Babywearing (Nov 27)

[vavavictoria]

Wearing c in the woven at target. Maybe it's me but I feel like the woven is more complicated than my Solly. Think it will get better with more use? It's just all the rail tightening.

[hikingmama222]

vavavictoria Definitely gets quicker and easier the more you practice. I wrap as tight as I can while I go along with the woven, with the Solly I find I spend more time adjusting everything.

[iwantbacon]

Relaxing on the Santa train this morning, chewing on the strap.

*poof*


ETA: I should probably get better at photographing myself without a double chin

[hikingmama222]

We've hit the stage where being wrapped up makes him happy but doesn't result in an instant nap.

[hikingmama222]

Dec 11, 2016 8:36:54 GMT -5 ladystrat said:

Dec 10, 2016 21:04:40 GMT -5 hikingmama222 said:

We've hit the stage where being wrapped up makes him happy but doesn't result in an instant nap.

This is us as well. At what stage do you turn yours around? I think B would enjoy a chase of scenery now and again.

I don't plan on doing any front facing carries. Once his head control is even better he'll spend more time on my back and will be able to see more from there.

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Dec 11, 2016 8:49:01 GMT -5 hikingmama222 said:

Dec 11, 2016 8:36:54 GMT -5 ladystrat said:

This is us as well. At what stage do you turn yours around? I think B would enjoy a chase of scenery now and again.

I don't plan on doing any front facing carries. Once his head control is even better he'll spend more time on my back and will be able to see more from there.

+1

[vavavictoria]

Dec 11, 2016 10:38:55 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

Dec 11, 2016 8:49:01 GMT -5 hikingmama222 said:

I don't plan on doing any front facing carries. Once his head control is even better he'll spend more time on my back and will be able to see more from there.

This is us too. No way my back can handle this kid forward facing... He is already getting heavy for long front carries (14lb 10oz yesterday).

I think they would need the same trunk control for a facing out carry that they would for a back carry. Official answer is sitting independently.

Eta: spelling

I went to England with #1 when she was 11 months and must have been at least 20lbs. Front carried in my boba all over the country. I'm such an idiot. My back killed me! I have no idea why I never tried the back carry. I will definitely do that with this one whenever she is ready.

Also ditto on the no front facing for me. I know some carriers are made for it but you do have to be careful with hip placement in a front carry bc I think there can be issues with hip displasia. I haven't formally researched it but might be worth looking into it before trying a forward facing carry.

[hikingmama222]

Dec 11, 2016 14:37:42 GMT -5 ladystrat said:

Dec 11, 2016 8:49:01 GMT -5 hikingmama222 said:

I don't plan on doing any front facing carries. Once his head control is even better he'll spend more time on my back and will be able to see more from there.

I'd like to do some back carries as well, but I'll need to get a carrier that accommodates them. Does anyone know if the solly does? And I have no idea what I'm doing, so that'll be a learning curve for sure.

You can't do a back carry in a stretchy wrap (Solly, Moby etc). You'd either need a woven wrap or a soft structured carrier. Most recommend waiting until baby can sit unassisted before doing back carries.

[vavavictoria]

Dec 12, 2016 12:52:29 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

Dec 12, 2016 12:13:04 GMT -5 ladystrat said:

hikingmama222, is there a website to look up baby wearing groups in my area? Also, talk to me about sizes.

Babywearing international is what you'd want to search.

Most people start with a "base" sized wrap (usually 6, 5 if you're small, 7 if big) and learn front wrap cross carry. There are all kinds of carries with all different sizes of wrap though.

ladystrat

Babywearing international is on Facebook. I joined my local group and paid the $30 annual dues. I can check out a carrier every month. That might be a good way for you to start. $30 is a steal.

[hikingmama222]

Dec 12, 2016 21:30:35 GMT -5 ladystrat said:

What if I don't want a lot of fabric left over? Could I intentionally downsize over the recommendation?

Depends what kind of carries you want to do. You can pick a smaller size if you want but it will limit what you can do. Best to find a lending library and try out a few sizes to see what you prefer. I've got sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 and use them all for different carries.

[sanibel21]

So DD2 seems to be in an ween period where's she's too big to do the the scrunched up frog legs thing, but too little to spread her legs around me. She's use screaming crying when I've tried both the ergo and the wrap. I'm wondering if maybe I should try other wrap carries? I've only done the front cross carry I guess it's called.

[sanibel21]

Front cradle carry looks like it would be her jam...

[hikingmama222]

Dec 14, 2016 18:14:09 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

So DD2 seems to be in an ween period where's she's too big to do the the scrunched up frog legs thing, but too little to spread her legs around me. She's use screaming crying when I've tried both the ergo and the wrap. I'm wondering if maybe I should try other wrap carries? I've only done the front cross carry I guess it's called.

I've had DS'S legs out from day 1. His legs don't spread around me...just hang down...if that makes sense. He's in the ring sling right now and looks like this. Don't mind the flabby belly.

[saraml13]

Dec 14, 2016 18:14:09 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

So DD2 seems to be in an ween period where's she's too big to do the the scrunched up frog legs thing, but too little to spread her legs around me. She's use screaming crying when I've tried both the ergo and the wrap. I'm wondering if maybe I should try other wrap carries? I've only done the front cross carry I guess it's called.

Are you using the infant insert with the Ergo? With DS1, I found I needed to use the insert until he was about 4 months old (he was generally 75% height, 50% weight). The seat was too wide for him without the insert. Even when I wasn't froggying his legs, the insert helped boost him up so that his legs didn't stick straight out to the sides.

[hikingmama222]

Dec 14, 2016 20:50:22 GMT -5 saraml13 said:

Dec 14, 2016 18:14:09 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

So DD2 seems to be in an ween period where's she's too big to do the the scrunched up frog legs thing, but too little to spread her legs around me. She's use screaming crying when I've tried both the ergo and the wrap. I'm wondering if maybe I should try other wrap carries? I've only done the front cross carry I guess it's called.

Are you using the infant insert with the Ergo? With DS1, I found I needed to use the insert until he was about 4 months old (he was generally 75% height, 50% weight). The seat was too wide for him without the insert. Even when I wasn't froggying his legs, the insert helped boost him up so that his legs didn't stick straight out to the sides.

I used the pillow from the insert until 6 or 7 months with DD to prop her up and make her fit better.

[sanibel21]

I things she was too squished with the insert but maybe I'll try it again or just the pillow.
I also tried legs hanging down and was nervous I didn't get a good enough seat, but she was also already crying to begin with, so I'll try again when she's calm. Thanks guys!

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-20C with the windchill today.

[hikingmama222]

Dec 15, 2016 10:18:38 GMT -5 @snuff9861 said:

-20C with the windchill today.

Brave woman. I haven't ventured out with DS with it that cold!

[becole]

Dec 15, 2016 11:54:37 GMT -5 @kitchen said:

Rolled up receiving blanket can work well in an Ergo to help when baby is getting big for the insert but small for without it.

I tried the rolled up blanket with DS yesterday and it didn't work. I needed a bigger blanket. So you're totally right that it would only work after.