Rec you carrier

LaylaPartDeux

We used a Baby Bjorn-like carrier with DS & I hated it.  It was bulky & cumbersome & didn't offer either of us any sort of support.

I want to find something that's more versatile for DS #2 (arriving in August), but I'm not sure where to start.

I've heard good things about Moby & Mei Tai carriers, but wanted to hear some first-hand accounts...
What carrier do you like?  Why do you like it?  Is it hot (did I mention baby #2 is coming in August )?

Also...don't know if it's relevant or not, but I'm short (5'4" on a good day).

Thank you so much in advance!

tlew12778

I'm 5'0" and about 105 lbs when not PG.

Wraps- I hated the moby. It swamped me. I just ordered a shorter woven wrap (4.1m storchenweige Leo) hoping I will take more to the wrap if it's more manageable. The moby is also HOT.

SSC - I have a beco butterfly and a pikkolo. The beco is too long on me. The pikkolo fits fine. It's my current preferred back carrier.

Ring slings - I LOVE my linen Psling. I can still carry 3 yo DD in it for hours. I have a disc protrusion at L5 and the one shoulder carry doesn't bother me. I've never tried any other RS.

Pouches - I wear hotslings size 1/2. I love pouches for the up/down less than 20 lbs stage. I never found a peanut shell that fit me properly although dh uses one.  Pouches are great bc they fold up so small and are relatively cheap.

MouseInLux

I have a MT, a Babyhawk, and love it! It's my second, I started with a cheapie and upgraded when I decided that I loved wearing DD. I'm not "short" though and have a longer torso.

The great thing about the MT's is that it's a custom fit every time.

I love it for back carries, I find it super easy to get DD on my back with it. I've tried DH's Ergo and it was SO much harder I gave up!

I've used it from when DD was a week old and we came home from the hospital and still use it today with her, she's  19 pounds at the moment and I use it to take her with me when I go for walks with our dog, she'll hang out and nap in there for about 2 hours with no issue for her or I.

I also have a ring sling, great for quick in and outs but I'm not big on using it for too long, the one sholdure thing isn't so great for me. 

 

pinksweetpea2

I really love my ring sling (I have a sweet pea) and just ordered another one made with mesh from an etsy dealer for the summer.   

 

pixieprincss

I exclusively wrap with woven wraps. I adore them and they are great for front, back, and hip carries for any age baby and any size parent. They have a steep learning curve, but once you get it--you get it. DH wraps and uses an MT. MTs are my next favorite choice, but I have some back problems and wraps are just sooo supportive and comfortable that the MT just isn't as magical to me.

Amitchell0626

I LOVE my Boba. It's so easy to get on, can be worn on the back, good from birth to toddler, it's taller than most carriers, has foot straps to support the legs of older kids, it's comfy. I'm also short, 5'2" and it fits me fine.