With Alexzander we had a Baby Bjorn & hardly used it because it was so uncomfortable on my shoulder (I have a chronic injury from a car accident a few years ago), other than that we used the pram.
This time I've got a Moby Wrap (like a HAB) which I can't wait to try out cos I've heard (& seen) how awesome they are. I'm just a bit worried about the length of the fabric cos I'm fairly little.
We also have a pouch sling for short trips. I figure it will be easy for say preschool drop off & pick up being able to put little miss in the sling rather than fiddle with the moby or the pram for the 5 minutes we're out of the car.
I'm also seriously considering a BabyHawk from WriggleBots (link allowed, it's for an MPM). Just have to figure out if I can justify to Aaron why I *need* to have three carriers for one baby Any suggestions how??
Last edited by {sarah}; March 1st, 2008 at 06:24 AM.
I love my pocket sling (aka ring sling). It has been comfortable to wear and after some practice I have been able to use with ease. I have used it for front and hip carry but it can be used to carry on the back too.
We originally bought a baba sling thinking it would be the easiest for Dh but Ds hated it! HE didn't like to be lying down!
So we ventured into HAB! I was worried I wouldn't get the hang of tying it, but watching the video made it easier! Ds loves it! Its easy to clean and nice and soft on newborns!
We also have an ergo carrier which is by far the easiest! But can be a little stiff around the leg area and kinda digs into Ds legs! But he still loves it!
I really want another HAB in a different colour and maybe a babyhawk( just checked them out and they look fab!)
I am going to go so broke between carriers ands MCNs argh!
I have a baby-bjorn airflow which I used for the first few weeks. It was a good carrier but I found that it did not provide enough lower back or shoulder support for extended wear, even with a 4-5kg baby. I have bad back and shoulders though, so probably require an SSC with waist support. I also find the materials and fittings to be quite hard, with lots of buckles and knobs at the top of the carrier, consequently DS' face would be squished against a hard plastic knob when he slept. I found the bjorn really useful for getting housework done, but still needed to support DS' head with one hand when bending - the head support could not be tightened sufficiently to hold him steady without him slumping. It was a little fiddly getting him in and out, especially when asleep or cranky.
I also have a Babyrock comfy carry which is a buckled sling with shoulder padding and leg/head padding, and a cotton mesh body. Consequently it is bulkier than a ring sling so does not fold up small enough to pop into a bag, but it is very comfy. I started using this at around 6 or 8 weeks, when DS could then sit upright in it with a little help supporting his head, as he hated to be lying down in the sling. I also felt like he was a little lost in there when lying down. The mesh is fantastic for hot climates, but I wonder if solid fabrics might provide a little more support. It is a little tricky for bending over as they need to be supported with one hand. It is a really good carrier for ease and convenience of getting him in and out quickly and without fuss and I get many comments on how comfy he looks. The buckles and edges of the shoulder padding are much softer that the baby bjorn but I still find that he will get marks if he falls asleep with his face against the strap. Although it is supposed to be easy, I have not yet successfully managed to feed him in the carrier. Again, I find this carrier does not quite provide enough support for extended wear.
I would really like to get a SSC with waist support or a buckle-tei (I am a bit unco for ties and wraps otherwise I would love a babyhawk) - ideally I'd love a Beco, and I have also seen really good reviews on the MBD Calyx but they seem to be hard to get, and only can do inward front and back carry. Gorgeous designs though!
Advice for first time babywearers:
- think about what you want to use your carrier for
- consider whether you want different carriers for different purposes - eg: wrap for doing housework in and extended wear, pouch for quick trips, etc, or one carrier that might not have all of the features that you want.
- research babywearing groups for reviews on different carriers
Oh and Sarah - the perfect justification for needing another carrier is your comfort - if it makes the job of being a mum easier then it is a necessary tool of the trade, not a luxury.
I became so obsessed while researching carriers! We've bought a HAB as they had good unisex colours for my H to wear it too and they seem to suit newborn well. If it's not well received by bubba I might look into a sling too. Would definitely get a ring sling with no padding from what I've looked into.
Our plan was to then probably get an ergo for bigger bub and back carries... but the baby hawk looks divine too!
We're considering a hard frame backpack for bushwalks too as they have a small day pack section in them to help with carrying some extra stuff.
I think I could go nuts on carriers so we've only bought a very cheap pram!
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