Hello! first thank you in advance and I apologize for the long story but I'm looking for a baby carrier with some specific things! I am a mom of a 5 yo, 2 yo, and newborn. With my first I used a baby bjorn which was great but lacked some back support, with my second a friend lent me her Moby which was great except it was not practical to run errands wrapping with all that fabric. Shortly after my second child was born I suffered a back injury. So that pretty much ended the baby wearing for that baby. This time I need to wear just because there is so much going on with the other two with school, sports, etc. This go round, I have tried the ergo and it was too bulky (I'm pretty short) and the ktan which did not have enough back support. So I am looking for something with a lot of back support that will hold the baby snug but still be comfortable. what baby carrier do you recommend?
I'm short, too (5'3") and also find the Ergo to be too bulky. My go-to is the Mei Tai. I got an Infantino Sash from Target. It's $30 there. You tie double knot around your waist, put baby in, criss cross upper straps behind you, bring to front and tie in double knot. The criss cross straps help with back support.
Beco Gemini. Nice and soft but with lots of structure and support. You can carry baby in 4 different positions safely. And it's not as bulky as the Ergo.
Not sure if you can get them but i have the mountain buggy Juno and i love it. Its $250NZ but so supportive, comes with newborn insert, has an excellent weight range and can be worn 4 ways. Baby front facing out, baby front facing in, baby on your back, and baby on your hip. My LO feels all snuggly in there she loves it
I love my lillebaby! Great back support for lumbar and thoracic areas. I wore LO for a few hours and by the end my back was fine. I've suffered from back pain for nearly 6 years and that carrier doesn't add to my pain much if at all
Re: Rec. your baby wear
https://www.target.com/p/infantino-sash-mei-tai-3-position-baby-carrier/-/A-14334281#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=infantino+sash+mei+tai+carrier
Jamie