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question about wraps and slings

AliciaCMAliciaCM member
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I've never posted on this board, but thought y'all might have some good insight on carriers. i plan on wearing LO a lot, and we are using a convertible car seat instead of an infant carrier/bucket seat so i figure she will be work most of the time while we are out in addition to at home.

I have a ring sling and a mei tai. Do you think I ought to get a moby wrap (or a simiar thing?) or will the two I have work fine? I really want a moby and planned on getting one but got a great deal on a used mei tai so I bought it, and now I just don't know if I need 3 carriers...

thanks! I really appreciate y'alls time!

btw, i'm also posted on the EFF board sry if y'all have to see it twice...

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Re: question about wraps and slings

  • rianalsrianals member
    My understanding (and personal belief) is that more carriers are better.  I have a stretchy wrap, a woven wrap, a ring sling, and a Mei Tai.  Each one has its uses...
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  • MrsErinnElizabethMrsErinnElizabeth

    imageRianals:
    My understanding (and personal belief) is that more carriers are better.

    THIS!  

    DH recently put me on a 7 carrier minimum, but I think I can stretch it to 10 if I play my cards right.  LOL.  I have tried a ton of carriers and we've now settled on full-time woven wraps.  The moby was my first one, so I say go for it!  :)

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  • katidid_05katidid_05
    Moby's aren't good for out and about IMO, but can be good for around the house.  But each mama and baby are different and what you think may work now may not end up suiting one of you, so you could either buy now and be prepared, or wait and see how you like the two you have and go from there.  Oh, and keep in mind that the moby is only good for a few months because as baby gets heavier, the stretch in the moby makes them sag which gets uncomfortable.
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  • suzymariesuzymarie

    With DS I had 3 carriers and thought I was being all crazy.

    Now with DD I have I think 6....  and I use them all (or will when she is bigger.

    If you are going to wear your babe a lot it is nice to have versatility.  For a newborn (the first 2+ months) I switch between my Moby (more comfy for me) and my Kangeroo Korner fleece pouch which both my babies have LOVED.  It is my go-to carrier in the evenings during fussy time when nothing else will calm them down.

    In total I have:

    Moby (DD is ~13 lbs. and already getting to heavy for it)

    Woven wrap (just ordered to replace the Moby)

    KK Pouch (DD is getting too heavy for this already- it hurts my back now).

    Beco:  I got this bc DH can't do a back carry on his own with the inner panel that the Beco has.

    Ergo:  Got it used for pretty cheap.  The most comfy to carry my 30 lb. 2 year old.

    2 ring slings that I keep in the car and stroller for hip carries if we are running in and out of a store etc.  I don't like RS's for little babies- only once they are ~6 months and can do a hip carry.

    ETA:  forgot the mei tai.  Good for a high back carry at 3-7 months when they are too little so see over your shoulder in the SSC.

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  • jday1229jday1229

    imageRianals:
    My understanding (and personal belief) is that more carriers are better.  I have a stretchy wrap, a woven wrap, a ring sling, and a Mei Tai.  Each one has its uses...

    This. Plus I have 2 pouch slings too and I'm working on getting an Ergo/Beco/soft structured carrier as well Wink

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  • ncbellencbelle member

    I don't think 3 is excessive at all (says the mama with way too many wraps!).  Most people find that different carriers work better for different things - like a wrap might be best for a sleepy snuggle nap, a ring sling might be easiest for a quick run into the store, and your mei tai might be most comfortable for going on a walk. 

    You could certainly get by without it but it couldn't hurt to try it.  I tried lots of things in the beginning to see what was most comfortable for us - then sold the things I didn't like/use.



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