Baby Wearing General Chatter #2

Back carry sounds like it might do the trick, Buffy. My DD2 is 5 mths and loves being on my back where she can look around.

Gave out a couple of bwing cards to two quite keen Mums at my postnatal exercise class and last one to a church Mum. They were each pretty keen to give wrapping a go. I love that some Mums I actually know are interested, not just random ppl at the shopping centre. Lots of South Africans around here though, so they are very familiar with bwing and most talk about how their children (now grown up) were worn by nannies.

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DS asleep on my back in the Ergo.

he look bit red headed in this shot but he isn't really.

Thanks all. Is three months too young for back carry in the Ergo? Their website says no...?

Bid on a Babyhawk Mei Tai on eBay, will give that a go before I tackle woven wraps.

Hot1, so cute!

Buffy there's also a bwing buy swap sell group that has Mei Tais for sale. PM me or pretty much any of the others on here for the link. You could also post a wanted in the buy, swap, sell on BB.

it probably is buffy, because the body is a bit short and doesn't offer much head & neck support.

Okey doke - thanks MadB.

Jennifer, will PM you.

I believe the ergo also sits too low for bubs to be able see over your shoulder. But plenty of the girls on the BWBSS page will be able to help with advice on other carriers.
I'm getting pretty comfortable with back carries now. Have done it in public with DH spotting and showing off with family visiting here last week :p. DD2 gets excited when I lay her on the wrap now too which is so cute to see. Is 5 months too young to do a superman toss? DD1 asked to go up and it was so easy that I've started doing it with DD2. She seems to love it but she still seems so delicate.

Also I've now mastered FWCC, DH and ruck. What other carries are useful with size 4 or 6 wraps?
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Noob warning!

ok, this is going to be pic heavy, sorry, if it is too pic heavy let me know and i'll get rid of them. But I thought i would try out my other slings today. Mainly my ring sling... its a 'bubbalugga', and has padded edges, I was never too keen on it cause i feel uncomfortable with how bub lays in them, i feel their necks aren't supported, and dont like how they fold around them. so i will probably save it for when she can sit and use it as a quick hip carry.. but thought i would give it a go, because it would be handy for a really quick carry, eg just popping into the post office or something.

so I put her in, and have it so her neck isnt squished, and it doesnt fold around her...and she seemed happy and comfy, but i dont think it is right, it doesnt look right... how does one use a ring sling???

..maybe instead of putting pictures in here, im going to try and put them in my album. https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums.../baby+wearing/
ok, so there are photos of the ring sling from top (my pov) the front and the side.

Ive also got a couple of photos in there of my other wrap (bali one - not sure the exact name...i can find out though). i feel she might still be too high, how do i get her lower?

THANKS!!!!

Teirae, my slings don't have the padding around the rails and I use the heart to heart or tummy to tummy position.

I've been doing the superman toss with DD2 for at least a month. She's 5 mths now. Before that I shuffled her up by going under my armpit. She gets excited when I lie her on the wrap too.

i'm not an expert, but they both look ok to me.

This is the ticks guidelines for babywearing (in front carries, anyway).
Generally, if it feels 'right' and comfortable, then it's probably good.

Heee, I got to wrap a snuggly 12 week old girl today. So much lighter than my big wriggly boy.

Thanks jen. Good to know. I figured she'd let me know if she didn't like it. I'd been doing a santa toss until she got too wriggly.

Teirae, my girls have always been happier upright so I used the tummy to tummy position. The cradle hold never felt right to me either.

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My first wrap is in the mail - thanks Sterla!! I'm :dance:

Questions for you experts in the meantime:

How much difference is there between a double hammock and secure high back carry? Is one more snug and/or easier to do? I like the look of both on the Youtube tutorials I've seen, maybe I need to try them both out....? My DD has very good head control but I do want to give her some support if she gets tired, especially at such a young age. Wondering if double hammock would be better for cold weather too...?

Do you find it easier to do superman/santa toss or hip wiggle around to the back? Again, what would you suggest for a little, wiggly bubba?

Woohoo! The Perth Babywearers are doing the City to Surf :) We're doing the 4km walk together to raise money for Miracle babies and I can't wait! Going to be so much fun, but I have to decide between now and August (ha) what carrier to use - oh the decisions!

That would be awesome!! City to Surf is something I've always wanted to do but never have (my dad does it every year in Syd), I just always have an excuse =P But doing it babywearing would be awesome!!! might have to look into it =)

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How much difference is there between a double hammock and secure high back carry? Is one more snug and/or easier to do? I like the look of both on the Youtube tutorials I've seen, maybe I need to try them both out....? My DD has very good head control but I do want to give her some support if she gets tired, especially at such a young age. Wondering if double hammock would be better for cold weather too...?

Do you find it easier to do superman/santa toss or hip wiggle around to the back? Again, what would you suggest for a little, wiggly bubba?

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:bump: Anyone? Apologies if you've already answered (a billion times)!

Really just want to know difference between rucksack, double hammock and secure high back carry. Looking for snuggest/most secure for three-month-old. Ruck looks easiest...is it best for neck support though?

I found Santa toss easier for small bubs, then hip.scoot for when they are older but it is highly individual.

I find double hammock better for me. I never wrapped with him that young so I can't say for a 3mth old.



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Oh and I've been converted to rainbows now DISO light or snow rainbow but noone seems to want to sell me a 2nd hand one! I guess it is a good recommendation...

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i've never done shbc, only dh and ruck :)
some recommend shbc to start as you can tie before doing back passees. seems like it might be uncomfy to me :dunno:

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I found Santa toss easier for small bubs, then hip.scoot for when they are older but it is highly individual.

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Beauty, thanks AP.

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i've never done shbc, only dh and ruck :)
some recommend shbc to start as you can tie before doing back passees. seems like it might be uncomfy to me :dunno:

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Do you prefer DH or ruck - or is it more about where you're going/how long/what's quicker etc...?

I didn't like the chest belt with SHBC. Ruck was good to learn first so I could practice getting a good seat. DD would lose patience with the secondpass if I took too long to get a seat. I mostly DH as I find it so comfy. Head support has never been an issue as long as I have her high enough that she can rest her head on the back of my neck. ETA - and make sure the top rail is snug.

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it depends on the length of the wrap. shorter ruck and longer DH. but i also prefer something thinner and slippier in a dh and thicker (relatively) and grippier in a ruck.
There are some great all-rounders, though, which I can do either with in a size 4. My karma is perfect for this, for eg.
DH is more comfortable, generally, though, again, it depends on the wrap. the dh is generally more supportive.

Thanks guys. We tried the DH at home this morning and, while she hated the wrapping, she loved the end result! So much more relaxed than in a front carry. We had a great time strolling around the house in our pjs, checking out pictures and stuff :)

You were right about the DH being comfy. I need to work on getting the top rail tighter though, she felt a little low to me. Also might try tying above the bust rather than around waist. I guess practice makes perfect.

I'm quite excited!

I keep meaning to pop in here more often but never have much exciting to write. But, I got an obimama this week!! So excited, it's like heaven to wear!


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Oooh, exciting! Pics please!

Speaking of which, here's a couple of pics from a meet we went to yesterday :)

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4&d=1340517418

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...7&d=1340517433

love love love the swing shot!

That swing shot is pretty cool


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love the swing shot.

My little girl was poorly today :(
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Oh MadB, poor little mite!

Bwing was the bomb on the slopes!

http://img.tapatalk.com/79d22aeb-97da-607f.jpg

you look like you ahev a lump under your jacket, there

It is, a baby-sized lump!

I've come up with a good response when everyone asks me if she's getting heavy. I tell them she still weighs less than the amount I put on while pg and bwing means she's up close and in a much more comfortable position! This should buy me at least another six months, because no way is DD2 going to weigh that much by 1.

Yay! I've just bought a sz 6 amitola *dance* also a bit scared, first time I've bought off tbw so Fx all goes smoothly.

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Oooh, amitola is pretty!

I'm kind of excited, I've only got one payment left on my Northern Lights - can't wait :)

Jett and I at the airport with our new Didymos Jan wrap.. I LOVE it :D 2545

Awww, just gorgeous BAL

You both look amazing :)

Gorgeous BAL! We're flying up to Brisbane next week so we'll be bwing for the airport for sure. How do you go with the NG tube and wrapping?

Fine.. I normally tape the NG tube to his back if he has an all in one suit, or tuck it down the back of his shirt.. I have no idea how people juggle kids and luggage without BW..

gorgeous!

must be harder pushing a stroller and carrying luggage :)

I have no idea BAL. Strollers just don't seem at all plane practical!

Have a beautiful Eisblau to play with and can't wait to try it tomorrow.