DS is nearly 2 and a half and is still worn frequently when out. Although I did have to stop for a while because my hips have been causing problems with this pregnancy, but now I've been doing physio and they've improved I can wear him comfortable as long as I tie (or buckle) above the bump.
We rarely wear at home these days because he will quite happily play independently if I need to get things done. But for quite a long time he was worn for a large proportion of the day. He would be carried to sleep if he was unable to fall asleep whilst feeding. If we were home I would put him down once asleep, but it did depend upon the day. If he had fallen asleep with difficulty then I would often let him sleep so that he didn't wake when being put down, other days he could be put down easily. Every now and then I will still carry him to sleep if he is not falling asleep any other way, or is sick. I would frequently wear him whilst cooking dinner as it kept him occupied and happy. And we've always worn whilst out in preference to using a pram. We do use one occasionally, and more so since I've been pregnant, but I prefer the contact of wearing him, I can't interact much with him when he's facing away from me in a stroller.
Hot cups of tea have only now re-entered my life in a significant way - I'm now quite used to drinking tepid tea.
Goodymel - Welcome! I'm also in North Qld, and it is possible to wear frequently in the heat - it just depends on what carriers you use. Unless I'm in air-conditioning I tend to use wraps and carriers that are suited for heat and humidity, and will dress my DS as sparsely as possible - usually just in a nappy. My DS is also predisposed to heat-rash but I have not noticed that wearing has any effect on it as I have chosen carriers that allow maximum air-flow. In fact, he gets worse heat-rash when in the pram, and especially in the car seat!
Tinsel - as long as you don't mind upgrading - your problem re: the bjorn is easily solved if you do want to keep wearing your DD! There are a lot of carriers that a better suited to older babies/toddlers.
I really only use mine for doing the vaccumming! But it has been a lifesaver for that, she used to cry uncontrollably as soon as the vaccum went on, now she has even fallen asleep! And sometimes hanging out/bringing in washing and watering the garden. I've only had it for a few months so haven't worn it out yet, but will definitely take it when we go to visit my parents as they live on a farm, so not pram friendly terrain!
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