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Wrap vs Carrier

MarineWifey1106MarineWifey1106
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Hello Ladies! I haven't ever posted here although I've been lurking since DS was born [I just never have anything useful to add to topics :( ] but I have a question now.

Since DS was born we have used both an Infantino front to back carrier and a moby wrap.  He outgrew both of these so I just ordered and Ergo.  Im extremely excited about this, but was curious how ya'll felt.

If you have or have used both a carrier and wrap with a child over 25 lbs, which did you prefer? 

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Re: Wrap vs Carrier

  • MrsErinnElizabethMrsErinnElizabeth

    DD is only 19 pounds, but I prefer wraps a million times over.  So much that I sold all my other carriers (I had a Pikkolo, a Beco, and a Baby Bjorn - this one was a gift that we never used).

    I really really liked my Beco, but I always chose a wrap over it since I found wraps more comfortable for us.  So I sold it to a better home where it might get more love :)

    ETA - This was just my opinion though...some people love carriers much more!  You just have to go with what works best for you.  :)

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  • MarineWifey1106MarineWifey1106
    Have you ever made your own wrap or have you always purchased "ready mades"?
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  • MrsErinnElizabethMrsErinnElizabeth

    Well since she is heavy, we use woven wraps, which can't be made DIY very easily or effectively.  So I usually either buy them new or off of the For Sale or Trade forum on thebabywearer.com.  There are a lot that are very reasonable over there!  

    If you are looking for new wraps, I have heard good things about BBslens, and they aren't too much (I think around $100?).  You can get them on FSOT for less than that though :) 

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  • MarineWifey1106MarineWifey1106
    Thank you very much :)
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  • bebehblogbebehblog
    My son has always been pretty chunky, so I prefer my Ergo most of the time. To be honest though, I only had a Moby wrap, not a woven one, which stretched out really fast with a 23 lb baby. I'm looking for an inexpensive woven wrap for the next baby so I can use it from the beginning.
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  • Tonya_GTonya_G member
    Ditto MEE. If you liked using the Moby, you'll probably like using a woven. Wovens are more versatile- you can do front, back and hip carries, and I personally feel that they are the most comfortable carrier for carrying a LO around for an extended period of time. The baby is closest to your body in a woven, which helps your center of gravity be more stable, plus most carries with a woven are two shoulder carries, which helps distribute the weight more comfortably.
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  • rommelearommelea

    I have wraps and an Ergo.  I use both depending on what I'm doing and where I'm going.  If I'm going somewhere that M will be up and stay up, I go with a wrap.  But if I'm going somewhere that I know he will want to get down and do his own exploring pretty frequently, I'll take the Ergo.  DH LOVES the Ergo.  My Mom and Dad will both use the Ergo.  I like it, but I'm a wrapper at heart.  If you can afford both, I'd get both - if you liked the Moby you'll probably enjoy wrapping.  But carriers are def. easier and more Daddy-friendly.

    That's not to say some Daddy's aren't wrappers - I've seen and know many, but MY DH isn't there yet.

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  • MarineWifey1106MarineWifey1106

    Thank ya'll very much!   I am excited about getting my Ergo, but I think I will look into getting an inexpensive woven wrap as well.  

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  • ncbellencbelle member

    My answer is of course wovens ;-)

    I use different length wraps for different things like I use a short wrap in situations where lots of folks find an ergo to be easier (like when kiddo wants up and down a lot).

    Wraps I think give the most custom fit to both wearer and baby - plus you can do many carries with them which is nice.  I also much prefer a high back carry which can't really be done in a buckle carrier and is most easily done in a woven.



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  • JennRJennR
    I have storchenwiege woven wraps and an ergo and a ring silng.  I use them all depending on what I am doing.  Ring slings are great for quick trips and places where I'm going to be sitting.  The ergo is great for lots of ups and downs and still being able to do a back carry, although I prefer it more with my toddler than my little guy.  He moves too much in it.  The woven wrap is by far the most comfy and most adjustable so I always choose that one if I'm going to be carrying for a while.  I agree with pp, if you can afford to do both, I would.  It's a great investment if you are planning on wearing for a while...
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