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Baby carriers--does everyone use them? If not--why?
homefirstie
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Hi ladies,
I've been seeing a lot of talk about which baby carriers are best. It had me wondering--does anyone not use a baby carrier? If not--why?
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Re: Baby carriers--does everyone use them? If not--why?
Here's a great resource for comparing different carriers - was reccomended by a mom in my playgroup ...
theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html
I ended up getting the Boba 4G after my daughter reached 17 lbs and my shoulders hurt with our 2nd hand Bjorn. Some times wonder if would have started using the carrier earlier if we had initially gotten the 4G. We got something rather similar, but was completly overwhelming when sleep deprived.
I would say more DON'T use one than those that do. Those of us that DO use them are just more verbal than the non-users :-)
My 15month old could not handle strollers, car seats or anything that moved and was not a warm body for the first year. I think it was becasue I was on bedrest for 4 weeks before she was born and she was used to being very still...not rocked and sloshed in fluid. The stroller and swings etc was probably more like being in a moving womb than a bedrest womb! That's my theory anyways. She now tolerates them but we still use the carrier sometimes.
I remember at my 6week PP checkup the OB and staff were so excited that I walked in with her strapped to my chest. They said all the babies come in car seats now a days. I was able to do the check up exam with her strapped to my chest :-)
For DD #2... I'm already ready with a bunch of carriers. I bought a wrap, ring sling, K'Tan and a Beco Gemini to add to what I had. I ready to wear this baby and continue my daily activities with DD #1.