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.
Its all good Neenee. Saved another thread about the same general thing, right?
So I am going to spotlight on tuesday with DH to pick up 5ish metres of cotton jersey and going to make a wrap (or two, lol). I sat down and watched some vids on youtube on how to wrap bub. So anxious now because I want it to be tuesday already so I can wrap my bub. She already prefers sleeping on my chest, this will just give me my hands back!
But I was wondering, can you get the right kind of woven fabric? What is that usually weighted to?
And a really odd question, but what colour do you think I should make it. For most of the end of the pregnancy I was looking at pink ones because, well, she is a girl. But then I kinda thought, hang on - DH could be using this too and he would look silly in pink. I don't want to go blue because I dont want people to think she is a boy - and DH hates brown so that kills tanny, mocha type colours.. White and Beige show up stains far too easy. I am just not sure what colour to go with that is suitable for the three of us. Any suggestions?
Mmmmm, beige is not too bad. Hides baby spew reasonably well.
Black bleaches out too quickly and shows up everything.
Mine is red, it's unisex, but doesn't necessaryli go with all your cloothes.
Cause that is probably your main consideration: as the wrap will almost become part of your outfit, it should go with most of your clothes.
If you can find it, a slightly patterned fabric would be great at hiding stains.
Grey tones would be pretty good at going with most colours.
What about a green or yellow or even orange Inertia ?
Just a thought !
I am interested in learning about the carriers. We have had one for our boys and barely used it. DH has a couple of times. I have a really bad back so i have never worn any of my bubs. Looking at finding one that is supportive for backs. Probably over both shoulders !Mmmmmmm........
Inertia, to answer your question about woven fabrics (as opposed to stretch knits/interlocks/jersey), there is little that truly compares to a woven wrap. There is a fabric called Osnaberg which is often used for DIY wraps, Guatemalan cottons are also good.
You can always dye your fabric if it doesn't come in a colour that you like. I always think of a carrier as part of my wardrobe, not my baby's, so if you and your DH wear a lot of blue (for example), then this may be the best colour for you. If you avoid the darker end of the spectrum it won't look too boyish. You can always dress your DD in something that will distinguish her as a girl - a pink hat for example. But think about what colours you and your DH wear more rather than trying to match to your DD, that might make it easier to choose! Something relatively neutral that goes with a lot of what you wear is a better option, as you will likely to be in the wrap day in and day out.
I can't give you too much help on the width, Inertia - I'd guess wider lets you use it longer for a bigger baby, but adds more bulk - so it's your choice.
As far as the cutting goes, I think your best bet would be a rotary cutter, if you have one, or can borrow one. Cutting that much stretchy fabric is going to be tough, regarless, but I think if you can lay it out as long and straight as possible, and then cut it with a rotary cutter (they look like pizza roller cutter things - I've got a couple - great for quilting too!) at least your "wobbles" will be gradual, not choppy and jagged like with scissors.
Otherwise, maybe see if you can mark a line with something long and straight down the middle - like a meter stick, or a chalk line, or something. Then you could cut very carefully with scissors.
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