Baby carrier while pregnant?

Kristin131

Tomorrow my parents are bringing DS to meet me for lunch and to take a walk in our strip district to do a little shopping. It's not the stroller-friendliest due to the crowds and outdoor stands set up. I don't know why I didn't think of this earlier but can I use the Ergo or Bjorn carriers on my back to carry DS (he's about 25 lbs)? I looked briefly online and I didn't see anything about that. Or maybe I can with the Ergo, I haven't taken that out of the box yet though! I'm pretty sure at this point carrying him in front of me won't be possible. Or do you have any other tips on how to contain him? I don't have an umbrella stroller (wishing I did now), just the Chicco travel system one. I may have to just use that...

Thanks!

kcisthebombdotcom

I wore DS in the kelty kids backpack carrier while walking around for a while at 7 months pregnant. I was fine. I'm sure your DS would be fine with the ergo and a back carry-definitely not the bjorn. That would definitely be uncomfortable with a 25lb baby.

robbie3982

I've worn DS on my back in the ergo throughout my pregnancy without any problems.

mlf625

Can't one of your parents wear him?  My mom loved carrying DS in the Bjorn when she visited!

howleyshell

Wore my then 15 month old in both back and hip holds in the Moby when I was 7 months pregnant and touring the US mint (where they don't allow strollers).

Not exactly relaxing but totally do-able!

GL! 

Megan.10.06

If one of your parents can't wear him, I would go Ergo with back carry.  I carried my son in the Moby until I started showing - but as I got bigger, he literally sat ON my bump.  Talk about uncomfortable! 

maramarrie

You might be able to do the Ergo on your back still at this point, but it's going to depend on your comfort with it crossing under you baby bump. I used the Ergo with DS on the front more comfortably than with him on my back while I was pg; but this late in your pg it might not work that way.

I was able to use my Sleepy Wrap with DS on my back at 27 weeks with a big belly, so I know that can be done, but it's best if you have a little help to get him on (I did it by myself at home twice and it was a pain to keep him balanced...and tie him on at the same time...while leaning over forward...with a baby bump...lol).

I'd probably take the stroller, to be honest. If nothing else you can leave it in the car and use the carrier, but you will still have the stroller if you need it.

BFab11

The Ergo should work because it's pretty low on your hips and hopefully won't be rubbing on your bump.  Try it out before you go; if it's not comfortable see if one of your parents can carry LO.