Trying on baby carriers for the first time, hehe!!

stina76 · April 2014

I was given 2 different baby carriers from friends, one is a Baby Bjorn and the other is a Snugli. Neither were ever worn so are practically brand new. One had the instructions (thank goodness!) and the other one didn't. Not rocket science, but still not as easy as slipping on a backpack. I was cracking myself up in the mirror trying to put these contraptions on! I think I've figured them out now, but wish I had a baby doll to practice on! Haha! I may have to hijack one of my nieces at Easter!!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

bumpuser9353653 · April 2014

Not sure how the snugli works, but I hated the Bjorn. It doesn't support baby's hips and it was hell on my neck and shoulders. Hope the snugli is better!

Lizmullen · April 2014

We have the mobi go. I put my dauschund in it to try it out, I should have took a picture! He loved it, and it was comfy enough for me with his 12lbs!

Junebug060609 · April 2014

RugbyMamma said:
Not sure how the snugli works, but I hated the Bjorn. It doesn't support baby's hips and it was hell on my neck and shoulders. Hope the snugli is better!

Ditto. It was a blessing I accidentally forgot our Bjorn on an airplane. Gave me an excuse to get a non "crotch dangler".

stina76 · April 2014

Lizmullen That is hilarious! I don't think my 100 lb lab would fit! I bet he would love it if he could! Haha!

danabsd · April 2014

kitchencolors said:

Google "cotch danglers" to make sure those aren't.

Then go get yourself an Ergo.

The Snugli is by Evenflo and looks to basically be a Bijorn.

pistolpackinmomma · April 2014

Ditto on the crotch dangler comments. Ergo or boba will be much better and really last longer too. I prefer my boba 3G since it doesn't require an insert for infant use like the ergo does (it just looks hot) but the two are essentially the same. Maybe even look into a ring sling or wrap for the nb phase if you want. A lot of people like the k'tan and the moby wrap.

bumpuser9353653 · April 2014

I used the Moby wrap for the newborn stage and loved it (and so did DD).

We picked up a Beco Baby Gemini after a good friend recommended it and have been happy with it. His wife even did a (modified) cross-fit workout while wearing one! It provides good support for baby's hips and grows with them too (plus the ability to wear baby in front, on back, or on the side).

spacepotatoes · April 2014

Have a look at this:
https://hipdysplasia.org/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip/prevention/baby-carriers-seats-and-other-equipment/

Under the "Baby Harness" section, the Bjorn does what is pictured in the "not recommended" part. There is a newer design of the Bjorn, not sure what it's called, that supposedly remedies this but there are so many better designed carriers out there that do what is recommended (Ergo is a popular one). Worth looking into more closely.

mirdamae03 · April 2014

Ditto what the PPs have said. Hopefully they were just given to you and you didn't pay for them.

stina76 · April 2014

Hmm, I hadn't heard of any of this. After reading your posts, I looked it up. Seems like people feel strongly about this in both ways. Some feel that it's BS and really like theirs, others feel that it's a serious concern. I think I will try them both out and see how I feel once the little one is here. Even though I didn't pay for either one I was given, I don't think I will go out and buy another one unless I feel like I need to. Who knows if I will even use them at all??

kalette · April 2014

Snugli makes a few different types actually. Here is one very similar to the ergo. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005C0N7JY?pc_redir=1397199922&robot_redir=1

danabsd · April 2014

stina76 said:
Hmm, I hadn't heard of any of this. After reading your posts, I looked it up. Seems like people feel strongly about this in both ways. Some feel that it's BS and really like theirs, others feel that it's a serious concern. I think I will try them both out and see how I feel once the little one is here. Even though I didn't pay for either one I was given, I don't think I will go out and buy another one unless I feel like I need to. Who knows if I will even use them at all??

Yea, waiting to see if your kid develops hip dysphasia is probably a good call.

stina76 · April 2014

kalette danabsd - not really what I meant. More like I will wait to see if I really use something like that at all.

spacepotatoes · April 2014

stina76 said:

kalette danabsd - not really what I meant. More like I will wait to see if I really use something like that at all.

If you do end up wanting to use it in the earlier months, before the hips have set, seriously consider getting something other than the Bjorn.

Dplusbsquared · April 2014

I got a k'tan as a shower gift. It wasn't working well with my large belly when I tried it on a few weeks ago so I put it away for now.

I stuffed a teddy bear in it to be my baby!!

pistolpackinmomma · April 2014

https://hipdysplasia.org/developmental-dysplasia-of-the-hip/prevention/baby-carriers-seats-and-other-equipment/

pistolpackinmomma · April 2014

kitchencolors said:
You can find people on both sides of lots of debates on the internet. That doesn't mean that both sides deserve equal consideration.

GL, and hope your back and baby's hips don't get too sore. My baby and I will be comfortably wearing an Ergo or moby or woven wrap or ring sling, TYVM.

True. I have read some arguments that we never went to the moon or that the Holocaust never happened but I know better than to believe those.

talkthewholetime · April 2014

@kitchencolors

Thread hijacking.

The infant insert is necessary, right?

frasey · April 2014

most carriers you can use rolled receiving blankets instead of an infant insert. But don't quote me bc I don't have an Ergo.

I had a K'tan for DD when she was little, and then upgraded to a Beco Butterfly for afterwards. I ended up selling my K'tan and now I regret it, but I found instructions online to make one! Going to get on that tonight

I like the Butterfly bc it comes with an infant insert.

Junebug060609 · April 2014

anniemore said:
I had no idea about the Baby Bjorn issues.. ended up looking up carriers last night and now I'm pretty interested in the Beco Gemeni -- thanks for the testimonials ladies!

I have a Gemini. Love it, but not for NBs. Felt like ds was gonna fall out...even when he met the min weight amt.

spacepotatoes · April 2014

frasey said:

most carriers you can use rolled receiving blankets instead of an infant insert. But don't quote me bc I don't have an Ergo.

I had a K'tan for DD when she was little, and then upgraded to a Beco Butterfly for afterwards. I ended up selling my K'tan and now I regret it, but I found instructions online to make one! Going to get on that tonight I like the Butterfly bc it comes with an infant insert.

This is my plan too. I did register for the Ergo with infant insert (the insert was part of the package) but didn't get it so now I'm looking at some other options. The insert seems like way too much for the summer months.

pistolpackinmomma · April 2014

spacepotatoes said:

frasey said:

most carriers you can use rolled receiving blankets instead of an infant insert. But don't quote me bc I don't have an Ergo.

I had a K'tan for DD when she was little, and then upgraded to a Beco Butterfly for afterwards. I ended up selling my K'tan and now I regret it, but I found instructions online to make one! Going to get on that tonight I like the Butterfly bc it comes with an infant insert.

This is my plan too. I did register for the Ergo with infant insert (the insert was part of the package) but didn't get it so now I'm looking at some other options. The insert seems like way too much for the summer months.

That's why I'm glad we have the boba 3G. You can use it for nb but don't need an insert. We didn't have it when DS was that young but I'm eager to try it.

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