thread: Baby carrier for bad back?

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  1. #1
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    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
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    the close carrier is like a hug-a-bub but easier to get on & off.

    i have heard that the ergo is good from when bub is around 4 months but others better for a newborn

  2. #2
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    Jul 2007
    melb
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    I have 3 different ones!

    Ergo Love it its easy and comfy from 4 months hated it with a newborn.

    Close carrier love it from newborn still put DS2 (8 months) in it and dont get pain in back or neck. (Didn't use with DS1)

    Babasling hated it after 4 months as pulled on neck and hurt lower back.

    Hope that helps.

  3. #3
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    Jan 2009
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    I have used an Ergo with 2 of my bubs. I love it! It is easy to use and easy on the back and shoulders. I also have a Hug a Bub but I find it too hot for summer use in my part of the world. I have found the Ergo good for newborns - as long as you have the newborn insert (cost us about $35). Have you looked at the Manduca? Apparently they are very similar to the Ergo.
    Good luck!

  4. #4
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    Jan 2006
    8,369

    I thought I had replied to this - sorry!

    I have a Kari-Me (sling type carrier) and it was comfortable for hours and hours at a time, even with whiplash and a bad back. I still use it now and DS is three and a half!