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Baby Wearer
Asked by K.M. from Fayetteville
on April 13, 2009
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Hi, any suggestion on baby wearer products. there are so many out there not sure which to pick? my son is 4 months old and I can tell he likes to face out to be able...
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- My little one is 22 lbs at 6 months. We do both front and back carries in a wrap or a mei tai. I have a Moby wrap which I love. It can be used for up to 35 lbs, t...
- I have a Kelty brand carrier that you can use to wear your baby in either direction. I love it. It's the only carrier that doesn't KILL my back. Kelty is a backpa...
- I like the Infantino hipster. It is pretty confortable, and the baby rests/sits on your hip, just like when you hold them there. Found mine at target
Which baby carrier is best for me?
Asked by C.S. from Boston
on September 13, 2008
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I am having my 3rd child in a couple of months and am wondering if I should get a new baby carrier. With my other two kids I used the Bjorn for occasional outings but...
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- When my 13 month old was new, she LIVED in the Ergo. We got the infant insert, and I wore it most of the day. It was the only place she would sleep during the day, and...
- Hi C. - I have 3 children and definitely loved the bjorn again for the third. Especially since she like to walk all the time. The sling got more in the way for me....
- As others had writeen, I didn't like the bjorn. I love my sling and have a wrap as well. My No Jo sling & it came with a video so I learned step by step. Sorry yours d...
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...
Fussy Baby
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on August 27, 2011
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what is the best thing you did or bought to calm a fussy baby with reflux my poor son is 4 weeks old and just can not self soothe without a bottle in his mouth and I j...
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- A moby wrap can help with that! Also, I wonder if he has dairy allergies, have you tried soy formula? Also, direct his finger to his mouth. My children didn't like pac...
- mine was the same way at 4 weeks. Mom came to my rescue...she showed me what she did for all 5 of us kids. She took the babys temp in the butt and gentley wiggled the ...
- Has he actually been, diagnosed with Reflux? Babies, even in the womb.... suckle their fingers. It is instinctual. He needs to be comforted. They are used to...
Baby Wraps / Baby Wearing
Asked by H.C. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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Does anyone have experience with the Moby Wrap and/or the Baby K'Tan wrap? I need something that will keep my preemie daughter close. The ring sling simply didn't fe...
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- I don't have exp. in those particular brands but I do use my ellaroo wrap all the time. I also didn't care for the ring sling. I learned a lot through www.thebabyweare...
- H.: I started to carry the Moby Wrap in my practice last year... I love that it is ergonomic/ all cotton, the closedt to kangaroo mother care that I have seen. ...
- We have an Oak Park based attachment parenting group if you are interested. Most of us have lots of experience with all types of slings!
Is Baby Bjorn Bad??
Asked by W.R. from Norfolk
on August 19, 2008
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I just read in someone else's post that she was looking for a new carrier because she heard the Baby Bjorn was bad for the baby's spine. I carry my 4 1/2-month old da...
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- hey W., you got plenty of responses...the whole carrier thing is very personal for you and baby (and daddy if he uses it as well). I found the bjorn to be highly str...
- That's news to me! I have an infantino carrier and I use it for my son quite often. I am not a fan of the slings, I have used them before but always feared the baby ...
- Here is an interesting article that I found in my research about baby carriers. Note the intro - this article is about 10 years old, but it does give helpful advice ab...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
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 Doll for Little Boy
Asked by A.M. from New York
on August 6, 2011
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For those of you with little boys...did or do they have a doll? (A boy doll I am thinking...)
My 15 mo. old does not, but his pediatrician asked if he role plays a...
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- My 18mo son LOVES his baby dolls! It's really cute to see him try to feed them with his sippy cup and fork. I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all, espe...
- My boys are loving playing with baby dolls right now. They were their girl cousins dolls, so I bought some preemie boy clothes for them. The other night they both wal...
- One boy had a vet kit, and he very much enjoyed nurturing and caring for the little stuffed Airdale puppy that came with the set. He'd often yank it's whiskers, give i...
Best Baby Carrier
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on January 24, 2009
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So I am having my second child with in the month and i need a good baby carrier to keep the infant on me while I chase after my toddler! :) I tried out some of my frie...
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- S., I hated the Baby Bjorn. It hurt my shoulders, back and neck. I have an Ultimate Baby Wrap that I loved when my babies were tiny. For an older baby, I love the ...
- i saw a lot of recommendations for the ergo, which i love for my 6 month old, but it was not great when she was a newborn (the infant insert is a headache). I loked th...
- Hi S., For my daughter we used the Infantino sling. It's a soft cloth sling that is easy to get into and out of, leaves your hands free, and supports your baby in ...
