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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...
Recommend Your Baby Sling/wrap
Asked by L.K. from Boise
on March 15, 2009
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We're due with our second child this summer and with our first I used a Baby Bjorn but it really hurt my back. I'm wondering if there are other, more comfortable ways ...
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- HI L., I swear by slings.For little babies, especially nursing babies I LOVED my SlingEzee. Padded shoulder & headrest. You buy according to your Top size. Once I lo...
- The Moby Wrap is the most amazing baby shower gift I have ever been given. It's comfortable (because the fabric spreads across your whole back and distributes weight),...
- I also made my own moby wrap. I bought 6 yards of a jersey knit that didn't have too much give, and cut it in half length wise. The best part is that it was the $2 fab...
Need Info on Carrying a 23 1/2 Pound 9-Month Old
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on June 16, 2010
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I used a Baby Bjorn carrier when both my little guys were first born. But as they got heavier, it got more and more uncomfortable to carry them in it. We have severa...
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- ERGO! Loved mine, my daughter is really heavy too, she is 19 months and 40 lbs now, I don't use it anymore because she likes to walk but I used it for a long time!
- Get an Ergo carrier! They are expensive, but you can carry your baby on you back, front, or side well into toddlerhood. Actually carries up to 60 lbs or so, but no o...
- Ergo. Mai Tai is good too, but you won't get as much use out of it and it's not quite as comfy. You can find some used Ergo on ebay usually. They are not cheap, but...
Second Baby on the Way, What Will I Need to Refresh My Supplies?
Asked by M.T. from Kansas City
on July 1, 2010
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I have a little guy who is two and another little surprise due in October. I just thought I might get some goos advice from you all about what I will need to refresh ...
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- Like another mom said the car seat cover, BundleMe, was awesome for the winter. Another thing I've used a lot that I didn't at all with my first is the Baby Bjorn. W...
- Sling, sling, sling!!! Call About Nine Months on 87th and Quivira in OP. There is a woman who is a pediatric nurse who makes slings and sells them there. She actually ...
- Sling or carrier. If you hated something or didn't use it with your first, you might not with your second. I think with first children we often have more junk than w...
Tips from Moms with Two Under Two
Asked by M.B. from Lancaster
on November 8, 2010
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Hi Moms,
We are expecting our second child in April (yea!). My daughter will be 15 months when the new baby is born. Do you have any tips for managing two kids und...
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- Congratulations! I had my first 2 boys 19 months apart and the third and fourth boys are going to be 21 months apart, so mine were a little older than yours. The big...
- Congrats! My first two are 17 mos apart and my second 2 are 25 mos apart. It's really wasn't too difficult once you get the hang of it. Try to develop a routine, this...
- We had our second son when our first was 18 months old. I echo what a lot of the women said - definitely go with the flow. Make a list of what absolutely needs to happ...
What Is Your Favorite Baby Carrier?
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on July 31, 2010
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I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby and used several different slings and a baby bjorn with my first two. The slings were good for sitting and working on my computer (and br...
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- I used a front carrier for the most part, then when my daughter got too big for it, I used a Playtex Hip Hammock, which was very nice.
- Mei Tai carriers!!! Like the Kozy or the Babyhawk. Or a woven wrap like a Didymos or Girasol. Even distribution of weight and very very sturdy. Can be used from ...
- I absolutely love my ergo! Because of its design, it works like a backpacking backpack. The waistbelt carries most of the weight of your baby with the shoulder strap...
What Baby Carrier Do You Prefer?
Asked by L.L. from Portland
on July 6, 2010
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I am trying to find the right baby carrier for my 6 month old baby girl. My friend has both the ergo and the freehand mei tai. I tried the mei tai and loved it but s...
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- Ergo! I have neck and shoulder issues so I was very concerned about buying something that would not stress those parts of my body. Also we were adopting from Vietnam...
- We have used a Baby Bjorn, hotsling and Ergo for our 2 kids. The ergo is by far the most comfortable for me and baby and I love that I can still haul either of my ki...
- For my first child, I had a pouch sling (from slinglings.com) and loved it. I carried him in there until he was nearly 2 (and close to 30 lbs). The sling did keep me...
Taking a 1 Year Old to a Baseball Game
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on June 10, 2008
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Hi Moms!
My hubby and I are taking our 1 year old son (yeah!!) to his first Tigers game this weekend for his birthday. Just wondering...should we take a stroller, ...
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- We have taken our kids to baseball games! When Brayden was small (4 months) we brought the stroller - then this year with both of them we didn't. I carried the b...
- Buy an Ergo. My daughter is 15 mos and about 25 lbs. It is SO comfortable and she is happy in there. My only regret is waiting until she was a year old to order...
- I would suggest a backpack carrier. The problem with a stroller is that there's no place to put it in the stands, and I think there are even some restrictions about t...
Air Travel Advice with 10 Month Old
Asked by S.S. from Orlando
on May 14, 2009
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I am trying to prepare for our first trip with our 10 month old. We will be taking two flights to reach our destination. Any advice, tips or helpful experiences would ...
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- Try to make your flight at night, so he'll sleep over most of it. Make sure you have bottled water of juice and some snacks, in case he asks. Also carry his favorite t...
- S., I would do almost everything Amy just suggested. I also traveled with my 10 month old son to Canada and did most of what Amy did. I would also re-iterate to ch...
- After you do all the preparations, etc. Relax and let the trip unfold as it will. If your child screams through the flight, cest la vive. You cannot stop it. Parents w...
Easy off and on Baby Carrier?
Asked by D.S. from New York
on February 21, 2008
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I'm looking for a baby carrier that is good to use in the city and for quick trips from the car to the store. Any suggestions? I have a bjorn and it is not convenien...
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- I used a baby bjorn with my 1st two but only once in awhile and only until they were about 4 months. I didn't really like it but the slings I tried, I didn't like eit...
- Where are you located? I know someone in Princeton who knows everything there is to know about baby carriers. There is also a babywearing meeting in the Lawrencevill...
- Have you tried a sling which is quikest and lightest esp for short trip. Does take some research to get the right size and style, but prob a "Hotsling" would work for...
