Hug a bub carrier

[Beach Mama]

Thanks for the info Diva! I had heard if its too stretchy it gets too loose but maybe that isn't true?!!

[diva-n-dan]

If it's too stretchy, you just have to wrap it around yourself tighter, if it's not as stretchy, you just wrap it loose.

I even tied Tyler HAB style in some swimwear lycra once just for a bit of fun ... it was lovely and sparkly ... as long as I tied it up tight he wasn't sagging around my knees! !

The most important thing is the knot at the back ... always remember to tie right over left, then left over right (or the other way) ... that way it can't come undone accidently.

[StrawberryMumma]

I too thought it was a bit fiddly to put on, but once I'd done it a few times..I found it easy peasy and quick as.

Making one sounds like a brilliant idea.

[{sarah}]

I bought a Moby because it was cheaper and I got a pretty one LOL!

If you have a look on You Tube there are lots of videos how to tie it, I was having trouble until I looked on there, now I'm a pro!

[luey]

I also 'made' mine, if chopping 5m of material in thirds constitutes making? I have used it a lot. It is brilliant for my bub to sleep in especially as he is going through an anti-cot thing for day sleeps. I was hesitant about spending the $120 on something I wasn't even sure I would use, with the plan that I would buy an ergo when he was bigger if I liked it. I think I spent about $30 on my material but has been so worth it.

I was given a hand-me down Baby bjorn from my SIL. It was good for the first little while, he is now 5.6kg and it really pulls on my shoulders. I used it for shopping and when out of the house as it was easier to put on. I have ordered a pikkolo which is sort of similiar but much much better, and can be used for longer. Plus they are prettier, that being said I did order the plain black one (still funky though) - I figured there would be more chance of my DH wearing it.

Good luck

[meow]

I love the pocket on the HAB. If you make one I'd persoanlly sew a pocket on it- makes short walks around the block so much easier with somewhere to put the house keys.

[BekZ]

I love my HAB. I would not be without one, especially if you have a unsettled bub. It was a life saver for the first 3 months of Loren's life. Practice makes perfect when putting it on. Don't attempt to use it for the first time in the middle of the night when bub is upset!!!

BTW - You get a instuctional dvd with it.

[yummymummy]

this is an awesome thread - thank you, thank you, thank you!!- i liked the "link" to the mamatoto site. found it very helpful!! i'm now looking forward to the weekend to try and make one myself - much cheaper than buying one and than hating it later on (especially now that i'm not working anymore). i'm also going to try and make the sling/shawl one they had on their site. it looks good for bf...

[sunshine_sieben]

Diva, why do you regret your Ergo purchase? You have told us about why you think HAB's aren't worth it, but why the Ergo?

Sasa