Babywearing fail

martinimomma

Did anyone else's LO not take well to being worn? Everything I read about this is positive, but G has yet to accept spending time in the Moby or the ergo. He is colicky and cranky as a baseline, but when I get him in one of these devices he absolutely loses his sh*t. For realize, worse than his usual crying. So I'm out of ideas on how to do anything with 2 hands (other than letting him cry, which I have to do in order to eat lunch quickly or go to the bathroom). Are we the outliers here? I sure feel like it.

Junebug060609

its hit or miss for us.  often after a few mins he settles down and falls asleep.

luvmyducks

Maybe try a different position in the Moby.  I know sometimes Kellen gets fussy after a bit in either of them and I think it is b/c she gets uncomfortable.  There isn't much you can do in the Ergo, but I've heard there are different holds in the Moby.

mamaholic

We didn't come in to BWing until DD was around 6m and by then she was pretty particular about how she was worn and in which carrier/wrap I used. Now at 15 months she is fully against it.

BobbiJanay07

Wow your baby is so little for the Ergo. Are you using an insert? If not are you rolling a reviving blanket rolled under his tush. And froggy his legs? Ollie no longer needs the blanket but still froggy his legs. I will pip what I mean when he wakes from nap. He loves the moby.

Jessicaanne_1@yahoo.com

She loved both. We didn't start the Ergo until 5 months though. We use it on a daily basis. She did not have colic though. I went through that with my first baby. I am sorry that is so rough I know. I think my family saved my sanity. Take help when it is offered from friends/family members. Ask DH for help when you need it. Remember its okay to leave the dishes in the sink so you can hold the baby if you need to. It's okay to put the baby down cry while you take a min to yourself. 

iggy.d

DS cries in the Ergo until i really start moving. He doesn't like it if I'm just standing still, but as soon as we're walking around he quiets right down. 

D&D4Ever7

My LO so far hates being worn.  I have a sling and ergo and tried both.  He tolerates the sling for 5 mins or so and than gets annoyed and starts crying.  He doesn't like ergo yet at all.  I am hoping that I can use ergo when he is a little older or it will be a waste of $120.

My LO enjoys looking at his mobile a lot, so he spends 30-45mins playing under that.  He also enjoys his play gym.  If you have any of these things, give them a try.

martinimomma

Thanks for the responses. Looks like we aren't alone. Maybe he'll grow to like them. Or I'll have to get more skilled at living with one arm occupied.

adkhiker

iggy.d:

DS cries in the Ergo until i really start moving. He doesn't like it if I'm just standing still, but as soon as we're walking around he quiets right down. 

This was my DS also. Especially at first when they were new we had to be moving to keep him from crying. He grew to love being worn, but it took time. We definitely introduced it gradually, kept moving and kept trying. Good luck.

MrsAtch

DD likes the moby about half the time. Usually she screams when I really need her to like it- for example during my half hour work meeting this morning.

flutepharm87

My boys never liked it. Probably because I couldn't wear them enough to get used to it, considering I can't wear two at a time.

itsmegin

I still haven't figured out how to turn the 10 feet of fabric they call a "Moby"into a usable device for carrying a baby.

I hope you figure it out and he likes it. Knowing my daughter's temperament, I'm sure if and when I figure it out she'll hate it. She hates every other thing created to soothe or carry or entertain babies.