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Sleep and the Ergo
Asked by M.H. from Honolulu
on January 20, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I have a question for those of you out there who are doing parent-directed feeding and using the Ergo sling (or any other carrier). My baby daughter i...
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- My daughter pretty much grew up in slings and the Ergo has by far been her favorite. I did use the infant insert till she was 4 months old. She loved napping in it, ...
- M., My very close friend has done 'Parent Directed Parenting, and shared with me yesterday that she does not use any kind of sling to wear her child. So, your post ...
- I don't know if this will be helpful, but I was completely taken by surprise how much my girl slept the first two weeks of life. I remember thinking something was wron...
Ergo Carrier vs Beco
Asked by E.V. from San Francisco
on December 27, 2007
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which of these is better? i like the beco due to the fact it is locally made..where the ergo is made in china. but the ergo seems to be enjoyed by more...ultimately wh...
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- I have both the Ergo Baby carrier and the moby wrap. My baby is also a preemie and she's just over 12 pounds now. I love using the Ergo Baby for walks and shopping b...
- I have two young girls, my older one will be three in January and my younger one is almost 18 months. I am also pregnant with my third. I have a Moby wrap and used i...
- dear E., what a gift you give your baby by carrying him. There are many carriers that would let you do a carry that is more appropriate for a preemie and easier on ...
Trying to Choose Between Ergo and Patapum Carrier
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on February 18, 2008
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I would like to upgrade from the Moby Wrap to another carrier for my 9 month old daughter. We walk the dog everyday and the Moby Wrap is great, but not as convenient ...
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- Why not get a good backpack that's built for your frame? You can still use the Moby for around the house, etc., but the backpack is great for longer journeys. REI ha...
- We switched from the Moby Wrap to the Ergo Baby and we both love it. Our son is 7 months and 22 lbs and tall - 29 inches and he fits really great. the rain cover is ...
- I do not know about those brands but I am very petite and I have the peanut shell which I love and it comes in different sizes which I found great.
Double Stroller Recommendations
Asked by W.J. from Dallas
on September 13, 2008
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I am pregnant with my second and we have a 3 year old that tolerates her stroller great BUT should I just keep the "cadillac" as my husband calls it for when the baby ...
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- My kids are 3-1/2 years apart. They are now 15 months and almost five. We got the baby trend sit and stand stroller, and it worked great for the times I needed them bo...
- Remember to look out for the weight. Double strollers can be impossible to maneuver in and out of the car. If your 3 year old isn't a runner then it's kind of fun to...
- I have 3 girls and i loved the double stroller. I had the stacked where the front seat could turn to face out to the crowd or turn in to face the other child. I woul...
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...
Baby Carrier/Slings Recommendations
Asked by S.P. from Reading
on February 26, 2007
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I' looking into purchasing either a baby carrier or a sling for a 4 month old. He's classified as a "high needs baby" (according to Dr. Sears) and needs to be held an...
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- I would recommed the jeep front carrier. It worked wonderfully for me and my special needs baby. She was born very premature. And it keeps them in thier and very close...
- ok, so it looks like you have a lot of info to go on. i have an 8 month old and she was needy from day one. i tried the graco carrier that i used with my son 3 years...
- I recommend an Ergo Baby Carrier. They are a bit pricy, but well worth it.
Peanut Shell Vs. Moby Wrap or Something Else?
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2010
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Hi everyone, I'm expecting my second baby in about 10 weeks. I have an Ergo Baby Carrier, which I LOVE, but feel that it's a bit too "loose" and big for a newborn. I...
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- Just wanted to echo that there is an infant insert for the Ergo that bundles them up well and makes it newborn sized. I loved it for the first month or two - I could n...
- If you want something evenly distributed, have you seen the Baby K'Tan? You can wear the baby either one shoulder or both. They come in XS and it shouldn't hurt your b...
- I loved my Moby. It did take a while to put on, but I would just put it on first thing and take baby in and out as I needed. I always put it on before I got in the c...
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.
Flying with 15 Month Old
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on July 28, 2009
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What is the hands down, absolute best toy to take on an airplane for 15 month old? We are taking a 3 hour flight with a very wiggly baby who loves to throw things, do...
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- We took my daughter to CA (4 hr. flight) when she was 13 mos. old and the best investment I made was a portable DVD player which you should fully charge before boardin...
- ooh God, hope we're not on the same flight! I leave Saturday, same scenario, all the way to California with a 3 year old and an 18 month old how is very quick and agil...
- Good luck, I would bring lots of snacks, my little guy likes suckers, so I brought him a few suckers.
Checklist for Traveling with a 10 Month Old
Asked by R.O. from Los Angeles
on July 6, 2008
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My husband and I will be traveling with our daughter in three weeks and I was wondering if anyone had a check list or advise for traveling with a 10 month old. We are...
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- Don't forget to bring some ziploc bags for any stinky diapers you might have to change on the plane. I usually just pack enough diapers and food to last us through ...
- I travel to my parents with my kids (3yrs and 10 mos) regularly and similarly they have a crib, carseat and stroller so I don't have to worry about bringing any of the...
- There are some good articles and checklists on Baby Center ( www.babycenter.com ). Also, I found a lot of great information by reading the archives on this website. ...
