And Rose see if there's a babywearing meet near you. You'll be able to try out lots of wraps and carriers and many groups have demo dolls
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And Rose see if there's a babywearing meet near you. You'll be able to try out lots of wraps and carriers and many groups have demo dolls
Thanks for the suggestions ladies.
In regards to the wrap over a sling- I really don't have a reason. Lol. Just thought they might be more versatile. Don't know much about the slings, but I have watched a few YouTube vids of how to use the wraps. Maybe I'll get a sling as well and see how I go.
Do you think brands matter, or are they all pretty much the same? I keep seeing the Moby wraps online, but I think that might be American?
Sorry I hope you dont mind if I also jump in but in regards to ring slings which brands do you recommend? In the baby shops I have looked at so far the only one they seem to stock is the breeze baby. Is this one any good? Bubs is due at the end of November meaning I will be baby wearing over the hot Perth summer so I do want something breathable.
I can't comment on stretchy wrap brands - I don't know much about them.
Some of the more affordable brands of woven wraps to look at are Girasol, Little Frog and Lenny Lamb.
I have a breeze baby ring and while I love it for showers and at the pool I wouldn't recommend it for everyday use. I find the shoulder very diggy and the mesh fabric tends to slip on the rings.
Most bricks and mortar baby stores have very limited ranges so you're probably better off finding a local sling meet to try things and then ordering from an online store
You can get ring slings that are more supportive at Mamaway, but that's the only retail shop I've seen them in. You can easily buy them online, either new or secondhand (secondhand is often better for wraps and ring slings as they're easier to use and not as stiff). For secondhand, try babywearing groups on FB (you'll have to apply to join). In Australia, the bwing buy swap sell one is good. Babywearing groups, which you can also find on FB, are good for local meets. Breeze Baby is really only good in the water.
There's bwing buy swap sell on here too, if you post a message with what you're after you'll probably get a BB member respond if they're thinking of selling.
For atretchies, I can't see there would be that much difference between the brands. You could even try making one yourself, there are instructions available online. Just be aware they are only going to work while baby is small. I used a Hug-a-bub but unlike wovens, there isn't much to differentiate it from others I've seen.
For wovens and ring slings, they will vary based on how 'broken in' they are, what they are made of, length and what kind of carries and size of baby/toddler you're wearing, as well as you!
Well, I'm going to see if I can get a Madame Googoo - anyone know what their pricing is like? She doesn't have a price list up... Failing that, Frangipani Baby have in-stock WCMTs similar to what I want anyway. Though that would involve me selling my Milky Way... What to do, what to do?!
Thanks for all the feedback! After looking online I just ordered a Sakura Bloom Linen ring sling. I could only find positive reviews so hopefully I have made the correct choice.
Went for the WCMT from Frangipani, now to wait and see if it was a good idea ;) I might wait to see before I sell my Milky Way on, I don't want to find out the mei tai was a bad idea and then start missing my first MW!
Em, I drool over the Sakura Bloom ring slings, but I've never got around to owning one. Let us know how you go with it. I have a lovely striped Lenny Lamb all ready for DD3. Gave it a whirl with DD2 in a hip carry the other day and think it will be perfect.
What colour did you choose?
Em, my very first carrier was a sakura bloom ring sling. Nothing but good things to say about it! Almost 12 months on, it still gets pulled out for quick trips to the shops or when we fly.
I got it in pure raven (black.) I wanted something nice and plain for my first so thought black would be a good starting point. I will def let you know how I go with it. Will have to start practising when it arrives :)
Im in a bit of shock at how quickly it came but it has arrived! I was so tired last night that I didnt have much of a play but will do so when I get home from work tonight- one question though the linen is very stiff (i will admit I was expecting something soft) and I would like to soften it up a bit. From what I have read the best way to soften it is to use it but I would like to soften it a bit before bubs arrives. Should I get my hands on a doll or something and wear it around the house to soften it (or will just wearing it on me without anything in it still work?) Is there anything else I can do? Sorry I'm prob going to have a lot of newbie questions in the coming weeks :)
Running it through the rings can help. Wash it, then iron it while it's still damp. Sit on it in the car. If it's warm where you are (so the car gets hot) leave it in the car. It will soften up pretty quickly. I was a total noob when I got mine and didn't realise how stiff it was or that I should soften it up so it was basically pulled out of the box and used as is. It softened up heaps after the first wash and really didn't take long at all to get really soft.
Guess who has won a woven wrap?!?? :D
Congrats Netix! Where? How? When? What?
Wow! My new mei tai just arrived, and it looks amazing :o I didn't realise Milky Way Blue Sky was such a beautiful deep blue, it's lovely :) I'm a little worried about the fact the waistband and straps are a little more padded than I was expecting, but we'll see how we go. I was hoping to use it for bub when s/he arrives, it does look like it might be a bit warm for summer. Definitely going to use it today with Milly to do my shop :D
I actually dreamt about it last night, and it was this awful blotchy green-purple kind of blend of colours :sick: It was halfway through the dream that I even remembered it was supposed to be blue/light blue so the rest of it was spent trying to get to a computer to complain :lol:
I just wanted to tell everyone how much I love my hug-a-bub wrap! I started using it with my second child and absolutely love it now I have a newborn. It is versatile and comfortable. Once you have learnt how to tie it once you will remember forever! I love how it wraps to your body and there is nothing better than your baby close to you! I can also breastfeed in it and there are some beautiful colours available. I highly recommend the hug-a-bub!
Teeny bit excited. Just bought my first wrap, a size 6 Neobulle. Washed it with a load of towels as soon as it arrived and can't wait to try it out!
I entered on facebook through the Baby Wearing Conference when I saw the picture on my feed after our local ABA leader commented on the photo that she has one identical (which I have been using). Which happens to be the same as the one you would win. To enter, from memory, you had to say why you love baby wearing or something like that. I'm just waiting for it to arrive in the post now :):
It's funny, when I get cranky that I can't do anything with Mack in my arms, DD and DS suggest I "tie him up on my back". Cute.
I entered on facebook through the Baby Wearing Conference when I saw the picture on my feed after our local ABA leader commented on the photo that she has one identical (which I have been using). Which happens to be the same as the one you would win. To enter, from memory, you had to say why you love baby wearing or something like that. I'm just waiting for it to arrive in the post now :):
It's funny, when I get cranky that I can't do anything with Mack in my arms, DD and DS suggest I "tie him up on my back". Cute.
Who's going to the sling meet/conference/expo in Melbourne this weekend? Can we do a roll call?
I'm traveling all the way from Darwin for it.
I wanted to fly over to Melbourne for it but just couldn't swing it :(
Sounds like fun, k4t. DD2 still loves being worn at 21 mths and if she sees the wrap out says "back, back" excitedly. I'm finding it okay to carry her in a ruck back carry in one of my most supportive wraps (linen blends usually), but I have to be careful to get the top rail nice and firm. Pretty much only wearing her on the days we walk to school. Great for my core muscles though, what with the baby starting to throw my posture (28 wks tomorrow).
Very much looking forward to wearing a new squish again in the summer!
Hi.
I want to 'make' a stretchy wrap that i can use to wrap my belly to give support to my tummy and back. What length and type of fabric is best? Hoping i can get something from SPotlight/Lincraft.
Thanks
I have a pic of what i want to try to do, but having difficulty posting pics. It is similar to how hug a bub is wrapped.
Hi.
I want to 'make' a stretchy wrap that i can use to wrap my belly to give support to my tummy and back. What length and type of fabric is best? Hoping i can get something from SPotlight/Lincraft.
Thanks
I have a pic of what i want to try to do, but having difficulty posting pics. It is similar to how hug a bub is wrapped.
Jersey cotton is the best to make a stretchy, and you'd usually need about 5m :) When I made my own, I bought 2.5m then chopped it in half widthways, sewed the ends together (making it as strong as I could) and went on my merry way :)
ETA: Okay, I just read your post again and WOW did I skip most of it :redface: ^^ That's for a proper, carrying-the-baby stretchy. I'd still recommends jersey cotton, but you probably won't need 5m of it. I actually tried to wrap my belly with my HAB just yesterday and it was way too long for what I was going for... So, can't really help on the length, but Jersey cotton :)
sweet. can you remember how much yours cost?
I don't remember exactly, but my head wants me to say $14/m? Don't trust me on that though...
works out more expensive than buying 2nd hand hab or maybe even a woven. will check spotlight out but maybe eBay it is
We are so broke I'm selling everything bw I own (except my Tardis hb and my hemp).
But I have a hug a bub and a stretchy, im going to be posting them properly soon, but thought I would give you a heads up HotI
What colours are they TT40? i will prob be looking for dark colours.
Did just order didytai custom, and brought a sukura bloom ring sling...oops don't tell DH!
teni, checked out stretch fabric at spotlight, and you were close- it was $11 or 12/ m.
ooohhh eenee i am SOOO jealous of the didy! i saw frangipanilou with hers at a BB meet and it was spectacular!
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Finally, i was able to load the pic! How long do you reckon i will need to wrap like this? i am about a size 14 atm.
i was thinking stretchy, but am leaning towards woven again.
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Finally, i was able to load the pic! How long do you reckon i will need to wrap like this? i am about a size 14 atm.
i was thinking stretchy, but am leaning towards woven again.
I'm about a size 20 and could *just* tie off doing the second pass around the belly in a size. I reckon a woven would offer a lot more support, just as it would with a bub.
You'd probably need quite a long one for that. 6 maybe?
how long in metres is a 6?
4.2m? I can check mine, but will depend on the tapers a bit.