Baby carriers for dads?

TRyan86

I bought myself a baby k'tan and was planning to get a boba that both my husband and I could use when out of the house/walking/groceries.

Now H tells me he wants a "snuggly" carrier for him too so he can keep baby in a wrap position when he is home playing video games etc (*eye roll). He doesn't think the boba will be comfortable while sitting down etc.

Recommendations anyone? Should I just get him his own k'tan or will the boba be suitable for sitting on the couch and what not. Just don't want to pay for another k'tan that I don't think will get used much.

Thanks!

kay anthony

FTM - We plan to get a Beco Gemini for DH, and me when I don't feel like a wrap. I already purchased a Girsol wrap for myself.

AKbadwolf

I have a black and red ring sling DH will use.  He can keep it up high and sit to play his video games if needed but honestly when sitting down we wont have the baby wrapped for the most part.  DH will also use the ring sling while standing and doing things like dishes. 

I have a Wrapsody wrap for myself but DH probably wont learn how to tie a wrap.

We also have an Ergo but I don't intend on getting the infant insert so we wont use it much until LO gets bigger.

AKB090609

Can I suggest that you look into a beco rather than the boba? I've had both and the fabric on the beco is much softer and more comfy. Plus you can do hip position in the beco.

BeardLover

I second not getting a boba. I swapped mine for an ergo and like it so much better. I made a cheapo ktan from some old T-shirts that worked for chillin in the house just fine. I never took it out as it was pink and white, but it was super easy to make.

jnnfrrose6

Why would he want the kid to be used to being in a carrier when he's just sitting there playing video games? For me, I'm a fan of just having a length of fabric and wrapping the baby in a front carry that way. There's other carry and position options and plenty of videos online to learn them.

iris427

AKbadwolf said:

I have a black and red ring sling DH will use.  He can keep it up high and sit to play his video games if needed but honestly when sitting down we wont have the baby wrapped for the most part.  DH will also use the ring sling while standing and doing things like dishes. 

I have a Wrapsody wrap for myself but DH probably wont learn how to tie a wrap.

We also have an Ergo but I don't intend on getting the infant insert so we wont use it much until LO gets bigger.

@akbadwolf Have you ever tried folding a receiving blanket up in the bottom of the Ergo and then using it instead of the infant insert?  We did this for baby #2 and it worked great, even when he was a newborn.

OP, my husband has always used our Ergo just fine.  He didn't need his own separate baby carrier.

brownie123

Can't you share the k'tan??

Not being snarky. Just wondering if there's a reason.

TRyan86

I got the x-small k'tan so think it will be much to small on hubby. He would probably be a medium. K'tan is specific sizing like t-shirts. I will look into some of the other options that you ladies suggested thanks!

AKbadwolf

iris427 said:

AKbadwolf said:

I have a black and red ring sling DH will use.  He can keep it up high and sit to play his video games if needed but honestly when sitting down we wont have the baby wrapped for the most part.  DH will also use the ring sling while standing and doing things like dishes. 

I have a Wrapsody wrap for myself but DH probably wont learn how to tie a wrap.

We also have an Ergo but I don't intend on getting the infant insert so we wont use it much until LO gets bigger.

@akbadwolf Have you ever tried folding a receiving blanket up in the bottom of the Ergo and then using it instead of the infant insert?  We did this for baby #2 and it worked great, even when he was a newborn.

OP, my husband has always used our Ergo just fine.  He didn't need his own separate baby carrier.

We didn't get the Ergo till DD was bigger and didn't need the infant insert.  If DH decides he wants to use the Ergo, we will try it.  Thanks

mamakiss

SO picked out the ergo and I got the moby. I'm sure we'll both use both at some point, but he will be working a ton the first couple months so by the time the ergo gets used I doubt we'll need an insert for it.

abundancenow

I keep thinking if you asked my husband, he would say I'm the best and most snuggly baby carrier .

unaveragejane

I am glad MH won't ever read this! He never even thought to wear DS so that he could play video games, and he figured out really quickly that holding him and trying to play at the same time was a hot mess. It really curbed his "need" for gaming!

TheLovingWife

I actually prefer the fit and comfort of my Boba to my ergo (granted the fabric on my organic ergo is amazing).  The boba also fits my husband better, the straps are longer and easier for him to adjust.  The Ergo is great too, but it will really come to personal preference, both are good choices (as are a beco or tula).

Cherisestevens

TULA!! Check them out.. Both me and the hubby wear the same one!! They are amazing!!

TRyan86

Happylove27 said:

jnnfrrose6 said:

Why would he want the kid to be used to being in a carrier when he's just sitting there playing video games? For me, I'm a fan of just having a length of fabric and wrapping the baby in a front carry that way. There's other carry and position options and plenty of videos online to learn them.

I would think it's better for the baby to be worn while he's playing video games rather than laying in a swing, bouncer, etc.

ETA: my husband liked the ease of the Ergo and also didn't mind the babyhawk Mei tai.

Yah i think it's sort of cute he wants to hold baby while doing something else. He got the idea from my cousins husband... Granted no video games would be better lol

coybig

I didn't really have a need for a carrier in the house... just preferred to hold her and it didn't really slow down my gaming at all.  I love having the Boba 4g for hiking and geocaching - It's been great front or back.

ghostof5letters

My husband isn't a gamer, but loved the ergo

CandieR90

Husband and I are both getting K'Tan . He is bigger than me so we need different sizes. We loved the one my sister had. My nephew loved his it's snuggly so hopefully our LO will like it too.