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Post by ArielMermaid on Apr 17, 2018 12:33:40 GMT -6
I have a moby wrap that DD1 hated. I could not even get her tiny infant body in it because she would stiffen and thrash and spit up and cry and I would give up.
I also have an ergo 360 but didn’t get the infant insert (I didn’t try until she was age appropriate for it). DD1 thought I was just ok and tolerated it for maybe 15 minutes.
I am going to need DD2 to be able to be worn. Any suggestions on carriers. I’m going to try the moby wrap again, we’ll see how it goes. Let me know what you use, if you like it, and drop a link to where you got it.
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Post by polson on Apr 17, 2018 12:59:50 GMT -6
i had the ergo 360 (with infant insert) with dd1 and also felt like she didn’t tolerate it. i used it more when she could start facing out and she seemed to like it better then. i am using it all the time with dd2. she fusses for a few minutes when i get her in it, but then pretty much falls to sleep. i’m not sure if it’s different kid related or if i just really need to wear her to get anything done so i pushed through and gave y more of a chance. i also bought a solly on a whim (i found it 30% online at anthropologie (super random to me) and had a gift card so i got it for free). i was really intimidated by structureless wraps, but have used it quite a bit around the house so far and have gotten the hang of how to tie it pretty fast. don’t know if any of that is helpful to you, but that is where i’m at right now with the baby wearing.
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Post by katietopaz on Apr 17, 2018 13:35:38 GMT -6
Lots of empathy to #1 not liking being worn, but needing #2 to get with the program.
I’m having good luck with this baby and the ring sling. I like that it’s easy to get on and off without having to do contortions, and it’s very adjustable and newborn-friendly. There is a bit of a learning curve to using it, and I’m still getting the hang of it, but YouTube videos have been super helpful. There are a lot of different brands and materials - I ended up getting a Tula brand ring sling, and you can get them from the Tula website or one of the Facebook BST pages.
DS1 didn’t like the Ergo, but he sometimes tolerated the Lillebaby - I got the Embossed because the material was so much softer and I thought he’d like it more than the stiffer Ergo fabric. You can get them from Amazon, Target, BBB, etc.
Have you looked to see if there’s a local babywearing group near you? They often have a lending library of carriers you can borrow for a bit and see if you/your baby like it before committing to buying one. They’re also great for fit checks or teaching how to use different carriers. Just a thought!
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Apr 17, 2018 13:36:47 GMT -6
See if you have a BWI group near you: babywearinginternational.org or ask on a local mom Facebook group if there’s something similar you can attend. They’ll let you try everything out, fit you, and you can rent/borrow different options. I like solly wraps better than moby or boba because they seem stretchier but don’t stretch out. A K’tan is a great option for early days and really easy to use - just size down. I’m not a ring sling fan bc I feel like I can’t have two totally free hands. I also have two girasol wraps that I like a lot. If you’re new to wrapping it may take some practice to get a woven wrap tight enough. I have a Tula, an ergo, and a Sakura bloom scout. I decided not to get a free tto grow Tula bc Tula straps feel like overkill to me until LO is sitting/bigger and a lot heavier. It’s just a lot of carrier until LO is 6-8mos IME. The ergo was more comfortable in the early days but using the insert was annoying and prevented getting a great fit. I haven’t used the scout yet but I’m hopeful it’ll be good right away - you can wear a newborn with legs in and without an insert (unlike pretty much all the others). Babywearing on Budget is a good Facebook group for finding k’tans and there is a solly BST group with really low priced wraps. I’ve boight and sold on a lot of the BST groups and never had an issue.
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Post by ArielMermaid on Apr 17, 2018 13:39:22 GMT -6
I’m so in the middle of no where my “local” group is a 45 minute drive I’m googling everything you are saying and hoping videos can be a good guide. I’ll suck it up and go to a group if I have to though.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Apr 17, 2018 14:02:12 GMT -6
I’m so in the middle of no where my “local” group is a 45 minute drive I’m googling everything you are saying and hoping videos can be a good guide. I’ll suck it up and go to a group if I have to though. Boo. Check out Wrapping Rachel on YouTube. Her tutorials and reviews are so good!
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Post by cp3 on Apr 17, 2018 14:04:11 GMT -6
I used a mei tei and Tula with Dd1. I never really got comfortable with the mei tei so it wasn't used often but we used the Tula a lot and I used it until she was over 2.
This time around I got a Tula free to grow so I can use it sooner and a Baby K'tan. I've used the K'tan a lot. At grocery stores, Target, the mall, etc. I also use it at home a lot when she is fussy and she'll nap in it and it is fairly comfortable for me to sit in it and do things around the house. I ordered the active version since it's not made out of cotton and more breathable. It is starting to get hot here so I wanted something that wouldn't add too much extra heat. I originally ordered a large based on their size chart but it was too big so I returned it for a medium and it works so much better. Other reviews said to size down as well.
Now that she is getting bigger I'll start using the Tula. I've used it a few times and still love it.
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Post by cp3 on Apr 17, 2018 14:09:01 GMT -6
I like the K'tan since you don't have to tie it yourself and it is fairly easy to use although we are only doing the kangaroo position for now. I watched a quick Youtube video and figured it out.
I originally only bought the Tula but since she was under 7 lbs I needed something to use to wear her so I ordered the Ktan when she was about a week on Amazon and it was here in two days. And I still had my second completion discount available so I used that as well.
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Post by cornpop on Apr 17, 2018 14:18:45 GMT -6
I had a boba with Em and loved it sooo much. She'd immediately fall asleep whenever I put her in there.
I got two more for this baby and so far she seems to like them just as much.
I also got an Ergo with Em. I never cared for it and only used it a handful of times, mostly when she was bigger.
I'd check the Facebook groups near you. I got one of my boba's for $10 on FB so even if I didn't like it, it wasn't a big deal.
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Post by gldnbearz on Apr 17, 2018 14:56:39 GMT -6
I had a Ktan and a hand me down Original Baby Bjorn from kid 1. Luckily kid 1 didn't really need to be worn when young. MH really liked the Baby Bjorn.
This kiddo needs to get over 7 lbs before he can use the Ergo Adapt that I got for Black Friday. The minimum weight for the Ktan is 8 lbs, which will take a while for this peanut.
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Post by dizzycooks on Apr 17, 2018 15:48:35 GMT -6
Currently have my babe in a ring sling and he’s loving it. +1 to not being totally hands free, but it works for the moment. I have a moby wrap that I love and I wish I had a woven wrap, but have never invested. I have a toddler Tula for the bigger kids and an old ergo for the baby. I prefer in Gavin and my kids have never complained. My 4yo still asks to go up and we had the 5yo up last summer a few times on longer walks.my kids are tiny though, the biggest just hit 40lbs. Definitely practice and keep trying. Fb groups are awesome, even if you can’t attend the bwi meetings their fb page has tons of info.
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Post by alwayscheese on Apr 17, 2018 16:08:35 GMT -6
I'm no expert but I've worn DS successfully several times in both my baby k'tan and Moby wrap. DS insisted on wildly kicking and straightening his legs until I put his legs out. He was never < 8,2 and I just pulled the wrap so his knees were pulled up.
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Post by babybean on Apr 17, 2018 16:13:41 GMT -6
I have a solly, Tula and woven wrap. I’ve only used the first 2 so far. It’s been easier/faster using the Tula, especially when out of the house so that’s been my go to. I don’t have an infant insert so have been rolling up a blanket until DD is at weight, it works well.
I live rural as well and know how annoying getting to things can be and think you can skip attending a baby wearing group. YouTube and blogs have always suited me well for research purposes.
eta: I like the solly better than the moby because of the material. I’m a big Tula fan and find it wide and comfortable for LO and myself.
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Post by clementine on Apr 17, 2018 16:23:05 GMT -6
I have a solly and was (still am) a complete newb with babywearing. I got it as a gift. It was a little intimidating to tie and get L into it at first, but I’m much quicker now. It definitely is stretchy but if you tie it tight enough, it’s really supportive for my 11 lb babe. It goes up to 25 lb I believe, so we’ll see how I like it with a heavier baby. He likes being in it fairly well, but he’s so nosy. So if he’s awake I have to hold his head because he’s constantly turning it and flinging it back and his head control isn’t great yet. He does NOT like when I put the fabric over the side of his head to hold it in place unless he’s completely passed out. So if he’s sleeping, I can get stuff done, but if not it’s not really hands free and he’s so squirmy/nosy that it’s not really worth it, although it does give my arms/back a break from holding him. I’m wondering how he’ll do in it once he can really hold his head up and look around on his own. We also have an ergo 360, but we don’t have the infant insert. We bought it on amazon on Black Friday for a good deal. H tried using it with a rolled up towel, but L is still too little. I do like that it has a piece you can flip up behind baby’s head to help with head control. But I’m guessing once L is big enough to use the ergo, he won’t need as much help with head control. Ergobaby 360 All Carry Positions Award-Winning Ergonomic Baby Carrier, Dewy Grey www.amazon.com/dp/B01M997LVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jUM1AbRKN2P5R Hope this helps a little! I’m still interested in buying another type of wrap/carrier if I can make up my mind or get motivated to go to a meeting and try some.
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 17, 2018 16:29:45 GMT -6
I really like baby wearing.
I have: three Tulas (all three are Standards, one is a wrap conversion, the other two are canvas). both a Solly & Moby wrap a Harry Potter woven wrap an Infantino Mei Tai
I'm in the process of deciding on a ring sling (leaning towards a new LÍLLÉbaby since I'm not finding anything on the BSTs that are catching my eye that aren't ridiculously expensive) and whether I really need a FTG or not.
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Post by alwayscheese on Apr 17, 2018 16:33:05 GMT -6
I have a solly and was (still am) a complete newb with babywearing. I got it as a gift. It was a little intimidating to tie and get L into it at first, but I’m much quicker now. It definitely is stretchy but if you tie it tight enough, it’s really supportive for my 11 lb babe. It goes up to 25 lb I believe, so we’ll see how I like it with a heavier baby. He likes being in it fairly well, but he’s so nosy. So if he’s awake I have to hold his head because he’s constantly turning it and flinging it back and his head control isn’t great yet. He does NOT like when I put the fabric over the side of his head to hold it in place unless he’s completely passed out. So if he’s sleeping, I can get stuff done, but if not it’s not really hands free and he’s so squirmy/nosy that it’s not really worth it, although it does give my arms/back a break from holding him. I’m wondering how he’ll do in it once he can really hold his head up and look around on his own. Same baby again! 😃
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Post by cp3 on Apr 17, 2018 18:02:55 GMT -6
I had a Ktan and a hand me down Original Baby Bjorn from kid 1. Luckily kid 1 didn't really need to be worn when young. MH really liked the Baby Bjorn. This kiddo needs to get over 7 lbs before he can use the Ergo Adapt that I got for Black Friday. The minimum weight for the Ktan is 8 lbs, which will take a while for this peanut. I didn't see any weight minimum for the K'tan. Everything I read just says from birth at birth weight. I definitely used it before this baby hit 8 lbs and had no problems with it.
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Post by gldnbearz on Apr 17, 2018 18:24:50 GMT -6
cp3, my 3 year old Ktan manual said 8 lb minimum. I'll have to look at it again.
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Post by snowmoon on Apr 17, 2018 19:11:56 GMT -6
I love ring slings for little babies. And big babies. And toddlers. They are definitely not hands free but I personally find them to be the fastest and easiest to get comfortable. They're great for running errands because you can leave it on and pop the baby in and out.
I prefer wraps for around the house and wearing for long periods. My partner has a lenny lamb wrap tai that he loves more than anything. He can get it on all by himself. They can be used from birth and through to toddlerhood. Front and back carries.
My ds didn't like anything too structured when he was little so we tried a few different carriers because I absolutely needed to wear him to get shit done. So you might have to try different types to find one that works.
And just keep moving.
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Post by leatherpants on Apr 17, 2018 19:14:17 GMT -6
Our children are the same ArielMermaid. DS1 finally tolerated being worn when I got the Beco Gemini. But he didn’t like it. I’ve started with DS2 because I need to. He likes it much much better. I bought the Lillebaby all seasons. So far I like it quite a bit. It’s 7-45lbs and no extra insert needed. I could never forgive out a wrap and I have no desire to learn now. Although it does look cozy
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Post by smilesp on Apr 17, 2018 19:19:03 GMT -6
I have an ergo 360 that I got with DS1. It’s fine. I didn’t use it that much. I got a solly to use with this one. I’ve used it once but I really liked it. I watched some YouTube videos and figured out how to tie it pretty quickly. I recommend tying it at home before you leave so you can just pop baby in it.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Apr 17, 2018 19:56:13 GMT -6
I have an ergo 360 that I got with DS1. It’s fine. I didn’t use it that much. I got a solly to use with this one. I’ve used it once but I really liked it. I watched some YouTube videos and figured out how to tie it pretty quickly. I recommend tying it at home before you leave so you can just pop baby in it. +1. I’ve been able to keep the solly tied throughout several errands, popping DD2 in/out, and it stayed nice and tight.
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Post by Rama on Apr 17, 2018 20:35:02 GMT -6
I pretty much exclusively use wovens and my ring sling. Technically, we also have the Infantino meh dai, but that's what my SIL uses more than either of us.
I got my wraps/RS from friends, BSTs on Facebook, and Little Zen One. I tend to gravitate to Wrapyouinlove's YouTube videos, but I'll +1 the Wrapping Rachel rec, too.
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Post by yianna on Apr 18, 2018 0:19:11 GMT -6
I have a lillebaby ring sling, a lillebaby SSC, a K tan, a moby, a standard Tula and toddler Tula.
I’ll use the Ring Sling the most in the early weeks. It’s just super convenient to use when you have other kids.
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Post by nevertoomanyshoes on Apr 18, 2018 3:09:41 GMT -6
I thought I liked my ergo SSC until I got a Tula... that thing is comfy as! DS1 loved it whereas he was always meh on the ergo.
I have an ergo wrap which I really like, but I find it tricky to get baby in easily. DS2 likes it though. I have the Tula infant insert this time but my first try using it DS2 wasn’t keen so might just wait until he can sit in the Tula without it, or just try a rolled up burp cloth under him. Annoying because the insert was $50!
I want a free to grow but can’t justify it at the moment (daycare costs for DS1 are huge right now, I ran out of the government rebate we get here so paying full cost on half pay until a July when the rebate starts over again).
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Post by calendula on Apr 18, 2018 4:50:16 GMT -6
We loved wearing DS. He hated strollers and we didn't use one until he was closer to 2.5.
We used a Moby and a basic Ergo. I sewed a ring sling for the newborn days.
For DD we replaced the old Ergo with a Lillebaby. I have been using the Moby since she was born. I know there are newer things on the market but it serves our purposes. I walk to pick DS up from school every day, and we can walk to town for cvs runs, groceries, parks etc.
DH prefers the wraps vs. structured carriers and might get an active Ktan for the summer since the Moby is pretty thick material.
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Apr 18, 2018 8:51:01 GMT -6
I have an ergo 360 and have used it with my girls and plan on using it with R too, once my csection area is essential sore. I haven't ever tried any other carrier, slings or wraps because the ergo has always met our needs. My DH wears our kids too, so I like that it's versatile enough for both him and I to use when we're out and about.
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Post by sunshinedaisies on Apr 18, 2018 9:56:12 GMT -6
I’m there with forcing this baby to like being worn. DS1 hated to be worn until he was big enough to face out. Turns out he was just nosy. We tried a few carriers with him - I think we have the original Bjorn, a Mei Tai, and maybe one other? He only ever tolerated the bjorn facing out but I don’t love it because of the stress it puts on the hips/pelvis.
This time around we bought a Tula (thanks to my first BMB’s obsession I finally decided to give it a try). Damn that thing is comfy. Even DH commented that he thought I just liked he patterns until he tried it on and now he is sold. We are using it with an infant insert right now and it’s working great but I am looking forward to when we don’t need it.
I’ve never tried the wraps. I want to like them because I think they look comfy but I don’t think they are for me.
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