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Saw the Bubba Moe sling today and liked the look. Good price and appears to be a style you can share with partner - not sure about that though...?
Im sure someone has written something on Bubba moe slings in here before, but try doing a search on with the word 'bubba' on these forums!
So, anyone used or tried one - what did you think? And does it adjust to fit different wearers?
Yup I got one.
DH wears it not a problem.
Would only use it on an older baby though - was/is great for my toddler - but DD goes in the Ergo (she has reflux so doesn't like to be lying down..)
I'll probably put her in it from about 6 months or something - but I love my Ergo ;)
We already got an ergo, with the newborn insert. I imagine we`ll use that for bigger outings or if baby has a preference for it over whatever else we get :)
I have read a view reviews that say the Bubba Moe is tricky to get baby in and out of and also that its not so comfortable for wearing for a long time, but I guess if we have the Ergo for long wears, then the BM would only really be worn around the home or at the library, supermarket etc?
We are both after something we can just chuck on, and DH wants to have that snuggly feel/time. Im guessing the ergo takes a bit of adjusting from one wearer to the next, but the BM looks quicker to adjust. Is that right?
Cost wise and storage wise we dont want to end up with loads of different carriers, so I am hoping the BM will work well for us in conjunction with the Ergo.
I may end up making my own yet...some of the slings look very simply made, but I dont like that they are all size specific.
Ah! Thanks so much Suse. Very helpful :D
btw - you have some lovely pic s in the gallery!
We have a Bubba Moe. I am quite petite though and I can't get it to adjst small enough for me, so the buckle digs into my shoulder when it is as small as it goes. I also have a Bubzilla sized sling that fits me perfectly. DH can use the Bubba Moe with no hassles. If it helps the Bubzilla site has videos showing how to put it on and the different carries. I prefer videos to diagrams.
Thanks Salsa!!
Ali, I'm glad you found something that suits you. I had exactly the same problem (not with the Bubba Moe, which I have only ever tried on, never used, but with the Baby Rock, which is very similar). They are great slings if you fit within the range of adjustability but many petite people find that they are unable to get them tight enough.
So what would you say is petite? Im 5'3 and about sz 10 when not preg.
I would call that quite petite. I'm 5'7" and about a size 10 with narrow shoulders and waist (post pregnancy I have gone from skinny to voluptuous which is rather entertaining, my hips sway and my boobs jiggle when I walk which is a novel experience... anyway... I digress).
I find a Bubba Moe or similar difficult to wear comfortably. Is there somewhere where you can try one? How do you find the Ergo? If you find it comfortable then possibly the Bubba Moe will work for you - Ergo doesn't work well on me because I have narrow, angled shoulders; the strap angle was too wide.
Otherwise, a ring sling might be worth considering.
I have a bubba sling (not sure if quite same as u over head leans on sholder baby can lie or sit depending on age) I get sore VERY quickly in it but is useful for quick things eg we have no off street parking so good for getting stuff and bubs in and out in 1 run!
Love the ergo!!!! Jacob is starting to get ratty in it after a while though.
I have a Baba Sling and love it - my bubba is only 2 months old though - I don't think I would use it much after 6 months with weight. But I have carried him around the supermarkets etc with no problems - he is a good size too 5.5kg.
HTH in some way - my friend has a Bubba Moe, she hasn't used it much.
Salsa - I am 5'4" and a size 8-10. I would call you petite.