All About Baby Carriers and Wraps

dragonfly87-2 · August 2017

I couldn't find another thread specifically devoted to this, but would love to see what others are doing.

What baby carrier or wrap are you planning to use?

dragonfly87-2 · August 2017

I bought a boba for $10 off another mom for the first few months. But considering an ergo baby an ergo baby. A mom in our local facebook group posted this Excellent barely used carrier that is an Ergo original with infant insert for $60. It retails for $143 normally. Debating if I should get it.

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MKMandeville · August 2017

I got the baby k'tan wrap.

kaitlinliz · August 2017

I got the ktan as well and an infantino 4 in 1 structured carrier. Figured I'd wrap baby at least at the beginning and DH can use the other carrier and when he gets bigger the infantino will still work

MaximumEffort · August 2017

I got an ergo for DH during prime days and the infant insert today at once upon a child. I also have a Moby wrap. I want a lillrbaby or tula for mysrlf.

MamaMJ2 · August 2017

Just ordered the Tula, I never used a carrier with my first 2 so hopefully it's good, seems to be what everyone I know recommends!

DungeonTrollMel · August 2017

We are hoping with the lillebaby air flow for H and I plan on using a sollebaby wrap

lancomechica2 · August 2017

I had a Moby for my first and it was so complicated. We also had an ergo that we plan to use again. I was an easy wrap.

Tell me about the lillebaby...anyone else getting this one or used in the past?

DungeonTrollMel · August 2017

@lancomechica2 we are planning on getting one. We shopped and tried in several options. My husband is 6'5" and this is the only structured carrier that fit him. It also is nice that it doesn't need an infant insert, just the same one for all 6 types of carrying. We are going with the air flow which has mesh panels to help keep cool since we live in Arizona

angbaby83 · August 2017

I got a lillebaby from my parents. I think I'm going to love it. I have heard good things but as a FTM have no experience.

YesOuiCan · August 2017

I have a K'tan and a Moby. I love the ease of the K'tan, but my sister-in-law passed along her Moby to me and she really liked it so I figured I'll try that out too.

snackcakes1417 · August 2017

It all depends on the age. My 1st loved hanging out in the boba wrap when he was tiny. H also used it. It is super easy to learn to tie. I just bought a ring sling for this time around. So I had more options since I assume I will have to nurse in the carrier while chasing big bro. I have a woven wrap too, but I don't use it that often.

The ergo 360 is well worth the price for the post 15-20 lbs days. My O14 baby is super active and was still letting me wear him on my back when I got pregnant with #2. I had a cheaper buckle carrier that hurt my back. The ergo was a great upgrade.

Check out out your local Baby Wearing International group if you really want to try out carriers.

Airynn Chica · August 2017

I've only used a boba(same as a moby) and a ring sling. I african carry as well on my back. Both DDs loved all the options but I don't use the ring sling until the babies are over 6-9mon. I exclusively used the boba until then. I would even walk 3 miles a day with it on though it was hot with my summer baby.

I want a kinderpack next summer for summer hikes once the baby is older too.

mymulligan · August 2017

I had a Moby with DD that I never used. I ended up borrowing a Baby Bjorn from a friend. I still didn't use it that much but it did come in handy for traveling. I think I will wear baby a lot more this time around so I bought a Lillebaby and I'm so excited to try it out!

snackcakes1417 · August 2017

I will add a lot of baby wearing is kiddo specific. Some kids love to be held so wearing is needed, while others let you put them down. I personally always wore #1 when we were out and about until he was about 2. That was his preferred way to travel. For my second it will be forced. #1 is to active to do anything else.

angty1111 · September 2017

We have a two Tulas that I still use for my two year old. I bought a woven wrap for this time around to start until s/he is big enough for the tula and went to a BWI meeting to learn some carries. We started with an infantino and it was okay when she was small but once she got bigger it strained my back. The tula is a dream, I feel no weight!

dragonfly87-2 · September 2017

MaximumEffort The lillebaby essentials just dropped to $58.50 (orig. $89) if you are considering that version. It's that price on Amazon and their website.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LR6FFJQ?colid=JWFDDCE1UK2H&coliid=I1Y0S4GN0BVTPF&ref=br_ADD_TO_CART_title_link

MaximumEffort · September 2017

@dragonfly87-2 they 6 in 1 is also on sale. I really wanted the mist and donuts one but only the one with all donuts is on sale. Idk if I can do that with a boy.

samsterrr · September 2017

Check out local babywearing groups if they are available to you! I had a ktan and ergo when my son was born, the ktan was okay but the ergo hurt my hips and didn't really work for us. At my local group I was able to try(also rent for two weeks!) different carriers!! So helpful to be able to try them for longer periods and get help with adjusting and sizing.
I ended up learning that woven wraps work better for me(went on to become a teacher and local group leader!) so that's what I have this time around.

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