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Looking for Info Regarding Baby Slings
Asked by M.L. from New York
on May 12, 2008
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I am a 5 weeks away from having my second child. I attempted to use a front infant carrier (Baby Bjorn) for my first child, but he did not really like it and I found i...
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- hi M.. the ergo baby carrier is great!!! i probably would have bought this right from the beginning if my friend did not give me her baby bjorn. i used a baby sling ...
- I wanted to second the recommendation for the slingling slings. My husband and I both have them (we bought two and got one free!), and we love them; I've been using t...
- My little peanut didn't like the Bjorn until she was quite a bit older and could hold her head...didn't like being facing me in it at all. I found what is called "The...
Carrier or Sling for a New Born
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Just wondering what type of carrier or sling is recommend that anyone has used to carry a newborn. We have a Baby Bjorn but I know that the baby needs to be older wit...
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- I used an Infantino for my son, but if I had to do it again, I'd use a New Native carrier. I got a HotSling and didn't like the feel of the ring on my shoulder, but ot...
- It really depends on your personality (and the baby's too). I fell in love with the adjustable ring sling, mostly because it was sooooo easy to nurse while I was doing...
- I HIGHLY recommend the Metrowrap (look it up online). I used the Baby Bjorn for my two older children and thought it was great until it really started bothering my bac...
10-Month-old Not Crawling/cruising/rolling (Really) or Otherwise Moving Around!
Asked by S.J. from San Diego
on March 19, 2007
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Hi moms! i just joined today and the most pressing concern i have is my 10-month-old's gross motor skills...i.e., she ain't goin nowheres! I have a healthy, beautifu...
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- Dear S., Probably she just needs lots more floor time, and less holding. If she cries, then let her, but stay close to see that she is alright. Spread her toys o...
- Do not worry that she is not crawling...at 27 lbs I am sure that it is not comfortable nor easy to crawl. If she is on track developmentally with everything else the c...
- S., I would not worry about the fact that she is not doing these by the time she is one. My friends girls just turn one and she does not walk and barely crawls and t...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Fussy Newborn
Asked by R.M. from Boston
on July 21, 2008
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I am a first time mom to a very fussy beautiful 5 week old little girl. She is a great nurser and loves to suck. She will not take a pacifier. She does not like her sw...
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- My daughter was the same way and it was colic...it does pass but I know that doesnt help (for us it wasnt until about the 3 month mark). You've gotten a lot of good su...
- Babies at this age should be on a structured routine. I always nursed every 2-2 1/2 hours feeding 20-30 minutes a feeding. After the feeding she is not hungry, she m...
- Sounds very much like my firstborn. He liked being outside and would cry the minute we walked in the door. (He liked the snuggly)I would nurse for an hour and he stil...
Double Stroller Advice
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on March 7, 2008
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My husband daughter an I have looked at what feels like a million double strollers over the past 2 months, but we have yet to find one that we really like or that fits...
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- You are definatelty going to need a double stroller! Especially if you are planning to go out on your own. I have a 2 year old and a 3 1/2 year old and they both sit i...
- If you are interested/willing to wear your new baby, I highly recommend looking at other carriers/wraps/or slings than the baby bjorn. I started wearing my daughter ...
- Did you ever concider the strollers that the older child actually stands? or the ones that there is actually a bigger seat for the older child. they seem to get a bit ...
Infant Car Seat or Straight to Convertible............
Asked by N.G. from Salt Lake City
on September 2, 2010
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So I am due to have my 2nd baby the end of Oct. & I can't decide whether I should use an infant carrier/car seat or a convertible car seat. I have a Britax convert. ...
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- I love the idea of going straight to the conv. Really there isn't a need for the infant carrier other than the "ease" of use. Which I usually found that it wasn't easy...
- I know I am the odd one out...I hated carrying the carrier with the baby in it everywhere. The only place I actually found that helpful was at Wal-Mart where the car s...
- Untucking him/her from a warm car seat and putting in a baby bjorn, will be really cold or wake a sleeping baby. Walking into your son's school the time savings will ...
