Help me find a baby carrier for DH

ballygirl · March 2014

I am trying to find a baby carrier that my husband can use this spring or summer for outside hikes or town events where a double stroller might be a PITA. I have a mei tai carrier that I love but he has trouble getting it on. Basically anything with straps that requires tying behind his back is a no-go. He is hopelessly uncoordinated in that respect and has no upper body flexibility to reach around and get the straps from behind his back while holding a baby. We also have a hand-me-down Infantino carrier that is more structured and has a lot of complicated straps and clips that neither one of us could figure out how to put on or configure. What he says he wants is a carrier that he can put on and then just drop the baby into it. Is there anything out there like that? It HAS to be easy to put on otherwise he will get frustrated and give up. I was thinking about trying an Ergo - is that easy to get on for a guy? Any other suggestions?

JLW0504 · March 2014

My DH uses can Infantino carrier. It has clips on the sides and straps like a back pack. I'll get the link when I'm not mobile

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4232180&cp=&parentPage=search

ncase2 · March 2014

My DH loves our Ergo. It wasn't super complicated at all, and we use it for everything - trips, walks, vacuuming, etc. He also likes that he can wear a backpack with it for his "man diaper bag".

BMom99 · March 2014

My DH loves the Ergo sport but he cannot clip the shoulder strap by himself.

nbcarlson · March 2014

DH also likes the ergo. Like PP have stated the back clip can be adjusted so he can reach it easier or you can just snap it for him. And they are super easy so if for any reason you are having a hard time you can do a quick you tube search and figure it out!

WhenInRome11 · March 2014

One of the SAHD's in my new parents group has the boba and seems really comfortable in it.

LetsGoToDisney · March 2014

DH uses the Chicco Smart Support Backpack for day hikes. You can put baby in it when not wearing it and put it on like a backpack.

ballygirl · March 2014

Lia1303 said:

DH loves the ergo. I personally am not flexible or very coordinated, and I have no issue with getting the ergo on. My cousin has twins and she actually wears both of them at the same time. One on the front and one on the back and she claims to have no issue.

woah - mind blown!

ballygirl · March 2014

NRyan55 said:

This is pretty outside of the box, but have you considered getting a hiking baby backpack? They are amazing! They stand up on the ground, you load up the kid, and then swing it onto yuour back like a backpack! Ours has a camelback, a billion pockets, and detachable sun shade. Our 2.5yo still loves riding in it, and we started with her when she was 7 months-ish.
The one we got is super crazy expensive, but I used my REI dividends and coupons so it was "only" $160. For the amount that we hike, and the use we plan to get out of it I think the purchase was well worth the cost!
This is the one we have: Deuter brand, but Kelty is good too

DD passed out in it at 8 months (Lola bomb):

In action with DD at 12 months

Someone else suggested this to us too and it does seem like it would be more his thing. Maybe we can go try some on in an REI sometime.

ballygirl · March 2014

23Melissa28 said:

Hilarious (and hopefully not real) baby carrier aside, I just googled baby carriers for twins, and it seems like there are a good few out there. It also looked like you could wear two wraps at a time as well. I've been curious about this as well, just because Jr will still be smallish when the baby is born. I figured as fat as taking them both for walks, I could have Junior in the stroller and wear the baby, or vise versa.

I've looked at twin carriers too. I really want a TwinGo - its basically like a double Mei Tai carrier. But I don't think they're officially out on the market yet. Also, my girls are getting so heavy, I'm afraid I'd topple over trying to carry both of them around!

This would be me with both babies strapped to my body

findingnemommy · March 2014

Lia1303 said:
Yeah it's pretty amazing. Her twins are now 3 and she still does it. Here's a pic of them from the ergo baby site. I give all you multiple mommas major street cred for managing on a daily basis.

Yeah this is beyond cool

deedee1017 · March 2014

ncase2 · March 2014

NRyan55 said:

This is pretty outside of the box, but have you considered getting a hiking baby backpack? They are amazing! They stand up on the ground, you load up the kid, and then swing it onto yuour back like a backpack! Ours has a camelback, a billion pockets, and detachable sun shade. Our 2.5yo still loves riding in it, and we started with her when she was 7 months-ish.
The one we got is super crazy expensive, but I used my REI dividends and coupons so it was "only" $160. For the amount that we hike, and the use we plan to get out of it I think the purchase was well worth the cost!
This is the one we have: Deuter brand, but Kelty is good too

DD passed out in it at 8 months (Lola bomb):

In action with DD at 12 months

I just have to say those pics are awesome. I wish I lived somewhere cool where I could hike!

blueeyedrose86 · March 2014

My DH LOVES the Ergo! He hasn't had a single bad thing to say about it.

BrittanyCupcakes · March 2014

My DH loves our Ergo. I still struggle with that back clip but he has no problem with it.

lawyerlindsay · March 2014

Dh and I both love our Becco. The clips are on the sides, so it's easier to do yourself.

ksimo6 · March 2014

Ergo works great for my DH. He is 5'11' and 240lbs if that helps at all. He says it's really comfy.

babyLOLO13 · March 2014

Tula! I haven't read all the responses but my DH loves his Tula. He's 6'0" 190.

slh6363 · March 2014

My DH loves using the Ergo! I do find it difficult to reach all the clips and get on, but he doesn't seem to think its a problem. The Ktan is just easier for me, but it won't fit DH since its sized.

norbert5 · March 2014

We have a framed kelty carrier for hiking. It is great but kind of bulky. It does stand up on its own though which is awesome. It also has a detachable backpack.

DH loves the ergo and he is 6 foot and some change and about 220.

kellyk17 · March 2014

MY DH likes our Beco Soliel, it's very comfy and easy to strap on. One at the top and one at your waist.

Chrisanna0508 · March 2014

Boba3G here as well. DH hasn't used it yet, but I'm sure will in the future and it fits a wide range of sizes. Like others have said, the back strap can be tricky, but I can get it fine.

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