Molly - they recommend you don't face baby out in the Ergo as it's not ergonomically designed that way, also the company suggests again facing out as baby can't turn away from stimulation and can become overstimulated. Instead you can use the hip carry or back carry and bub can still look around. For younger bubs you can put them in cradle style (ie both legs to one side) so they can still look around that way too.
Gracie - we have a peanut shell, which works similar to that or some other kind of ring sling. i saw someone talking bout a bubbamoe the other day which looks interesting
Gracie, I wore a bubzilla sling today for over 2 hours with Em before i started to get sore, i find it easy to put on having watched the video instructions on their website and it seems easy to feed in. I found it easy to give her the bottle today and she was very comfortable in it. Sarah also loves being in the sling in a hip hold. i am finding it soooo much more comfortable than my tomy freestyle cool as it doesn't did in anywhere unless it is not adjusted properly and it offers a more even pressure instead of digging in like the other ones i have tried (i have borrowed a few to find one i liked). it is comfortable to sit on the couch and cuddle and will be better when it gets a bit cooler here in adelaide as she was sweaty today.
Hi Gracie, I just bought a lightly padded maya wrap ring sling. I love it for quick trips, and for snuggling Sam across my body. It's easy to bf in too. I also have a HAB and Ergo. They're all great for different occasions!
Nelle - Still haven't made any babyhawk decisions yet (I know I've missed the wrigglebots preorder). I'll have to wait until next fortnight's pay to order one now anyway!! I'm pretty settled on the owl paisley aqua with espresso straps. You'll have to put up some pics of yours when you get it - it sounds awesome!
I met up with Paulus from babycarriers downunder (purchased my maya sling from him) the other day, and he showed me the catbird baby mei tai. This is just making my decision that much harder because I really do like the fact that you can wear a newborn/very young baby with their legs out in the front carry. The babyhawks are just so pretty though - and if Sam really wants his legs out while he's little, I can always use the HAB!
Suse - let me know if you get the catbird baby MT and what you think of it!
Juliette, if you've got Paulus to advise you, I'd say you're set mate! Unless he recommends you get both...I'm not much safer, I've got a BearHugBaby Mei Tai, and am still getting the BabyHawk...different features, you know?
The Aqua Owl is AWESOME, I so almost got that one. Very cool.
You will totally have to post pics of your Maya, and let us know how you go with that one!
Gracie, sounds like a Pouch or Ring Sling might be what you're after for that purpose! We have a Bear Hug Baby pouch (and WriggleBots Mel sells some pretty Karma ones and I've heard of Peanut Shell too...sure there are many more if you search!) and I like that because it folds up nice and small for the nappy bag. But, being a fitted carrier, you're pretty much the only one who can use it (or someone equal to your size).
A ring sling is much more versatile, since anyone can use it, and the tail is handy for shade and breastfeeding, slightly higher learning curve (not much), and not as compact to store. Still, for around the house...
And where a pouch might stretch (though a wash might fix that), a Ring Sling can always be adjusted.
Do you know anyone with either? Trying them first could really help you decide.
Juliette, if you still want a babyhawk pm me sweetie. I havent placed the order yet and I am sure we can come to some arrangement so you don't miss out.
Ohhh Why did I google 'pikkolo'. They look really good. I was toying with eventually getting an ergo but I like the look of the pikkolo. I have made (does chopping fabric in half constitute making?) myself a wrap for the newborn time - while I figure out what I want.
Nelle - how do you find the pikkolo? Have you used it to carry River at all? I like the idea of something that can last a while. It is prettier than the Ergo too
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Unless he recommends you get both...I'm not much safer, I've got a BearHugBaby Mei Tai, and am still getting the BabyHawk...different features, you know?
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