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2nd Trimester
baby sling/carrier
whats your fav baby sling or carrier... NOT including the bjorn!
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Re: baby sling/carrier
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My sis loved these because she could use it when the baby was small and then even later when the baby was 2-3.
www.zolowear.com
Actually, everyone I talk to says that the Ergo is waaaaaaaay better than the bjorn. Apparently it's easier to get on/load and is much, much more comfortable once the baby is over 10-15 lbs. Some people have also mentioned that it has better support for the baby.
I plan on getting the Ergo carrier and Moby wrap.
I just ordered the Zolowear and I really love it. I had a demo from one of the sales reps on all the ways to wear it, etc.
Also the Belle Baby Carrier has caught my eye for more of a carrier type. I think the hubs wants the ERGO for himself. He is very eager to be a baby-wearing daddy!
I have used a TON. My DS was a very high needs baby. My DD was 21 months old when he was born, so having the option of carrying him was a MUST.
Here's my review -
Hotsling - didn't like it. I tried as an newborn and then again as an infant. Both of us hated it actually. MY DS would SCREAM bloody murder in it. I never felt like I could truly operate withhold still holding the sling, which kind of defeated the purpose. IT didn't feel secure. Hurt my shoulders and back. I thought it was a size issue, so I also tried the Peanut sling. It was basically the same as Hotsling. I know people that like them, it wasn't for us though.
Mai Tai wrap - it's good. Especially good for travel, the beach, etc. since it folds up really compactly. It was comfortable. It had a fairly easy learning curve. I didn't get this one until my DS around 4 months old though, so I can't really speak for using it really early on. I think it would be fine though. My only issue is that I chose fabric that is water resistant to some extent, so it slips and I have to tighten it a lot during use. I bet regular fabric would have been better in that regard.
ERGO - LOVE it! I actually bought two so I could have one in the car and one in the house. It's VERY Comfortable (both front and back carrier). It can be used as a hip carry, but I've never tried it. I can still comfortabley hold my DS who is 2 and 27 lbs for extended periods of time without any issues. I bought an infant insert for #3 but haven't tried it, so I can't say how it will work.
I know you didn't ask, but I really liked the Bjorn Active (NOT the original) early on. It was comfortable until the baby hit about 15-16 lbs.
For me slings are like shoes...you can never have too many and each kind is perfect for a different situation...
Moby Wrap was great for snuggly walks. I can getbaby in there all nice and snug while I take a brisk walk. Since it's made of jersey, they're only good for the first year or so. For less stretch get a wrap made out of non-stretchy cotton.
Hotsling or other pouch sling was great in the beginning too when they're tiny. I used it constantly!
Ringsling, many companies make these. I made my own. I have a pretty silk one and a cotton one. I used them contantly, especially after the first few months.
Ergo is awesome, I still use it once in a while.
Mei Tai baby carriers, different companies also make these. Great for front and back carry for longer periods of time, especially when they're smaller. Although I did put DS in a back carry last week when he was feelign especially needy and I had to get dinner ready!
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