Babywearing

kelseyhh

So, I am going to attend my first babywearing group today. I'm nervous about it since it will be women I don't know at all. I love my Ergo and I am really interested in woven wraps. My family thinks I'm crazy since Emmett will be walking soon, but I know that a lot of moms continue to wear their children into the toddler years. Do any of you babywear?

pnutg

I haven't worn C in the ergo in about a month. Even though he's within the weight limits he's getting really heavy. I can't wear him for very long. Hope you like the group!

bumpuser8130818

I think it's great to wear them as long as your body can bear the weight! My good friend still wears her 2.5 year old (but she weighs less than my DS!) in a ring sling. I still wear him as long as I can stand to (over 26 lbs) in the Ergo and Moby, but I would love a sling. I belong to a baby wearing group that has meetings, which I plan to attend someday. I hope you enjoy yours! Do they have a lending library?

PumpkinAndThePeanut

We still wear them in the ergo and the Beco Gemini - although mostly around the house these days. I'm not sure how much they'll let us wear them in the spring and summer - we'll see.

ordinary1

Me! I have two ring slings and four or five wraps (half DIY). I first started using a Moby when A was a newborn, but quit using it quite awhile ago. I have never used a soft structure carrier before, but I am drooling over Tulas and Kinderpacks.

emmy236

I still use my lillebaby for walks although he's getting heavy. I still will use my ring sling and mei tai but with him sitting on my hip around the house or in the mall. He was angry baby when he really couldn't fit in the ring sling like a newborn. We're not 100% baby wearers. we still use a stroller or shipping cart when out usually. He will protest sometimes and I'll tie something on and wear him. We are actually currently looking for a metal frame carrier for hiking that DH can wear. If you go to the group can you see if anyone has any good recommendations?

bumpuser8130818

ordinary1 said:

Me! I have two ring slings and four or five wraps (half DIY). I first started using a Moby when A was a newborn, but quit using it quite awhile ago. I have never used a soft structure carrier before, but I am drooling over Tulas and Kinderpacks.

Ugh. I would love a Tula! Drool worthy for sure.

ordinary1

I am so close to convincing H I need one!

caden1206

I use my ergo all.day.long to get things done. She likes to be held.

coffeeandbooks

Yep, use the ergo everyday.

ordinary1

I hope you enjoy your group! I love my group! Ours is a play group, but we talk carriers, carries, and non bw things. If you have questions, they are a great resource (as well as a couple groups on FB). Please report back afterwards @kelseyhh!

MrsM1111

We still wear in the ergo and mei tai. I joined a chapter of bwi and learned about ring slings. I'm actually in the process I making one right now. Have fun!

ordinary1

cesmiley said:

I use my Beco several days a week.  Its the only way dinner gets made, when I've been at work all day and my daughter just wants held when I get home. I have a ring sling, I still use occasionally, and I also have a DIY moby style wrap that i used when she was a newborn. I miss using it, but she got too heavy for it. Enjoy your group! There is one here locally that I follow on FB, but I haven't been to a meeting yet.

What material did you use? Have you tried a woven or a different wrap?

kmcd23

I use the Ergo daily, and my Natibaby woven wrap occasionally. I use a stroller though too. Basically, I use whatever

MeeksandMads

I still use the ergo all the time- as they get heavier they work great on the back too. We have the chicco backpack carrier for hikes and she loves that too, and I used to use my k'tan and Mei tai all the time when she was littler

ordinary1

@cesmiley if you liked wrapping and want to try a DIY, osnaburg is great! On FB there is a group called Babywearing DIY Advice and Support.

Schell2013

I haven't wore her in like a month. I really miss it, I might wear her grocery shopping tomorrow. I absolutely loved having her in the moby.

Kashy

Yup still using the ergo. This is at the airport waiting to go home.
Since he is heavy it is so much easier to carry him around.

kelseyhh

Well, I went, but it wasn't exactly what I expected. There was probably around 10 women there and most of them seemed to be really close friends. It was sort of intimidating since they were cracking inside jokes that I obviously knew nothing about.

The leader went through a brief description of the different kind of wraps. I felt like most of the women there looked down on some of us because we "only" had an Ergo.

I was hoping to try something from the lending library, but the only woven wrap they have is currently being used by someone else.

If I lived closer I would probably continue to go to he meetings and get to know the women better. However, I live an hour away so I'm just not sure if it's worth it to make the drive. I might just have to take the plunge and buy a woven wrap to see if I like it. If not, I could probably resell it!

caden1206

How did you find a baby wearing group?

kelseyhh

I found a Facebook group. I think they might also be listed on the Babywearing International website!

ordinary1

You can make your own. You can make your own wrap for under $20. It is safe and can give you an idea if you like it.

snowgirl427

I still baby wear when we are out and about. I have a britax carrier and a baby k'tan. LO sits facing forward and loves it.

Sorry the class wasn't what you expected.

ordinary1

Forward facing is not a recommended baby wearing position. It is easy for baby to become over stimulated and does not go with the natural curve of baby. The carriers are also usually 'crotch danglers' which is not recommended. If baby likes to see out, I suggest a back carry, since baby should be nice and high.

Edited to fix a typo.

Ikkin32dvs

I love it! I used a Ktan at the beginning but now have a size 5 and 7 wrap, a wrap conversion action baby carrier , two obimama mei tais, and I've tried ring slings but not a fan. YouTube front wrap cross carry for a good started carry with a wrap and check out the Babywearing swap in fb

Ikkin32dvs

Here's my size seven natibaby feathers

Ikkin32dvs

Here's a wrap conversion mei tai

Ikkin32dvs

He loves to nap in it

ordinary1

Love the Nati feathers!! I saw one on the swap, but thought the feathers didn't show up well. Now I can see I am wrong and am kicking myself!! I have a Nati dandelions and love it!

kelseyhh

What do you ladies think the best starter wrap is?

caden1206

^^^i am curious what you say above. I am hoping to learn more on Friday at a BW meet up. I am kind of excited. It wouldn't hurt to make more friends anyways.

Ikkin32dvs

It depends on what you are looking for... Our babies are too big for stretchy wraps at this point but a size six woven wrap is most peoples base size...a good starting place

ordinary1

I would suggest a size five or six.  I am 5'5" with huge boobs (like E).  I started with a five, but it is a little smaller than I prefer. 

As for brands, I would recommend looking at your budget first.  Two hundred dollars for a wrap is not uncommon.  However, you can get just as good of a wrap for cheaper.  If sixty dollars is more your comfort, I highly suggest making your own.  I have two that I made with material for a third.  All three of them cost less than my 'fancy' one (Nati dandelions).  I have never wrapped with one, but I have heard Girasol wraps are great for beginners.  Another good one is Little Frog. 

I can recommend different baby wearing facebook groups and offer more advice/words of encouragement/share videos or just chat baby wearing any time

ordinary1

PS here is my Nati dandelions

caden1206

I bought my first wrap from a boutique yesterday. It is a Dolcino. I have read it is a good one to start out with. Thoughts?

krazyinsane

I have quite a few though with the pregnancy my back and hip start to complain much sooner. Too bad you didn't feel welcomed!!!