Baby Wearing General Chatter #3

[luna moth]

So I'm gazing longingly at my Paisley, Ela and Papillon and looking forward to summer.

Just come up here! Perfect weather for babywearing at the moment.

Char - go for it. I think they're great for travelling - quick, fold-uppable, beat-uppable.

[misty]

Haven't tried an 'oh snap' yet. I loved the Babyhawk MT though. But then I'm more of a MT girl in general over FB carriers.
I do have a Kinderpack which is absolutely fabulous and I would recommend to anyone.

[Charlotte91]

I ended up purchasing it for an incredibly great price.
Pretty excited, can't wait til its here!

[dusty]

I love those skulls. Never thought I would but saw a carrier with them and fell in love. Enjoy!

[Charlotte91]

Love it! Just had a quick go, but heading to town today for appointments so will get to have a good go with it today.

[~TT40~]

how late did people wear bubs on theor front vs back? I still prefer Spock on my front, just feels more comfortable.

[Chrispe]

how late did people wear bubs on theor front vs back? I still prefer Spock on my front, just feels more comfortable.

I started wearing DS3 on my back at around 6-7 months. Simply because he was getting to heavy for my front (10kgs at 7 months). I still front wear sometimes, especially if its just a quick trip.
But I also have a sway back & slight scoliosis & too much weight on front aggravates it.

[luna moth]

how late did people wear bubs on theor front vs back? I still prefer Spock on my front, just feels more comfortable.

A bit after 2, my DD1 got too tall, and we would bump chins. But she dislikes being worn now anyway.

[Frangipani Lou]

Good question TT40. I'd like to know the answer too. DD is almost 8 months and I still front carry in the Didytai.

[dusty]

I still front carry DD at almost 3 and 15kg! Its lovely cuddle time. But I will put her on my back if I'm pushing the pram but she doesn't stay up for long preferring to run around. I probably carried her regularly until about 18 months on the front.

[~TT40~]

awesome. I dont feel so weird now. she is 1 and 10kg

[phebee]

I'd love to wear DD on my back, but she doesn't cooperate and I have dinosaur arms I'm hoping to learn a ruck, but I've only just started wrapping and I want to master FWCC first.

[Deedles]

I have had my girasol wrap for about 2 months now and still haven't mastered it. I haven't dared to try the back carry yet as I couldn't even do it with my ergo the first two babies!

Hoping to get to some of the Brissy baby wearing meets. I went to a couple but they ended up being the times only 2 or so other people went.

[Jennifer13]

I started back carrying DD1 at 6 wks, but our nanny had her in the front in the Ergo until 8 mths. I FWCC pretty consistently until about 6 mths. I think because I got the hang of putting her on my back when she was tiny it wasn't so hard as she got bigger, plus she cooperates and hangs on the right way! But I do know bwing mamas whose babies were older when they started and became pros.

Now she's a toddler I prefer back or hip carries.

[Jennifer13]

I started back carrying DD1 at 6 wks, but our nanny had her in the front in the Ergo until 8 mths. I FWCC pretty consistently until about 6 mths. I think because I got the hang of putting her on my back when she was tiny it wasn't so hard as she got bigger, plus she cooperates and hangs on the right way! But I do know bwing mamas whose babies were older when they started and became pros.

Now she's a toddler I prefer back or hip carries.

[Jennifer13]

Hot1, I started with two Ellevills and one I won't get rid of for anything. They weren't that expensive. If you're used to a HAB, tying a woven is not that different once you get started. I'd suggest a size 6, based on both your experience with HAB and your concerns about your own size (not that that needs to be a limiting factor - it's more a question of experience and the number of different carries you can try).

Good luck!

[luna moth]

There are some amazing flattering carries out there. Check out Christina's reckless back carry on you tube - I think that's the one. I second the advice to go with a 6. I happen to know of a cheap 6, and I will PM you about it.

[Chrispe]

I only started 'wrapping' around 4months old. Did FWCC until it was uncomfy (around 6-7 months old I think) now I mostly ruck, but am having to learn double hammock as my 'little' 9 month old is 11kgs & we are needing the multi layer carries for support.