Baby Carriers (Strap-on? Lol) for Plus-size Moms??

You might want to consider a Moby Wrap. It will last longer and can be used when the child is a toddler. Plus, you can adjust it no matter how large or small you are. The cost will be about the same as a really comfortable baby carrier. The cheap ones just do not have the padded straps and adjustments needed. Regular baby carriers are kind of like bassinets, only used for a little while until the baby gets too heavy.

I am about a 20 right now, and there are 2 carriers I use that fit well and are comfortable.

For a smaller baby, or in the winter, I use a Sleepy Wrap (basically the same as the Moby Wrap), but since I don't know the Moby's length I wouldn't know if it is long enough for a plus sized mom.

For my clip-on carrier, I use an Ergo Sport. I have a very large midsection, and there is plenty of length in the waistband for me to use it. I can even put it on unassisted, as long as I have loosened the upper strap enough to maneuver it once it is on.

You might want to check out Heavenly Hold to see what other options are available to you. You can check out their Facebook page. The owner is a mom who works from home and knows pretty much every baby carrier out there. I got my Ergo from her. https://www.facebook.com/#!/heavenlyhold or her website: www.HeavenlyHold.com

Good luck!

I'm a 2X top. Moby wrap works great- comfy plus one size fits all. Fantastic for winter or indoors but can get hot wearing an extra layer in the summer. I've heard the Bali Breeze wraps are lighter weight though.

I can also use a large hotsling, but I prefer 2 shouldered carriers for longer trips. I can wear a normal Ergo, but the ergo sport has even longer straps and waistband.

http://www.mobywrap.com/
http://www.hotslings.com/
http://www.wrapsodybaby.com/shop/breeze.htm
http://store.ergobaby.com/Baby_Carriers/Sport

Bjorn/Snugli type carriers were uncomfortable for me, felt like all the extra weight was hanging from my chest instead of being distributed more evenly.

I have a Moby Wrap - it's really long and should work. I will say I couldn't figure it out at all - I went into a diaper shop (they sell a lot of cloth diapers, nursing stuff, carriers, etc). They helped me figure it out - and we still use it 10 months later. I bought a cheap one from Target - $40. After going there, they showed me a nicer version - it's stretchy and easier to use. I would look for that one. My other girls at 15 and 7 - so I use it everywhere - it's so much easier to "go" with it on - fishing, walks, sporting events, etc. I will say I still keep her facing me at 10 months because it's easier on my shoulders and back, I seriously hardly feel her. When I turn her out, it feels like I'm pregnant again. She doesn't seem to mind, but again it's all she knows. She still naps in it if we are out and about where she won't nap in a stroller. When she was really little, she nursed a lot in it and it's very discreet. She loved being held so it was the only way I could get stuff done.

I also have a Baby Bjorn that I use sometimes but prefer the moby.

the regular ergo has a strap 'expander'

works great and is the best carrier ever

http://www.amazon.com/Waist-Extensions-Baby-Carrier-Acces...

I have a mamas and papas morph carrier. My husband and i each have our own harness, he's a big guy and his xl fits him well.

There is a group in ft worth called Ft worth baby wearers. www.fwbabywearing.com
They are a wonderful resource and can certainly help you out.

I am a size 20 and I use a Boba Baby Wrap. It is wonderful! It's basically a Moby Wrap, but it's stretchy. It works so well, no matter what size you are!

I would look into the Ergo. It's a really comfy carrier and can be adjusted to fit a lot of different body types.