baby carriers

arc9405 · October 2008

I'm having my scheduled c/s on Tues and being that this is baby #2 for us and we have a 20 month old I'm going to need something that allows me to hold baby #2 and assist ds - so I'm thinking the baby carrier where I can "wear" the baby on me is going to be my life saver. I've heard that there are good ones and bad ones - can anyone point me in the right direction for one that is considered safe and good??

stellablue96 · October 2008

for a newborn I would suggest a moby or a sling.

I am also going to get a beco and possibly a babyhawk. Can you tell I like baby carriers?

MrsGladney · October 2008

Stella... how expensive are those? I want one but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it.

ali&eric · October 2008

I heard mobys were the most comfy, I'm planning to get one for my second as well. I think they're about $40, but you may find some cheaper on line...that's just how expensive they are where I am.

jay.otter · October 2008

I'll be starting with a Moby.

DarceyLivesinFL · October 2008

MrsGladney:
Stella... how expensive are those? I want one but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it.

A moby is really nothing more than 5 yards of fabric about 20 inches wide. I "made" my own by getting fabric on sale from JoAnns for about 10 bucks.

I also HIGLY recommend the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder (a padded ring sling).

MaybeABaby? · October 2008

I have Moby and a loveyduds wrap.

The Moby came highly recommended by several mom friends and the loveyduds is really cute, but I have no idea how well it works. Seems to be similar to the Moby.

MrsGladney · October 2008

DarceyLivesinFL:
MrsGladney:
Stella... how expensive are those? I want one but don't want to spend an arm and a leg on it.

A moby is really nothing more than 5 yards of fabric about 20 inches wide. I "made" my own by getting fabric on sale from JoAnns for about 10 bucks.

I also HIGLY recommend the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder (a padded ring sling).

Any specific type of fabric I should get? Jersey? I totally think I could do that and it sounds cheap enough. Thanks!

Your kiddos are so cute!

DarceyLivesinFL · October 2008

You just have to feel around for what you like. I wanted something with a little bit of a strech to it after trying a friend's fleece Moby. I can't remember the name of the type of material, but it's really thin and very slightly stretchy (really, it has more of a "give" to it than a stretch).

Thanks

J&JSuiter070205 · October 2008

My son was 14 months old when we had DD and to be honest I used my baby holder maybe 2 times... I bought an Evenflo off ebay for like $20.

DontMakeMeComeInThere · October 2008

I have heard rave reviews about the Baby Bjorn. I know they're expensive (about $70), so I plan on looking on ebay and other sites like that.

HarrietNJMommy · October 2008

I got a Moby wrap for #3. I only used the Bjorn for #2 and it worked okay.

Amie Schulz · October 2008

I have heard good things with both Moby and Ergo Baby Carrier. I don't like slings so I am going to get the Ergo Baby. They are a bit spendy though at $110.

Check on ebay and craigslist first.

HarrietNJMommy · October 2008

Also, I would try them on. I had a Peanut Shell and a Hotsling for DD#2 as well, and HATED them. They weren't great. I also don't like ring slings. I figured the Moby would work the best.

stellablue96 · October 2008

i have heard the bjorn is bad for the babies hip development as well as bad for your back. if you want that type of carrier i would look into a beco or ergo

lily225 · October 2008

Love love love our Ergo. It will last you forever. We wear our 2 year old in it all the time (well, dh does . It's sooo comfortable and versatile.

We haven't used it with an infant, but I've read great things about it for all ages.

We really enjoyed our adustable pouch as well ( www.kangarookorner.com ) which is another good option at least for the sleepy newborn stage.

zomigi · November 2008

I have a sling carrier as well, but I would really appreciate it if someone would answer my original question. Thanks.

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