Am about to embark on a holiday and being a cheap skate I'm not paying to take my pram on the plane. I use a HAB an ring sling at the moment but find that I can only last an hour or so before I need to take a break.
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a carrier that I can use with my 13 month old that will be comfortable for a couple of hours sight seeing? I was thinking the back carry might be easier as he's a long bub and not that light.
I love my ergo and we also had a backpack carrier when DS was little and we went hiking/bushwalking. The Ergo folds small enough to pack in the nappy bag and bub can sleep in there. easy to swap from front to back to side carry (OK side carry is a little more complicated) backpack was aliminum frame so more bulky but bub could sit in it when it wasn't on our back so great for cafe's and eating on the go.
Definately the ergo. I have one and love it. I carry both my DS and DD in it. When we recently went to Adelaide, I carried DD (22mths at the time) in it from the train station to the airport. She loved the novalty of it and she also fell asleep in it.
There is a new sport Ergo out too, with thinner material that breathes better and longer straps so tall husbands (like mine at 6 foot 7) can fit into it too.
The Ergo is a great toddler carrier, but not all people find it comfortable, so try it first if you can. I have narrow shoulders and a small build and found that other SSCs (soft structured carriers) suit me better. Ergos have some great features for travelling though - the pocket is large enough to fit a wallet, phone and keys in it, and it is quick and easy to put on. But they are quite bulky and don't fit easily into a nappy bag if you want to take it off and carry it around whilst you are out. If you are considering a mei-tai, the Kozy is a great toddler mei-tai.
If you enjoy using a HAB, what about a good woven wrap? A Storchenwiege is a great wrap for toddlers as it is very supportive. Google baby-carriers-downunder and check out their instock list, I believe they have some Storchenwiege and Vatanai wraps instock (vats are great summer or northern climate wraps as they are airier and lighter than a storchenwiege, but they are still very supportive). They are not as quick to get on and off as a SSC (if you've already had lots of practice with a HAB then this won't be as much of an issue for you), although you can pre-tie a wrap and leave it tied, they are more versatile in terms of carrying options, fold up small, wash and dry quickly and can be used as an impromptu baby blanket or picnic rug.
You can also google thebabywearer for more info on wraps and tying options.
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