Question About Carriers

MamatoJackson

I really want to invest in a quality carrier but I am a giant fat-fat and am concerned that it won't fit.  Does anyone know of anywhere where I could "try on" an Ergo?  I have a Moby wrap and it works but not with much room left.  I'd prefer a structured carrier at this point as the Moby (because of my fat-fat-ness) is too constricting for DS.

 

Thanks for any advice.  This is a real post, btw. 

beccer

The only store I know that sells Ergos is Buy Buy Baby.

kwinters87

I would say try a woven wrap (the carries are different than the moby carries) but I'm slightly addicted to wovens and don't really care for buckles.  thebabywearer.com has a forum to help you find babywearing groups in your area and most have great lending libraries with every type of carrier you could imagine!

Do you mind if I ask what area you are in?

Uiowachick01

https://www.ergobabycarrier.com/retailers/

Enter your zip code and find places near you. I'd call before you go but most place should let you try before you buy. 

MamatoJackson

kwinters87:

I would say try a woven wrap (the carries are different than the moby carries) but I'm slightly addicted to wovens and don't really care for buckles.  thebabywearer.com has a forum to help you find babywearing groups in your area and most have great lending libraries with every type of carrier you could imagine!

Do you mind if I ask what area you are in?

With the Moby, I always feel like DS was going to fall out.  I never felt comfortable wearing him without having one hold bracing him... which kind of defeated some of the purpose of using a carrier rather than just holding, you know?

I had an Infantino-brand (cheap) structured carrier that I used for awhile which I preferred over the Moby - The problem is that DS is at the 95th percentile for height and he outgrew it very quickly - I'm assuming because it was a $20 carrier.

Good idea on looking for a wearing group in my area.  Not sure we'd have one but worth a shot.  I'm in Fresno - Central California. 

KateLouise

You could try a woven, they come in different lengths.

I think "Giant fat-fat" is my new favourite phrase. 

MamatoJackson

Uiowachick01:

https://www.ergobabycarrier.com/retailers/

Enter your zip code and find places near you. I'd call before you go but most place should let you try before you buy. 

Thank you!  A specialty store I've never been to, just a few blocks from me, carries them!  Thanks! 

Uiowachick01

MamatoJackson:

Uiowachick01:

https://www.ergobabycarrier.com/retailers/

Enter your zip code and find places near you. I'd call before you go but most place should let you try before you buy. 

Thank you!  A specialty store I've never been to, just a few blocks from me, carries them!  Thanks! 

Glad you found a place!  Happy shopping! 

kwinters87

A woven will feel very different from the moby, much more supportive, cooler, and more comfortable over all for me.

This link has the phone number of the leader of the Fresno API group (attatchment parenting international)  She should be able to help you get in touch with any local bw-ing groups. https://www.attachmentparenting.org/groups/webca.php

I also think this website might be helpful  https://www.fresnobabyfest.com/virtual.htm

HTH!

MamatoJackson

fredalina:

I'm GFF also lol and I use a Beco without waist extender. Just another option.

LOL @ GFF.

Thanks, everybody! 

poison489

Check your area for local baby shops.  Not sure where you are located, but from what I have seen there are small shops popping up every where that have carriers you can try on.  We have an Ergo Organic ourselves and it does get pretty big around the waist (I think 45") and you can buy a waist extender if needed.