Ok so who's addicted???
What have you got?
Which do you like best?
Which don't you like?
Do you have any suggestions for a new baby wearing mum?
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Ok so who's addicted???
What have you got?
Which do you like best?
Which don't you like?
Do you have any suggestions for a new baby wearing mum?
With Alexzander we had a Baby Bjorn & hardly used it because it was so uncomfortable on my shoulder (I have a chronic injury from a car accident a few years ago), other than that we used the pram.
This time I've got a Moby Wrap (like a HAB) which I can't wait to try out cos I've heard (& seen) how awesome they are. I'm just a bit worried about the length of the fabric cos I'm fairly little.
We also have a pouch sling for short trips. I figure it will be easy for say preschool drop off & pick up being able to put little miss in the sling rather than fiddle with the moby or the pram for the 5 minutes we're out of the car.
I'm also seriously considering a BabyHawk from WriggleBots (link allowed, it's for an MPM). Just have to figure out if I can justify to Aaron why I *need* to have three carriers for one baby ;) Any suggestions how??
I love my pocket sling (aka ring sling). It has been comfortable to wear and after some practice I have been able to use with ease. I have used it for front and hip carry but it can be used to carry on the back too.
We originally bought a baba sling thinking it would be the easiest for Dh but Ds hated it! HE didn't like to be lying down!
So we ventured into HAB! I was worried I wouldn't get the hang of tying it, but watching the video made it easier! Ds loves it! Its easy to clean and nice and soft on newborns!
We also have an ergo carrier which is by far the easiest! But can be a little stiff around the leg area and kinda digs into Ds legs! But he still loves it!
I really want another HAB in a different colour and maybe a babyhawk( just checked them out and they look fab!)
I am going to go so broke between carriers ands MCNs argh!:doh:
I have a baby-bjorn airflow which I used for the first few weeks. It was a good carrier but I found that it did not provide enough lower back or shoulder support for extended wear, even with a 4-5kg baby. I have bad back and shoulders though, so probably require an SSC with waist support. I also find the materials and fittings to be quite hard, with lots of buckles and knobs at the top of the carrier, consequently DS' face would be squished against a hard plastic knob when he slept. I found the bjorn really useful for getting housework done, but still needed to support DS' head with one hand when bending - the head support could not be tightened sufficiently to hold him steady without him slumping. It was a little fiddly getting him in and out, especially when asleep or cranky.
I also have a Babyrock comfy carry which is a buckled sling with shoulder padding and leg/head padding, and a cotton mesh body. Consequently it is bulkier than a ring sling so does not fold up small enough to pop into a bag, but it is very comfy. I started using this at around 6 or 8 weeks, when DS could then sit upright in it with a little help supporting his head, as he hated to be lying down in the sling. I also felt like he was a little lost in there when lying down. The mesh is fantastic for hot climates, but I wonder if solid fabrics might provide a little more support. It is a little tricky for bending over as they need to be supported with one hand. It is a really good carrier for ease and convenience of getting him in and out quickly and without fuss and I get many comments on how comfy he looks. The buckles and edges of the shoulder padding are much softer that the baby bjorn but I still find that he will get marks if he falls asleep with his face against the strap. Although it is supposed to be easy, I have not yet successfully managed to feed him in the carrier. Again, I find this carrier does not quite provide enough support for extended wear.
I would really like to get a SSC with waist support or a buckle-tei (I am a bit unco for ties and wraps otherwise I would love a babyhawk) - ideally I'd love a Beco, and I have also seen really good reviews on the MBD Calyx but they seem to be hard to get, and only can do inward front and back carry. Gorgeous designs though!
Advice for first time babywearers:
- think about what you want to use your carrier for
- consider whether you want different carriers for different purposes - eg: wrap for doing housework in and extended wear, pouch for quick trips, etc, or one carrier that might not have all of the features that you want.
- research babywearing groups for reviews on different carriers
Oh and Sarah - the perfect justification for needing another carrier is your comfort - if it makes the job of being a mum easier then it is a necessary tool of the trade, not a luxury. :D
I became so obsessed while researching carriers! We've bought a HAB as they had good unisex colours for my H to wear it too and they seem to suit newborn well. If it's not well received by bubba I might look into a sling too. Would definitely get a ring sling with no padding from what I've looked into.
Our plan was to then probably get an ergo for bigger bub and back carries... but the baby hawk looks divine too!
We're considering a hard frame backpack for bushwalks too as they have a small day pack section in them to help with carrying some extra stuff.
I think I could go nuts on carriers so we've only bought a very cheap pram! :lol:
i have a hab- loved it when ds was a newborn, wore it to weddings, parties, dinners, everything!
nowi use an ergo- absolutely love it- so comfy. ds has little naps in it and absolutely love it :)
Sorry, not answering the questions asked cos my little one isnt here yet but i was just wondering if the "BabyHawk" is as complicated to put on as it looks? It doesn't look like one person would be able to put it on, but thats just me maybe i'm different :lol:
I haven't tried one so can't say yet!
Sarah - try justifying a BabyHawk when you already own a different Mei Tai! :p
Suse is spot on though - why does your dh need 3 power tools/game consoles/car accessories? Because they all do different things! Same purpose - building things/providing entertainment/making car better - but they all do different things. Same with carriers - same purpose - to carry bub, but they all do it differently!
Your pouch is excellent for quick hip carries, and if bub likes being held in cradle position - great for discreet breastfeeding too.
Your HAB is great for upright close carrying, with weight distributed really evenly - so carrying bub for longer trips.
A Mei Tai can do back carries also, and can carry quite a large weight range! Riv loves the Mei Tai and falls asleep in it quite a bit - a high back carry also means he can see over my shoulder when shopping, so isn't grumbling in the pram, and I get lots of kisses on the hair and cheek. :p
Right, so now we've justified your 3 carriers...:D
Ok so who's addicted???
I am seriously getting there (some might say already there, but I'm in denial til I actually HAVE them.
What have you got?
I've got a Baby Bjorn (which is getting sold any day now, to fund the BabyHawk)
I've got a Bear Hug Baby Pouch and a Bear Hug Baby Mei Tai (they don't make these anymore, just ring slings!)
I'm like...a heartbeat away from ordering a Catbirdbaby Pikkolo.
And trying to justify a BabyHawk Mei Tai from WriggleBots...purely on the basis that it's gorgeous - people buy themselves shoes and perfume for a treat for similar prices, so I figure I can buy myself a different sort of accessory...
Which do you like best?
I would have said the Mei Tai 8 months ago.
But right now, with my pregnancy and belly, the pouch - just because I can't hold Riv in a hip carry for more than 2 mins without getting tired, and it saves my arms while I'm standing chatting to people, or carrying him from the car to somewhere.
Just like tools though, I like them all (mostly) for different reasons!
Which don't you like?
The Bjorn - now. When Riv was little, it was great for shopping trips - especially when he could face outwards! But he got to about 8kg and it just hurt my shoulders too much to wear for too long, all Riv's weight seemed to be borne by my shoulders. So really, 4.2kg - 8kg isn't getting very good wear from a carrier. The Pikkolo will replace the Bjorn, since bub can face outward in that too (with a better supported butt), and goes from newborn to I think about 18kg? That's a much better lifespan. Plus the Pikkolo does back carries.
Do you have any suggestions for a new baby wearing mum?
If you get a chance, try the carrier before buying - your body shape will differ from another's and your bub's preferences will too. Read up on people's opinions and reviews too - you might see a trend, like some carriers aren't loved by short people or really slim people or whatever.
And as Suse said, make a list of what you want your carrier to do, and consider who'll be using it in what situations. That should help narrow your choices down. (for example, your dh might not be thrilled at the prospect of wearing your Mei Tai with a floral panel :p Although - if you got a BabyHawk, you could just choose the reversible option and have a manly panel on the other side! Easy)
Jessey, I already have a Mei Tai (though not a BabyHawk, though I'd love to change that :p). And I am a super unco. Super.
There's a slight learning curve, but it's not too bad. My tips are - practice! When bub's in a good mood, right after a feed or whatever, have a go. You can kneel on the bed if you need to feel a bit safer - I've never dropped bub though!
DON'T let anyone who's not convinced watch you - your confidence will divebomb with comments from your mum, inlaws or dh like 'he doesn't really look that comfy' or 'are you sure that's safe?' (by the way, the time I got the comfy comment, he was asleep 10mins later - victory!)
And here's the one that I wish I'd known heaps earlier - YouTube!! The visuals have helped me so much, just seeing people do that little bounce here, or tie a certain way - and it just clicks! Many carriers come with dvd instructions now anyway instead of written - seeing someone else do it is really really helpful!
Okay...can we pleeease put this long rambling down to late pregnancy and NOT Baby Carrier addiction? :redface:
The babyhawk is no more complicated than an ergo, in fact the structure is very similar. It is just that you tie the straps on a babyhawk instead of of clip them like you do in an ergo or a beco carrier. In fact they are easier to do than a Hug a Bub with all its crossing over and under and around stuff. Mind you I love the Hug a Bub too. ah if only I could afford to stock all the great baby carriers... hey maybe I shoukld be a baby carrier store nstead of a nappy store? hmm which addiction to choose?........
Nelle - Glad to hear i'm not the only unco one :lol: They look really comfy (for mumma and bubs) so might try talk DF into buying one :D Thanks
The babyhawk is almost identical to the original slings warn by women in asia. They look awesome!
We had a HAB and we loved it, I have now lent it to a friend who loves it also. Soooo handy with trips too and from Kinder (Sarah I would often tie the HAB on before I went out and just tighten and readjust when I got out of the car, so I'd drive with it on.)
I think I'm addicted :-)
With DS we had a ring sling which I loved at the time but by 6mths he was too heavy so we got a structured backpack with was AWESOME even DH loved it. I also had a kapoochi which I liked but found it difficult to get him out of when sleeping
With DD I started off with a HAB, then made my own in a lighter cotton as the jersey was just too hot here. then she went into the backpack but due to DS use it was worn out so now we have an Ergo which is devine and by far my fav as it does all three things (wish I had discovered it earlier) I would love to hear how others found the ergo for little babies?
My babies are always being carried and they love it and I love it
Love that justification Nelle ;):
And Cailin, ahh yep I remember now that you put the HAB on before we went out when you visited. Just had a moment of temporary insanity where I forgot LOL!
Ok...I'm putting my hand up here. I'm an incorrigible, incurable baby carrier addict.
At the moment I have a HAB and an Ergo. I love both of them for different reasons. The HAB is just so lovely and snuggly and supportive to wear with a newborn - although I have been using the newborn insert with the Ergo a fair bit. The Ergo is definately easier to put on when you're out and about, and easier (for me) for breastfeeding. I can wear the Ergo for longer periods of time. On the days that I go into town, I can be wearing Sammy around for 4-5 hours or so - on these occasions I find that the HAB stretches a bit too much and becomes less supportive over time. This is easy fixed by taking him out and re-tying it - but most of the time I couldn't be bothered.
I would LOVE a babyhawk after reading all your posts and looking it up on the 'net! They are sooooo pretty. I like your justification Nelle - I am planning to use it with DH! I never buy nice things for myself (too depressed to buy new clothes with the extra baby kilos!). Watch this space. Maybe next payday! The pouch slings look nice and easy to use too - though I'm not convinced they'd be as good for your back as some of the other options.
I find the Baby Bjorn to be the best for us :dance:
I bought a Bubba and Moe Sling and Madeleine really disliked it so I sold it recently on ebay. It's funny how some Bubs love those slings and others don't! Each baby is so different!!!
Hiya Juliette, you're among friends here, haha.
The pouch style slings are great, but you're right, they're not a great option for long stretches. I love ours for situations where I'd normally do a hip carry, but it gives my arms a break and frees up my hands - so nicking into a post office, standing and chatting with people. It folds up really nice and small, so it just gets kept in the nappy bag.
Ooer, what BabyHawk combinations are you looking at? If anyone's interested and feels like having an opinion, I've got some of the fabrics I like on my blog (link in sig) - just skip all my ramble and see what you like! :p It's such a hard decision!!
Speaking of Mei Tais, dh decided he wanted to have a shot at the BHB Mei Tai just before. Unfortunately, we were working with a hot tired teething kid. Who accidentally got poked in the face by dh. :doh: I thought it was going to be disaster and the end of dh's babywearing, but I put Riv on after to show dh, and then Riv decided to pull out his rare trick of actually calling dh 'dada', and the day was saved! Phewf! So dh has decided he'll try again on a morning when Riv is fresh.
(And I might wear Riv for a short while every day, so he is back in the practice of being worn and works with us, not against us. ;) It's so much easier when bub knows what's happening.)
SO - there's a moral in all of this - if you're trying something new, or getting your partner to try babywearing - pick your moment carefully! Do it with a fresh baby!! :D
Saram, I know there are people up in Qland who like meshy kind of slings, I think the material is called Solarveil? Cos it's breathable but protects bub from UV rays or something?
I erm...might have ordered my Pikkolo...:redface: Very excited, I think dh will really like it too, when new bub comes, he can wear Riv and Riv won't feel left out.
ETA: Hiya Bindy! I know with little'uns there's a knack to using ring slings - I borrowed an aunt's sling, but it had a padded shoulder and I could never get it tight enough - could never get bub close enough to me! We liked the Baby Bjorn too, when Riv was little - I just found that its lifespan was limited, in that it wasn't long before he felt too heavy for it and it hurt my shoulders. On the plus side, if that ever happens for you, they're not too hard to onsell and find something else! :D
*cough* I'm an addict, but DD isn't!! I have a HAb & a baby bjorn with a baba sling on it's way to me right now & a keen eye on those babyhawks... omg how cool are they...?! I am not that financial however... not only that but Scally has just not co-operated with the baby wearing!! Liked the HAB once, never again, liked the baby bjorn once then never again... hoping this new sling will be THE one!! (& if it isn't I'll just have to sell them all & get some more! :lol:)
Nelle, it's my DP that uses Baby Bjorn more than me anyway and he loves it but thanks for your advice all the same...
We have a ring sling (100knots I think it's called) and a baby bjorn. I must admit to using the baby bjorn more often than the ring sling because i just can't work the damn thing out!! Every time I've used it DH has had to help me, I couldn't do it on my own and I don't think we ever got it quite right, he never looked really comfy?? It's been sitting in my boot for weeks now and I've contemplated selling it.
I would love to learn how to use it properly but none of my friends or anyone I know uses one.
The baby bjorn is just so quick and easy to get DS in and out of, but I'll admit it kills my shoulders (I have a bad shoulder too).
Used a friends pouch sling when I was in Adelaide visiting and DS and I both hated it! Neither of us were very comfortable and he got soooo hot so quickly - he is a very warm baby though.
Nelle I just posted on your blog & now I hate you :nana: You have two very funky fabrics picked that I didn't even see when I was playing. Definitely gotta look into our budget this week LOL!
Nelle. I have the cho cho butterflies picked out as well for the store. I teamed it up with the pumpkin straps and it looks quite funky wih that colour. AND I also chose the boho blossom but the pink one with espresso straps......we have such similar tastes...scary!!!
I initially bought a HAB and loved it! DD fell asleep in it every time, especially as a newborn and at a recent friends 30th fell asleep in the middle of the party in it. I can wear it for longer (it is really comfortable) but find it harder with breastfeeding because you really have to undo the whole thing to tighten it and I don't like the idea of it on the floor of the shops.
I bought the airflow babybjorn, particularly for summer as the HAB was a bit hot, and it was great for the 2-6mth period but now I cannot wear it for long as she is too heavy at about 8kg. It is easy to get on and off and she can face outward if we are just popping into the shops to pick up something quickly. Babybjorn are not suitable until 3.5kg according to the packaging.
I love wearing my daughter and having my hands free to hold DS's hand or just rocking her to sleep if we are out.
You girls are seriously evil....I'm not pregnant (that I know about) and my bub's too big to carry, but I've already talked DH into a Babyhawk from Mel lol. And scarily I had a look at your blog Nelle and everyone of your picked out fabrics except 1 is what I had written down to show DH......:rolleyes:
I agree with the baby bjorn being only good until 8 kilos - but that got us 9 months and since I got it on ebay for cheap I didn't really mind.
I've also heard heaps of good and bad about the pouches and ring slings so I'm going to get some fabric and have a go at making them....can't hurt to have a few....
Nelle - the cocoa sakura is yummo. That and the red sakura are in my fave list. I'm also partial to the pink cherry blossom and the natural echino birds and the red dragonflies.
I'm in a quandary - not sure whether to get a Beco, a Pikkolo, a Baby Hawk or a CatBirdBaby MT. I'm almost leaning towards a mei tai, the CBB is a lighter fabric without padding in the body and would be better suited to our hotter climate, but the BH looks comfier (and they are much much spunkier!).
What to do?...
Muahaha...if I'm going to be addicted, I'm making sure you all stay hooked and go down with me. :p
Willow, maybe try YouTube for some ring sling observation? I know YouTube's helped me a bit with using Mei Tais - it really helps to see someone else do it.
I've yet to find the ring sling love, but that's cos the one I initially borrowed had a hugely padded shoulder so not very adjustable, and it was too big for me.
If you like the Bjorn (like we did before Riv got heavy way too quickly), how about another SSC (soft structured carrier), like the Ergo, Patapum, Pikkolo (oooh I'm so excited about getting mine!), umm Beco? I'm missing some...
So what are you going to do then Molly? Stick with the HAB? If you've got the knack of wrapping, I know there are more supportive wraps (a bit less stretchy) you can get - doesn't help you with the b/fing thing though.
Suse, think about what you want from a carrier - that will help you narrow it down. For example - who's going to use it? You? Your dh? Will he be cool with learning how to tie Mei Tai straps? Will you be cool adjusting buckle-able straps? Will you need to get something gender neutral? What kind of carries do you want to do? Does it need to be funky/pretty? Do you want a headrest/sleeping hood? Who will you be carrying, a newborn or toddler? And so on...:p
Seriously, all the people getting BabyHawks - share your fabric selections once you decide!! And any other features you decide to get!!
So far, my thinking is -
Charcoal,
reversible (so far, Boho Blossom Black one side, other side undecided BUT I saw a picture of a teal panel with charcoal and it looked ace - and teal's that bit more conservative if I want to babywear at a wedding/function),
no pocket,
toyring (for dummy or keys/phone/little purse, which I think would be too hard for a pocket, plus I back carry a lot).
Lol at us people with similar tastes! We'll either be stylish or daggy together!
Wish I could sleep...but since I can't, I'll go and think some more about BH panels...:p (after a glass of milk, frikkin heartburn!)
Ok...I'm thinkin' about my new babyhawk ;o)
Black Straps
pistachio paisley (main - love this one!)
undecided about the reversible fabric...maybe black spring birds? pistachio peggy? birds and butterflies black? cranes and bonsai blue? charcoal sakura? or none?
or
Chocolate Staps
Surf and Sand Paisley (main)
Cocoa Sakura (reversible)
decisions, decisions...
OK, so now I'm really in a quandary. I saw an Ergo IRL yesterday - my first one!! Gee they aren't overly pretty but they look comfy. I crash tackled (not literally) the lady wearing it and asked her very nicely if she liked it, and she ended up giving me a demo right there in the middle of the shopping centre - yay!
Too many choices. To answer the questions that Nelle asked me to ask myself - I want too much.
- I need something that is going to be good for longer carries and as Euan gets heavier - the two carriers I have start to become uncomfortable after less than an hour or so and he's only 6kg. My back and shoulders aren't great so it needs to have excellent back and shoulder support.
- I need something versatile enough for back, front and hip carry (outward front not important).
- It needs to be suitable for a hot, humid climate.
- I would like something that has a pocket large enough for my wallet, mobile and keys, and hopefully will fit a nappy in as well, so I don't have to carry a bag
- I would like something pretty/funky
I'm leaning towards a CatBirdBaby MeiTei in Oasabi (funky, reversable, light, easy, less structured), and/or an Ergo (comfort, long carries, sleeping hood, small pocket, but bulkier and less pretty).
Or there's the Babyhawk which I would love but worry that it would be a bit hot with the padding. Mel, if you are lurking, how do you reckon the BH would go in Nth Qld?
The babyhawk is not as thick as it looks and is cotton so very breathable. As far as a structured type carrier I would place the ergo as the hottest because it is a nonbreathable nylon fabric. The catbird would be similar to a babyhawk..... Most of the bayhawk "padding" is in the support ares like the head bum and straps. The body is actually quite breathable. Same with catbirdbaby mei tai and pikkolo. Hope that helps.
Having said that I dont know queenland weather but I reckon at the height of the season anything is gonna be too hot!!!!! LOL
nope I'm getting a cherry red one - buggar being conservative!
Juliette, how does the pistachio paisley look with Brown straps? Just cos I love cocoa sakura, but the pistachio paisley is really lovely too! :D
Stinking BabyHawk though, I thought I was settled on Boho Blossom Black, but now it seems to be GONE!! Bummer!! Do they sell out of fabrics quickly Mel?
So now...I guess Birds and Butterflies Black instead...that was a suuuuper close second anyway, I liked it better as a fabric, but thought the Boho might make a better looking panel. And I think Cranes and Bonsai Blue for the other side...
Suse, to be honest, I think Mel's right, any carrier will be hot on a stinker in Qland. I *think* the google group Baby Carriers Downunder have quite a few Qlanders though, it might be worth joining and seeing what they use...
I kinda think the Ergo's ugly...though, I saw one on Ange and Jols (two other BBers) and theirs looked good, better than I thought they would, but I'm not a big fan of black. I think I remember you saying black would fit well with what you wear though, so that's probably not an issue for you then!
I think the Pikkolo's look better.
And speaking of Pikkolos....I got mine today!!!!! :dance:
We were rushing to a hospital appt today, I got in the car, and there was this big bulge under the floormat! Cute of dh, he knew I'd be excited to get it, so he hid it there!
I'll post a pic tomorrow, but it's awesome. I put Riv in the back carry, and he thought it was okaaay, but then Rans put Riv in a front carry and he loved it!! Which is good, cos that'll be the carrier that Rans uses. So it's most important that he likes it. I'm sure I'll pick up tricks and get better at using it along the way, but so far it's super easy to use!
Anyway, I'm so tired. Bed. May all your babywearing dreams be sweet, where the store doesn't sell out of the fabric you wanted! :p
Nelle, I just typed boho blossom black into the search function and it came up....maybe it is just out of stock. Actually I only just realised just then that there is more than one page to each of the fabric sections....how dumb am I...now I have more fabric choices to drool over!!!!
That fabric is a current one Nelle...I have the pink one i think here to make a dress out of so if you really want it it could be done by sending them the fabric perhaps or maybe email and see if they are getting more in? I will fire off an email to my friend Jess and see what the go is for ya!!
ETA: have emailed her Nelle...will prolly hear back in a day or so.
:cryinglaugh: Mel! That's so funny, now you see why the decision's so hard to make!! All the best with all those new fabrics to discover!!:
And yeah...I just typed boho blossom black and it came up too...so who knows what the deal is, because I also typed in Cranes & Bonsai Blue, and that didn't come up, yet it's under the 'Oriental' menu...perhaps it's all just a bit skewiff.
Thanks so much for emailing her, I'll keep exploring my options just in case the Boho Black's a no-go, but I really appreciate it!
Anyone else finding that there are panels that they love, but wouldn't put on their carrier and vice versa? Take that Boho Blossom Black for example - there are other panels I love much more, would have them on my wall in an instant, but I reckon the Boho would look really great as a Mei Tai panel!
Or am I the only crazy one...:p
I got an email today......boho black is out of stock and they dont know when they will get more fabric in so I guess keep looking Nelle! It's not like there is a shortage of choice there!!
Ah poo. :doh: Back to the drawing board - but the drawing board's so big!! :p
Nah Nelle, you're not crazy - but that's coming from me FWIW!! :p
I've had some worst of the worst family news and have decided that bugger it, I'm gonna get the babyhawk. Life's too short to dilly dally over carriers. I want it, therefore I shall have it. And if I decide that I want the Ergo as well, then I shall have that too. As it looks like I'll be spending a bit of time in Melbourne over the next couple of months I'll need something that is more airport friendly than my current carriers.
Think I'm going to go cherry straps with red sakura on the main panel and either dragon batik medallion or foo dog (for DP if he wants to wear it) on the reverse.
Mel, you'll be hearing from me with an order soon (once DP wakes up and decides which reverse panel he wants)!
Hugs Suse. I love the Sakura, the Cocoa Sakura's definitely on my shortlist, and the cherry straps are lovely.
With a reversible panel - I'm getting both for me, because now that we've got the Pikkolo (Ergo and Pikkolo fall under the same category), that's going to be dh's carrier of choice, he really likes it. Think he's a bit intimidated by the long Mei Tai straps too. :p
Maybe something to consider if you do end up getting a SSC.
So now, the preference has maybe changed to Charcoal with 'Birds and Butterflies Black' and 'Owl Paisley Aqua'. That's the flavour of this half hour, let's see what I fall in love which causes me to completely change my mind next time I look! :rolleyes:
Thanks Nelle - you're gorgeous...
Even if DP doesn't wear it I'll still use the reverse side - the majority of my clothes are red or black so it will go a treat!
Seeing the order is going to take a while to come through I'm thinking of trying to get an Ergo in the interim - he's just getting too heavy for the comfy carry and the bjorn, once he falls asleep he's like a sack of very cute potatoes.
Lol at the very cute potatoes Suse. :p Have you tried an Ergo? Know anyone in your area who has one? I'd definitely encourage you to try before you buy if you can, so you know if you like the feel of something.
Says she who bought her Pikkolo without trying it first. It's super comfy and awesome though!
Had a bad moment today where I was racing out the front door with the Pikkolo in my hand and stumbled and stepped on a strap and BROKE one of the buckle prong things! :wall: Was soooo annoyed at myself, it wasn't even 24 hours old!
But the super lovely guy I bought it from has some more stuff coming from CatBirdBaby and is checking out a replacement part for me if possible. Very handy, so the stress didn't last long. It currently has a stiff and ugly white Spotlight buckle as a temporary replacement. Not ideal, but will do the trick for now.