Help! I think I hate my Pikkolo.

Lulu0802

After deliberating for weeks, I finally decided on a Pikkolo (over the Ergo and Beco).  It came this week and I tried it a few times, but I think I hate it.

I got the Pikkolo over the others mostly because it could do the hip hold.  But when I tried it this way, the shoulder strap rode up really high and was against my neck.  Totally not comfortable.

The back carry was fine, but the front carry was really uncomfortable too.  The straps, again, rested really close to my neck and the cross on my back was really high up.  I had this same problem with the Bjorn, which is why I wanted a new carrier.

I don't know if this is just the wrong carrier for me or if I need to practice with it more to find the best fits.  FWIW, I'm 5'5", 135lbs, and I have pretty narrow shoulder.

Help!  WWYD? 

cindy453

the hip carry is pretty much never comfy with a SSC. I don't even like doing a hip carry with a MT... ring slings are just more comfortable for that, IMO. Or a pouch. 

Can you post pictures of you using the pikkolo for a front and back carry? Do you have the support belt? Also, it's meant to be worn higher than the beco or ergo... so if you have it down too low then it could be pulling you off balance.  

eml569

Do you have the waist belt around your natural waist? This is how it is designed to be worn, but I hate it there and always tighten it around my hips. I have broad shoulders and a long torso though, so it works for me this way. But I can see that if you have narrow shoulders that you would need to have it around your natural waist. 

Lulu0802

Thanks for the tips.  The first time I tried it I did have it down by my hips.  But the 2nd time I tried it it was at my natural waist.  I didn't really notice much of a difference.  I'm thinking I may just return it and get a ring sling or something else.

anna7602

FWIW, the Ergo isn't very comfy for the hip carry, either. So if this is the carry you mainly want to use, I second the pp and reco a ring sling.

cindy453

can you try out carriers anywhere near you? If you want to mainly do back carries or hip carries, you could return the pikkolo and buy a cheap ring sling or pouch and an ergo... ring slings aren't good for longer carries (for most people), but the ergo isn't "popable" like the RS is 

MrsErinnElizabeth

I hated the Pikkolo too so I sold it.  I LOVE my Beco, but it doesn't do a hip carry (at least I think it doesn't) so you might be better off with a ring sling.  I have a ring sling too though, and the Beco is far far more comfortable for long periods of time.

kat.in.the.hat

you can do a hip carry with the Beco, you just have to rethread the straps (PITA, IMO).

If you want an affordable pouch sling for hip carries - check out Small Wish on Etsy.  She does an amazing job and I adore her products.  My pouch from her is my go-to errand running sling.