I feel like the more I read up on it, the more confused I get. I never wore my DS, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to need a carrier for sporadic use at least with #2.
Here are my needs:
I won't be babywearing for many hours every day. It will be more for trips to the grocery store, and outings of that nature.
I have a bad back, so the more back support/even weight distribution, the better.
I may be sharing the carrier with my babysitter, who is a different size than me, so it needs to be easy to adjust.
It will mostly be for newborn/infant period. I don't plan to babywear a toddler.
All suggestions/advice welcome! TIA
Re: Help me choose a carrier
Trying for #2 since July 2010
BFP 8/1/10, missed m/c, D&C 9/15/10.
BFP 1/8/11, chemical pregnancy.
BFP 3/4/11, measured behind all along, no more HB 4/18/11. D&C 4/29/11. HCG didn't drop, Repeat D&C 6/17/11; confirmed molar pregnancy 6/23/11.
Forced break, including two Hysteroscopies in October to remove retained tissue.
BFP 12/29/11! Betas @ 10 dpo = 85, 14 dpo= 498, 22 dpo = 7242
Heard HB 1/24/12. 144 bpm!
Luca Rose born 9/9/12! More than worth the wait!
I was going to suggest a Mei Tai as well since it can be adjusted to fit anybody, but not sure if it'll work with a newborn? Haven't used it myself, just seems like there isn't enough to support a newborn while in the carrier.
How about a K'Tan? If you and your sitter are similar sizes that could work. It seems fairly easy to use as well.