My Turn... Looking at newborn baby wearing options...

Help please!!!

With DS I had an ergo with the infant insert which worked perfectly for a June baby, but I didn't use it round the house and for feeding. I love the ergo for him as a toddler, but NEED a new carrier option...

With DS2 on the way and due in summer, and knowing I will have a toddler in the house, I want to get something else that I can use for large periods in the day, and for feeding, but that will breath with us in summer. I am quite a hot person, and get uncomfortable in the heat...

I do have a second hand chickadee baby solarveil ring sling but think I want something else too for longer periods of use.

I have looked at the ellaroo ring slings and the close carriers but an not sure, and am option to everything, but probably not a wrap, as I am unco. So hit me with your thoughts, the hits and misses...

TIA!!

lol you know what i am going to say!

seriously you cant beat the close carrier for the first 6 months :)

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Yep, gotta say the close carrier is the one!!! :D

Harmony was a summer babe, January, and not a problem. Can carry her for hours on end, and she LOVES it! ;)

Kitt3n :lol: :lol: can you believe I am even asking this question again... I am so indecicisive... Plus I need backup to convince DH...

Thanks... Keep it coming girls.

I have a mei tai and a pouch sling that I made myself out of linen. I do not got anywhere without both (so I can pick at the time) and Nate has spent many hours in both at home as well as out.
Nate was born in the heat too (and it gets hot hot hot out here) and I've never had an issue with either.

I got a close carrier for #3 - its a bit too flimsy for Miss M at nearly 10kg, but will be perfect for the newborn.

I've seen Linda and some other girls use theirs and I can't wait to try it out!!

Would you be able to sell a close carrier second hand after 6 months use, as this is my last bub?

I dont see why not..... I have used mine for 6 months now and it looks brand new.. and Ill get a lot of use out of it yet, I haven't even turned Harmony around to outward facing yet!!! ;)

hmmm excuse my ignorance but is this a tie up wrap style??

I have a baba sling and ergo.

once DS was about 4 months old baba sling hurt my neck and couldnt use for long periods. Ergo i love but didnt like with a newborn as never looked comfy with insert, so will be looking for another carrier for same reason baby and 18 month old to run after.

I loved my Peanut Shell!!!! I had 2! A microfleece one and a cotton one for the warmer months. They come in really funky designs too!

had pouch and ergo with insert and found we needed to get a meitai wrap too, it was such a great purchase as the other ones just didnt work right for us till bub got bigger. I found it easier to put on the meitai than the pouch!
there are mei tais made from lightweight material and have clips (like the ergo) rather than tieing.

Feeb - Did you watch that BBC show Bringing up Baby, it is the one from that... Cotton wrap style, but with a buckle... Very cool. I am so close to getting one... Just wanted to get some last opinions on the subject before I finalise my decision...

I love the thought of a mei tie, but as I have the ergo I am not sure if I really can justify one..

And I have tried a pouch, but it wasn't the best for long periods for my back...

See how unsure I am here...

Do you live near anyone babe, so you can try one?????

Yeah, I have Kitt3n on hand to try the close out, but with a belly growing, and a toddler that doesnt breastfeed, I am not sure that trying it is going to do anything to help me out. I have seen her use the close and it does look sensational...

It is babe, it is!!!!! :p

Maybe wait till bub arrives, and put bubba in Kitt3ns??

My cousin came over with her newborn the other day, used mine, and bought one off me on the spot!!! She already had a couple of other types, but fell in love first use!!! ;)

Oh, and a little OT, But i found out during a fire alarm at 1.30 am on holidays, I can put Harmony in the sling and carry a 3 yr old down 24 flights of stairs in just minutes!!!! :dance:

I dont know how I could of carried both without such a supportive great sling...... luckily a false alarm, but SO scary......

Ok you are selling me here!

Jodie. wow, good going!!! so pleased it was just a false alarm..

I have been using the close carrier since dd was 5days old and I am in love!!!!

i have the ellaroo ring sling. it has been the best investment. used it from day dot, pretty much all day everyday for the last 2 years and it has NO signs of wear or tear. i like that it can be folded up and shoved into handbags, can be used as an emergency nappy mat and also as a blankie for when you are on a plane and the air-con goes bonkers...

love it!

I have a close carrier and use it everyday! Absolutely love it.

ruff hun - borrow one of mine for a little while when bub arrives, and if you like it (i know you will ) then grab your own. I really dont mind lending it to you, i just dont want to sell them as i hope to have more bubbas! (and they are still in perfect condition to re sell even after 6 months of constant use)

but.....

some of the stores have the colous that i have realy quite cheaply at the moment as they have discontinued those colours (man i must have bad taste hey? the two I HAVE get culled!) so it might be worth biting the bullet

but.... i have cabbage patch dolls - you can try one with a doll even with a belly LOL!!

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but.... i have cabbage patch dolls - you can try one with a doll even with a belly LOL!!

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PMSL- please take a pic and post it on here if you do!!! lol

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Would you be able to sell a close carrier second hand after 6 months use, as this is my last bub?

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I'll say no they aren't easy to sell. I have been trying to sell mine for months without any luck. I've decided it just lend it out when people want to try it.

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Cotton wrap style, but with a buckle...

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There is no buckle hun, it is a slip on with rings, and the top layer you tie on.

My sister LOVED it for her NB Harmony, she said it was so comfy and Harm would sleep in it immediately. However, I didn't have any luck with it but Ash was a big baby when I got it, around 8kg. It wasn't supportive enough.

If your looking for something for JUST the first few months then yes it would be good :) Otherwise get something like a pouch or Mei Tai. I used a Mei Tai and Ergo and Wrap (didy and storch) with Ash, loved them all! Mei Tai was my favourite for a long time, now Ashton is heavy (11kg) I love the Ergo for back carry. I used them all from birth though.

I think I am sold on the close... Just have to convince DH...

Kitt3n, I am tempted with the reduced price to get a natural coloured one now, but with the BB discount at a few shops, I might try and get some money from people (family) as gifts and get one with that...

And I will get my mum to make me up a ring sling, with some fabric I have, so that will cover that base too...

Thanks everyone for your input!