What's the best carrier for an older baby/toddler?

Lisichka · August 2009

I've been lurking on this board for a little bit and think that this is the best place for this information. We're not very AP for sure (although DD was in our room for about 3 months after she was born). I'm looking into buying a carrier for her, but something that would hold her for a while (we have a bjorn and I used it when she was little sometimes, but now that she's 20lbs it's absolutely killing my back). So what would you recommend? A friend's SIL is using Baby K'tan with her almost 20lbs son, but I just wanted to get a few other opinions. Thanks!

anna7602 · August 2009

All I can compare to is my wrap sling, which I stopped using around 3 or 4 months, but I love my Ergo. DD is almost 24 pounds at 15 months and I can carry her in it without a problem for hours at a time.

mrstice · August 2009

DS is a little over 20lbs, we use our patapum (similar to an ergo) all the time and I love it.

Dobie_Mama · August 2009

We also love our Patapum! DD is a shrimp at 22lbs but I'm very comfortable wearing her in it for extended periods of time.

847Christine · August 2009

Hey there! I'll let you try out my K'Tan & my Ergo for comparison if you come to my neighborhood sometime soon!

Celyn · August 2009

I can't see using a K'tan for much more than 20 lbs. I love my mei tais - for more than 20lbs, I prefer one with padded straps and waist. I also like the Beco if you want something that buckles and the Patapum toddler.

Lisichka · August 2009

Ooh, thanks ladies! Off to research more carriers Geeked

And Christine, thanks, we'll have to come by sometime soon!

Pricette · August 2009

If you like the baby K'tan it is onsale right now at mamabargains.com for 23 when it is orginally like 50 something!! It's almost over so check it out!

mrs.baum · September 2009

I have a Baby Hawk and love it.

jdekzoo · September 2009

I absolutely love my ergo!

Alirebco · September 2009

I have a Calyx for back carries that is amazing. I use an Angelpack for front carries although we don't do those as often anymore. DS is 23 pounds and he is still fine to carry!

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