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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 ...
Infantino Vs. Ergo Carrier
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on May 4, 2010
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Hello Moms!
I have a friend thats interested in getting a carrier. I told her that I've read and heard great things about the Ergo Carrier. She sent me an email tod...
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- I was given an Infantino carrier as a gift. Really uncomfortable with very little support. I stopped using it very early on, and bought a different carrier. You def...
- BabyHawk all the way. Ergo is great too BUT if one of the clips breaks your up a creek. Recently I was at the airport wearing my son in my BabyHawk and we were goi...
- i like the bjorn w/ the large back. just to throw something else at you. try them on in the store w/ a big heavy can of formula in there, you'll get an idea of what ...
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...
Baby Carrier Recommendations?
Asked by O.A. from Portland
on January 19, 2012
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I just found out that I'm expecting my third baby. I'm wanting to get a carrier that I really love, this time. I'm looking for something that is VERY comfortable, I ...
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- Hi there, I have the Gemini. It is definitely a versatile carrier but be warned it is not super easy to put on or take off. Doing it one handed is next to impossib...
- I do not like face forward models as they do not protect a baby from the vibrations of others who see her/him face on. A small child needs protection from the emotion...
- There's no getting around actually trying them yourself.... unless you're 5'7, b cup, about 135. (or a man). Despite that carriers are "for" women, they seem to fit me...
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...
Due in November - What Baby Items Are Considered MUST Have's by You?
Asked by S.W. from Myrtle Beach
on May 18, 2012
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I'm due in November. I KNOW that I want a carrier, and I've been eyeing the ERGO; do any of you have experience with that and would you recommend it? What other gear...
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- I used a rocking chair (with foot stool) for years. I never used a bassinet. I had a great sling and wore my son all over the house or anywhere a stroller wouldn't w...
- This is something small...but Aiden and Anais swaddle blankets. It is something you will use day one until they are 3! The swaddle blankets are made of a muslin mate...
- If you're going to nurse, you can get an Itzbeen timer. I loved mine! It has a switch to show which breast you last nursed on so you don't have to worry about rememb...
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.
Baby Sling Recommendations for My Body Type
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on September 28, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I am looking for a baby sling for my next baby (due in May). I am a little hesitant and afraid of suffocation but plan to keep a close eye on him/her at ...
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- Moby Wrap. It works with all body types. I'm very short and the sling was too low and felt uncomfortable. It also hurt my shoulder when my baby was getting bigger. The...
- I second the Ergo! I've used a Bjorn, a Target bjorn type carrier, a Moby and a Hotsling...Love the Ergo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still use it with my 23 lb 13 month old son :)
- i can't speak to the body type part of your question, but i can recommend a carrier. my second was born when my son was 22 months old and i needed a hands free carrie...
