@Nolegirl1185 Not an expert, but I got a moby wrap as well and the tip I got for living in South Texas is to wear a tank top, and keep baby in a onesie so you both stay cool, and also it helps staying in AC. Regardless of whatever carrier you pick, summers in the south are going to be hot!
@shaunessa I got one when I was pregnant with DS because I had the coupon. I never used it because it didn't seem like the baby's would be very secure (just my thought, but again I never actually tried it)
DH used this one and liked it because he could use it easily without anyone else helping. I personally didn't like it- it wasn't comfortable, but I am petite. Edited to tag you @Stephout !
Has anyone used the Ergo performance? I am a big Ergo fan because of the pocket (position, size, and zipper...love that pocket!). I am eyeing the performance mesh for this summer.
IVF/ICSI #1 - BFP, DS born Jan 2013
IVF/ICSI #2 - BFP, DD born Feb 2015 IVF FET - BFP, due April 2017
Just got my Solly Baby wrap in the mail. DH and I practiced using DS' elmo - haha. I did really like that both of could wear it. DH has such a long torso that the Ergo never seemed to fit him right. Hoping the thin fabric won't be too hot in the summer!
We got our Lillebaby in the mail yesterday. I thought it was navy with a feather pattern but it ended up being black with a feather pattern, which isn't great due to heat. But the reality is, no color would be comfortable for me to wear in the summer so I just probably won't be able to wear her then. I made DH try it on because one of the things he is excited about is wearing the baby to a beer garden...
DD #1: April 2017 DD #2: May 2020 Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
@catem07 What is it with men and wanting to wear their babies while drinking? Haha. DH was soooo excited to bring DS with him to a brewery with his guy friends...they took pictures and everything (while DS slept the whole time)! I blame it on The Hangover...
@catem07@SnarkasaurusRex I had seen a post on FB awhile back filled with memes about dads who babywear and why its a good idea. Obviously, the memes were meant for laughs, but most of them involved being able to drink and wear baby at the same time. HAHA!! I sent those to DH. I guess a babywearing dad is a plus in my book even if he has a beer in hand!
@Nolegirl1185 I live in Phoenix, so my condolences on the humidity but I'm used to wearing in the heat! The Moby will quite honestly be like death in the heat, but if you're interested in wrapping, you could try a gauze wrap like the green one in the picture. It's from Grace+Eugene on Etsy and was about $30. Linen ring slings are also a good summer choice. I got mine from Bibbets on Etsy for about $40. Mine runs a little small but if you get the larger size you shouldn't have trouble fitting plus size. Sleeping Baby Productions is also well known for her ring slings, and can customize sizing. If you are interested in buckles, Kinderpack has a range of sizing options including plus size straps and is known for fitting people of all sizes. It can also be ordered with Koolnit mesh which helps keep baby a little cooler but quite honestly it's going to be a little sweaty for the wearer no matter what carrier you use. Tula also offers mesh but Kinderpack doesn't need an infant insert which makes it instantly superior IMO. The price point on the Kinderpack may deter you a little though. They're around $190 new but are much easier to get now and can be found used for cheaper. A Beco Gemini tends to run cheaper, has mesh, and doesn't need an infant insert. They are very popular in our local babywearing group. I'm putting in a picture of our Kinderpack too for kicks. Husband is right around 200lbs and this is an infant size with standard straps. The white part is mesh.
@Stephout I like the infantino mei tai (or bei dai or mei dai or whatever the correct term for them is now) the kind that ties instead of buckles. I wouldn't get anything narrow based from them.
@shaunessa I've never personally used a pouch sling but sizing is really important and hard to get right, so it seems most people don't prefer them. Ring slings are much easier.
@M&Max We just got a Solly Baby over the weekend and I'm already excited to use it! Plus, I love that DH is also okay with wearing it (got the traditional grey striped).
We're also registered for a Stokke MyCarrier. That one felt the most comfortable and least complicated to get on and off between the Ergos, Bjorns, etc. I've seen mixed reviews online, but they all seem to reference the older version, so I think the new version addresses those issues.
My Twin Weego came in and I'm ecstatic! Yes, it's pricey. Ya, it's temporary. But I am so excited to carry them around. It's made to hold preemies and up to around 6-7mo. I definitely want to wrap them around the house and all, but this is perfect if I have to run errands and am alone. Those car seats are heavy... and TWO?! Eventually we'll get the Twingo which holds them tandem but also can be split so DH and I can both hold them on our fronts.
TTC Numero uno since 01/13 Me 31, DH 32, Married 08/08 02/13/15-HSG-All Clear
07/25/15-50mg Clomid CD3-7+IUI #1 cd14-3 Follicles; SA 21Mill- BFN
08/19/15-25mg Clomid CD3-7+IUI #2 cd15-just ovulated, SA 42Mill- BFN
09/10/15-25mg Clomid CD3-7+IUI #3 cd14-2 Follicles; SA 45Mill- BFN
Re: Carriers/Baby Bjorns/Slings etc.
A friend has one. Unless they have changed, they aren't adjustable. So my concern would be positioning. Baby's head should be kissable position.
DD1 born 5/24/10.
Missed M/C at 14 wks Feb 2012.
DD2 born 5/14/13.
Missed M/C at 9 wks July 2015.
didn't seem like the baby's would be very secure (just my thought, but again I never actually tried it)
IVF FET - BFP, due April 2017
DD #2: May 2020
Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
ETA: Found this website. If you scroll down to the bottom you can find the actual "memes." Its why dads babywear from the perspective of the dad.
https://babywearingwithjess.wordpress.com/2016/11/15/why-dads-babywear-100-reasons-from-dads/
Married: 5/30/2013
DSS #1: 5/25/2007
DSS #2: 1/22/2011
DS #3: 7/8/2012
BFP: 3/14/2016 ~ MC: 3/19/2016
DS #4: 4/21/17
@shaunessa I've never personally used a pouch sling but sizing is really important and hard to get right, so it seems most people don't prefer them. Ring slings are much easier.
We're also registered for a Stokke MyCarrier. That one felt the most comfortable and least complicated to get on and off between the Ergos, Bjorns, etc. I've seen mixed reviews online, but they all seem to reference the older version, so I think the new version addresses those issues.
Eventually we'll get the Twingo which holds them tandem but also can be split so DH and I can both hold them on our fronts.
Me 31, DH 32, Married 08/08
02/13/15-HSG-All Clear
ER 02/05-20 Retrieved - 11 Matured, 9 Fertilized, ET 2/10 (1 Transferred, 4 Frz) - BFP 2/19, M/C-3/5-Trisomy 16
ER 07/14-14 Retrieved,11 Matured, 10 Fertilized, ET 07/19 (2 Transferred, 6 Frz), BFP 7/28, 8/16 U/S-TWINS!
Due Date - April 6, 2017 UPDATED March 23, 2017!