Carrier for an 11kg bub?

[Leeal]

Hi,
Tennykins - I like my peanut shell sling which I now use to carry my DD on my hip. I wouldn't like to do it for hours, but an hour or two is fine. She is about 11 kgs and I can see it working for a while yet.
Take care.

[LimeSlice]

I just got an Ergo - Charlotte is about 10kgs - and I was actually really surprised how comfy it was. I have a new Ergo sports one, and I only wore her tonight for the first time in it, for about 45 min doing the dishes (back carry) and she was happy as and I barely noticed she was there.
Will try it going for a walk tomorrow see how we go
And Daryl likes it cos it isnt covered in flowers lol

[{sarah}]

My biggest concern is the cost of the Ergo if it hurts my shoulder IYKWIM. Marlene, any chance I'd be able to have a try of your Ergo on the weekend?

[Marlene]

You sure can Sarah!!

[{sarah}]

Well thanks to Marlene (thanks hun), we tested out the Ergo today while on a trip to the Blue Mountains & I must say I'm impressed My shoulders are fine tonight & I had it on for a few hours all up (off an on). I have two concerns now.... How on earth do you do the clip near the shoulders up on your own?? I had to get Aaron to do it! And will I use it enough to warrant buying one?!

[sweetpea678]

I do it while straps are lose if i have bubs on front. by putting hands on the behind head.

[maz]

I dont have an Ergo But I has a side sitting Mai Tia (that so isnt spelt right)

I scored mine brand new off ebay for $17 plus $5 postage and I gotta say...I love it!!!

I just put the straps on around my waist, sit him in it and flip up the back and volla all done!!!!!

Oh and he weighs 13.5kg to...

[Visitor8]

I do it while straps are lose if i have bubs on front. by putting hands on the behind head.

Yes I do it the same. Make sure the shoulder straps are super loose, do the clip up then tighten them. This way the clip is actually pretty much on your neck not back, then by tightening the shoulder straps it brings it down.


How can you tell a pram mum from a carrier mum?

The spew on her back

[sunshine_sieben]

Well, I find that if you have the straps high enough (the ones behind your neck), they are easy to reach.
And I have to say, I got more than my money's worth from my Ergo. Don't know if you will, depends on your circumstances. But you can always resell it. I have heard their resale value is pretty good.
I have also heard that the black one can bleach out quite a bit from sun etc. So I got the tan one instead. Something you might consider if you're thinking of reselling down the line. Also, baby spew stands out way more on black,...
Lol
Sasa

[Snoozie]

Were you front or back carrying? If you google the ergo website had video instructions on how to put the carrier on in the various positions when I went there a while back. It's easy once you get the hang of it!

[ezymay]

Sarah I find it hard to do the straps too! I don't use mine very often TBH so maybe practise makes perfect. Em doesn't like it much.

[suse]

Sarah, you might also find that it's a little easier to do up if you raise the height of the chest strap a little so that it sits a little higher up your back, but not so high that it doesn't provide enough support (I used to reach from the top, not from underneath, if that makes sense. Which way is better for you will depend on how flexible your shoulders are though). It does take a little practice too!

[ellen21]

hi i personally recommend woman wrap as they are more comfortable because they are padded and less weight is on solders which makes them easy to carry

[sunshine_sieben]

What's a woman wrap? Never heard of it.