Best carrier for DH?

maddie80

DH wears DD for naps a ton.  She is getting bigger and bigger, and at nearly 8 months, he's not super comfortable with her in the boba anymore.  Is there another carrier that could be a better fit for a larger guy?  Thanks!

ncbelle

I'm guessing he is looking for buckles?  Is it the waist or shoulder straps that are the problem?  There are carriers that come with "plus" size straps which would like be more comfy - the Kinderpack is available with plus size straps and I think Olives& Applesauce is as well - there are others but those are the easiest to find.  Another option would be to get a mei tai with extra long straps - the Kozy is a good easy to find choice (although depending on his size you may want to ask for longer than her normal XL straps as they are relatively short still).  Any chance you are near a babywearing group wear he could try stuff on?

poison489

My husband is a big guy, nearly 6 feet tall and 250ish and is quite comfortable with our Ergo carrier.  He doesn't need the additional size adjustment strap either, it fits him well without.

pixieprincss

My DH uses a woven wrap for front carries (he likes 4.6 meter best). For back carries, he uses a Kindercarry Mei Tai with extra long straps. 

NuzzleMe Creations specializes in making dad-friendly carriers (and is SAHD-owned).

maddie80

ncbelle:

I'm guessing he is looking for buckles?  Is it the waist or shoulder straps that are the problem?  There are carriers that come with "plus" size straps which would like be more comfy - the Kinderpack is available with plus size straps and I think Olives& Applesauce is as well - there are others but those are the easiest to find.  Another option would be to get a mei tai with extra long straps - the Kozy is a good easy to find choice (although depending on his size you may want to ask for longer than her normal XL straps as they are relatively short still).  Any chance you are near a babywearing group wear he could try stuff on?

I don't think we are close to a babywearing group.  No buckles required.    DH has been a moby wrap pro for ages, but it makes his lower back ache now that DD's coming up on 20 lbs. 

MouseInLux

DH uses an Ergo sport for DD but she's now out growing it so he's getting a tidal Tula instead. If he's cool with a woven then I'd get him one if those you can get some manly ones, they last much longer