Mostly I use a Moby.... especially if it's a little chilly. I shop with D in it and can cover him up more or less as needed. I can cover his legs if it's chilly. I can cover more of myself if I'm cold.
Next, I use a Bjorn. (I might like Ergos, too... I just don't have one.) DH only uses the Bjorn carrier with D... so if you want something a little more manly, that might be a good one.
I also have about 5 other slings (Mei Tais and a few others) and the only one I use is a super light-weight water-proof one that I sometimes wear with D in the pool. (and it makes great shade) Sorry that I don't know what it's called. This was especially useful when D was smaller.
I have a Balboa Baby sling for now. I bought a Moby but putting it on and trying to get LO in it was a PITA and I never felt like I was doing it right. I'm also going to be buying a Mei Tei (Infantino since they're inexpensive and I've seen good reviews)
LO is 9.5 lbs and I love my Moby and Ring Sling equally. The Moby is great for being super comfortable and holding him very snugly so that I really do have my hands free, but it's also very hot so doesn't work in our non-airconditioned house or outside.
I have a Sakura Bloom linen RS and it's very light and also comfy and snug. Since LO doesn't have head control yet, I sometimes have to keep a hand on his head and since it's only on one shoulder, it's not an all-day solution.
I like my pouch carriers, but LO does not. I'm hoping she will when she's bigger- I think we have a fit issue.
We like the moby, too, except it's waaay too hot for right now. I also don't like how complicated it is, but I guess that's be easy to get used to if we used it more.
I don't like the particular ring sling I have, because I have trouble adjusting the rails. Different fabrics and sizes of rings might work better and be easier to use.
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Re: recommend your wrap or sling. nft.
My favorite carrier is a mei tai (Infantino Wrap and Tie, but many other brands are probably better).
Second is my Ergo Sport.
Last place goes to my homemade wrap and my Seven sling. The wrap is just annoying to put on, and the Seven sling is probably not quite the right size.
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Mostly I use a Moby.... especially if it's a little chilly. I shop with D in it and can cover him up more or less as needed. I can cover his legs if it's chilly. I can cover more of myself if I'm cold.
Next, I use a Bjorn. (I might like Ergos, too... I just don't have one.) DH only uses the Bjorn carrier with D... so if you want something a little more manly, that might be a good one.
I also have about 5 other slings (Mei Tais and a few others) and the only one I use is a super light-weight water-proof one that I sometimes wear with D in the pool. (and it makes great shade) Sorry that I don't know what it's called. This was especially useful when D was smaller.
I love my Moby. Also heard good things about the K'tan.
Check out this article: Best Baby Carriers
LO is 9.5 lbs and I love my Moby and Ring Sling equally. The Moby is great for being super comfortable and holding him very snugly so that I really do have my hands free, but it's also very hot so doesn't work in our non-airconditioned house or outside.
I have a Sakura Bloom linen RS and it's very light and also comfy and snug. Since LO doesn't have head control yet, I sometimes have to keep a hand on his head and since it's only on one shoulder, it's not an all-day solution.
HTH!
I love my mei tai. Couldn't live without it!
I like my pouch carriers, but LO does not. I'm hoping she will when she's bigger- I think we have a fit issue.
We like the moby, too, except it's waaay too hot for right now. I also don't like how complicated it is, but I guess that's be easy to get used to if we used it more.
I don't like the particular ring sling I have, because I have trouble adjusting the rails. Different fabrics and sizes of rings might work better and be easier to use.