Peanut Shell or Ergo?

[LuluHB]

I love the ergo too - have used it for DD#2 since birth and for DD#1 from about 6 months - brilliant for both.

Sorry to hijack your thread but Rufalina - how are you now positioning your DS, still using the insert? I've found my DD#2 is too long to go in it cradled like you first described but couldn't work out another way to use it so have actually been waiting to use it again when she's bigger and can go in it without the insert. Would love to know if there's an interim position.

[rufalina]

Lulu, I have putting DS in standard front carry, but put the infant insert in behind him, so he gets the extra head support, and put the hood over to hold it all in place. Also, as his legs dont really wrap around me, they are sort of a bit bent at the knee, in a kind of frogs leg position. Does that make sense?????

Kim, I meant to add to you, that my DH LOVES carrying DS in the Ergo too. And it is so easy to adjust for him to wear, and I love the break!! And to be honest, I have seen quite a few guys with baby/toddlers in the ergo in the shops lately...

[LuluHB]

Brilliant - thanks Ruf.

[~*lyams mum*~]

I have both and love them for different things - a quick run to the shops and I throw on the Peanut Shell, but for longer walks or getting jobs done around the house I pop DS on in the back carry and he's happy and usually asleep for hours!! I was looking at another post about ERGO and someone said they're on special at the moment through Babes In Arms until the end of the month, and I really think you can't go wrong with one. Super comfy!! Good luck

[luey]

I love my pikkolo, like the ergo as in it is still a SSC but comes in lots of cool fabrics and you don't need an insert. I am not sure how to BF in the Pikkolo though. I think you need both. Could you (or someone) make a peanut shell style sling? That way you will save a few $$$

[Lolli]

Hi,
I haven't tried an Ergo but I looooove my peanut shell. It's easy to put on and much more comfortable than you might think with it over one shoulder- I have muscle problems in my neck and I can still use it very comfortably. It also is very versatile- ds sits in it kangaroo style at the moment (and loves it) but we used it cradle carry when he was younger and we're just about to swap over to hip sit. And, on top of all that, it's reversible and looks really cool (chocolate brown on one side and brown with blue spots on the other).
The only downside is it is not adjustable, so dh can't use it, but I would still highly recommend it.