Baby wearing- which is best?

Re: Baby wearing- which is best?

• lunatunatoo

  January 2012

  I highly rec the Moby.  Never tried anything else though, so I might be a little biased.  I also have a sling (7 Everyday Sling) and he doesn't care for that much.  

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• Mrs.Greeko

  January 2012

  I like a sling when they are bitty (have a balboa baby sling I love) and I just got a beco butterfly II that I absolutely love.  I had a Bjorn with my other two and never found it very comfortable, but OMG the beco is amazing!!!  I just got it last week and I've already used it a ton and it is just awesome!  I've also tried a mei tai (hated it) and a hotsling (hated it).  Check out the beco though.  It was on sale for half off last week on mamabargains and I know baby steals had the ergo on sale last week too.  Or check Craigslist since they are pretty $$$.

  Mama to Lucy (7/06), Lexi (5/09), and Max (11/11) M/C 12/17/10

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• MrsBini10

  January 2012

  Anything is better than a Bjorn. 

  That said, I don't like my Moby. Mei tai is okay. I have an Ergo and it is great.  

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• Rosebud2587 member

  January 2012

  I have the Moby and like it for now but I'm looking at buying the Beco Butterfly II for when DD gets a little bigger. 

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• jenni888 member

  January 2012

  Mrs.Greeko:

  I like a sling when they are bitty (have a balboa baby sling I love) and I just got a beco butterfly II that I absolutely love.  I had a Bjorn with my other two and never found it very comfortable, but OMG the beco is amazing!!!  I just got it last week and I've already used it a ton and it is just awesome!  I've also tried a mei tai (hated it) and a hotsling (hated it).  Check out the beco though.  It was on sale for half off last week on mamabargains and I know baby steals had the ergo on sale last week too.  Or check Craigslist since they are pretty $$$.

  I'm curious as to what makes the Beco better than the Bjorn?

  

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• adri77 member

  January 2012

  I love my Mai Tai.  DS2 loved the Hotsling.  I have heard 50/50 love/hate regarding the Moby.   Mostly negatives due to what a PIA it is to put on but I have never tried it.  Yeah, I wouldn't go with the Bjorn, but babywearing of some sort is better than none, IMO!

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• GnomeLuv

  January 2012

  I use the Second Skin Sling Wrap around the house and the Ergo when we go someplace or for walks. Love both!!

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• Leia358 member

  January 2012

  I bought the Angel Carrier and LO absolutely loves being in it. She falls asleep almost instantly!  I agree to check mama bargains bc that's where I found the Angel Carrier for about half off the original price. 

  
  
  
  

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• MrsBini10

  January 2012

  jenni888:

  Mrs.Greeko:

  I like a sling when they are bitty (have a balboa baby sling I love) and I just got a beco butterfly II that I absolutely love.  I had a Bjorn with my other two and never found it very comfortable, but OMG the beco is amazing!!!  I just got it last week and I've already used it a ton and it is just awesome!  I've also tried a mei tai (hated it) and a hotsling (hated it).  Check out the beco though.  It was on sale for half off last week on mamabargains and I know baby steals had the ergo on sale last week too.  Or check Craigslist since they are pretty $$$.

  I'm curious as to what makes the Beco better than the Bjorn?

  More comfortable for mom and doesn't put all baby's weight on his crotch.
  

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• Mrs.Greeko

  January 2012

  MrsBini10:

  jenni888:

  Mrs.Greeko:

  I like a sling when they are bitty (have a balboa baby sling I love) and I just got a beco butterfly II that I absolutely love.  I had a Bjorn with my other two and never found it very comfortable, but OMG the beco is amazing!!!  I just got it last week and I've already used it a ton and it is just awesome!  I've also tried a mei tai (hated it) and a hotsling (hated it).  Check out the beco though.  It was on sale for half off last week on mamabargains and I know baby steals had the ergo on sale last week too.  Or check Craigslist since they are pretty $$$.

  I'm curious as to what makes the Beco better than the Bjorn?

  More comfortable for mom and doesn't put all baby's weight on his crotch.
  

   The difference in the level of comfort for me is immense.  The straps are nicely padded and it holds him really tight against me so it doesnt pull on my back, plus there's lower back support.  It is just crazy comfortable, while the Bjorn is merely tolerable. Malso you can back carry with it, which the Bjorn can't do.  Thats going to come in handy for hiking this summer! 

  Mama to Lucy (7/06), Lexi (5/09), and Max (11/11) M/C 12/17/10

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• avalei member

  January 2012

  I have two Mobys, which are great. There's a learning curve to putting them on, but it's easy once you get it. I put it on at home if I'm going out, then just put her in/out at the car, so no dealing with it dragging on the ground.

   I've used a K'tan, but don't have one - easy to put on, but wears very similarly to a Moby. It's a pretty cool design - takes the good parts about the Moby, but w/o being annoying to put on.
  

  I also am loving my Maya Wrap ring sling - easy to put on, adjustable, comfortable, plus I love the colors And the long tail and adjustability (without removing LO from it) is great for nursing. Actually went on a tour, walking around buildings and outside, while nursing It was great!
  

  We have a Freehand Mei Tai as well, which DH uses a lot around the house. Less convenient for going out shopping and such b/c the ties are so long and you have to untie them to put LO in it, but great for going on walks and such where you can put the babe in it at home. I don't like it as much for a little babe because she slumps a lot when she falls asleep, but I think it will be great when she's a bit bigger.
  

  So, for shopping trips with only one stop (grocery store) and around the house, I prefer the Moby. For shopping with many stops (in and out of the car and the carrier), and for nursing convenience, I like the ring sling. I think I'll like the Mei Tai more in a couple more months as she grows, but it's great for ease of use and for walks/hikes. DH likes it the best as it's simpler than the wrap or sling.

  Overall, I love babywearing! It's the only way I get anything done Cooked most of dinner last night while nursing Caroline in the sling - fantastic!
  

  
  
  
  

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