Older Child: Baby Bjorn
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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...
Baby Carriers
Asked by A.H. from Kansas City
on May 7, 2008
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Has anyone every used the carrier called the "Moby Wrap?" How about the Peanut Shell? Baby Bjorn? Tell me what you love or hate about some carriers. Not super int...
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- I love my baby Bjorn carrier. When the baby is small you can carry in the front or later on you can switch it to the back. It does get awfully warm for the baby though...
- I really like my Moby wrap. It's so lightweight and easy to learn how to tie around. My daughter really likes it because some of the holds she can look out at everythi...
- I use a one-piece sling made by my friend Kerry who is the owner of the business, eieiobaby gear. It is wonderful, both for baby and your back! It also works for bot...
Shopping for a Good Baby Carrier
Asked by S.S. from Sacramento
on June 25, 2007
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I am about to have baby #2 and was told that a "must have" is a front carrier for the new baby. Since there are SOOO many choices out there I was looking for some advi...
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- I have the Ergo and love it but I didn't get it until my baby was around 9 months. It apparently has a newborn insert but I'm thinking you might find a wrap or sling t...
- Unfortunately, Baby Bjorn is the best and most comfortable. It's worth the extra $$ if you can manage it. They also have a nice mesh one that is best for summer as it...
- I started with a sling, then had a Snugli, then an original Baby Bjorn, and now a Baby Bjorn with the lumbar support. I LOVE the lumbar support. With my growing girl...
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 Carrier/backpack
Asked by S.B. from Boston
on June 15, 2009
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hi moms,
So yesterday I tried to carry my chunky 5 month old in my baby bjorn and almost fell flat on my face! It was so uncomfortable and today my back is aching lik...
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- I LOVE the Ergo. It's really comfortable for carrier an older child.
- Check out http://www.bostonbabywearers.com/ - at their meetings you can try on all different kinds, and they can lend you one to take home for a month. They're meetin...
- i bought a babyhawk and really liked it. I also tried an Ergo and in my opinion they're almost exactly the same. The only difference is wrap vs clips. Both give far...
Child Carriers or Slings?
Asked by A.M. from Detroit
on August 31, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a sling baby carrier or front pack that they really like? I am going to be having baby #2 soon and ...
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- I have a Moby that I borrowed from a friend, and I absolutely love it! The website has great instructions/videos on how to use it. And they really aren't too expensi...
- I would suggest a mei tai or an ergo for getting the longest ability for usage. Also there is a store in Ann Arbor called the little seedling, http://www.treecitydiap...
- I have the Ergobaby and LOVE it! We bought it at Buy Buy Baby, and they will let you try them on there. My 5 week old son just started going in it last week. I had ...
Flying Alone with an Infant and a Toddler
Asked by S.N. from Portland
on July 11, 2011
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I am getting ready to fly from New Hampshire to Oklahoma with my 6-month-old infant and my nearly-3-year-old daughter. I will be traveling alone, so does anyone have ...
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- I would use baby bjorn on the flight so potty trips aren't impossible and sit n stand for airport- it can be gate checked no matter what type of plane you are on- jumb...
- I'd bring the stroller...you don't take it on board; they let you bring it all the way to the plane and then they take it underneath...you get it back when you get off...
- Definitely do a search for this topic on here, it's been discussed a lot and you'll find lots of good answers. I agree with most of the previous thoughts (accept he...
Looking into Getting an Ergo Carrier
Asked by J.L. from Roanoke
on August 17, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I'm interested in purchasing an Ergo baby carrier for my 9 month old dd (she weighs about 19 lbs). We have a Baby Bjorn now, and really like it, but I h...
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- i like it a lot. i've used it mostly for back carrying, but am trying it with my new 4 month old for front carrying. you can find it used sometimes, i would check cr...
- I LOVE my Ergo carrier! My 21-month-old daughter is happy to "ride on Mommy" when we go grocery shopping or out for a walk. My son is 6 now, but I can still carry him ...
- My son was born almost 10 lbs and never liked to be carried in a sling. He loves ergo, though. Front carry position is a breeze, back carry gets easier the more you do...
Best Baby Carrier for Nursing and Walking at the Same Time?
Asked by S.S. from Portland
on February 7, 2009
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My little one is going through a growth spurt and is nursing ALLLLLLL the time, and I really want to be able to get up and walk around, without disrupting her nursing!...
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- The ergo worked great for me as well. I started using it when my little guy was about 6 weeks old. He had good head control really early so I never used the infant i...
- For a little one like yours, the Moby is awesome. I would be happy to show you how to nurse in it and the different positions you can carry your baby with it. It may...
- I love the Ergo too. Not only did it work great for nursing, but it supported my back. I still use it and my guy is 2 ½. It's the only carrier I ever needed (and I...
Baby Sling or Wrap
Asked by L.C. from Detroit
on March 20, 2009
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I'm expecting Baby #2 very soon and I'm thinking about purchasing a sling or wrap.
I had a Baby Bjorn with my son and I didn't care for it. He didn't like it either...
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- Hi L., I make ring slings. I've tried many different kinds and found none could compete with the versatility and comfort of the ring sling style. You can use one rin...
- I just bought one of the Maya baby slings. My friend used it and still uses it with her 1 year old. She swears by it so I'am definately excited to use it they are kind...
- I personally have a wrap and baby hawk - love the wrap, baby hawk isn't so nice to store. Friends of mine love the Ergo carrier & say it's completely comfortable. An...
