plus size baby wearers

JustaKidAtHeart

What is your favorite sling, wrap, or carrier?

hclavalley

I have or had the Moby Wrap, Ergo and a Seven Sling.

I liked the Moby wrap, but it took so long to wrap it, and got lose fast that it was really only good for the first 4 months or so.

This time around I bought an Ergo which has been wonderful for long walks or anytime when I need to ear him for an extended period of time.  I can also wear my older son if I wanted.

I also bought myself a Seven Sling on a whim and it is perfect for quick trips into the store or for anytime that I need to carry him but would like to have a little more freedom. 

Oh and I am a size 18/20 and 42DD.

fallbride110406

I adore my Beco Gemini.  Super comfy, can do a ton of carries (including forward facing and hip) and fits both me and my husband well.  I'm 5'4", size 20/22 (short waisted, so my weight is mostly thigh/hip/tummy) and 40C.  My husband is 6'1" and 275 with a long torso.

I had a Moby too but like PP, it took way too long to wrap when I had two crying babies.  It got loose so quickly too no matter how tight I got it in the beginning.

JillAly

Someone just gave me an Ergo but I haven't used it yet.  I have been using the baby bjorn and it's worked fine.  I've been told once the baby gets heavier that the bjorn isn't good for your back but for an infant, it's good.

I use the bjorn everyday - I live NYC so I walk/ride the subway a lot and wear her to get to work in a 50 min commute.  By the end, my feet hurt from the added weight (14 pounds plus my bag) but I think that would be the same with any carrier. 

My dd puts her stamp of approval on the bjorn- she falls asleep the minute I put her in it. 

kittylove

For the new baby or for the boys?

I have a K'tan that I freaking love. It does everything the moby does, and is MUCH easier to use. Plus you can easily where twins in it (ask Jody+twins about that). I also have a ring sling, and a Mai Tai (spelling?) with extra long straps. I had a side carrier but loaned it out only to not get it back.   If you you want to borrow any of them I would be happy to let you but I do want them back.

Cassian

I just got my first woven wrap. Its  Girasol in Jungle color and I LOVE it. It is so versatile with the different carries. I love it so much more than my ring sling and my soft structured carriers. It is quick to learn, and much more supportive than  a Moby. Plus, it allows for a bigger body type.