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July 2019 Moms
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Product Spotlight: Baby Carriers
asupernovablizzardstorm
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Let's talk about baby carriers.
Re: Product Spotlight: Baby Carriers
Baby K'tan: A semi-structured stretchy wrap that is a little easier to get on that other woven wraps. It can be used from newborn stage. I loved this wrap and used it until age 6mos. It's especially great for going out to eat and just wearing baby while they sleep.
Beco Gemini: Structured carrier that is approved for babies approx 4mo+. It can be used both forward facing and inward facing, as well as back carry. It also supports healthy hip development. Doesn't require infant insert. I used this until about 1.5yo. It was great for traveling and I never carried DS around in a carseat.
When I upgraded:
Beco Soleil (discontinued):
I moved to this around 1.5-2yo because it had a greater weight capacity and was more stable for carrying larger children. It could be worn facing inward, hip-carry or back-carry. They make others like this still. I still have it but am in the process of trying to track down the infant insert.
What I want next:
Unstructured Wrap: I like the look of Solly a little better than the K'tan and am considering getting one or just going with a non-stretchy unstructured wrap.
Here's a picture of me wearing it while sitting at around 2 mos postpartum. You can kinda see there is some amount of lap space, where my shorts are showing, that is not touched by the carrier. The piece of fabric that you tie across the baby's bum and around your back can help to position them higher too:
I jave an ergo and a lilli baby carrier that I used when he was older. I prefer the ergo, but do use the lilli baby more now to back carry
We've tried the mei tai (not a fan) then we had an ergo which was just okay but I felt like it wasn't very supportive. it may have been the type it was as it was a sporty type one (can't remember exactly) and there wasn't much padding to it or anything. Then with our second we used the solly wrap which was just amazing. I cannot wait to use it again. Then a tula which I absolutely love and will use again this time around.
Also. You don’t need the newborn insert. Roll up a swaddle blanket and position it under the baby’s bum like a seat. Works perfectly.
I have a k'tan as well, it's okay... I used it a few times with each kid around the house.
When he got bigger, and I needed one I used the ergo so I could walk the dog and jot have to push a stroller . I was never really into baby stroller all the time.
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I went to a baby wearing class when DD was about 2 weeks old and they helped with how to position her in the Ergo 360 (and k’tan) when she was so little, how to feed in the carrier etc. Definitely recommend that if any of you are near midwives that offer classes! The midwife actually said next time to wait to buy the carrier until after doing the class to try out all of the different options there first as everyone’s body is different.
i used the ergo 360 until DD was 18-20 months. We then had a big back pack/hiking carrier we used until 2.5, mainly on vacations as I struggled to get her in it when alone!
https://www.lillebaby.com/collections/open-box-bogo
I ended up trying a Tula Ring Sling and fell in LOVE! It took a while to get the hang of threading the rings and everything, but my daughter loved it.
I wanted a bit more freedom with my hands so I got a WC Standard Tula carrier, and honest to God, it’s been the best thing. I had to use the infant insert until she was about 5-6 months old (15 lbs and had good head support) but she’s been to baseball games, mall outings, family gatherings. She nurses in the Tula. It’s been amazing. There are so many colors and designs for every mama, and that’s why I love it. They are so unique and incredibly comfortable. I ended up getting the Explore so she could face out, and she really enjoys that too. The only downfall for a Tula is that you can only face in, but ergonomically, that’s better for babies anyways.
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July 4th
https://www.healthybabyhappyearth.com/baby-carrier-for-plus-size-mom/
ETA:
And here is another more recent list:
https://www.carrymeaway.com/learncenter/best-baby-carriers-for-plus-size-moms-and-dads-for-2019/
July 4th
I have a lillebaby and like it, but I just got a Happy Baby carrier and I LOOOOVE it. I haven't worn anything else since I've gotten it. It's super compact for the diaper bag and so easy/comfortable to wear! It is much less bulky than the lillebaby/other SSCs and looks a bit more modern/trendy if you like that look. Can't say enough good things about it!
My husband and I are very tall. 6'3" and 5'10" respectively. I also have some back issues, so definitely want something that would be comfortable and supportive.
I love the look of the LilleBaby carrier. Does anyone have detailed experience with it?
Also, any suggestions for a place where I should go to look at these things to check them out and try out different things.
And btw I’m also just over 5’10 and hubs is 6’2’. We make talk babies! Lol
I'm really looking for a good sling wrap this time around - they seem less complicated? Anyone have a good one they recommend?
To add my input: I had both the Moby and the Ergo. I preferred the Moby for the first three months. Tying it is a pain, but IMO the newborn insert is just as much of a pain. I preferred the Moby during this time, because I just felt closer to my baby and it just felt... more natural I guess?
After the first three months, I preferred the Ergo over the Moby. One time I went on a longer walk alone with our then 4 mo in the Moby and our dog. The Moby started unraveling when we were about a mile away from home. It was kinda a mess to deal with dog, baby, and Moby all at once. After that, I completely swapped to Ergo and used it until baby was about 9 months old.