Baby Wearing General Chatter #1

[Cranky Kitten]

I currently have an ergo sport and a beco butterfly 2 plus the breeze baby ring sling. Thinking about getting a nicer ring sling as they're so handy to have tucked in the bag for quick trips into the shops or school pickup when you don't want to lug the pram out of the car. My ergo is currently being neglected in favour of the beco at present mind you.

I'd definitely second the suggestion of contacting Katherine at Carried Away though - she's lovely and has a massive library. Otherwise there's a meet at Esplanade Park tomorrow morning in Freo too.

[Jennifer13]

Jen - I was thinking of another one. What is the sling made of? it looks kinda stiff?

The Rocking' Baby? 'll have to look! It is more comfy than the breeze, not diggy, spreads wide across the shoulder. Just found the breeze a good beginner sling with a small baby. For me, the RS is only ever for a relatively quick trip, if it's long I take a wrap. And now I've mastered the slip knot I'm just as likely to use a short wrap instead.

[Jennifer13]

JJ was the bomb at the show today. Used three different carries with it (sz 4 really is great for me) and got lots of comments. It meant I hardly had to worry about DD2, she fed and was changed a few times but other than that she happily passed the seven hours we were either there or on the bus snuggled in front or perched on my back in a DH.

[sahbear]

Venturing in for a little bit of help! Hoping someone can shed some light on the differences between the Ergo and Manduca?

I'm looking for a carrier that can do a front/back/hip option, for now but also for when traveling later this year.

Ds is 1, and will be 16/17months when we are traveling.

Any pros or cons for either of these?

Eta, i noticed there is a baby wearing master class in Sydney this weekend, has anyone been to one of these before?
Wondering if I should pop along to learn about wrapping as an option first hand?

[Jennifer13]

I haven't been before, but I'm probably going along tomorrow, sahbear.

Manducca can do a couple of things that the Ergo cannot (or at least the older Ergos couldn't do - cross over straps at the back for one), but the two have similar structure. Manducca was apparently designed by someone originally from Ergo.

I'd try both and see which you prefer - the meet might be a good opportunity.

[Cranky Kitten]

Wheee, just picked up a second hand girasol ring sling Though I've started getting the "another carrier? Haven't you got enough?" already from DH. I've only got 4 now, and one of those I hardly use because it's uncomfortable.

Had fun today wandering through the Freo Markets with DS in the ergo. Must say, the ergo backpack is so handy, comfortable to wear either with the backpack straps or hooked onto the carrier straps and so roomy - I can fit loads into it.

[sahbear]

Thanks Jennifer.

May see if I can get along to it tomorrow if we aren't too busy, it's nice and close.
Although the it did say you need to register, so I maybe a little late!

Crossing over at the back would definitely be good, I think you are right, I need to give them a test run.

[Jennifer13]

Wheee, just picked up a second hand girasol ring sling Though I've started getting the "another carrier? Haven't you got enough?" already from DH. I've only got 4 now, and one of those I hardly use because it's uncomfortable.

DP made his first comment about me maybe having enough wraps now (carrier doesn't count - that's his - and neither do the ring slings!) when number six arrived. So number seven snuck in under the radar and I've decided I probably have enough to play with now.

I'll have to start trading if I want to try some different ones now!

[*The_Mrs.*]

Oh man I love my Ergo so much...I have had so many different carriers and this one just feels so natural. Have any of you used a Moby?? thats my second pick

[Jennifer13]

Haven't used a Moby, sorry The Mrs.

Spent the afternoon at a bwing meet and master class. So many beautiful wraps and carriers! So funny to walk in and ppl knew my wrap and not my name.

[Ambersky]

In comparison to most of the other stetchies i really like Moby, its a double knit rather than single and a fair bit wider.

[Tuesday's Child]

Is the Moby cooler than the Hug-a-bub? I had a HAB with DD1 but barely used it as it was too hot with a summer bub. Then again, now that I've found the woven love I don't think I'd want to go back to a stretchy.

I got a size 4 the other day and I love it. Am I mad that, as I'm still fairly new to wrapping, I love Oscha 100% linens? I also think I might be the only babywearer to not like girasols. I'm thinking of selling the one I've got even though I absolutely love the colourway.

[Cranky Kitten]

Couldn't really say - I'm yet to try wrapping. Not sure I'm really interested in it, I kind of like being able to just pop DS in and out without a whole lot of fabric to deal with Though the second hand girasol ring sling I bought arrived and we took it shopping yesterday - sooo nice and soft, plus nowhere near as diggy as the breeze.

We're off to a meet this morning hopefully (Monkeyboy slept through the last one) and I want to see if I can pick up some tips for back carrying in my SSCs

[veus]

Wheee, just picked up a second hand girasol ring sling Though I've started getting the "another carrier? Haven't you got enough?" already from DH. I've only got 4 now, and one of those I hardly use because it's uncomfortable.

Had fun today wandering through the Freo Markets with DS in the ergo. Must say, the ergo backpack is so handy, comfortable to wear either with the backpack straps or hooked onto the carrier straps and so roomy - I can fit loads into it.

Aah nice!! I must go check them now. Thanks!


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[sloane]

can anyone recommend a FB group that does buy/swap/sell? i'm loving the CC (DD goes straight to sleep!) but i'm keen to try something like an ergo or manducca & thought maybe a 2nd hand one might be a cheaper option?

[Khaleesi]

Baby wearing buy/sell/swap

I have a friend going to lend me some wraps so i can see if i like it, i can't wait to try them out

[luna moth]

JJ was the bomb at the show today. Used three different carries with it (sz 4 really is great for me) and got lots of comments. It meant I hardly had to worry about DD2, she fed and was changed a few times but other than that she happily passed the seven hours we were either there or on the bus snuggled in front or perched on my back in a DH.

Just saw this! That's awesome! I like a 4, but my dream come true is a 3 and a half. 3s are a fradge too short, 4s a little too long.

For travelling, sahbear, I'd pick a half buckle over a SSC if you ever have to carry any luggage. If I am carrying my backpack, my MT straps sit just nicely under it. The Ergo straps are too padded. Not sure about a Manduca.

sloane - Baby Wearing Buy Sell Swap. It is bloody dangerous though!

[Jennifer13]

Look out, sloane. I've found that to be an expensive and time consuming group! Anyone else who isn't buying still sit there and trawl through the photos?

Audax, JJ was even more popular at the bwing master class I went to on the weekend. Ppl were walking up to me to touch it.

I'm loving my size 2 now I have it back (lent it to Epacris to help me break it in - it's a linen). So great for a quick RS back carry or the rebozo hip carry. Maybe I need another to just leave in the car...