Who's wearing the babies? What are you wearing them in?
I was excited about wearing baby this time, I got a moby, ktan, sakura bloom ring sling, and a tula.
Moby- a lot of work when baby is crying to be snuggled. And a lot of tutorials to watch.
Ktan - is my current favorite. I went to a local babywearing meeting and they helped me figure it out. Now i use it daily. Simple and snug, used it while food shopping.
SB RS - it's not love but I keep trying, babywearing group helped.
Post by zombiesquad on Apr 14, 2016 7:53:41 GMT -5
I just have the original Ergo and a Boba wrap. I used the Boba more often when LO was smaller, but now I use my Ergo almost every day, in and out of the house. It's what I'm comfortable with and much quicker for me to get on especially when we're out and about.
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I have a moby and a Tula. I agree with the he moby taking too much time! It's really comfy once she is in it though. I can't wait until she is big enough for the Tula.
I wear her almost everyday and H wears her some as well. At first I wore her in the K'tan but I feel like she is too big for it now, it's not comfy. It was a hand me down and is a small, I think we prob needed the medium.
I mostly wear her in the Moby now and I like it better. We have only done one tie, and it's the one where you put it on and then put the baby in, I think newborn hug. Once you get the hang of it it's super easy and now I can do it myself very quickly.
We haven't tried the lilliebaby yet but it's supposed to be really good for hot weather which is why I picked it.
I actually have a mom date next weds to go to a BWI meeting, I'm hoping they can show me some more Moby options, and I'd like to be able to nurse in it. I'm also thinking about getting a lighter weight wrap the Moby is very warm, which is great for now, but in another month I may have to just keep her in a diaper if she's in it. Want to see what the options are!
I mostly use my beco Gemini, but also use a cheap ring sling I have at home and have tried my woven wrap a few times. The beco is fast and she seems happy in it, but it feels bulky while she's this tiny. I love that I don't need an insert for it though. The ring sling is nice and snuggly, but I got it before I knew better and it's a crappy one. So I won't use it once she gets a little bigger. It makes me nervous. I love the woven, but she doesn't have the patience to get wrapped very often. I would love to try another SSC when she's big enough to not need the infant insert. I'll probably try a few on at a BWI meeting and maybe ask for one for Christmas once I decide what I like best.
I have an Ergo and K'tan. I've used the ergo w/ insert a couple times to go to the playground and he did great in it. I do worry it's a little hot in there though. I need to start wearing him around the house. Maybe I'll try the k'tan today. I haven't used it since DD was a newborn so I'll have to you tube how to do it!
Post by peachesncream on Apr 14, 2016 9:05:49 GMT -5
I use my Solly Baby for walks outside and have been using my ring sling for on the go. I got out my woven and wrapped with it once - need to get more practice in with that!
Post by sunshineshades on Apr 14, 2016 9:07:46 GMT -5
Moby and tula. I used the Moby a few times but it's annoying. Tula- I use a rolled up blanket for her to sit on and it works great. She's just over 9 lbs.
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Moby is really comfortable once she's in it, and great for around the house, but kind of annoying to put on. I sort of wish I had gotten a ring sling instead.
Love the Beco. No newborn insert necessary, and MH is obsessed with it. The fact that it fits both of us and is easy to use is awesome. I feel like it was the right SSC for us.
Looking ahead, I kind of want to get a woven wrap, since the Moby won't support her weight forever. I know miggg has a gorgeous one - are you around at all these days, miggg?
Post by SheilaTheTank on Apr 14, 2016 11:34:09 GMT -5
Im cheap so I have a boba. K hated it until I started wearing her with her legs out. She's not a total fan of wearing. She kinda goes nuts on my chest searching for boob even if she was just fed. Im going to a BWI meeting next Saturday and hoping they can show me some other ways to wear her as well as how to nurse in it.
Post by daydreamsam on Apr 14, 2016 11:51:57 GMT -5
I have a balboa RS that I wasn't using properly so C hated it. Now that I've watched some videos I am hoping to use it more. She hates the Moby and I can't figure out why. It's comfy and snug but we just can't get it together! I just ordered an infantino (knock off ergo) that is arriving today. I am hopeful that we can use it right away but worried that the waist band might anger my c-section incision. I'll update once I try it out.
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Post by sctiger on Apr 14, 2016 12:33:37 GMT -5
I have a Solly wrap and I love it. I use it when we go on walks and when we're at the store. It's so nice especially with a toddler too. I have a Didymos wrap but haven't used it with this LO yet.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
I have a balboa RS that I wasn't using properly so C hated it. Now that I've watched some videos I am hoping to use it more. She hates the Moby and I can't figure out why. It's comfy and snug but we just can't get it together! I just ordered an infantino (knock off ergo) that is arriving today. I am hopeful that we can use it right away but worried that the waist band might anger my c-section incision. I'll update once I try it out.
I was nervous about the waistband on my beco hurting my c/s but it didn't bother it at all. I tried it at 2ish weeks.
roseinbloom try tying it tighter. You have to do it up a lot tighter than you think. I haven't noticed a lack of back support when I use it.
No, I have. I just don't like that there's any give at all. If I had had more time I should have found a non-stretch weave or something, because the Moby needs a lot of tightening to protect his back (getting him in the J form).
On another note, a good tip for wearing newborns in wraps is to make a little collar near the neck by rolling a washcloth into the edge and folding it down for added support. You can lean forward while using the wrap and the thickened collar protects the baby's neck from flopping.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -- Maya Angelou
Looking ahead, I kind of want to get a woven wrap, since the Moby won't support her weight forever. I know miggg has a gorgeous one - are you around at all these days, miggg?
Not miggg, but I have a Wrapsody hybrid that I mostly love. It is a little hot during the summer, so I kind of wish I had gotten their breeze wrap instead. I really really want a Lenny Lamb (gorgeous!), but MH is currently in the camp of no more carriers
I have a Moby and an ergo on the way. I really want a Girasol woven, but damn, they are expensive!! W loves being worn, so I really need to learn how to nurse in it.
Post by isolemnlyswear on Apr 14, 2016 14:29:57 GMT -5
I have a Moby, WC RS, and tula. Since I've gotten my rs I haven't used my Moby. It's too much work. I really want a silk VS to round out my collection. It'll be fancier for church and when we are out and about. I can't wait to use my Tula but didn't want to invest in the insert so it'll be a few more months. I was told the blanket trick should only be used once they have good back and neck control.
I have a Moby and an ergo on the way. I really want a Girasol woven, but damn, they are expensive!! W loves being worn, so I really need to learn how to nurse in it.
I also have a moby and an ergo! Haven't tried nursing in either, but I'd really like to. I need to get more comfortable with just wearing in general, I am rarely confident she's in properly in either of them.
Post by halfahippy on Apr 14, 2016 17:11:33 GMT -5
Does anyone else have everyone trying to help you get the baby carrier on? My mom and grandma are both really bad about insisting they help me get the straps on and tight, etc. It's annoying and no matter how many times I tell them I've got it and it's actually easier to get it secure on my own, the next day one of them is "helping" again. I want to say get the eff out of my space! But won't because I love them.
Post by rosetyler72 on Apr 15, 2016 5:48:36 GMT -5
I use the Ergo 360, we ditched the infant insert long ago because he is way too big and it was so hot! I've nursed in it a handful of times but it takes a lot of adjustment before baby and boob are the same height.
Looking ahead, I kind of want to get a woven wrap, since the Moby won't support her weight forever. I know miggg has a gorgeous one - are you around at all these days, miggg?
Not miggg, but I have a Wrapsody hybrid that I mostly love. It is a little hot during the summer, so I kind of wish I had gotten their breeze wrap instead. I really really want a Lenny Lamb (gorgeous!), but MH is currently in the camp of no more carriers
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