When to try: Infant, Baby Bjorn
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Baby Bjorn
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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Hello, The pediatrician mentioned that my 3 1/2 month old baby is developing a slightly flat head in the back. She suggested that when he's awake to try to avoid hav...
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- Hi Julie, We use the Ergo carrier for our 4 month old and it is world's more comfortable (in my opinion) than the Bjorn. Under 15 pounds and they recommend the inf...
- The Ergo carrier is amazing. It puts the weight on your hips instead of your back. Go to a baby store with many different type of packs and ask if you can try them o...
- I agree with the previous post! Get an Ergo! I love mine and carry my 22 pound-1 year old in it sometimes still to this day! You can purchase it at the Nurture Cent...
Moby Wrap or Baby Bjorn
Asked by N.N. from Dayton
on June 9, 2009
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I did not use a carrier with my first baby, but with a 2-yr old and newborn, I would really like to be able to use a carrier. I have heard good things about the Moby W...
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- With my first baby I had a snugli, actually 2 or 3 different ones and we hated them all. They were tight, binding and constricting. With the second baby, I started w...
- I like the sleepy wrap. www.sleepywrap.com but it might be a little warm in Summer. It isn't as expensive as some of the others! We like the Bjorn okay, too, but I wo...
- Some friends of ours gave us a Baby Bjorn before our son was born almost three years ago. I think it turned out to be too long for me. It fit my husband perfectly beca...
Baby Bjorn Carrier Vs. Ergo Baby Carrier
Asked by J.G. from Omaha
on August 2, 2010
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Looking to get a carrier for our new baby. I've read up on both the Baby Bjorn and the Ergo and they both seem nice. Just can't decide which one to get...Which one i...
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- Ergos are fantastic! Vastly better than Bjorns and will last you much longer. Don't hesitate to buy one. Mine has been through two kids and is onto its third (my ni...
- I had/have both plus a sling. I'm 5'8" and 120lbs (slight) and the baby bjorn just didn't fit me right. I couldn't get it tight enough. Worked great for my husban thou...
- Ergo is definitely the best of the two. You will need an infant insert for the Ergo if your baby is under 6 months or so. You will be able to use the Ergo for many y...
Infant Carrier for Large Baby
Asked by A.R. from New York
on October 10, 2010
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My 6 1/2 month old son weighs 19lbs 7oz, and is fast outgrowing his infant car seat. My baby has an almost 3 yr old brother, and we go out a lot to playgrounds, hiking...
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- Get a backpack - that way he can still see, but you can go long distances walking without back pain - and you can set it down to standing mode and let him look around ...
- I love the Ergo baby carrier. You can carry the baby on the hip, on the back, or in the front. It doesn't hurt my back and I still carry my daughter in the front. She ...
- I understand totally! We ended up buying the Graco My ride 65. we used the Evenflo Aura Elite until he was about 10 months old (he was born 9lb5oz...he's almost one...
Baby Slings
Asked by K.S. from Orlando
on May 7, 2008
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I have an infant and an 18 month old. I'm looking for a sling that I might be able to breastfeed in as well as carry my infant around while on the go with my son. I ...
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- I used a hotsling (www.hotslings.com) and really loved it. I still use it with my 13 month old so I can keep my hands free to handle my 3 year old :) You can also ge...
- This is something that's been popular with a few friends who are having their second child - http://zolowear.com/Default.aspx They all think it's pretty wonderful.
- The "Member Perks" link on this website is a great listing of resources. There is a website found in Member Perks call Chicken Scratch Slings. This maybe just what y...
Infant Slings
Asked by R.T. from Dallas
on March 1, 2009
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Hey everyone, My name is R.. I am expecting my third baby this summer! My children are 4 and 3 so Im thinking I would like to try a sling in the begining with this bab...
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- It would be worth the drive to go to Peppermint in Richardson. They have 8 lb babies to try out the slings before baby and classes afterward. Many of the slings come...
- R., I make a wonderful sling that I have given to lots of moms. It is adjustable so that you can carry a tiny infant, later they can sit forward facing or rear facin...
- ERGO is the best! I won't go into much detail, because I see others have already told you about it. I've tried different kinds, and it was the best. we can even car...
Baby Carrier
Asked by K.R. from New York
on February 19, 2010
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i have the Baby Bjorn now and I am looking for another carrier (my 8.5 month old baby is getting too big). Does anyone have the lillebaby or the ergo? Which is bette...
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- we have an ergo & love it. But depending on your body type, you might consider looking @ a beco. If you can, metrominis on the ues has free babywearing classes. ...
- I looked at the ergo and ultimately chose a mei tai. Mostly because my husband and I both wear it and we don't have to worry about strap adjustment since he is 6' and...
- the ergo is great!! get one. our baby is 9 1/2 months 21 pounds and fits comfy in it. can put front, side or back & i believe up to 40lbs....
Baby Slings
Asked by D.A. from San Francisco
on May 28, 2008
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I have a 21 month old son and a 15 week old baby girl. I'm looking to get a sling. Which is the best? I have a Baby Bjorn but my back is killing me and it's difficu...
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- Hi D., The Moby Wrap is great. My Hot Sling is o.k. but doesn't feel supportive enough (ordered by their size chart) so I constantly have a hand on baby. The Baby B...
- Can't rave enough about the Ergo Baby Carrier...check out their website: www.ergocarrier.com. It's a front pack/side pack/back pack all in one. I carried my daughter...
- ERGO all the way. I have every sling because my son grew soo fast! He only fit bjorn for the first 2 months, and then we tried everything (short of a hiking pack). ...
Baby Carrier Recommendation - Big Baby
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on April 19, 2010
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Can anyone recommend a good baby carrier for a BIG baby?
I need one with back support that enables me to turn him face out without him flopping around - and I hav...
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- I love my Ergo. I used it for my 2 year old son, up till about a month ago when my 8 month preggo belly made it difficult. He was probably close to 33 lbs at the tim...
- I used the baby bjorn for my older son until he was about 17lbs, that was all my back could take! For my second son, I started with the moby wrap. I LOVED it for th...
- No one mentioned The Freehand Carrier ?? I have tried the Ergo and Beco and they both face inward which my 9 month hated by the time he reached 6 months old, so I foun...
Ergo Baby Carriers
Asked by A.F. from Tampa
on August 3, 2009
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I'm looking to purchase a new baby carrier. I had the Baby Bjorn but didn't use it long because it hurt my back. I've read several reviews about the Ergo but would l...
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- I am a nanny for a few little ones ranging from 5 mos to 18 mos. I purchased an ergo a few months ago after seeing a mom wearing one. I absolutely love it and can carr...
- My daughter lived in her Ergo for the first year of her life and we still use it (she is two) when we go to the airport or somewhere I need to have her contained. It i...
- The Ergo is completely worth it in my opinion. I used it all the time with my daughter from about 6 months (she outgrew my hotsling) to about 22 months. I use it pr...
