Close Carrier - Are they easy to use?

[~Trish~]

I am looking for a baby carrier for my 8 week old DD. I have an Ergo which I'll use when she's a bit older. I have the Ergo infant insert (borrowed), but she hates being in that position, she likes to be upright. I only have a Baby Bjorn and we all know how much they hurt your shoulders! I dread having to use it.

I need a carrier that is good on my back/shoulders, but not difficult to use. The Close Carrier looks similar to a HAB and I'm worried it will be tricky to put on. I definitely don't want to be mucking around when getting out of the car with two other kids!

So does anyone have a Close Carrier and if so, would you say it's easy to use? Be honest please! If you find it a bit tricky please let me know too!

TIA

[Ozstar]

Trish I LOVE mine, have only used it twice so far but am madly in love with it. I find it really easy to use and it comes with a DVD which goes through all the positions.

[feeb]

Ohh good question!! I have bought one and not yet used as for when I have 2nd baby.
DS had same issue in ergo when newborn so i used a baba sling for a short period.

[~Trish~]

Thanks for the feedback Ozstar! Do you find it relatively quick to put on? Or is it a bit fiddly? Do you find it distributes your bub's weight well? Sorry for the extra questions LOL!

Feeb - I've got a Bubba Moe sling (kinda similar to a Baba sling I think?) , but DD doesn't seem to like laying in that position either . I can't wait to use my Ergo again, I love it!

[Winter]

I have a Tyion Sling which is similar to a Close Carrier & I put it on before I head out in the car so that when I get wherever I am going, I just take DD out of the car seat and put her straight in.

You could do that too with the Close Carrier, I'm sure.

In terms of putting wrap slings on, honestly, they are hard for the first couple of times, especially when you have a baby screaming at you, but once you have the hang of it, they are easy - so practise when DD is asleep and leave it on around the house during the day if she is unsettled. That way you can pop her straight in when she needs some comforting.

[~Trish~]

Ooh, great tip Winter, thanks!

[Winter]

Trish do you want me to PM you the details of where I got mine? They're a bit cheaper if you want to save some $$. Let me know.

[Arimeh]

Close Carrier is super easy to use - I tried it with Miss M when I first got it, but she was about 11 months old then, and a bit too heavy for it.. LOL

Can't wait to use it with the newborn