What do you reccommend?

[sirenz]

Thanks ladies.

I am thinking I will look at an ergo when bub gets bigger.

I had a look yesterday and I found that the close carrier looks good and I found a similar one on ebay for half the price and its called a Sleepy wrap baby carrier. Anyone used one of these?

[allycat06]

I was just about to suggest the sleepy wrap. I LOVE mine! It's a little fiddly though, just one long piece of fabric which takes a few goes to master (whereas the close has clips). But once you've got it down pat it's great. I put DS in it from day one pretty much, it's nice and snuggly for newborns and younger babies. He'd go to sleep within about 10 mins. It's exactly the same as a hug a bub but about $80 cheaper. When I went out I'd just tie it on before I got in the car and popped bub in when I got there. Definitely recommend it!

[Kitt3n]

Hi sirenz

I have to suggest the Close Carrier for the first 6 months or so. They are fantastic, easy to put on and off and very, very comfy. The sleepy wrap you have mentioned is essentially a long piece of stretchy material that you need to learn to tie around yourself and bubs.

Wrapping isn't hard at all, but I found it very frustrating trying to get the ties correct when I first started baby wearing. The close carrier comes in 2 seperate pieces, one that slide over your head and a second that wraps around bubs. This also means that the carrier doesn't touch the floor when out and about

After that I would look at a mei tai, woven wrap, or soft structured carrier. But definately for the early days a Close Carrier!

[*Ali*]

I have a HAB that we will probably use for the first 6 months or so- although having said that I do have my eye on the close carrier. Then I want the new baby hawk with clips (oh- snap), I had the babyhawk mei tai when DS was younger and I loved it, but think the snap version would be even better, less fiddly.

[FabFiona]

Another vote for the close carrier. It rocks my world.

[sirenz]

Hmm so far the close carrier is doing it for me

Allycat - did you find the sleepy wrap a real PITA? Or is it something that you get used to very quickly?

I do like the idea of the clips on the others mentioned as that would feel more secure for me + I don't really have time to try to tie it up when I have a toddler to run after aswell IYKWIM

thanks ladies. Keep them coming even if its already been mentioned, plz let me know your opinion

[Snacks]

I have never tried the close carrier but have seen it in action and it looks great.
I borrowed a HAB from one of the lovely ladies on here and I LOVE it. I recently bought a similar wrap-style carrier from a fellow BBer - can PM you her name if you like
I love the secure feeling of the wrap and the versatility of being able to wear her inward or outward facing.