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Baby Carrier, Sling or Ergo?
Asked by H.F. from Boca Raton
on August 26, 2009
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I have a very active 2.5 year old son and am expecting baby #2 in mid-October. I'm thinking that I will need and make good use of a baby carrier, sling or Ergo carrie...
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- I used the Baby Bjorn air carrier (the mesh one) and loved it. I felt that the baby was really strapped in securely and the construction is very sturdy. It's machine w...
- Hi I have a 16 month old son and in the beginning I used an all cotton sling which I found great as he slept well in it. Then it was good for when he could sit up and ...
- Hi, H.. Well, I've only had experience with baby carriers and slings (the kind you wear across your chest and the baby is supported on your hip). I've used the soft ki...
NYC Taxi
Asked by M.H. from New York
on February 21, 2008
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Hi,
I live in NYC and have travled in a taxi with my 11 week old in a car seat. My problem is that the car seat is so heavy and cumbersome if I don't have someone to ...
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- Hi M.- Of course it isn't ideal, but I did take my baby in a cab the other day without her car seat. One piece of advice if you do so- always hail cabs that are in ...
- Hi! I have a 5 month old and I have been traveling by taxi with my son in his Baby Bjorn and the both of us seat-belted in for months now. It isn't quite the safety ...
- Some Brooklyn-based car services provide infant & toddler car seats upon request. One that comes to mind is Eastern - ###-###-####. I know you're based in manhattan,...
Bike Carrier for 5 Month Old
Asked by B.S. from Cleveland
on July 6, 2009
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My son is 5 months old now, and I really need to start working out and losing that pregnancy weight that I have gained. I hate to run, but love biking. I was wonderi...
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- Helmets rarely fit for that age (we looked high and low) and if their neck is not too sturdy yet, there's always risks of injuries when he's jostled (especially if you...
- I agree with PP, if you can't put a helmet on him, it doesn't matter what type of seat or trailer you get, he's too young. Once his head is big enough for a helmet (y...
- Get a sitter to watch him while you go riding. He's too little for a helmet, and thus too young to go riding. You'd be worried about him the whole time, instead of get...
What Item Would Work to Hold Newborn onto My Body Comfortably?
Asked by K.D. from New York
on November 26, 2006
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My one month old baby wants to be held constantly. I have the time and don't mind doing it, only problem is my carpel tunnel in BOTH hands is wicked bad. She prefers...
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- I have a small 11 week old and she loves her Baby Bjorn. It was a little pricey, but well worth it. I tried the Snugli sling and had to return it. The strap slides ...
- I used the sling from Infantino. I received it as a gift and my daughter loved it. She was a preemie and too small for the Bjorn, so the sling was perfect. She would f...
- Hi! Check out www.naturalfamilyboutique.com/?L. you'll find lots of slings and also other natural baby products there. Congratulations! Good luck! L.
Baby Sling
Asked by P.W. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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My niece just had a baby. Money is extremely tight for her. She would like one of those slings you wear and place the baby in it so that your hands are free. Is the...
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- Ebay is where I got mine. Check sizes. I realized I got one too small. ( I had a ten pound baby..lol) I only paid thirteen dollars.
- I would check out the one at Target, like the other poster suggested. Also, my friend own www.modestmums.com which has a bunch of different products made by moms fo...
- I have one that I would gladly mail her if she is interested. My baby didn't like it and would cry everytime I tried to put her in it.
Ergo
Asked by J.R. from Providence
on March 18, 2009
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I am debating whether or not to invest in a ERGO baby carrier. I have heard many good reviews about them and was wondering what your opinions are about them. Also, d...
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- The Ergo carrier is great I have one but I do not think it works well for infants. My two year old never wanted to ride in stroller and he love being on my back. I ...
- Hi, I agree with the last reply! I started using the Ergo carrier once my son out-grew the Baby Bjorn. He LOVES it. It's so easy and more like a piggy back ride rat...
- I love my Ergo, used it when I was pregnant with # 2 and have continued to use it- it really grows with them- you can turn it to a back pack when they get heavier too....
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...
Help I Need to Find a Baby Carrier/sling!!!!!
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on December 27, 2008
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I really need to find something to “wear” my baby. I cannot get anything done and I think a sling or carrier is the alternative. I bought a hotsling with my olde...
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- The only one I can recommend is the maya wrap.It does however have a lot of material,but can be worn many different ways. Mine came with an instuctioal DVD.
- Everybody I talk to loves the "Baby Bjorn."
- I used Sling Ezee. I loved this carrier. They come in different sizes so it will fit your small frame and was designed by a chiropractor so it doesn't hurt your back l...
Baby Carrier
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on October 28, 2007
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I need a new baby carrier for my 5 1/2 month old son. He now weighs almost 20lbs and is way to heavy for the original wrap that I used (the Ultimate Baby wrap). We d...
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- I really like the adjustable pouch style. They have lots at kangarookorner.com. They'll allow you to carry on hip or front (but not back). A pouch style is super-ea...
- There are so many options out there! There are non-stretchy wraps (like the ellaroo the pp suggested, as well as many other brands). They are super supportive and you...
- Another vote for the Ergo. I still back carry my 26-month old son in it, he's 30 pounds. And I have a bad disk. It's awesome.
Moby Wrap
Asked by S.F. from Dayton
on October 19, 2008
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My cousin recently started using the Moby Wrap and loves it. She recommended it to me becuase my youngest (2 months) is a "velcro baby". I was just wondering if anyo...
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- I love my Moby Wrap. I also have a home-made one that I absolutely love too because I was able to pick out exactly what fabric I wanted. The instructions on making o...
- I LOVE my moby wrap!!! Couldn't live without it!
- I have a hug-a-bub and another knockoff moby wrap that I love. It's a little bit complicated the first time you wrap it, but your cousin can show you how, or you can ...
