how can I wear my big baby

megann831 · October 2012

I have a big boy (17 lbs 26") I love using the front carrier because it makes chasing after a 2 year old so much easier, but he's definitely starting to outgrow mine. Are there any for older/ bigger babies? I'd like to be able to wear him close to a year. I'm also pretty petite if that matters

aglenn · October 2012

What carrier do you have and what is not working about it? In general, I'd recommend an Ergo and/or a mei tai. DS is a big guy and these are the most comfortable options for him.

megann831 · October 2012

its an infantino, I cant find the one I have on their website, but the buckle above his shoulder has popped open once, that started happening when DD out grew it.

ncbelle · October 2012

Which infantino is it? Narrow base or one that goes knee to knee?

Do you want to stick with buckles? There are plenty of options that will let you comfortably front or back carry him. Honestly, I would skip the smaller bodied buckles like the Ergo and Beco if he is already 17 pounds and 26 inches - a larger bodied carrier will feel more comfortable for you both. Since you are petite, it would be ideal if you could try before you buy (check to see if there's a baby wearing group in your area) as some buckles aren't a good fit for petite mamas. Boba, Babyhawk Oh Snap, Olives&Applesauce, Tula, Kinderpack, Action Baby Carrier - all are easy or mostly easy to find and are either taller or come in toddler sizes (toddler size varies but check the manufacturers recommendations as to which size you should get).

With a carrier that fits well, you should be easily able to carry for as long as you'd like!

moonrose2715 · October 2012

I could still carry my 32 lb daughter in my Ergo quite easily if I wasn't 9 months preggo. She's tall so it would probably have to be on my back now, but I wore her when I was still early in pregnancy and she was over 30 lbs by then already.

I can't speak to the carriers the pp listed but I stand by my love of the ergo. It is snuggly and cozy and goes up to something like 40 lbs. I also purchased (but haven't used yet) the lillebaby carrier which seems very like the Ergo but with some additional options. I believe that goes up to 45 lbs. I'm also not petite framed.

I do support the try before you buy if you can. You might be able to do this if you find a higher end baby store near you. They may have something on display that you could put your son in.

nosoup4u · October 2012

Get a Beco or an Ergo. I find that I can comfortably carry them on my front in either of those until they hit about 20+ lbs.

myszko · October 2012

I carry my 27lb 20 month old in a Kinderpack and I love it. I'm 18 weeks pregnant now and still wear her on the front, but before, I often wore her on my back as well. I am petite 5'4, 110not pregnant and had a hard time finding a carrier that was small enough. Ergo was OK, but the shoulder straps didnt go quite tight enough for a back carry. Becko Butterfly II was the same. Boba waist didn't cinch down small enough. The Kinderpack with Perfect Fit Adjusters is great! Mei Tais are great, too, and can work for a variety of sizes

MouseInLux · October 2012

I have a toddler Tula and LOVE it! So I guess the original will be as comfortable! The straps don't try to slip off of my shoulders like the Ergo straps do

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