Babywearing under 6 lbs.

Raggedy1 · April 2013

We have a K'tan, a Maya Wrap Ring Sling, and an Ergo with an Infant Insert. All of these packages make their recs for minimum weights, but when I read on babywearing blogs/sites I see and read about Mamas wearing preemies in at least the K'tan and Maya in the 5ish lb. range. I see pics of twin mamas with both babies in a Maya. K'tan says it can be worn at 5 lb. Experiences? I'd hate to go out and buy ANOTHER device (like a Moby) at this point, since I'm delivering next week (and I'm on bed rest).

ncbelle · April 2013

You can totally wear under 8 pounds - it's just a CYA thing for the manufacturers.

I would highly recommend sticking with the upright tummy to tummy position - much easier to get safe with a small baby than a cradle position.

You can

haziedaze · April 2013

I wore DS in my Maya and Sakura Bloom ringslings in upright tummy to tummy position at about 5lbs (came home at 4lbs 14oz so I was getting desperate). We started using the Becco, swaddled at about 6.5lbs. Hope that's helpful!

MrsBigTime · April 2013

I used the Moby and Ergo with insert before 6 pounds (mostly the Moby though). I also started our RS around 6 pounds.

BLPL101 · April 2013

DD was 5 lb 3 oz and I waited until she was 8 lbs, but I was really paranoid lol

ForeverEverAfter · April 2013

My LO only went as low as 7lbs, but I used my maya wrap ring sling right away in the upright tummy to tummy. Like ncbelle said, as long as they're positioned correctly its fine.

twocents6708 · April 2013

DD was 5 lb 5 oz when we came home from the hospital. I was totally paranoid and did not wear her until she was about 7 or 8 lb even in the Moby. That was mostly due to the fact that I was a nervous FTM and the instructions said not to

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