
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My son Brady is 1 month old and I cannot put him down. As soon as I do, he is screaming, and and soon as I pick him up, he is fine. This is literally from morning ti...
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- My advice is to get a sling or baby carrier so you can keep your baby close and happy while still getting your work done. You baby is still so new and little and NEED...
- I do agree that you can't spoil a baby enough at this age. I was on maternity leave with both kids but still had internet access. I was a work-a-holic and couldn't...
- I think that while it's frustrating, it pretty normal. Babies love that security of mom. Have you tried a sling, swaddling, a swing? A bouncy seat? Some have a litt...
Need Advice on 2 Week Old Cryer
Asked by J. from Tampa
on August 28, 2006
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I have a 2 week old baby girl and all she does is cry, no matter what we do. we rock her, sing, walk, nothing seems to satisfy her. The doctor has checked her out and ...
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- My daughter started crying continuely when she was about 4 weeks old, the doctor said it was colic, it lasted about a month. I remembered watching something in our c...
- I am a single mom and my preemie screamed for 4 months straight. Switching to Soy formula worked IMMEDIATELY. My Doctor said that this was one of his worst cases in 3...
- I have a thing you could try that worked on my daughter Haylie. Like your daughter all she did was cry so we would "bounce" her to sleep. Because it was so difficult f...
Need Advice for Baby Gear for 8 Mos-18 Mos
Asked by K.W. from Salinas
on June 16, 2009
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Hi! I will be moving to South America when my son is 8 months old. As he is my first child, I have no idea what items I need for a baby during the 8 month to 18 mont...
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- My husband and I lived in Bulgaria and Egypt for 2 1/2 years before we had kids and were able to find nearly everything we needed there (even North American brand name...
- Hey K., I must say, you are smart to get your items together before you go. I lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for awhile and that is probably one of the cities in S...
- I think most important would be to have his carseat for that phase before you go, as well as a stroller you like ...maybe some clothes staples and blankets too.
"Seeking Advice on How to Keep Nursing Your Baby After a Long Trip Apart."
Asked by S.M. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2008
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I need some advice. I have a 7 month old boy who I have been nursing since he was born. I plan on nursing him until 11 months or a year. Well I have a bit of a prob...
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- We travelled extensively with both our kids at very young ages. Both always did well. Our second one refused a bottle at all, so we were always stuck with him. If y...
- Hi S., First of all I really don't think you should feel the least bit guilty about wanting to take a trip without your baby. Really! You are human, being a mom i...
- My 2 cents is to take the trip with your husband (just the two of you) and enjoy every minute. Your children will do great while you are gone and if the worst happens...
Mom to Be Needs Advice on Type of Stroller to Buy
Asked by J.D. from Providence
on March 3, 2008
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I am wondering what type of stroller I should register for. I hope to walk often with our child once she is born as I am a big walker, so I would like something light...
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- The best stroller for doing the walking that it sounds like you plan on doing is a jogging stroller with a front swivel wheel. And the joging strollers are much light...
- There is no single stroller that will do everything. Think about where you will walk. If the ground is fairly smooth you will be fine with a regular and not a jogging ...
- There is a website calle bobgear.com that sells small 3 wheeled strollers that are convenient for shopping & exercise but I saw one on the graco website called "The Sm...
Need Advice on Travel W/ 12 Wk Old
Asked by T.S. from Portland
on January 9, 2008
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I was thinking about traveling in Feb. to see my little brother in Jamestown, NY. I have a 8 wk old that will be 12 wks at the time of travel. Now is the most convieni...
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- It actually could be very easy, as your baby will probably sleep most of the time. In our travels I found it helpful to do the following: get an isle seat so you can...
- I traveled back in September with my 8 week old and then again when she was 18 weeks. She did great every time. The first time, I took my Boppy pillow with me and nurs...
- Don't take extra diapers and wipes. Buy them when you get to your destination. It will free up a ton of space when packing! Also look into places that rent cribs, etc....
