Baby wearers

Violet1372 · January 2014

Talk to me about your preferences between wrapping or ring sling? I originally had a moby but with the stretchiness of it Soph really isn't a fan anymore these days. So I am thinking of getting a girasol but not sure if I want to get just the wrap or the sling. So I'd would love to hear your thoughts!

sugarkissed · January 2014

I have a size 2 girasol. I like it because I can tie it like a ring sling but also use other carries.

Kellseibellsey · January 2014

Sling hurts my back, wrap doesn't. I will probably be wrapping LO until she's 13...it just works so well for us.

elm005 · January 2014

I bought a Moby and was excited to use it but LO just screams every time I try to put him in it. He wants to see what is going on. I just gave up... :-/

redfallon · January 2014

I have this https://www.infantino.com/product.cfm?product_id=1415

hmlynch84 · January 2014

I have a Beco Gemini. I can wear him facing me, facing out, on my hip, on my back (when he's old enough). I love it!

VitaLuna · January 2014

I love my boba wrap. It is stretchier than the Moby, but doesn't get stretched out (if that makes sense). I also have the Boba carrier that is like the Ergo. I have a Maya Wrap ring sling, but LO isn't a fan right now for long period use. She likes to sleep in the wrap, but definitely won't in the sling... She'll sit in the sling to look around, and it's more convenient for quick use, like running into the sore, than the wrap. So.. both have a purpose in our house!

msjanet02 · January 2014

i loooove my maya wrap ring sling! stretchy jersey wraps were driving me crazy. the ring sling, when worn correctly, should not hurt. baby should be worn high enough to kiss the top of his/her head when tilting head down. there are definitely little tips here and there that help with making it easier to use the ring sling. my DH doesn't like it, he's all, i don't get this thing! i love it, though. so quick to put on and take off, baby's body conforms to yours, falls asleep right away in it, doubles as a nursing cover (u can nurse with baby IN it!), and it's stylish.

i've been using it since LO was a newborn and he is now almost 4 months.

Af1004 · January 2014

I vote the ring sling. I have the moby and the infantino wrap like pp but also got a ring sling because all the others are so bulky. My ring sling fits easily in the diaper bag and is super easy to use. If I was doing something where I'd be wearing her ALL day (ie an amusement park) I'd probably use the infantino wrap but for most normal activities I love my ring sling and use it multiple times per day.

anotherlady2013 · January 2014

jesnic89 said:
We have a K'tan and love it, its comfortable and you can put baby into it several different ways. Plus its pretty easy to use.

This

VitaLuna · January 2014

I should say, too, that if I had to choose just one, it would be the wrap. My LO spends a good chunk of time every day being worn, and the boba wrap is more comfortable for both of us.

Violet1372 · January 2014

Thank guys. I feel like its a hard choice. It seems like both styles have their place. Sling seems easier for running errands, but a wrap seems better for spring/summer being outside on walks and such. such a hard choice. Maybe I can talk DH into getting one of each style

Habs2Hart · January 2014

I have a boba wrap and a boba carrier. I love both. The wrap is great for around the house but I prefer the carrier for outdoors and walking.

Mags04 · January 2014

hmlynch84 said:
I have a Beco Gemini. I can wear him facing me, facing out, on my hip, on my back (when he's old enough). I love it!

Me too. DS likes to see what's going on so the front carry feature is good. I wear him on my side a lot too. I had an ergo from DS1 but DS2 wasn't a fan on facing backwards.

blinnea23 · January 2014

I made my ring sling and DD loves it. She doesn't like to face me completely in the moby, in the ring sling she can look around more but still face me if she gets overwhelmed.

jackdaniels13 · January 2014

Thanks for posting! I have the K'Tan & have not really used it. It feels tight & makes me sweat! Going to look into another kind... Perhaps the one mentioned above.

Skalbrecht · January 2014

Love our moby. Haven't had any stretching out issues.

Shanmarie1083 · January 2014

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe.

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo.

Salemkitty13 · January 2014

I have a maya ring sling and an ergo. I've used the maya since he was born but around 3.5 months he didn't want anything to do with it. He gets very upset if I put him in it and he does not get over it. We have stopped using the maya and started using the ergo. He really likes it now.

cputman200 · January 2014

Shanmarie1083 said:

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe.

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo.

Does the Ergo allow for front carrying with her facing out once LO has head and neck control?

VitaLuna · January 2014

cputman200 said:

Shanmarie1083 said:

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe.

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo.

Does the Ergo allow for front carrying with her facing out once LO has head and neck control?

Facing out is not recommended in general as it does not provide the right support. I think the Beco is the only structured carrier you can safely do it with.

kirstenviola · January 2014

I feel that an Ergo, Tula, or other structured wrap is best. Well worth the money.

imakeeff0rts · January 2014

I like the ergo and my sling.

charmcity82 · January 2014

My LO loves the ergo - I like the he can look around if he wants or snuggle. He liked the Moby more when he was in the infant hug hold but I like the ergo so much I haven't used the moby as much to give it a chance.

With ergo I'll be excited eventually to wear him on my back!

cputman200 · January 2014

VitaLuna said:

Shanmarie1083 said:

Woven wrap all the way, you can use them well until toddlerhood. I am still occasionally using my k'tan and moby as well, but those have a limited lifespan. Eventually all babies will just get too heavy for them and they are stretchy material so it will become unsafe.

I know you weren't looking for structured carrier recs, but you just can't go wrong with an Ergo.

Does the Ergo allow for front carrying with her facing out once LO has head and neck control?
Facing out is not recommended in general as it does not provide the right support. I think the Beco is the only structured carrier you can safely do it with.

Thank you. I will check out the Beco. I was shopping yesterday and saw an organic Ergo new for $70. Wasn't sure if it was a good price and if I would love it.

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