Heheheheeh, any excuse I guess.
Some of the bamboos look nice, or if I don't have to baby it too much I might have a look at some silks.
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Heheheheeh, any excuse I guess.
Some of the bamboos look nice, or if I don't have to baby it too much I might have a look at some silks.
Ive found the fibers in my natibaby silks have actually 'snapped' rather then pulled. :( beautiful to wrap with though, I'm just prone to getting my (horribly unmanicured) nails caught on everything - doesn't matter what blend it is - usually whatever is most expensive!
Eeek! Rules out Nati silks for me I think, my nails are horrendous.
Hmmm. Didy waves? Anyone tried one?
Yay, CK!! What a great way to bring in 2013.
I would go with bamboo/cotton for a newbie too. My Paisley was my fave for DD2 as a squishy.
I'm eyeing off the LL Tanagata rainbow for my squishy. Trying out a friends paisley first though.
It's my engagement ring that worries me for pulling threads.
I have tried a Didymos waves (iPad just autocorrected Didy to Didymos. Whoa.) and they're lovely for summer. Nice and thin. But I don't like the waves pattern. Makes me seasick. Prefer the Lisca.
Go iPad!
Hi CK, I have a didymos Didytai in Aqua waves that in breaking in at the mo. It's softening up nicely and seems to breathe quite well.
For those of you in Melbourne there Is a baby wearing get together tomorrow (Wednesday 2/1) at the playground in Caulfield park at 12.00. I'm going along and would love to meet some more baby wearing BB members too. :-) PM me if you'd like more details.
I want a Didytai :(
Help me out ladies - I need to choose a pattern for a Didytai - do I go funky limited edition geckos in purple and turquoise? Or waves? Or one of the niño options?
What's a 241 option? What colour waves do you like the look of?
Might be worth having a feel or try of the wraps if possible to see which one feels good.
:jawdrop: They're weaving new Milky Ways! There's going to be a lighter blue and white one, and a purple and white one. I want them all :lol:
ETA: :leap: And apparently the Indigos are almost ready to be sent off to us! Wooooooohoooooooo!!!!
you hot me sad reading that TB. made me think i shouldnt have gotten the plain white one. but saw pictures and decided i still like mine =)
Nati are also bringing out new Lunas. purple and blue. i want!!!
Anyone got their hands on a Nati Milkyway? There arent too many over here in the US and I want one! they are so pretty :)
I should be receiving mine today or tomorrow :leap:
i have the ecru and black one =) love it. i now finally understand the need for pretty ones. i use to be all about pracricality with carriers...now ive turned to the darkside =p
i will post photos when im next on the computer.
Still quite new to Babywearing and wondering where you learn all the brand names and wrap types and carries. Is there some kind of website somewhere that has a summary?
The woven wraps database is useful for that - though I picked up a fair bit of it by going "ooooh that's pretty, what is it?"
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Lol I just find there are so many, I get lost. I thought Mei Tai was a brand name for ages :P
Tried a new carry today at the shops :) I didn't get it quite right - I was meant to spread the last few passes but it wasn't working so I bunched them - but it was so good to do something different :D With a bit more practise it might become my go-to carry!
Still waiting on Milky Way :( I thought it would arrive today, so I'm a bit crushed seeing all these photos on FB of people enjoying theirs. Stoopid Aus Post :(
Hi girls,
So I have been out of the slings/carriers loop for awhile.
Wondering what the latest with in regards to the best carrier? I want something really comfortable and easy to put on. What do you all recommend?
I went to a baby shop but they weren't much help.
I love my ergo. I have used it for both my babies from birth and breastfeeding is also easy.
Does anyone have the Indigo Milky Way yet? I'm thinking of getting one, but I'm also wanting to know what others think of them.
Thats what Tenibear is waiting on =):
Yup, I'll let you know as soon as it arrives :D
Phebee - the easiest way to learn is to actually come to a meet and see things in action. OTherwise it's all too theoretical (and utterly confusing)
alibaby - it depends what you want. What have you used before? Does something with buckles appeal? are you open to tying things? Is it more for little baby or to be used later as well?
Thanks babylove and MadB.
I think I would need it for the first year. After that, I think baby will be to heavy for me. I have really big boobies too so there is already strain on my back.
When I had DD 4 years a go, I was given a baby bjorn which I used once and never again, after hearing how bad they were. I has a sling, but sold that. I can't remember what brand it was but I could never get Dd in a good position in it and always felt like she would fall out.
I don't mind tying something up but def want something that will be good for my back. :)
if you've a bad back, myabe something 2-shouldered, as opposed to a sling?
A soft-structured carrier (ergo is one, there are many, many others) will last well into toddlerdom - you can simply swing them round to your back when they're a bit bigger. much comfier and convenient.
mei tais are also 2-shouldered adn offer good support, front & back, but you tie rather than clipping buckles. Actually not really any more complicated to use (some people find them a bit daunting at first, but it's all just a matter of trying and practicing a bit). If you can get along to a sling meet in your area to see a few things in action, that might be your best bet.
I prefer wraps - they're totally adjustable so will fit comfortably for anyone, can be used through till toddler years, front/side/back. very versitile. they do require a bit more learning and practice, however.
bjorns are not all that comfy - and most people wouldn't be able to carry beyond 3-6 months - they also don't really provide optimal positioning for baby's hip/spine development.
Thanks so much hun, you have given me some great advice.
MadB are you on Perth Baby Wearers? If so, who are you? PM me if you don't want to say publicly. I'm NOR but I can't make the meets this month, except maybe central.
I am, I'll PM you. We're off to Brissy for a bit next week, so can't make them, either.
just went through my photos and the only photo of me using my milky way is a shot of Spock bf in it. and you cant see much of it. i will take an action next time i use it =)
Sadface :( Aus Post is being mean and haven't delivered my Milky Way yet *pout* Don't wanna wait til tomorrow, I wannit naaooooow!
I want one so bad!!!
It's here, it's here, it's here!!!!!
In the dark bedroom:
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In sunlight:
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"Wrong" side in sunlight:
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It's kinda shimmery too :D
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A better photo in sunlight:
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I told the postie that I love her :rofl:
so pretty!!!
they are very pretty!
Lovely blue!
Gorgeous!! I so want one!
Ok ladies any suggestions for back ache when using the ergo? My new DS has reflux and I've been wearing him during the day so that he can sleep. He's about 6.5kg whereas my little girl didn't weigh this much until she was about 6 months. I used to wear my dd for long periods too because she had silent reflux but I never got the pain, I'm guessing because she was alot lighter. Is there a way of adjusting the straps that will remove that pressure in my upper back?
Hi babyluv
At that weight you shouldn't feel a thing if it's adjusted right. Is the waist band down on your hips? Are the shoulder straps very snug? If it's pulling on your upper back, it may be that you need to tighten it up some more.
Yep it's low on my hips. Ill try tightening the shoulder straps tomorrow and see if that helps. Thanks.