I hate my Close Carrier :(

[turtleschell]

I just received my Close Baby Carrier, and I'm quite sure I put it on correctly and DD HATES it. She arches her back and fusses.
Why is she uncomfortable in it, when everyone else's babies love it?
Also, my shoulders are aching from 5 minutes of using it.
I also find it very troublesome to tighten and loosen, the material always gets jammed in the rings.
Is it because I'm a really petite person, and it's too big for me?

[feeb]

Ohhhh noooooooooooo.

You shouldnt have sore sholders using it, have you watched the website links that show you how to do it. (I dont seem to have DS2 as high as others do, as I cant seem to get it to sit that high properly but I have never had pain.

Have you made sure that the cross over bits are equal across baby's back and comfortable between legs?

[leckert]

DD HATES it. She arches her back and fusses.
Why is she uncomfortable in it, when everyone else's babies love it?

Sometimes I have my DS not liking my close carrier (if that makes you feel better). He does the arched back and crying. It's at these times that I figure he's had enough of it (particularly if he's facing me - he's big enough to face outwards - loves seeing what's happening) or he's tired but not tired enough to admit that he wants to sleep (he fights sleep at the best of times).

I also find it very troublesome to tighten and loosen, the material always gets jammed in the rings.

Sometimes I find that I need to hold the rings/material at a particular angle for it to tighten or loosen properly (if that helps). I'm not overly tall - 165cm but am a larger size (16/18) top.

[turtleschell]

Feeb - I've watched the vid, I'm quite sure I'm doing it correctly..

BUT the material from my shoulders seems a bit loose, is it meant to be like this? How can I tighten this?? I keep trying with the rings, but they only tighten at the bottom, where the cross for the seat is.

Leckert - I think DD is the same... I think she finds staring at my shoulder really boring. Maybe she will like it when I'm walking around at the shops?

[turtleschell]

Just tried again, and DD seems to lean back quite far.. I don't think this is right? Again, can't seem to tighten the shoulder 'straps' though..
She pulls her hands out from under so she can suck her thumb..
She's only 4months, can I put her facing outwards? I know it says 5months.. has anyone tried with a younger baby?

[MamaPan]

my DS2 didnht like it either.... i was dumbfounded as everyone else loves it...

[leckert]

I think I faced DS out from about 4 months - I know it was about a month earlier than they said to but DS was ready for it, strong neck control and is always wanting to know what's happening.

Too tighten the shoulder strap part I hold DS and carrier with one hand and pull one strap under DS's butt more then tighten that strap at the buckle then swap sides if you can get what I mean.

[CinderToriella]

oh pls dont say that i have mine ordered payed for and coming this week

[mummato1]

I just got mine today too!! had a bit of a play tonight, and DS seemed happy enough, he is 9 months and very used to being in the ergo. I am only 5ft and it is fine.. the straps are very long though, but I did expect that.

I also have an ergo which he loves, but I got the CC (at an awesome price) for bub #2.. not that I am even preggers yet

[CinderToriella]

mine just came, i opened it up put on the dvd and tried to put it on and it looks easy enough but im worried i wont put it on prop and i want to make sure i do so i will get DF to help when he gets home tonight

[CinderToriella]

ok so iv had Hannah is the close for the last two days

easy enough to put on..I find she leans to the side that the strap supports her head.is this ok?
when i take her out under her legs are a bit red,is this normal?

I find she loves it,falls straight to sleep, she will fuss and cry only is she is hungry or had enough Or when i first out her in it sometimes she fusses and tries to find the boob think she can smell the milk but i just get up bounce around and sway a bit and she goes to sleep

how long can u carry your bub around in it for? is it bad to do it for to long? or to much during the day

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

After reading all of these threads, I reckon I could make a killing with a Baby Carrier Rental business - you could rent the carrier you are looking at buying to make sure you and bub likes it!

[CinderToriella]

After reading all of these threads, I reckon I could make a killing with a Baby Carrier Rental business - you could rent the carrier you are looking at buying to make sure you and bub likes it!

That is such a good idea lol

[Winter]

What about a wrap style sling like a Tyion Sling? They are one size fits all with no rings to adjust, just fabric to wrap to your exact size?

If it's of any consolation, I don't like my Ergo which I'm bummed about since everyone raves about them. It's too big for me, I'm small too and I can't get it to fit right. I loved my Tyion sling though, have lent it to my neighbour who has just had a baby otherwise I would offer for you to come over & try it, seeing as you're in Perth too.

[Arimeh]

After reading all of these threads, I reckon I could make a killing with a Baby Carrier Rental business - you could rent the carrier you are looking at buying to make sure you and bub likes it!

Good idea but heaps expensive outlay to begin with - you'd have to win a million

[Kitt3n]

After reading all of these threads, I reckon I could make a killing with a Baby Carrier Rental business - you could rent the carrier you are looking at buying to make sure you and bub likes it!

Soz chikkiit's already available, for free, through Baby Carriers Downunder.

It does sound like you have the cross up too high misty - it needs to be right in the centre of your back.

You might find that your little one would prefer something with a panel - like a mei tai, that they can't lean backward out of (I have this problem sometimes when wearing Laa in a wrap, she likes to trip out at the clouds).

[mummato1]

I had also had DS in mine a few times now and so far so good... One big gripe though for me is the length of the straps! They are seriously almost to me ankles and I am thinking i am going to have to get them altered..