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Favorite front-facing carrier?

VBkaitlinVBkaitlin member
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I'm looking for a carrier that I can use for my 3-month old son who loves to be facing outward.  I know there are options out there but I'm curious about what you guys have liked.  Thanks!
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  • shabamwamshabamwam member

    I have been through 3 carriers. the Belle Baby carrier is my absolute favorite! I got one super cheap on ebay. It may not be comfortable for long time carrying though.

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  • admico821admico821 member
    I would just recommend to do your research about front facing carriers.. I am sure for a short period of time its ok but I have heard they are really bad for your baby's hips/spine.
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  • pinksweetpea2pinksweetpea2 member

    Right now I am using an Bjorn (gasp!) for forward facing.  I know I won't be able to use it very long because it becomes uncomfortable the heavier she gets and the whole center of balance thing becomes an issue too, but I should get a couple of months out of it until she is big enough to go on my back in the Moby.  I only wear her for 30 minutes max at a time so I am not worried about the whole hip issue thing.

    I also did tried to wear her facing out in a ring sling (kangaroo hold), but the pressure of her legs on her stomach makes her spit up.   


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  • sapgirl76sapgirl76 member
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    Right now I am using an Bjorn (gasp!) for forward facing.  I know I won't be able to use it very long because it becomes uncomfortable the heavier she gets and the whole center of balance thing becomes an issue too, but I should get a couple of months out of it until she is big enough to go on my back in the Moby.  I only wear her for 30 minutes max at a time so I am not worried about the whole hip issue thing.

    I also did tried to wear her facing out in a ring sling (kangaroo hold), but the pressure of her legs on her stomach makes her spit up.   

    You might want to look in to a woven for back carries instead of the Moby. Stretchy wraps aren't usually recommended for back carries because the material can sag. 

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  • anneimal98anneimal98 member
    We have the Becco Gemini which is a good option.  I kind of wish I tried the Lillebaby Nordic, which looks the same but with optional hood, some pockets and a higher weight limit for less money. If we're still using the carrier with #1 when #2 arrives, I may add this to our stash.
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    Right now I am using an Bjorn (gasp!) for forward facing.  I know I won't be able to use it very long because it becomes uncomfortable the heavier she gets and the whole center of balance thing becomes an issue too, but I should get a couple of months out of it until she is big enough to go on my back in the Moby.  I only wear her for 30 minutes max at a time so I am not worried about the whole hip issue thing.

    I also did tried to wear her facing out in a ring sling (kangaroo hold), but the pressure of her legs on her stomach makes her spit up.   

    NO. DO NOT use the moby on your back. It is ridiculously unsafe. Get a woven wrap if you want to wrap on your back. Do NOT use stretchy material on your back.  

    LOL  No worries.  I meant the Ergo.  This stupid sleep deprivation thing is making me batty.  The funny thing is that I HATE my Moby, so I have no idea why I wrote that. 

     


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  • ariel1978ariel1978 member
    I'm on my fifth carrier, and I'm convinced it will be my last.  I've tried the baby balboa, infantino, two different versions of the bjorn and now the boba wrap.  There is a little bit of a learning curve with the boba wrap, but my 7 month old loves it and it is also incredibly comfortable and easy to move around with; not bulky like some of the other carriers.
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  • Sarahcakes29Sarahcakes29

    I am a well-informed mama who uses our Bjorn for front-facing carrying.  DS loves it, so do we, super easy.  If I had the money to try another, I'd go for the Becco Gemini. 

     

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  • livinirie84livinirie84 member
    Beco Gemini. My son only likes front facing out and we have had zero problems with over stimulation. He is always so quiet and calm when he's in it. I always lift/bend his legs to make sure he's still in a seated position and not dangling. I only turn him around if it's time to sleep. 
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