I also used the Peanut Shell - my DH could wear it too. It's so easy just to throw over your head - no buckles, ties or anything. You can BF in it too but I found my boobs were too big so it was a bit awkward (I had huge G cups though). Once bub gets older you can change the position so you can 'wear' bub on your hip.
I also have a friend with the HAB and she loved it.
Just a little note to the Neenee, yes, the HAB should fit plus sized people, too. I'm a 16 and still had room to move. Froom memory on their website they mention a "very huggable" size for very large people, so you could always contact them directly with your measurements and get their advice.
With the Ergo, you can actually purchase extender straps to make the waist strap longer to fit larger people. As I said, I'm a 16 and I think the Ergo would fit up to maybe an 18 without the extenders.
I have 2 Bubzilla slings. They suit me quite well. I can wear them for quite some time and they do well with the older kids too in the hip or monkey hold. I had Sarah in it at last year's baby expo in Adelaide for quite some time. I have put it on with a Dolly during this pg to see how hard it will be to get my BBs into the sling for feeding and it seems to be able to work easily for me, but I will see next week (unless she decides to come earlier )
I do want an Ergo though. DH has a Bubba Moe sling, that has a buckle, and seems to suit his shape and size a lot better than me, but he would find an Ergo more comfortable because the buckle does sit where a lot of the weight is concentrated.
There's a website reviewing all different types of carriers, if you like. Google theslingdirectory. Doesn't sell any, just gives reviews from other mums.
I've used a moby wrap (like a HAB, but cheaper!) and loved it for newborn/small babies. I like my pouch sling for older babies (short term carrying only - too long is hard on my back.) And I had a snugli (front pack carrier) which worked really well for smaller babies too. All good for different purposes, really. Depends on how long (hours) you want to carry your baby for. The wrap is VERY comfortable to wear/carry in, but takes a little time to put on. The pouch is really quick and easy to put on, especially outside, in the parking lot, or whatever, but I can't wear it too long. The snugli was quick and comfy, but not as versatile for positioning, and wouldn't fit a bigger baby.
All the best!
Last edited by suse; June 8th, 2009 at 09:47 PM.
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OMG the Ergo! It's literally a baby backpack LMFAO! So cute and hillarious! Is it comfortable? It seems great for older kids but the newborns look a bit . . . I don't know, like they don't fit into it properly? Is the ergo better for the back than getting a stretchy fabric and wrapping it around oneself?
Thanks for all the help everyone! I want a carrier that goes across both shoulders so I'm not looking at ring slings etc. I have shoulder and lower back problems anyway not to mention huge boobs (which is where the breast sling will come in handy for BFing while slinging )
AAAAYYYY the HUB is so exxy!! Might have a look at that moby wrap!
edit: moby wrap appears to be American only, I can't find an Australian site. It also looks as though it's the same price as the HUB?
Last edited by Neenee Jellybeanie; June 9th, 2009 at 12:53 AM.
The ergo carries on the hip, the back and the front.
There is a newborn insert that goes in it so you can front carry the baby safely from birth through to toddler age.
I have one for Charlotte and it is my favourite carrier - largely because it is the only one she likes! lol
check out the babes in arms website, they are very helpful too so will answer any questions you have about it.
ETA: The Ergo is sort of like a mei tei....as opposed to a Baby Bjorn iykwim.
The Close Carrier goes over both shoulders too if you are after that style, I cant use it now Charlotte is so big, but many people have given it rave reviews cos it is easier than a wrap and super comfy (Apparently lol)
Neenee, the Ergo is really comfy. I know a few people with back problems who can still carry their children in the Ergo or HAB. They both spread the weight evenly over the whole torso and hips. I find it most comfortable when they are quite tight, it seems to pull less on the shoulders that way. I have mostly used it in the forward carrying position as I like to be able to interact with DD. I think the last time I carried her that way, she was about 16 months. I only stopped because firstly, I don't need to carry her that much anymore and secondly, the baby bump got in the way. The back carry is great, but as I said, I like to be able to see her. The hip carry is alright, but seeing that it is a 1 shoulder style, I could only do it for short periods.
Yes, the HAB is expensive. But as some people have said, you could just use a length of stretch jersey fabric as a cheap alternative. The trick is in the tying. There are sites online with instructions of how to tie basic wraps. Or you could PM me.
Because the tying is a little tricky (you will get the hang of it quickly. It only took me less than a minute once I got it), and to avoid having to drag the material all over the car park while tying it on, I used to tie it at home before I left for the shops, then put DD in it, when we rerached our destination.
The Ergo can be used from Newborn, but I only got mine when DD was 3.5 months old, so never tried the NB insert. It doesn't quite convince me tbh. A wrap however seems like jsut the right thing for a NB.
Be careful, baby wearing and all the different carriers can be VERY addictive!
Just my own personal experience. Everyone is different, though.
Sasa
Last edited by sunshine_sieben; June 9th, 2009 at 08:44 AM.
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Might have a look at that moby wrap!
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