What carrier can i go to now?

[paradise lost]

I made my own meitai. It's great for one's back, babe can face in or out and be worn front, back or hip (hip isn't great for bad backs though...).

If you want to see the pattern (has a lot of pics in to show one how to use it) PM me an email addy to send it to (it's a Word document )

Bx

ETA - thought i'd add, DD is now 15kg+ and is still worn almost daily in the meitai, though always on my back.

[Nelle]

Mel from here has Wrigglebots, which sells Pikkolos (comparable to Ergos sort of) and BabyHawk Mei Tais, and the reason I tell you that is because I have one of each and I love them and use them both for my boys. I like the BabyHawk slightly better for my 6 month old, and the Pikkolo slightly better for my 2yo, but either is great for either kid. Supportive on your back, good for your kid...

Depending on where you live, you might be able to hook up with someone who can give you a try? If you live anywhere near me you're more than welcome to try mine.

[Ginger]

the ergo is fantastic, my ds loves it

[feeb]

ergo is good but i find it hard to put on alone maybe i am unco or just need more practice.

I also have a baba sling but get sore wearing that

[Matryoshka]

Thanks....

Nelle i am interested in the babyhawk mei tai, i couldn't tell much from the picture though, does it tie on like the hug-a-bub? how is it different? what do you like about it?

[Nelle]

I love that it's so adjustable. A MT is a flat panel for the body, with straps - you tie the bottom ones around your waist, and the top ones around your top half - YouTube is full of tutorials if you get stuck. It's different to a HAB in that it's not stretchy, and you can wear and older kiddo on your back.

What state/area are you in? We could point you to someone in your area who could lend you one. Otherwise, if you join the google group BabyCarriersDownunder, they have a lending system too.

[Matryoshka]

Okay thanks, do you find it quick to put on? the thing with the HAB is that it takes me so long to put on that by the time i've got it perfect, he is too distressed to relax in to it.

I am in WA... do you know anyone here with one? I'm loathe to shell out for it only to find he doesn't like it because he is our last baby so i won't be passing it down.

Also with the HAB, i never wore my first son outwards, do you tie it the same way but just put them in front out?

And how is the pikolo different?? it seems to have buckles instead of tying up??