Baby wearing...

[redlipz]

So I'm a third time mom but I'm brand new to baby wearing, do any of you ladies have any experience with it?

I plan on breast feeding for a long time and need something that will hold a nice cradle hold as the baby grows. Any recommendations?

Ps I have a moby wrap but I know it won't last long. Looking into maybe another wrap or a sling.

[billyhorrible]

I still wear my 3 year old from time to time and started wearing him the day he came home from the hospital. So I have over 3 years of experience!

Personally, I never used the cradle hold, especially when breastfeeding. It was much easier to have him chest to chest, like when you breastfeed without. Plus that made it a cinch to breastfeed in public, I just had to loosen the straps till his mouth was nipple height. Which means I didn't even have to take the carrier off.

I used the Moby for the first 9 months around the house, or walking the dog, because it was warm and I had an October baby. For going out, I used (and still use) the Babyhawk Mei-tai.

DH started out using the Pikkolo, but around April it got too warm, so he switched over to the Ergo, which we still use for hiking sometimes. We also use the Kelty for long hikes because of the pockets and sun-hood.

[leenziepops]

Following thread. Definitely interested in baby wearing. billyhorrible - could you share the same carrier with your DH? I'm much smaller than DH and he has told me he wants to wear our baby too.

[flbabychin]

I'm also really interested in baby wearing, but as a FTM, I'm trying to learn all I can. As of right now, we are thinking about getting a Moby (or Boba, I can't decide) as well as a Bjorn.

leenziepops, I have the same concern as you, as DH is much taller and bigger than I am. I'm curious to see what has worked for others.

[ktbear]

Following this! I only ever used a moby with DS, and while I enjoyed wearing him, I thought the moby could be a bit of a hassle, especially if I just wanted to pop him in quickly. I was thinking of either a ring sling or a SSC this time around, but I'm not sure and I have no idea how to decide!

[Girlymama79]

Feb 8, 2015 17:13:57 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I still wear my 3 year old from time to time and started wearing him the day he came home from the hospital. So I have over 3 years of experience!

Personally, I never used the cradle hold, especially when breastfeeding. It was much easier to have him chest to chest, like when you breastfeed without. Plus that made it a cinch to breastfeed in public, I just had to loosen the straps till his mouth was nipple height. Which means I didn't even have to take the carrier off.

I used the Moby for the first 9 months around the house, or walking the dog, because it was warm and I had an October baby. For going out, I used (and still use) the Babyhawk Mei-tai.

DH started out using the Pikkolo, but around April it got too warm, so he switched over to the Ergo, which we still use for hiking sometimes. We also use the Kelty for long hikes because of the pockets and sun-hood.

What would you use in place of the moby for a newborn in the summer? I have about 15 carriers in my amazon cart and I can't choose one

[billyhorrible]

Feb 8, 2015 17:42:05 GMT -5 leenziepops said:

Following thread. Definitely interested in baby wearing. billyhorrible - could you share the same carrier with your DH? I'm much smaller than DH and he has told me he wants to wear our baby too.

So theoretically you can share.  DH is almost exactly a foot taller than me.  SSC that buckle, like the Pikkolo and Ergo we could (and did) share.  But for me, it was a but of a hassle because of having to adjust the straps each time the other used it.  Plus, I liked my Babyhawk better, so I basically let him wear the SSCs 90% of the time.

The moby and the Babyhawk, because they tie instead of strap are the easiest to trade back and forth.  DH loved my Babyhawk and was totally jealous of it, but refused to wear it because it was "too girly."  For reference, my DH thinks unicorns are unisex and this is the pattern:




Girlymama79 - You'll hear me rave about the Babyhawk.  It is my hands down favorite carrier.  I buy one for every expecting friend I have.  You can use it instantly, from 6lbs up to 45lbs.  That top piece provides neck support for newborns and folds down as they get bigger.  Because it's just a piece of fabric and some ties,  it's open on the sides and top so never got too hot.  If you want a wrap, there are a lot that aren't made of the same material as the Moby.  I don't have experience, but I think Wrapsody is supposed to make some great, lightweight wraps.

[Girlymama79]

Thanks for the info billyhorrible. I'm off to do more research, the babyhawk wasn't even one I have looked at much.

[sidneyvicious]

I guess willowprincess and blueeyedwife never made it over to this site? They gave me a ton of into on TB on baby wearing a while back.

[billyhorrible]

Feb 8, 2015 19:40:22 GMT -5 sidneyvicious said:

I guess willowprincess and blueeyedwife never made it over to this site? They gave me a ton of into on TB on baby wearing a while back.

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

[sidneyvicious]

Feb 8, 2015 19:57:14 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Feb 8, 2015 19:40:22 GMT -5 sidneyvicious said:

I guess willowprincess and blueeyedwife never made it over to this site? They gave me a ton of into on TB on baby wearing a while back.

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

Did I just insert foot in mouth? I was just googling the ones you listed billyhorrible and didn't intentionally exclude you, just hadn't gotten there yet!

[Deleted]

Feb 8, 2015 19:59:41 GMT -5 sidneyvicious said:

Feb 8, 2015 19:57:14 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude.

Did I just insert foot in mouth? I was just googling the ones you listed billyhorrible and didn't intentionally exclude you, just hadn't gotten there yet!

Billy = blueyed 

[sidneyvicious]

Feb 8, 2015 20:06:23 GMT -5 @jimbobcooter said:

Feb 8, 2015 19:59:41 GMT -5 sidneyvicious said:

Did I just insert foot in mouth? I was just googling the ones you listed billyhorrible and didn't intentionally exclude you, just hadn't gotten there yet!

Billy = blueyed 

Duuuuuuuude. Mind blown. I had no idea. I wondered why Billy mysteriously disappeared from our BMB a million years ago. LOL!

[curlyrunner]

Feb 8, 2015 17:42:05 GMT -5 leenziepops said:

Following thread. Definitely interested in baby wearing. billyhorrible - could you share the same carrier with your DH? I'm much smaller than DH and he has told me he wants to wear our baby too.

We used the Ergo between many people (me, DH, both of our parents). It adjusts easily and made carrying great!
I'm getting an infant inset this time for it. But used it a ton with DS2!

[megeliz1]

I have a Boba wrap, Boba SSC (4G) and a ring sling. I have breastfed in both of my Boba's and am looking forward to doing the same in the sling. I didn't get the sling until DD was ~6 months and never fed her in it.

[tiffbot]

I haven't even heard of the Babyhawk! I didn't baby wear with DS and I feel like it's going to be practically necessity to do so with a toddler and a newborn..off to Google..

[Deleted]

Feb 8, 2015 17:13:57 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I still wear my 3 year old from time to time and started wearing him the day he came home from the hospital. So I have over 3 years of experience!

Personally, I never used the cradle hold, especially when breastfeeding. It was much easier to have him chest to chest, like when you breastfeed without. Plus that made it a cinch to breastfeed in public, I just had to loosen the straps till his mouth was nipple height. Which means I didn't even have to take the carrier off.

I used the Moby for the first 9 months around the house, or walking the dog, because it was warm and I had an October baby. For going out, I used (and still use) the Babyhawk Mei-tai.

DH started out using the Pikkolo, but around April it got too warm, so he switched over to the Ergo, which we still use for hiking sometimes. We also use the Kelty for long hikes because of the pockets and sun-hood.

billyhorrible thank you for the recommendations! we used a ergo with DS but i felt the infant insert was too hot for summer weather last time so i didn't end up wearing him until he was large enough to go without the infant insert. this time around ill check out the babyhawk. i love the idea of finding something we can use right away.  

i tried the baby ktan but found it awkward to put on and DS always screamed when i had him in it. i even tried multiple sizes in the ktan and then gave up and went back to the ergo.  

[kemdupuis]

I am definitely following this thread. We've registered for a moby and an Ergo 360 because I think it will work for both DH and I (he is almost a foot taller than I am), but I've never heard of the babyhawk. So many options!

[Deleted]

Following as well. I registered for a k'tan but it looks like I have some more research to do! Never heard of the babyhawk either.
Thanks for all the info billyhorrible

[wormgerm]

www.babywearinginternational.org/about-bwi/chapters/

As a ftm I discovered that a month or so ago and am very excited about it. The chapter in my area has a huge lending library so I'll be able to try out a ton of options and wearing techniques.

I used a Moby wrap with my nephew (he was a winter baby) and loved it. I'm interested in a lighter weight option for my summer baby, been looking at solly baby wraps. Also I ordered a sakura bloom ring sling on impulse during a sale. Hopefully that was a good choice.

[gilder40]

Following this! I talked to a second time mom today, and I asked her what the one "can't live without" item she had, besides the obvious stroller, car seat, etc. She told me a wrap. Especially one that she could use immediately with her little one.

[ThePalindromicOne]

Following - Shoot, I had my heart set on Baby K'tan (for a wrap) and Lillebaby (for a softshell carrier), but it hasn't gotten alot of love here yet.... Anyone have experience with these, either good or bad?

[megeliz1]

Feb 8, 2015 22:10:43 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

www.babywearinginternational.org/about-bwi/chapters/

As a ftm I discovered that a month or so ago and am very excited about it. The chapter in my area has a huge lending library so I'll be able to try out a ton of options and wearing techniques.

I used a Moby wrap with my nephew (he was a winter baby) and loved it. I'm interested in a lighter weight option for my summer baby, been looking at solly baby wraps. Also I ordered a sakura bloom ring sling on impulse during a sale. Hopefully that was a good choice.

I have a Sakura Bloom linen sling and love it!

[billyhorrible]

Feb 8, 2015 23:12:28 GMT -5 ThePalindromicOne said:

Following - Shoot, I had my heart set on Baby K'tan (for a wrap) and Lillebaby (for a softshell carrier), but it hasn't gotten alot of love here yet.... Anyone have experience with these, either good or bad?

No personal experience - but the lillebaby was on my list for my first.  I registered for a million carriers, figuring that if anyone got me one, it would probably be one they liked/used/knew about since it's one of those weird objects people don't buy on a whim.  I ended up getting the pikkolo, babyhawk, and belle baby that way (the belle baby wasn't any good, which is why you don't see me recommending it).

[gingerbabe]

Feb 8, 2015 17:13:57 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I still wear my 3 year old from time to time and started wearing him the day he came home from the hospital. So I have over 3 years of experience!

Personally, I never used the cradle hold, especially when breastfeeding. It was much easier to have him chest to chest, like when you breastfeed without. Plus that made it a cinch to breastfeed in public, I just had to loosen the straps till his mouth was nipple height. Which means I didn't even have to take the carrier off.

I used the Moby for the first 9 months around the house, or walking the dog, because it was warm and I had an October baby. For going out, I used (and still use) the Babyhawk Mei-tai.

DH started out using the Pikkolo, but around April it got too warm, so he switched over to the Ergo, which we still use for hiking sometimes. We also use the Kelty for long hikes because of the pockets and sun-hood.

Whao! You'll still carry you're 3 yr old!! When my babies are 6 months old I feel like they start to get too heavy! 

I totally planned on baby-wearing my babies, then tried it out with my 1st and realized I hated it. I need to try out new wraps I think. I wish I could be productive and baby wear.

I could never figure out how to breastfeed while wearing the baby. I tried but failed. Is there a secret or is it just getting the right wrap? I think it would make life a lot easier if I could breastfeed while wearing baby.

[veggiemo]

Feb 8, 2015 23:12:28 GMT -5 ThePalindromicOne said:

Following - Shoot, I had my heart set on Baby K'tan (for a wrap) and Lillebaby (for a softshell carrier), but it hasn't gotten alot of love here yet.... Anyone have experience with these, either good or bad?

I have a k'tan breeze and I loved it! Can't wait to bust it out again! It took some getting used to, but I think that's true for any carrier. You just have to practice a bit and get comfortable with it. I switched over to an Ergo around 4-5 months and loved that too.

[redlipz]

I just joined a couple groups on fb for baby wearing and it's crazy how many different things there are. Many ppl have recommended a Tula but I'm leaning more towards making my own ring sling since they seam to be a little less hot and can be worn as the baby grows and it seems to kind of hide well when breastfeeding without having to use a cover and the baby feeling smothered if that makes any sense.

Eta: cause spelling n stuff

[ombradellarosa]

Thanks redlipz for starting this thread! I am in the throes of registering and my brain is getting fried. I looked at Lucie'sLucie's List and it's helpful but I feel like I need more! Here is the link for reference: www.lucieslist.com/baby-registry-basics/best-infant-toddler-baby-carriers

So I really liked the baby k'tan because the wrap appeals to me but it seems much easier since it's ready to go. I also like the look of the infantino mei tai since it's so cheap and has multiple wearing options. If sakura bloom is the one that offered a free ring sling through a bump email about a month ago, I looked at those as well. Maybe I should do like billyhorrible and register for everything I kind of like?

[missjenniebean]

I am so happy to see this thread! I was always curious about baby wearing - when I studied abroad a lot of people there had wraps and I never saw a single stroller. So I am definitely going to follow this board...I looked at babyhawk website and they have one with SKULLS! I doubt anyone would purchase that for me, I love those things.

[wifedeangel]

When babies are tiny, I actually really like stretchy wraps, it's easy to tie on before you put baby in, and can pull baby in and out as needed, with occasional re-tightens. Mobys are really warm though, so I'll be using my homemade stretchy wrap and ring sling for the first few months. Then I'll switch over to the Boba 4G. I do have a woven wrap, but am still working on using it.