First in '10 Wednesday Check In

Mrs.tlcS

StephanieLoes:

Mrs.tlcS:

Babywearing is a yes from me!

We started out with DD being a carseat/stroller baby, but she hated hated hated it, and would be hysterical all the time in it.  Now that she's older, she is fine in a stroller, but when she was littler... no way. 

We started with a baby bjorn, which we liked when she was smaller, and now we have an Ergo, which we absolutely adore (and still use).  It's wonderful to be able to wear your kid...especially in places that are difficult to navigate with a stroller.

Love it.  Love it.  Love it.

Are you getting the infant insert this time around so you can use it in the beginning too?

I don't know... we used the Bjorn with Sophie and I was pretty good at BFing her in that... I don't know that I want to deal with the learning curve again, kwim?  I'll probably just use the Bjorn till it hurts my back and then switch back over to the Ergo again... plus - Sophie will probably still be in the Ergo from time to time... we're probably going to be going on vacation not too long after this LO is born, and so DH can wear Sophie in the Ergo and I can wear Nugget in the Bjorn... easy peasy

Mrs.tlcS

dionnemd10:

not too much-i use an eddie bauer type carrier-similar to baby bjorn but cheaper.   it works for walks and some small tasks around the house.  we used it for our daughter and i really liked it.   slings didn't work for me because once baby was in them they hung too low.  like hips rather than across my chest area.   didn't like them at all.

I had the same problem with slings.... I warn people now that they're not for the short-torsoed!

mrssmith717

My week is going pretty well so far... had a cry fest last night after DH and I had a fight and I started thinking about how unhopeful I am for a teaching job next year.  Feeling better today, though.

QOTD: I am totally into babywearing!  Not in combo with co-sleeping and that stuff, but I'm planning on having a Moby wrap and an Ergo.  

katyboston

Definitely registering for a bjorn and may buy a sling - nice to have the option not to have to bring a stroller or carseat with you.

abba916

I'm into it - Dh not so much but since I'll be a SAHM- I think it will help me get stuff done around the house...

StephanieLoes

Sassystace:

We had a Baby Bjorn for DD#1 and that thing just kills your back after the first couple of months-- so for this one we are thinking about getting an Ergo b/c we've heard such great things about them from others.  I'd also like to get a sling type carrier for when the baby is little--anyone have any sling recommendations?

Oh, and to the person earlier who said that they don't want to have their baby want to be carried around that much.  Being held is something that babies naturally crave and you will have a much easier time accommodating this natural need than fighting it hence the help of a carrier b/c your arms get tired and you need them to do other things.

If you are short or just short waisted I have heard the the Beco is also a great choice.

adam+katie

I am, I think!  We are going to get a traditional front backpack carrier type thing, and I also want a sling.