Baby Wearing General Chatter #1

[onthefly]

Guess I"ll be seeing you tomorrow CK.

[Cranky Kitten]

Mmmm, guessing so - I'll be a little late though, chiro appointment first thing. Need to fix my back that's constantly being dodgyfied by Mister's bad booby manners

[Ryatha]

It has a little pocket just under the headrest on the outside it folds into with Velcro to keep it in place.

[HotI]

thanks, i think that is the same with the limited edition one.. i found couple other differences so got 4 out of 5, and you only need 2 to enter so all good.

My Ergo carrier is still MIA and i told DH that if we can't find it by this weekend i am going to by a new one. My Close Carrier is good, but DS is getting a bit heavy for it (for me). I am looking at getting a Manduca (rather than another Ergo). What do you think?

[Ambersky]

I like the Manduca a lot, though the fit and comfort is vary personal, I like with Manduca everything is 'built in' and in the price no extras to buy, and the extra body height is great. Much more adjustable/tweak-able too.

[Cranky Kitten]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Manduca. Haven't tried one myself though.

I've just sold my ergo sport as it wasn't getting used much after I got the beco. And now the beco is DH's and I have switched to a super comfy kleinsmekker - yes I did wind up buying it, fell in love as soon as I tried a back carry with it

[sepata]

I loooove my Manduca, well really it's DH's Manduca but I'm using it ATM. It's so comfy and supportive, ds is happy in it for hours and it's just the right size to roll up and fit down the bottom of my nappy bag. Definitely worth it'd weight in gold IMO.


Excuse my sucky spelling, I'm on my iPhone

[HotI]

Is anybody selling a Manduca or similar? I didn't win the Mother Day comp

[Cranky Kitten]

Ooops, I fell over and bought a wrap. Well, organised to pay it off at least....now to learn to use one!

[purplepixie1978]

Hooray, DH gave me a ring sling for mothers' day! Beautiful bright colours and I'm getting the hang of wearing DD over my belly. She was happy as a pig in mud in the supermarket this morning, she hates the stroller and tbh so do I. Soooo much better

[Jennifer13]

What a great Mothers Day present!

I also accidentally bought a Storch Ulli sz 6 on the weekend. I'll count it as my Mothers Day present from Hannah. I've been wanting to try a Storch for ages and none of my IRL babywearing pals have one.

[Elocin]

Ok ladies... Hit me with your recommendations for a ring sling.

We both love the Ergo but I want something I can just throw on if I'm running into the shops.

[Cranky Kitten]

Mine is a wrap conversion by Keonislings - made from a girasol wrap. Really comfy to wear and super soft (mind you, I got it second hand so it's been well broken in) - DS loves it.

I just vacuumed and tidied my house while wearing DS in my kleinsmekker - that's a workout and a half, DS is 9.5kg

[purplepixie1978]

DH bought me a Mamaway ring sling. I don't have anything to compare it to and obviously it is a day old so I can't comment on how it has broken in! But the colours are heavenly and it's working well so far. Had to duck back out to the shops this afternoon and also brought the washing in with her in it this afternoon. Oh my gosh I have missed wearing her!

DD's newest sentence: "pretty sling." More like "pitty shing", but hey, she's 18 months old she grins and pats it when she says it too!

[onthefly]

that's great pixie! it looks lovely and it's obviously working well for you!
There are heaps of slings around - if you can, it's always good to try a few things before you buy.

[HotI]

I got a new carrier! It is a SSC called a Scootababy. It's kinda Ergo-ish, but has one top strap instead of two. It is great for a hip carry but you can do front of back carry too. scootababy.jpg

My Ergo is still MIA, but i am hoping now that i have bought a new one it will reveal itself.

[Jennifer13]

Got my Storch in the mail today. It's my first stripes! I'm wearing it tomorrow. It's a sz 6, so didn't need another, but I've wanted to try one.

I'll take a pic.

[Cranky Kitten]

2 more weeks and I'll have my first wrap - it's a size 6 melody. Very pretty.

My little boy is such a flirt when he's on my back. He looks around, smiles at everyone and lays his cheek on my back and looks at people from under his long eyelashes. And I get so many comments about the kleinsmekker because I seem to be deep in the heart of bjorn territory - let's face it, bjorn colours are boring