So overwhelmed with carriers... help!?

biblionerd

I have a babyhawk mei tai that I got when DS was a nb and decided I really liked the shape (I think? Never tried anything else), but hated the tying. I have my hands super full right now and new DD wants held all day every day. I'm in a panic about when DH goes back to work and know I need something to wear her in so I have my hands (fairly) free to take care of DS. 

I know I don't want a wrap and hate tying, so I think it's a SSC that I'm leaning towards. Is there something else good for a nb that is QUICK and easy to use? I really want whatever is the quickest to slip her in and out of. If a SSC sounds right for me, any brand recommendations? I was so excited that I even figured out what a SSC was and then realized there are a bajillion brands and I still have no idea what I'm doing... I know budget is tight and I'd like to keep it around 120 max. Help?? 

biblionerd

Thanks. I was trying to find that link. I remembered reading it a while ago but couldn't remember the site!

sometimesalwayschaotic

I prefer my Becco butterfly II to the Ergo.  The Becco Butterfly has a built in newborn insert.  I have not tried it on a newborn to know how well it works though. 

StacieJane

If I were you, I'd definitely get a SSC and then sell the BabyHawk to buy a ring sling. It's great for newborn snuggling, and quick and easy. Of all the SSCs I've tried, I prefer the Ergo, honestly. It does require an infant insert to use with a newborn. Right now I'm loving my Boba (older style) for the toddler age ... they now make one for newborn thru toddler that I'm dying to try. And for ring slings, Sleeping Baby Productions. The French twill starts at about $30 and is so worth it.