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Front Carrier - Mom Has Bad Back?
Asked by R.K. from Dallas
on September 21, 2008
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I love holding and carrying my baby (almost 3 wks old), but doing other things around the house with just one arm free is getting difficult. never thought I'd want a ...
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- I have a Hotsling and love it. You can buy on-line or buy at Lone Star Baby and Kids also sells them. It has a padding for your neck and distributes the weight well.
- We have several different types of wraps but really recomend the baby Ktan. It takes all of the wrapping issues away from the mobey and similar wraps since it is prefo...
- I made a baby carrier out of about 9 yards of fabric from the dollar rack at walmart. There is a website that shows you how to "wear" the baby and how to wrap the fabr...
Can Anyone Recommend a Baby Sling Brand?
Asked by J.R. from Detroit
on October 23, 2008
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I'm due in 7 weeks with baby number 3 and I'm interested in trying a sling. I've noticed a lot of brands and styles out there. A friend recommended Bali but that see...
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- hey J., i love the mayawrap. i am currently using one w/ my 7 week old and have used the same sling exclusively w/ two of my older children from baby to toddlerhood. m...
- I like the Moby Wrap. It's reasonably priced and comfortable. I did not like the Peanut Shell sling. I thought it was uncomfortable.
- I had my son in July, and I had also thought about a sling. I did a lot of research, because if I was going to spend the money I wanted to actually use it! I settled...
Recommendations on Baby Slings
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on July 16, 2008
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I am considering getting a sling to use with my baby who is due in less than 2 months. I used the Baby Bjorn front carrier with my boys and it worked great. Does any...
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- I love my Maya Wrap! I would not be without it!
- There is a store in Richardson near 75 & Campbell called Peppermint www.peppermint.com and they have every kind of baby sling you can think of--and you can try them ...
- I would absolutely second the recommendation for the Peppermint Baby boutique at Plano & Campbell Roads in Richardson. They have a great selection and even teach babyw...
Sling/Wrap/Carrier Recommendation
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on March 11, 2008
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I want to give my sister a sling for her new baby (due in 2 weeks!). She already has a 4 year old at home so we need something mobile and is condusive to breastfeeding...
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- I am a 2X also and would recommend a Moby sling for a wrap sling (great for little babies-2 years) and then a hotsling for a pouch sling. I have both for different pur...
- I am expecting in two weeks as well and I just bought a Maya sling or ring sling. It is the most flexible of carriers I think because it is entirely adjustable and ha...
- Just thought I'd throw in another suggestion. We have a couple adjustable pouches from kangarookorner.com and they've been wonderful -- especially for new babies. The ...
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!
Sling or Baby Carrier
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on July 31, 2010
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I have recently been asking about baby gear - so, first off, wanted to say thanks for all the great advice. This time I am looking at either going with a sling carrie...
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- I was also very gunho about the baby sling but never took the weather into account. My daughter was a summer baby and those slings are very thick so everytime I put h...
- I loved my sling. I saw a recall about them, but it had mostly to do with not fastening them in right. I also liked using a wrap, which if you want the most use out of...
- What you should do is try both out and choose the one that is most comfortable for you. I tried several and ended up liking the Baby Bjorn the best, but that was just...
Best Baby Harness/sling
Asked by S.B. from Iowa City
on August 6, 2008
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I am wondering what other moms' experiences are with baby slings (not sure what you call them). The type that the baby is harnessed on the front of you? They look ve...
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- I love my Ergo carrier. It grows with your child and can be used on the front, back and side. You can use it from infancy (with the infant insert) up to 40lbs. I've...
- I never useda front carrier, but used a Hotsling (www.hotslings.com) for years. In fact I just used it last weekend with my almost 3yr old at the tractor show we atten...
- I know you already have tons of responses, but I had several different carriers and my Ergo is my absolute favorite. It's lasted the longest and is the most comfortable.
Slings
Asked by S. from Detroit
on August 26, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone could let me know what slings they used and which ones you would recommend. My daughter, now 13 months old, wanted to be held constantly so I...
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- I started out with the baby Bjorn, which was only comfortable for going on short walks. The heavier my daughter got, the more painful the Bjorn became. So I started ...
- S., My favorite is the Maya-wrap. The learning curve is steep, but it is great once you get used to it. I used it for my daughter when she was a newborn and I sti...
- Hi S., you've gotten a lot of great suggestions. I am the leader of a Babywearing group that meets once a month. The next one will be on Sept. 8 at noon in Troy. Yo...
Seeking Input on Sling
Asked by J.R. from Grand Rapids
on April 7, 2009
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I didn't use a sling with our firstborn, but would like to with our second child. I would like one that is comfortable for both baby and mom, and preferably one I can...
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- I would suggest a Maya Wrap. My daughter (who is actually names Maya) loved it. I could nurse in it and actually have my hands free. I the fabric is very breathable ...
- Look up Kangaroo corner.. when the baby's older.. you can get an ERGO.. loved that sling! I didn't find one when my son was really little that I loved, but now I could...
- I had, loved and purchased for many girlfriends who share my sentiments-the Peanut Shell. It's a little more expensive than some others (I tried the Eddie Bauer one a...
Anyone Know of a Job That Will Let Me Bring My Dd to Work?
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on August 1, 2008
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I am trying to find a new job, but i would really like to find something that i can bring my dd with me to work. So im thinking a daycare or something, or watching a k...
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- You could look at working as a nanny.. The Nesting Place in Grapevine allows their employees to bring their kiddos. CDG is a baby friendly office ( http://www.cd...
- I know there has to be a few places that have daycares in there companies. I know Nissan Motor Group in Irving has a daycare my sister worked for them at one time. I...
- Have you thought about working from home? I would like to show you how you can work from home and make money. I have been receiving a check since the first month I s...
