Baby wearers

Violet1372

Talk to me about your preferences between wrapping or ring sling? I originally had a moby but with the stretchiness of it Soph really isn't a fan anymore these days. So I am thinking of getting a girasol but not sure if I want to get just the wrap or the sling. So I'd would love to hear your thoughts!

sugarkissed

I have a size 2 girasol. I like it because I can tie it like a ring sling but also use other carries.

Kellseibellsey

Sling hurts my back, wrap doesn't. I will probably be wrapping LO until she's 13...it just works so well for us. 

elm005

I bought a Moby and was excited to use it but LO just screams every time I try to put him in it. He wants to see what is going on. I just gave up... :-/

redfallon

I have this https://www.infantino.com/product.cfm?product_id=1415

hmlynch84

I have a Beco Gemini. I can wear him facing me, facing out, on my hip, on my back (when he's old enough). I love it!

VitaLuna

I love my boba wrap. It is stretchier than the Moby, but doesn't get stretched out (if that makes sense). I also have the Boba carrier that is like the Ergo. I have a Maya Wrap ring sling, but LO isn't a fan right now for long period use. She likes to sleep in the wrap, but definitely won't in the sling... She'll sit in the sling to look around, and it's more convenient for quick use, like running into the sore, than the wrap. So.. both have a purpose in our house!

msjanet02

i loooove my maya wrap ring sling! stretchy jersey wraps were driving me crazy. the ring sling, when worn correctly, should not hurt. baby should be worn high enough to kiss the top of his/her head when tilting head down. there are definitely little tips here and there that help with making it easier to use the ring sling. my DH doesn't like it, he's all, i don't get this thing! i love it, though. so quick to put on and take off, baby's body conforms to yours, falls asleep right away in it, doubles as a nursing cover (u can nurse with baby IN it!), and it's stylish. i've been using it since LO was a newborn and he is now almost 4 months. 

Af1004

I vote the ring sling. I have the moby and the infantino wrap like pp but also got a ring sling because all the others are so bulky. My ring sling fits easily in the diaper bag and is super easy to use. If I was doing something where I'd be wearing her ALL day (ie an amusement park) I'd probably use the infantino wrap but for most normal activities I love my ring sling and use it multiple times per day.

RedHead0917

jesnic89 said:

We have a K'tan and love it, its comfortable and you can put baby into it several different ways. Plus its pretty easy to use.

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VitaLuna

I should say, too, that if I had to choose just one, it would be the wrap. My LO spends a good chunk of time every day being worn, and the boba wrap is more comfortable for both of us.

Violet1372

Thank guys. I feel like its a hard choice. It seems like both styles have their place. Sling seems easier for running errands, but a wrap seems better for spring/summer being outside on walks and such. such a hard choice. Maybe I can talk DH into getting one of each style

Habs2Hart

I have a boba wrap and a boba carrier. I love both. The wrap is great for around the house but I prefer the carrier for outdoors and walking.

Mags04

hmlynch84 said:

I have a Beco Gemini. I can wear him facing me, facing out, on my hip, on my back (when he's old enough). I love it!

Me too. DS likes to see what's going on so the front carry feature is good. I wear him on my side a lot too. I had an ergo from DS1 but DS2 wasn't a fan on facing backwards.

blinnea23

I made my ring sling and DD loves it. She doesn't like to face me completely in the moby, in the ring sling she can look around more but still face me if she gets overwhelmed.

jackdaniels13

Thanks for posting! I have the K'Tan & have not really used it. It feels tight & makes me sweat! Going to look into another kind... Perhaps the one mentioned above.

Skalbrecht

Love our moby. Haven't had any stretching out issues.

Shanmarie1083

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe. 

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo. 

Salemkitty13

I have a maya ring sling and an ergo. I've used the maya since he was born but around 3.5 months he didn't want anything to do with it. He gets very upset if I put him in it and he does not get over it. We have stopped using the maya and started using the ergo. He really likes it now.

cputman200

Shanmarie1083 said:

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe. 

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo. 

Does the Ergo allow for front carrying with her facing out once LO has head and neck control?

VitaLuna

cputman200 said:

Shanmarie1083 said:

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe. 

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo. 

Does the Ergo allow for front carrying with her facing out once LO has head and neck control?

Facing out is not recommended in general as it does not provide the right support. I think the Beco is the only structured carrier you can safely do it with.

kirstenviola

I feel that an Ergo, Tula, or other structured wrap is best. Well worth the money.

imakeeff0rts

I like the ergo and my sling.

charmcity82

My LO loves the ergo - I like the he can look around if he wants or snuggle. He liked the Moby more when he was in the infant hug hold but I like the ergo so much I haven't used the moby as much to give it a chance.

With ergo I'll be excited eventually to wear him on my back!

cputman200

VitaLuna said:

Shanmarie1083 said:

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe. 

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo. 

Does the Ergo allow for front carrying with her facing out once LO has head and neck control?

Facing out is not recommended in general as it does not provide the right support. I think the Beco is the only structured carrier you can safely do it with.

Thank you. I will check out the Beco. I was shopping yesterday and saw an organic Ergo new for $70. Wasn't sure if it was a good price and if I would love it.