Babies Born April 2008

[Nelle]

From what I've heard (from a Chiropracter chick), there's not much evidence that Baby Bjorn style carriers do any lasting damage - BUT that could be because Bjorns aren't really comfy enough to wear for too long at a time anyway, hehe. And obviously there are better carriers, with more comfort for baby...can't say I'd like to hang by my crotch for too long...

I found our Bjorn incredibly uncomfy for ME once River got to even 7ish kg, so, wearing him from 4kg - 7kg - that's not a great lifespan for a carrier! Which is why I did a bit more research once he was out of that! I am LOVING our CatBirdBaby Pikkolo (similar to the Ergo), except that you don't need an infant insert for it, and bub can face out if you want - it's just really versatile. And super comfy, it uses memory foam in the shoulder straps.

Beatrix, if you look at the link Janine gave, it shows good leg positioning. Maybe look in a mirror next time you wear MJ and see if she appears to be dangling from her crotch, or if she looks more like she's sitting in the sling.

In my opinion, Baby Bjorns are good in that, people can enjoy the feeling of carrying their bub hands free at the shops or around the house, and then when it gets uncomfy, hopefully they'll start to look for comfier options. Perhaps that's a bit optimistic of me, but that's what I did. :P

Wow MGM, that's a long overnight wake time! Have you tried waking bub more during the day, so hopefully she'll sleep longer overnight?

Oh yeah, meltdowns, I agree with Bea, it's a sleep deprivation thing, when you're just so tired it's easy to feel overwhelmed. If I find myself teary, I try and grab a nap...not always possible...

[Beatrix]

Oh i just looked at the ABA site and this is what it says about my sling

Baby is carried in the correct orthopaedic, or 'frog-leg' position for baby's hips.

so i brought a good sling then!!!!

[Nettie]

Bea - Liam has gotten distressed (really worked up) every time I've tried to put him to the breast, so I don't want to do it again (made me upset too). I usually express when he's having a feed (DH feeds him with the bottle) and I look at him to help the milk production. I'm taking fenugreek now so we'll see how that goes.

I've got the baba sling and it's been good so far (only had it one day).

Liam's down for a sleep (finally) so I'm heading there myself. MGM - yes, we have big 'awake times' at night too. He's got a lot of wind at the moment, so settling can take hours... Got a big day planned tomorrow, so here's hoping he sleeps ok tonight!

Thank goodness for Brauer's Colic relief! Does anyone else use this? Do you give it before, during or after feeding??

[Fire]

yeah, it's all about "frog legs" for slinging. legs out is fine, as long as the are splayed and up, like they would be when hip carried - it's the natural leg pozzie they assume if they can.

nelle, i've just been recommended the catbirds! good to hear another one. i'm trying to find a great mei tai, and kozy looks good so far but i'll look for those catbirds.

crap night last night here, too - cluster feeds from midnight to 3a. and then 5.30 to 7 (his fave cluster feed time).

[sarah_dobbo2]

Just thought I would weigh in on BABY CARRIES. I had the Bjorn for first DS and it hurt back, so I took it back after 2 weeks of useage.

I brought an ergo this time around for Wyatt (DS). We went out last week put him in pram and very restless in it. So walked back to car to get carrier and put him in it, and was asleep for 4hrs while I was walking around. He seemed to be content in their. The only thing I was worried about, was is he warm enough in their. I tried tucking blanket in around him, but it kept falling out. Also felt like i was pregnant again and even started to waddle towards the end. (starting to get very tired).

Wyatt had an awake period last night, which was bit of shock, he normal up to feed done and back to bed, all within 5-20minutes, oh and maybe bum change or two in their. So am very tired and emtional today.

Cheers
Sarah

[Nelle]

Yeah I've got the CatBirdBaby 'Pikkolo', which is more a SSC (soft structured carrier) like an Ergo, but I know people who have the CBB Mei Tai's love them!

I've got a BabyHawk Mei Tai that might come today, and can't wait to give that a shot with Silas. I've tried Si in a pouch and ring sling, but he's just not a fan of being carried in the cradle position. River was like that too. Never mind!

Silas is being a bit weird with feeding at the moment, will feed, then pull off after awhile and seem like he's done, but then 10 mins later will want to finish the feed! So I'm just changing his nappy and grabbing a drink (and sorting out the mischeif Riv's gotten up to while I've been feeding) before feeding him some more. Interesting the way our babies change all the time.

[Fire]

intense screaming period here just now . he's asleep now but i couldn't work it out. very distressing. pulled off boob and screamed for half hour solid. done that a few times this past week.