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Need baby carrier advice: Moby, Ergo, something else?

KGB67KGB67
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Hey all. What baby carrier do you use (if you use one) and why do you like it? Thanks in advance!
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Re: Need baby carrier advice: Moby, Ergo, something else?

  • MrsPreKMrsPreK

    I have both the Bjorn and the Moby.

    I used the Moby a lot more when DD was a NB but too me, it is very difficult to get off and on and I'm not the greatest at getting it on *right* and it always takes a few tries and then the kids are waiting in the car, getting antsy, etc. lol. 

    The Bjorn is great now that DD is big enough to sit in it comfortably. I use it all the time when I am out and about with both LO's.

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  • kaekeekaekee
    I'm wearing my Moby right now!  I bought a Baby Bjorn and ended up returning it and buying the Moby instead.  Unfortunately I haven't used any other carriers so I can't give you any advice on those.  The nice thing about the Moby, in my opinion, is the different holds that you can use.  Post this on the AP board- they will be able to give you lots of advice.
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  • MrsWaneeMrsWanee
    i have the baby k'tan, which is like the moby, but you don't have to wrap a piece of fabric around yourself. it's 2 loops of fabric that are connected, and you can do 8 different positions. it comes with an instruction booklet, but it's really easy to get the hang of (i'm inept at figuring out hard things like the moby), and i can get it ready in about 20 seconds and put him in it, and he loves it - he takes about half of his naps in there.
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  • MoonBeam03MoonBeam03
    My husband bought me the Ergo baby carrier in Galaxy Grey, and I love it so much! Well worth the money!
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  • BeeLoveBeeLove
    I love my Moby - easy, comfortable and adorable!  And, LO loves it...it is so snuggly.
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  • chiromommyMichellechiromommyMichelle member
    I love my Moby,and am thinking about getting a Hugamonkey, too.
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  • JCM083009JCM083009

    Moby - We LOVE this, but it take take a minute or two to put on and looks scary at first, but I swear once you've done it a couple times it's not at all difficult. DS loves the Moby and will spend lots of time in there, esp napping. 

    Ergo - have it, but not used it yet b/c we usethe Moby so much and DS was so tiny.  It's supposed to be one of the best soft structured carriers and is very well loved. 

    Bjorn - not good for their hips.  I doesn't allow them to put in the correct position and leave them "dangling". I would never recommend this. 

    Mei Tai - this is similar to a Moby in that it kind of gives them same holdoptions (google them, there are many brands, babyhawk is one,but there is an Ebay sale on them right now for a great price here .  This is good b/c it works just as well for an older baby as younger (many say the Moby doesn't last b/c once they are weighing more it just stretches too much) and is a lot easier to put on b/c there is less fabric to deal with and stuff.

    Hotsling - DS didn't like htis b/c he doesn't like the cradle holds too much and I found it very small and constricting. It's also sized so that's tough when ordering online. 

    Ring Sling- these are great b/c they are a ton of fabricbut you can do different holds in them.  So far I've only tried DS in the cradle hold when he was really little and he is okay for a bit then doesn't love it, nothing like his love for the Moby so we haven't used it again, but I plan to soon trying a different hold.

    HTH!
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  • KGB67KGB67
    Thanks so much everyone!
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  • Becky262Becky262

    We have an Ergo carrier and a Moby wrap.

    DH loves using the Ergo carrier (with the newborn insert) and I use the Moby.  There's def a learning curve to using the Moby (I was very frustrated at first trying to get used to how to wrap it).  A friend of ours prefered to use a sling with her newborn (but I can't remember the name of the brand - sorry)

    Either way, Owen loves to snuggling and snooze in the carriers  :)

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  • S&R2007S&R2007
    I love the Moby, I'm very chesty and I didn't like the Born/Snugglie type carrier.  The moby also distributes the baby's weight so it's better for my shoulders.
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