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Baby wearing, any tips?

EmmagkEmmagk member
in May 2014 Moms
I'd like to start wearing DS more but he seems to hate being worn. Today DH and I went for a hike with him in the carrier, he fussed, then cried a little, fell asleep for 20 mins the woke up and screamed until we took him out. DH had to carry him over his shoulder (he likes being carried like that) for a while, when he calmed down we tried him again and he just went right back to fussing. We have Lillebaby which is very similar to the ergo, moby and ring sling, he hates all of them especially the ring sling. Has anyone successfully got a baby to go from hating being worn to liking it? Should I just stick with in the hopes he gets used to it?
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  • Nikkipal82Nikkipal82 member
    My LO didn't like being worn at first. I have a SSC (boba 4g), and she hated it at first, but adjusted and then loved it. Now though, she doesn't seem to like it as much bc she can't see everything, so I'm trying a ring sling. She seems happier in that, but it is causing me more discomfort. I plan to go to a babywearing meeting tomorrow for further advice. I think I may eventually end up with a wrap, but they are kind of intimidating right now. Don't forget that as they get older, they may love back carries!

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  • RachelCA29RachelCA29 member
    Do it in short spurts to warm him up to it. And practice around the house before attempting an outing.
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  • thefussybunchthefussybunch member
    Following as well. I'm exactly the same as Chevygrrl91. Have the expensive Ergo- she hates it. Have a cheapo one- only likes it facing forward. My DDs problem is that she only likes facing forward, and HATES being strapped into anything. I've been just carrying her around.
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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    Maybe he was too hot.

    When I put ds in my ergo he's either in use a onesie or his diaper only. They keep warm with your body heat so no need to layer them.

    He likes back carries best but I only do it at home when dh is home for better supervision.
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  • EmmagkEmmagk member
    I think once he can be back carried he'll be better. The lillebaby does have a forwarded face option but he's too young for it and I wouldn't keep him like that for long. I'll try less clothing and shorter periods. He was ok in it when I went to Costco a few weeks ago, maybe because it was air cond
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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    DS hated the moby. HATED it. He tolerated it maybe 3 times. He was fine in a mei tai and the ergo. Such a weirdo. I don't know though if its bad because I'm eyeing a woven, but good because my wallet will thank me.
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  • hatratshatrats member
    DD loves our cheap hand-me-down carrier, but at first didn't like the wrap-style one we had.  She would start screaming as soon as I put her in it.  To get her used to it (it's a lot easier to get chores done in the wrap since she's not just dangling), I've tried putting her in it for short periods while I do things around the house.  Another thing that helped a lot is breastfeeding her while she's in it.  She will eat herself to sleep and then stay in there as long as I want her to.  Maybe try to associate it with something positive like eating and he won't immediately work himself into a frenzy when he goes in.
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  • EmmagkEmmagk member
    jennish11 said:

    I agree with PP that he could've been too hot.  I tried wearing DS a few months ago while I did stuff around the house.  While he didn't mind it, he did get really hot.  I haven't worn him much since then, except for at the part or in the store.

    Is he able to look around at things?  If he is holding his head up well you can always try turning him to face outward.  My son love looking at things and would get real irritated if he couldn't see what's around him.


    He does ok with his head but not great. He does love to look around and was a little happier when I flipped the neck support down but I don't think he's ready for forward facing yet.
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  • usernewnameusernewname member
    Outward is bad for the baby's back and your back. It isn't recommended anymore.

    However, should you decide to do it - small small amounts.
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