How common is babywearing by you?

[nox]

Dylan is only 5.5 weeks but I have been carrying him everywhere -- mostly because he is a bit colicky and won't lay down during the day. We love our ring sling, although lately he has become a bit fidgety in it. I have put him into a bjorn, which he seems very happy with at the moment. I am also thinking about getting an ergo after reading so much good stuff about it.

I am not sure if it just me, or Dylan, but I find that we both get VERY sweaty in both carriers. Anyone else? Is the ergo better for this? ANy advice?

[~kaos~]

Kara .... have you got a pic of this "pokkolo "

Ok, if your interested in having a look at the pikkolo, google the following
pikkolo catbirdbaby blogspot
The first hit should be a blog by catbirdbaby who make the pikkolo and there are heaps of good photos of it on there.

It looks really well made, comes in cool colours and fabrics, and is kinda a compromise between a baby bjorn and an ergo. The fabric reminds me of the Ergo, it doesn't have a chunky waistband. A cool feature is that it sninches in at the bottom to make is narrower so that when bub is younger, you can have their legs dangling out but not have their legs spread in a spilt. You can also have a front facing front carry. Like the new Ergo, you can also cross the shoulder/back straps.

The only thing is it is pretty hard to get them in Aus at the moment. I was lucky to bump into someone who could sell me one, and I got the last one. You can get them from the US and with the exchange rate being so good at the moment, you could probably get a good deal. Anyway, I've tried one on, and I pick mine up to keep this weekend or Monday, so if you have any questions, just ask

[Bathsheba]

I agree with Tracey, who cares if people think you are weird if you have a happy and settled baby. Because I catch a lot of public transport I see quite a few mums wearing baby carriers... all different styles. I love my pram but especially in winter it was much nicer having my baby snuggled up close rather than out in the pram. Wearing it has also helped to shed extra kilos. I think though that you have to be kinda fit to wear them when your baby gets older but if you wear them from the start then you body will adapt.

[*charmalea*]

WOW !! its much less bulky than the ergo !! what colour have you got ... pity i just bought an ergo not long ago .. i would have got one of these ...

but if i get preggers .... who knows ...

[Tracey]

I wore Zyon daily in Bali, it wasnt too hot either, he was in the HAB, with a thin singlet & a nappy, then I just pulled the 2 sides up over his butt & shoulders, but didnt lift the pocket part up over him & he slept brilliantly & was happy in there!!! Including at airport & on the plane/customs etc...