Out of the ones you listed I would go with an ergo. We used one from birth and I love love loved it, still do and Ashton is 11kg. I use it as a back carry now and it's so comfy and supportive. Only one tip is that the infant insert isn't good for bigger boobies. I had E in the beginning and couldn't get it in comfy so after a play I worked out a way that Ash could go in and be comfy without it.
I've used a pouch/sling before and found them very akward and uncomfy, could be because when I did use it my baby was 8kg, and it really pulled on one shoulder and gave me a sore back.
If your open to suggestions, I say go a Mei Tai. Out of all the carriers I have that is my fav by far. It's so great and the front and back carry are very very comfy, it's straps but it's very easy to tie and in no time you will have it worked out and be able to do it with your eyes closed.
If your able to jump on the babywearing downunder group on google you can loan some carriers from there. They have a lending database
Maybe once your more confident you can try a wrap. Also a great BW item!
for us personally the babasling was handy when bub wanted to b close n I needed to get things done. As pp mentioned its tad straining on the shoulder on long uses but good for short trips.
we love the Ergo but its hard to sit when strapped due to the waist padding. its balances the weight pretty well and we take bub to the footy in an Ergo as it keeps him warm too. Nowadays I put bub in a meitai on my back if I need housework done as I get more mobility this way, bending to hang washing & dishes etc
Feeding wise I've done it in both the babasling n Ergo. One the bub lies sideways, the other they koala hug u n feed.
That's how we've done things anyways. Hth
BubbaMoe gets a hell no from me. it does not adjust small enough for petite people. DH is 6 foot and solid and has it pretty small.
out of the slings I would say the peanut shell for short wears, and the ergo for longer wears. I find the Ergo quite easy to feed in, and I love the privacy hood
I have used the Ergo with DS since birth and have found it fantastic. For newborn, we had the newborn insert and had no troubles feeding. I BF'd him lots while in the Ergo. Once they are out of the newborn insert, it does become a bit more tricky to feed because they are more upright. Other than that, I think the Ergo is perfect. I still carry DS in the front carry position too, although I'll have to start going on to the back carry once this bump gets bigger.
Cheers for all the advice, girls I'm looking into ordering an Ergo online, the only ones our local baby store stocks is Bubba Moe and although they have an ADORABLE leopard-print one (oh I'm such a sucker for leopard print lol), I think an Ergo sounds like the best way to go for what I need
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