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Mei Tai Baby Carrier
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on December 2, 2007
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I saw this mentioned as an answer to another question and didn't want to hijack the thread with my question. :)
I have a 26 pound nearly-two year old who refuses to...
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- I would suggest the Ergo Baby Carrier. It will grow with your child for years and will fit your husband and you both. I have one and love it. It is the most comfortabl...
- Because of the way the mei-tei distributes the weight of the child you can use your mei-tei for years. It is secure enough to carry a kindergartner. And because the me...
- I second the Ergo, it is wonderful and well worth every penny!
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...
Baby Wrap/slings...
Asked by N.P. from Seattle
on June 2, 2010
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Getting a little overwhelmed with all the wraps and slings they have these days. So i wanted to get some feedback on what people have liked! Right now I'm considering ...
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- I have several friends that SWEAR by their moby wraps, but I have never personally used one. I tried a Mei Tai and I didn't like it (I have very sensitive shoulders a...
- Hi, Personally I couldn't have lived without my Moby wrap. It was SO comfortable, and my baby practically lived in it for the first 4 months or so. With my first ba...
- I have a Mayawrap and I really like it. I used it for both my kids, it is very versatile, you can nurse with it, use it front, back, hip, hold baby in front, hold bab...
Baby Carrier Help
Asked by R.K. from Chicago
on April 4, 2011
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I am interested in babywearing this time around. I have been researching my options but would like to know what other Mom's like and dislike about their carriers.
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- When I first started wearing, I found the Kangaroo Korner pouches the best. They're adjustable unlike Hot Slings, and very easy to use. That was key for me since I w...
- I went back and forth between my maya wrap and something similar to the moby wrap. I LOVED my maya. Mine had an open tail so I could throw it over my girls as a shield...
- I find it easiest to have a couple of baby carriers for different ages and uses. If you buy used from craigslist you can get three carriers for the cost of one new one...
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...
How Do I Nicely Tell People They Cannot Hold My Baby?
Asked by L.H. from Miami
on December 1, 2009
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I feel that babies are little people and it seems weird to me that everyone thinks it is okay to pass around a baby from lap to lap. My baby does not enjoy it and usu...
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- yay! for babywearing! have you found your local babywearing group? you'll find lots of answers there, LOL! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardBabyWearing/?yguid=5...
- It never really bothered me....now that my oldest is 5, I wish I could still hold him and I wish my family were still around to take him sometime... :) If you don't w...
- I totally understand your feelings. I felt the same way about my babies. You know your baby best, but sometimes babies are just responding to the mother's feelings. ...
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 Sling
Asked by R.P. from Dallas
on August 3, 2010
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Hi everybody! I was wondering if ya could help me find the perfect baby sling. I had a Native Baby sling with my second child but was wondering if there was something ...
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- Love my Ergo. When pregnant with my first, I got a Maya wrap as a shower gift. I tried it a few times and my son hated it. We then got an Ergobaby with Infant Insert a...
- I used a mei tai carrier, and loved it. I used it from 3 months until our little guy weighed about 20 lbs (about 14 months). We didn't have the money (and I didn't hav...
- I use my Mayawrap all the time. I also have 2 other ring slings I bought from etsy.com I can carry my kids for ages in them. I stop when they get too tall to move and...
Baby Sling
Asked by J.M. from Wilmington
on April 1, 2008
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I am looking for a great baby sling. Does anyone have a reconmendation.
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- Hi, J.. I used a Hug-a-Bub when my daughter was a baby. It was great. It is a long piece of fabric that you wrap around yourself (seems a little complicated at first, ...
- I used the "NOJO" sling by Dr. Sears. I got it at babies r us. If you are petite or big busted, it's not always easy to keep tight enough, but I made mine work for t...
- mayawrap.com The original is the one I have used with two kids.
Baby Sling
Asked by D.H. from Kansas City
on January 29, 2010
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I am trying to find out a good brand of baby sling to purchase for my second baby due in March. I have a 20 month old and I realize it might be nice to have my hands f...
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- My niece gave me an awesome sling for my shower last year........she ordered it from target...but its called "baby K'tan" if you go on there site it shows you video of...
- I have a ring sling. I like it and can sit my daughter, now 8 months old. several ways. I think if there was a nest time I would probably buy the lightly padded Maya w...
- I have a moby wrap, a hotsling (pouch style) and an ergo. I have also worn a baby bjorn, a mei tai, and an infantino sling rider. The baby bjorn is horribly uncomfor...
