Hey ladies! I am a 2nd time mom, but with my DD I did not do a lot of baby wearing. She just didn't seem to tolerate it well. However, I know with two it is going to be more convenient if I have one when I am out with both kids by myself. I did have a Chicco carrier that I bought consignment last go around, but I didn't really care for it so I've already consigned that one. Did anyone have a carrier that they absolutely loved? Suggestions, pros/cons, would be great. I need something that is going to be easy to put on and take off by myself. Thanks in advance for any advice you have!
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Yeah, me either! I was hoping to find something that I could get a good deal on! I hate to spend a ton of money because this is most likely going to be our last one.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evenflo-Snugli-Hug-Infant-Carrier-Caribbean/15627172
this is similar to what I have but mine is purple.
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If you want to get the most bang for your buck I would suggest an ergo- we LOVE ours and use it regularly. Its a little tougher with a newborn in my experience but it really is comfortable once the baby has a little bit of neck control. The best part about this carrier is that you can front carry, side carry and back carry- it is BY FAR the most comfortable and most supportive carrier out there plus it works great even for bigger kids. I often carry my 2.5 year old around in it and my sister used it this summer while on vacation and carried her 3 year old up and down the beach in it! It's a little pricier but its often marked down on babysteals and like I said, its the best bang for your buck since it lasts for a long time.
As for other carriers like the bjorn, while they are cheaper they also don't support the baby as well or offer proper hip and spine alignment (I've also heard they aren't very comfortable to wear for extended periods of time). Carriers like the Bjorn and Snugli and some of the less expensive carriers have the babies legs dangling and have the hips out of alignment. My SIL used to use a bjorn until she realized that over extended use her baby's legs actually started turning blue b/c there was such bad blood restriction. Ergo and Beco carriers for example have the baby in more of a sitting position with hips open more and in a better position.
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This exactly.
I lent my Ergo to a friend with a baby, but I could still wear DD now comfortably and she's 32 lbs.
The Moby is great when they're little since they can get so close to your chest.
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keg - can you use the Beco Butterfly backpack style when the baby gets bigger? A friend of mine has an Ergo that she still uses to carry her toddler when she gets tired. I like the idea of that for when baby gets older, but I'm also kind of wondering if that's even a reasonable goal? Does my friend just have a super strong back, or do lots of people carry older kids in a backpack carrier?
I wore DD a lot before she turned 2. She wasn't good enough to stay with us when she walked and she's never been a huge fan of the stroller. The carrier was a great resource!
It also helped when we built our house last year - we would go visit at the end of most days and I didn't have to worry about her getting hurt with all the dangerous construction things around.
It's all in the carrier, though. Wearing a 20 lb kid in a Bjorn would be torture. Wearing a 30 lb kid in an Ergo is nothing.
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I back carry my 16 month old in our Beco. Front carry is killer because of weight, but back carry is so comfy.
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BFP #2: 6-14-2012 EDD: 2-15-2013 MC: 6-19-2012 5w5d
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I'm quite sure you can. I haven't gotten it out of the box yet but it looks similar to the Ergo. I still use my Ergo with my 3.5 year olds (28-35ish lbs) and it's quite comfortable. I'm pretty sure the Butterfly would be similar.
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I use this guide (a blog by a fellow Bumpie) to look up recommendations and safety for baby carriers.https://www.becomingmamas.com/babywearing/
You want to be careful not to get a "crotch dangler" (which is what a chicco is; Bijorn is another notorious crotch danger). Not only are they not comfortable for you, they also don't support the baby's hips. Baby should have a real seat in the carrier--like they are sitting. Otherwise, it is very uncomfortable for baby and can be really bad for baby's hips.
I know people who love the moby for when baby is little, and the Ergo for when baby gets a bit bigger. A lot of women in the LLL meeting I go to have Baby Hawk Mei Tais and absolutely love them. They said they are easy to use from when baby is very little, and also easier to nurse in and for baby to nap in.
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