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perrybaby25 · October 2013

Ring slinger here. He was only a few weeks old here so we were still getting used to it. He loves it now and almost always falls asleep.

sfeebs13 · October 2013

I have a moby.
Thinking about other options because the moby is so much thick fabric and it's hot here...

MagPie 1986 · October 2013

Ergo and K'tan. I love the K'tan so much and want LO to love it as much as I do but she definitely prefers the ergo. I think she feels too constricted in the k'tan and she likes to stretch out more. I only like the ergo now but anticipate loving it as she gets more head control.

PB102012 · October 2013

I have an ergo with an infant insert. LO seems to like it, she falls asleep in it fairly quickly.

amandarins · October 2013

Ergo. I'm starting to feel like I should have a Moby too!

shelbell1028 · October 2013

I have and love my Beco Gemini. I also have a Boba wrap. I used the Boba a lot the first few weeks but prefer the Beco b/c it's easier to use. DS really doesn't have a preference.

hnic14 · October 2013

MommyAmes2 said:

V&G101808 said:

Moby here! I'm working on a homemade gauze wrap (shout out to rooster for the idea!!) and I'm hoping to buy a ring sling off etsy soon. I like the moby- I tie it up before I leave the house but it's not great for making multiple store trips. Once you get baby out I think it stretches out. So at the next stop he's not as secure... But it's great for doing stuff around the house and shopping.
I was looking at ring slings, but I don't ever see a lot of people saying they use them. Wonder why?

I love my ring sling its my go to carrier for running errands its super easy to get LO in and out and it is easily adjusted. Once LO has great head control we will sewing h to the hip carrier DS loved he bc he he could really look around and take everything and I could easily slide him over for a hug hold if he was getting sleepy. I have a maya ring sling I personally like the padded shoulders but some ppl aren't big fans. https://www.mayawrap.com/shop/maya-wrap-baby-sling-new.html
Edit: we also have a moby and ergo, I wear LO for around the house a lot in the moby since I can constantly chasing my toddler and love the ergo when they get a little bigger.

MyBaby2013 · October 2013

Balboa here. I really like I so far but I think it will be more handsfree useful once LO has better head control. I had a JJ Cole agility wrap but I needed a smaller size that wasn't available... But I loved that one for the infant stage, pretty upset I could get another In the store.

coraggiosa · October 2013

I have the Boba Wrap (DD hates it), which is like the Moby. I also have the Beco Soleil carrier (similar to the Ergo), which I love. Thanks to @Loppy19 I now am able to get it on comfortably when by myself by criss-crossing the straps in the back.

I am still looking into making a ring sling of my own, with the help of my mom who is really crafty.

Lilmrslay · October 2013

I love our Ergo. Easy to use and it feels secure for LO.

I also have a Moby but never got the hang of it and LO hated it.

J&Jaggies06 · October 2013

We have a k'tan which I use and a boba3G which for now only my husband uses. I will start to use the boba once she begins to outgrow the k'tan. So far we really like both of them.

magdalina.h · October 2013

I have a lilybaby and love it

krb03 · October 2013

I love my Moby, DD2 was in it for a while yesterday while the other two played at the park. I got an Ergo on sale. I just got it out yesterday afternoon & looking forward to using it.

starshower22 · October 2013

Ring sling user here. I love it and DD really enjoys it. She's always so content in there and eventually falls asleep. In fairness though I have not tried any other type of carrier.

RivieraBound · October 2013

I have the maya wrap (ring sling) and baby k'tan. LO prefers the maya wrap I think, and I think it looks better on me. The k'tan emphasizes my fat rolls wayyyy too much lol.

I got the k'tan because I had a hard time figuring out the maya wrap at first. But after countless youtubes and lots of practice I think I have it down. I will probably break out the k'tan if I have a long walk or something since it distributes LO's weight to both shoulders instead of one.

MommyAmes2 · October 2013

RivieraBound said:

I have the maya wrap (ring sling) and baby k'tan. LO prefers the maya wrap I think, and I think it looks better on me. The k'tan emphasizes my fat rolls wayyyy too much lol.

I got the k'tan because I had a hard time figuring out the maya wrap at first. But after countless youtubes and lots of practice I think I have it down. I will probably break out the k'tan if I have a long walk or something since it distributes LO's weight to both shoulders instead of one.

Yes! I hate that about my k'tan! Squeezes me in all the wrong ways.

LilMissScareAll · October 2013

We have a Moby, ring sling, and Ergo. We haven't really used the Ergo yet. I put him in it once and felt he was to small for it even with the infant insert.
I love my ring sling. Its so great for running errands. I can get it on quick and get him in and out. Plus I have a Maya which has a pocket on it which is great for sticking my keys and phone in.
We just started using the Moby this weekend while camping. It was too hot for that much fabric before. It is a pain in the ass to get it on and the fabric drags on the ground and was getting dirty. But he did really well once he got settled into it and it kept him nice and warm after the temp dropped at night.

WildRumpus · October 2013

I saw this the other night @ buy but baby. It's like the ktan, but no twisting/tying at all, and looks like it would be a little more snug since it goes on like a t-shirt

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A9PJF4I/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1381700685&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX110_SY165

sfeebs13 · October 2013

@jill9288. I have that carrier and I love it. I get confused with all the tieing on the moby. Pls the agility isn't as thick as te moby so I like it better.
I got a small and with as big as LO is getting I should have gotten a medium. But yeah I like it.

BellaOso · October 2013

mommabmb said:

I use a moby and my Boba carrier.

I love wearing LO facing out in the moby. She loves to look around and is little social butterfly. My boba is awesome for getting her in and out fast on trips with multiple stops. It is also much more comfortable than the Ergo for me. (The ergo and boba were gifts. The ergo has not gotten much use.)

I just wore my LO in my moby wrap facing out at my dad's wedding. I ate dinner, I danced (more like swayed, but whatever,) I socialized, all with my outward facing little one along for the ride. I felt like a kangaroo but she was pretty stinkin' happy the whole time, so the moby gets my vote!
What hold do you use for facing out? And did you wait until LO had good neck stability? I only ask because I think DS would love that but I'm scared he isn't ready.

Sorry - didn't see this until now. I waited until she could hold her head up and turn it while on her tummy. I talked to her ped and showed him the wrap (essentially I do the newborn hold with baby flipped out. He thought it was safe and said to go for it. He did say to turn her in when she fell asleep or if she felt over stimulated. He mentioned she was already extremely strong. Might not work for everyone, but works for us.

BellaOso · October 2013

madelinegrace said:

Here's another question - from my research, it is not recommended to wear baby forward facing in any kind of carrier... Anyone have any experience doing it anyway? Jack hates being squished up against me and not able to see the world?!

I do it in my moby. Here is a video of the hold I use:

https://youtu.be/D75kewp1d7o

@mommabmb and @madelinegrace - I would ask your child's ped his/her thoughts before doing it. My DD1 is 9 1/2 weeks and she is pretty strong already. I also keep my hand on her tummy most of the time. She HATES being all smooshed with her face in my chest but will go facing out for a long time happily. Let me know if you try it!

thoughtfulmommy · October 2013

sfeebs13 said:
@jill9288. I have that carrier and I love it. I get confused with all the tieing on the moby. Pls the agility isn't as thick as te moby so I like it better.
I got a small and with as big as LO is getting I should have gotten a medium. But yeah I like it.

I have it too but it is not as stretchy and with LOs size it's getting tight. They say to buy the size based in the wearer but my guy seems squished in it now because I wear his head tucked in.

zora51 · October 2013

I have a ring sling and LOVE it. LO either looks around or falls asleep but is never fussy in it. Ive been thinking about getting a Mei Tai too and have heard good things about it.

CourtJack · October 2013

Ashesha13 said:
I also have the k'tan and love it and can't imagine dealing with a moby now. I also have a sweet pea ring sling. Love it and actually practicing nursing in it. And you can get it custom in almost any color different fabrics including a water sling.

Awesome. The girl who owns Sweet pea is a member of my first birth month board - Christie. She's the best!

rooftop · October 2013

moby and lovin it

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