AW: joining the baby-wearing club!

skschumacher · December 2014

My little preemie peanut is finally 8lbs so we have been trying out the Moby wrap the last couple days. After lots of YouTube tutorials and trial and error, DD is sleeping like a champ in the newborn hold! Excuse my sleepy eyes and lack of makeup--I'm just so excited to have my arms free! This opens up a whole new world!

Anyone else have a big breakthrough with LO lately?

hjenni · December 2014

I've been using a woven wrap. I'm still learning so it's still a little loose. I've gotten a little better since this pic was taken. I went to the grocery store the other day and wore him. It was nice to have room in the back of the cart!

skschumacher · December 2014

@kegcrc‌ the biggest issue I have is knowing how tight to make it. Today I finally got it right on the third try.

hjenni · December 2014

Sorry for the double post but I couldn't resist

. Here he is napping in his wrap. You can't deny the wrap nap!

silverwings72 · December 2014

@kegcrc‌ - I learned you have to stop along the way and tighten- go tighter than you think. I tighten the most when I bring the straps over my shoulder. Just pull up and it will tighten around your tummy. Hope hat makes sense!

skschumacher · December 2014

I watched a bunch of you tube videos but this was the most helpful to me.

https://youtu.be/6_NRExB4vgk

so72409 · December 2014

NinerGirl52 said:
Do you mind sharing the moby tutorial video you used? My SIL gave me her moby & is really like to use it, but we've been using the ergo.

You can go to the moby website. That's what I used for a refresher to remember how.

venussapphire · December 2014

The moby wrap is the only way I get anything done or get out of the house. It's essential if you have two kids.

hjenni · December 2014

kegcrc said:

@hjenni‌ that is such a cool wrap! So pretty! What kind is it?

Thanks! It's a woven one my friend got my at my baby shower. I don't actually know if it's a "brand" or not. It's hand woven. She's part of the Buckeye Baby Wearers and is scary good at wrapping lol. She's been helping me figure it all out.

kfo22 · December 2014

We have the ktan too! I was starting to worry she was really squished in the side lying kangaroo position, but then I put her upright. Perfect! She napped before getting overtired and I cleaned the kitchen!
It's true, everyone should try this.

smboswell1 · December 2014

I've been using the bjorn and ergo! Love them both!

minniemom112 · December 2014

I've been using a woven wrap since she was 3 days old. It's full of sleepy dust and we love it. I just ordered my second woven wrap yesterday... I think I might have a problem lol

highbornhunter · December 2014

This does the trick on days when he's cranky/sleepy but doesn't want to be laid down.

pixie523 · December 2014

kegcrc said:
Has anyone tried the ring slings? I got one handed down from a friend of a friend but was hesitant while LO is still little.

We've used our ring sling everytime we leave the house. I love it. We've done froggy and cradle positions. My sling gets a little loose if we wear it too long, but she immediately passes out once she gets inside!

MuchlyGen · December 2014

We lovvvvve the Moby. I've used it through three babies and I think it's my only "must have" for a baby. Don't have a pic of me and LO, but here is the fella wearing her!

Jatpa003 · December 2014

This works wonders for our non-sleeper. (Seriously 10-15 minute cat naps a couple times in 8 hours in not ok for this momma)

Jatpa003 · December 2014

Oops no picture!

Curlyfries851 · December 2014

I have the infantino mei tei...it's a wrap carrier but super easy. It's padded and comfy. Kid loves it. And it was way cheaper than other carriers.

Dannielle87 · December 2014

I was able to nurse DD in the k'tan tonight for the first time while making dinner. It was life changing!

kfo22 · December 2014

Dannielle87 said:
I was able to nurse DD in the k'tan tonight for the first time while making dinner. It was life changing!

I saw this in my k'tan manual, but I think I might suffocate her in my boob! Sounds like some awesome black magic trick, though..

oklahomamom09 · December 2014

Curlyfries851 said:
I have the infantino mei tei...it's a wrap carrier but super easy. It's padded and comfy. Kid loves it. And it was way cheaper than other carriers.

That's he one we have and I can't figure it out lol I need to watch more YouTube videos on it when I'm not so tired

acholb · December 2014

I have the K'tan. It's awesome! We both love it. I never thought of nursing him while he is in it. I might have to try it!

jessa1228 · December 2014

Does anyone else have a lillebaby? I've used it a few times and it's ok.

Curlyfries851 · December 2014

@oklahomamom09‌ I didn't even bother with the written manual. YouTube all the way.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K_HqrgdbugM

@Wicked22‌ I have a very big baby lol. He's just over a month and 12 lb already haha. Once your LO gets big enough I think you'll like it. Def watch the video.

pixie523 · December 2014

kegcrc said:

pixie523 said:

kegcrc said:
Has anyone tried the ring slings? I got one handed down from a friend of a friend but was hesitant while LO is still little.
We've used our ring sling everytime we leave the house. I love it. We've done froggy and cradle positions. My sling gets a little loose if we wear it too long, but she immediately passes out once she gets inside!

@pixie523‌ Do you know of a good website with some examples of these positions?

https://www.wearababy.com/instructions/ringsling?start=2

This was the site I used!

oklahomamom09 · December 2014

Curlyfries851 said:
@oklahomamom09‌ I didn't even bother with the written manual. YouTube all the way.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K_HqrgdbugM

@Wicked22‌ I have a very big baby lol. He's just over a month and 12 lb already haha. Once your LO gets big enough I think you'll like it. Def watch the video.

Thanks (:

Jenellesedo · December 2014

We've used the baby hawk mei tai for walks and it's great. I have a stretchy that I've used around the house. I have a couple slings which I can't get my baby boy to like. He's 5 weeks now and he still slides too far down and just hates being in it. Pic of

PineApple85 · December 2014

PSA: the Infantino Mei Tai is on lightening deal on Amazon this afternoon. Not sure what the price will be but may be worth checking out.

mamaluzi · December 2014

I've just discovered this week that Norah LOVES the Boba wrap. What a Godsend! Took her to singing rehearsal last night (I'm in a local ladies barbershop chorus) and she came up on the riser with me in it...sang for an hour and she didn't wake up once...AND I could hold my music!

kfo22 · December 2014

aluzitano said:
I've just discovered this week that Norah LOVES the Boba wrap. What a Godsend! Took her to singing rehearsal last night (I'm in a local ladies barbershop chorus) and she came up on the riser with me in it...sang for an hour and she didn't wake up once...AND I could hold my music!

That sounds so fun. I'm jealous because I miss my choir days.

mamaluzi · December 2014

kfo22 said:

I've just discovered this week that Norah LOVES the Boba wrap. What a Godsend! Took her to singing rehearsal last night (I'm in a local ladies barbershop chorus) and she came up on the riser with me in it...sang for an hour and she didn't wake up once...AND I could hold my music!
That sounds so fun. I'm jealous because I miss my choir days.

So did I..hadn't sung in like 5 years (since college), but I had done lessons, choirs, choruses etc. since I was 11 so I really, REALLY missed singing. Did a Google search and found this great group of ladies who rehearse right down the street from me! I was actually planning on singing in a concert with them on the day Norah ended up deciding to make her appearance instead lol. They're so sweet...I joined in August so they were SO EXCITED to meet Norah

Here we are singing back in October...I'm the one on the very far end to the right with the short hair, next to the tall woman and right behind the very tiny woman in front. Norah knows these 2 songs since I've been singing them since August - sometimes she stops fussing when she hears them!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUORwwt2zdQ&feature=youtu.be

sparklingwhit · December 2014

You guys have convinced me to try this. Thanks to the person who posted the newborn Moby video!!!

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