I haven't been keeping up with the tri-boards and DD didn't take to being worn. She was never really comfortable for more than five minutes tops, so it was never worth it for me to even bother much with them.
We have the typical baby bjorn (borrowed from family) that she hated, and I bought my own peanut shell sling and a moby. The sling was just "meh" for both of us. She was ok in it once she had good head control - I didn't put her in it past one time when she was a newborn because she looked too cramped. The moby - I hated. It was too much of a PITA to put on (took forever) and then once I got her in, like I said above, she was good for about five minutes before she wanted out - not worth the effort for me. Not to mention, no matter how I tied it, or how tight I got it - I just personally never felt like she was secure in it. I feel like that's all that was talked about when I was on the tri-boards and the newborn board last time: the amazing moby moby moby. Bleh.
So, since I am willing to try again with baby #2 - what should I look for this time?
I'm looking for something that is quick and easy to put on and will keep LO secure - or at least feeling more secure to me than the moby did. How about a ring sling?
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I would try the attachment parenting board, they are all about wearing.
I tried a sling,front chico carrier,infantino sling (yes I know recalled, I sent it back) and didn't love them.
I however really wanted one for baby two since I'll need more free hands for ds.
I asked for a moby. sorry to hear you didn't like yours, I thought I'd give it a shot.
I think it depends on your kiddo and what they like.
Hopefully they can point you in the right direction over there!!!
I have two woven wraps that I love, but if you thought the Moby was too much hassle, you'll probable feel the same way about wovens.
We are getting an Ergo for quick & easy since it has clips. There is also mei tai's, which are similar but tie on instead. I've heard good things about the Becco Gemini as well.
The ladies on the AP board may have more suggestions or you can google "baby carriers". Good luck.
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Lurking here from 2nd tri/July 2011!!
I don't have kids and haven't tried a wrap with an actual baby, but the baby K'tan looks really cool to me. If you go to their website and click the link on the left that says "What is a baby k'tan?", you can watch a video comparing how you put on a K'tan vs. what looks like a Moby to me.
Jess & Adam, married 2009, precious Audrey born in 2011. BFP 1/6/13, 6-wk MMC discovered at 9 wks 2/11/13. D&C 2/18/13, second D&C 4/23/13 for retained placenta.
BFP 8/24/13!! EDD 5/1/14, delivered healthy and sweet Zoey Leanne on 5/5/14 by repeat c-section.
Rachel and Jeff Married 5.29.05
Jason is 8
Elizabeth is 6
Katherine is 18 months
Another Ergo fan here
I just bought one on craigslist for $50 and can't wait to use it!
"Beanie" Natural 7w MC 11/21/12
"Nole" stopped growing at 7w3d D&E 2/11/13
Diagnosed with MTHFR and Factor V Leiden on 4/3/13
Due with RAINBOW GIRL 2/10/15
I seriously own every item (bjorn, moby, kelty, side sling, ergo)
Hands down the ergo!
Here are my recs ;-)
https://www.becomingmamas.com/becoming-mamas-top-picks-for-newborn-carriers/
I have lots more info on carriers in my siggy link.
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