Recommend sling/ carrier

snookums2013 · August 2013

What sling/ carrier do you recommend for a newborn? I had a c-section so am looking for something that won't put weight/ pressure on my stomach. I'm thinking one that's more like a sling will be best, but I want it to be really secure. Some of them look like the baby could roll out of them. Also, my baby is under 6 pounds so it needs to work for a really small baby. I mostly want it so I can wear her around the house. Thanks!

NebF · August 2013

I would recommend a ring sling. Avoid pouch slings if you can.

CaliforniaDream87 · August 2013

I have the moby. I love it however I didn't have a c section so I'm not too sure about where it sits in conjunction with your incision.

headgear03 · August 2013

You could wrap the moby so it doesn't put pressure on the scar . I love my moby . I'm sure there other slings that would work great but I personally don't like slings .

mrsnorthernbell · August 2013

I have a Mia ring sling and a boba. Ds is 5 weeks old and I'm using the boba

tokenhoser · August 2013

A ring sling is pretty secure if used correctly. A mei tai could be tied above your incision with such a small baby - the Infantino Wrap and Tie is inexpensive and works for a long time.

Personally, I hate all the fabric of a moby.

krb03 · August 2013

We have a Moby as well & love it. I haven't had a c-section, but think you can change how you wrap it up.

Junebugbaby11 · September 2013

I have the Ktan and love it!! I feel that my baby is very secure in it and it is comfortable for me as well! I think the baby has to be 8 lbs before using though. On me it rests above my belly button, so it may work with your C-section?

heatherbrownm · September 2013

I would recommend a ring sling. It will stay well above your scar and can safely hold such a small baby. A Mai Tei would also work for your scar, but I don't think it would work as well with your baby being so small.

Is there a baby wearing group in your city? I would recommend going to a meeting and trying on different carriers. That way, you can get help from experienced mommas and find a carrier that works best for you.

opheliainwaders · September 2013

I also recommend the ring sling. The ergo is great, but really shouldn't be used for a NB under 7lbs, even with the insert. The ring sling will keep your LO nice and high on your chest; it's what I used for DD, and she was only about 5'4 when we started using it.

cg0112358 · September 2013

I had a c/s 2 weeks ago and was able to use the Moby only a week after surgery. It caused no issues with my incision, the only issue is that it is VERY warm.

I do recommend using an abdominal binder to help with your c/s recovery. It made all the difference in the world for me and my recovery was 100x easier this time around even though I had a very rough 12 hours of labor before this c/s (first was scheduled due to breech position, this one was an emergency section after a failed VBAC when my LO's heart rate became dangerously low while pushing).

JCWhitey · September 2013

Baby K'tan. If you get the right size the baby is held up closer to your chest when you are using the NB hold. There isn't a ton of fabric to mess around with, which wasn't a huge deal to me but I found that the Baby K'Tan was a lot cooler for my summer baby.

I have an Ergo, a Boba, and a mei tai in addition and the one that holds the highest is the K'Tan.

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