The Babywearing Thread

[LovesMeSomeCake]

May 20, 2016 13:27:23 GMT -5 rinny said:

The b/s/t scares me for some reason. I just can't get into it, though I'm in ALL the Facebook groups.


The high end one taunts me on a daily basis. So many pretties.

tell me more of this high end b/s/t

[geekmama]

May 20, 2016 15:59:12 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

May 20, 2016 13:27:23 GMT -5 rinny said:

The b/s/t scares me for some reason. I just can't get into it, though I'm in ALL the Facebook groups.


The high end one taunts me on a daily basis. So many pretties.

tell me more of this high end b/s/t

The Babywearing Swap on Facebook? That's the one I know of.

[geekmama]

May 20, 2016 15:52:59 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

May 20, 2016 13:32:19 GMT -5 opheliainwaders said:

Tulas have a bit of a higher price point, and there some limited edition patterns and such (which drives the price of them higher on the secondhand market) Generally, you'll be able to sell an excellent condition Tula for about what you paid for it (less depending on wear, more if it's a sought-after print); an Ergo resells on my parents listserv for about $50 in very good condition. That said, there are also super high end wrap conversions (when someone makes a wrap into a carrier) and other high end wraps that cost $1,000+.

Really, I wouldn't worry too much about brand, but find one that works for your body--Ergo, Tula, Lillebaby, Beco are all well-known brands (there is some consolidation going on in the market at the moment--I think Beco and Boba merged, and Ergo and Tula).

I am a short apple shaped woman, all chest and tummy no hips, suggestions? 

Same shape, but average height (5'5") and the Ergo works great for me. I haven't tried the other SSCs though.

[geekmama]

May 20, 2016 14:53:52 GMT -5 irish14 said:

I had a Moby when DS was tiny, and he loved it but only when out of the house. Switched to Ergo when he was big enough - I hated the infant insert bc it was so hot, so I just folded a receiving blanket under his butt and used the ergo that way, once he was big enough to get his legs in a comfy position in a tummy to tummy carry.

I'm psyched so many of you are experts in this, I would loooove some advice. I've almost pulled the trigger on a wrap or sling a few times, but the choices are overwhelming...

Wrap vs ring sling for infant? (Or just get both lol)

Where to start for wraps? What size? Linen, cotton, or something else? (I tend to sweat more than average.)

Can I wrap to carry a toddler too? Is there a size that I could use for both toddler and infant, or would I need to get different sizes?

DS was 9 1/2 lbs at birth so we do big infants, if that matters...

Eta and now I see geekmama carrying your 2yo - there's hope for my DS and wearing! Yay! He likes the ergo so I feel like we could do it...


I like a wrap for a newbie, but I know that a lot of people like the ring slings. Wraps are more versatile. Linen is a great light-weight fabric but it's hard to break in. I find cotton easiest. You can wrap a full size adult in a good woven, so no worries about your littles growing out of them! Everyone has a base size, somewhere between 5 and 8. I'm 5'5" and a size 14 and my base size is a 7. There are lists of carries you can do with various sizes - you just go base size plus or minus sizes. I have a size 5, which is a base minus 2 for me, and it's good for quick back wraps.

[rinny]

May 20, 2016 16:08:46 GMT -5 geekmama said:

May 20, 2016 15:59:12 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

tell me more of this high end b/s/t

The Babywearing Swap on Facebook? That's the one I know of.

There's also one called high end babywearing bst. It's mostly handwovens, but also pavo, artipoppe, etc. LovesMeSomeCake

[thelittleredm]

May 20, 2016 12:56:39 GMT -5 LovesMeSomeCake said:

ooh, i am super excited for this! I was thinking Tula or Ergo, the wraps seem so complicated...

The K'tan was a great way to get a wrap that wasn't complicated if you're interested in it! I loved mine although I may be getting a bigger size with this next one.

[silvermelody]

judyblume14 please don't feel intimidated! We're totally geeking out in here but you can wear your baby in a 360 to make your life easier and that totally counts as babywearing! When we get closer to baby time definitely ask if you have questions.

I was very overwhelmed with I started out but I love researching things and already had an interest in fiber/textiles from being a knitter. So I wanted to learn ALL THE THINGS.

[silvermelody]

irish14 if you have a local group that can help you, I'd say wrap for an infant. If not or if you don't have the time/effort to practice a lot then ring sling. Ring sling is faster on and off but not as comfortable to the wearer IMO

Yes you can wrap a toddler but they are wiggly and heavy!

I usually recommend 100% cotton for newbies because it breaks in easily and can be machine washed. Linen blends are more breathable but can also be stiffer especially after a wash. It can also be less supportive for a heavy baby.

Many brands have toddler-sized carriers if your son likes the ergo: Tula, Kinderpack, Lillebaby and Lenny Lamb all have a toddler size

[biscotto]

I have a Manduca carrier I use a lot with DD, my only complaint is that is too warm in the Summer. I'm thinking of buying a Tulla toddler carrier for this summer but with being pregnant I don't know how often I'd use it.

I also have a infantino mei tai, a Quarante Settimane wrap (Italian brand), and another one I'm forgetting the name of ....

When the new baby is born, I'll be buying a new stroller for him/her since we currently only have a Chicco Liteway Plus for DD, but I'll probably be wearing the new baby with DD in the stroller more often than not.

[ahaircrazy]

I have a Lenny lamb toddler I use all the time. I didn't start wearing hardcore until my son was a little older. I can't wait to wear this next babe from the beginning! I haven't wrapped yet but slowly mastering my MT. Maybe once I do that I will feel more comfortable trying s wrap. It's so ADDICTING!!!

[geekmama]

May 21, 2016 1:18:37 GMT -5 biscotto said:

I have a Manduca carrier I use a lot with DD, my only complaint is that is too warm in the Summer. I'm thinking of buying a Tulla toddler carrier for this summer but with being pregnant I don't know how often I'd use it.

I also have a infantino mei tai, a Quarante Settimane wrap (Italian brand), and another one I'm forgetting the name of ....

When the new baby is born, I'll be buying a new stroller for him/her since we currently only have a Chicco Liteway Plus for DD, but I'll probably be wearing the new baby with DD in the stroller more often than not.

I was initially thinking that I'd be needing a double stroller, but I'm realizing that DS doesn't sit in a stroller for long and I'll probably mostly wear the new babe. We have a travel system from DS that we didn't use that often, so I might just stick with that.

[heybulldog56]

Ok. You have all inspired me. I have finally opened up the woven I bought as part of my local BW group's fundraiser. What do I do now? I am mobile and have no idea how to post pics but will try and figure it out. I know it is 100% cotton and a Natibaby.

[ashtog]

Jumping in late! I have a mammagarou wrap, a moby a Lenny RS and a Tula! And I love them all ❤️

[siouxsieq]

May 21, 2016 8:40:56 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

Ok. You have all inspired me. I have finally opened up the woven I bought as part of my local BW group's fundraiser. What do I do now? I am mobile and have no idea how to post pics but will try and figure it out. I know it is 100% cotton and a Natibaby.

What size is it? If it's a base size (six is pretty common as a base), Google Wrap You in Love FWCC. She does great videos and that's a nice carry to start with.

[rinny]

May 21, 2016 9:08:50 GMT -5 siouxsieq said:

May 21, 2016 8:40:56 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

Ok. You have all inspired me. I have finally opened up the woven I bought as part of my local BW group's fundraiser. What do I do now? I am mobile and have no idea how to post pics but will try and figure it out. I know it is 100% cotton and a Natibaby.

What size is it? If it's a base size (six is pretty common as a base), Google Wrap You in Love FWCC. She does great videos and that's a nice carry to start with.

This!


You also probably want to give it a wash if it's new.

[siouxsieq]

Oooooh, good call. Always wash first.

[heybulldog56]

I'll wash it as soon as I get home. I believe it is a 6 or 7.

[irish14]

Is the front wrap cross carry like the starter wrap you do with a moby? Or are the Wraps totally different for wovens? (I guess I could just go look at the video...)

[heybulldog56]

Ok, few more questions. I'm about to wash the woven. The tag says hot/hot. It's 100% cotton. Do I wash it alone? Use detergent? If so, how much? I am so used to washing diapers not wovens...

[geekmama]

May 21, 2016 15:08:12 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

Ok, few more questions. I'm about to wash the woven. The tag says hot/hot. It's 100% cotton. Do I wash it alone? Use detergent? If so, how much? I am so used to washing diapers not wovens...

I usually wash mine alone. You can put it in a pillowcase if you're worried about it getting tangled if you have a center agitator. Use a free and clear detergent with no optical brighteners.

[heybulldog56]

May 21, 2016 18:30:50 GMT -5 geekmama said:

May 21, 2016 15:08:12 GMT -5 heybulldog56 said:

Ok, few more questions. I'm about to wash the woven. The tag says hot/hot. It's 100% cotton. Do I wash it alone? Use detergent? If so, how much? I am so used to washing diapers not wovens...

I usually wash mine alone. You can put it in a pillowcase if you're worried about it getting tangled if you have a center agitator. Use a free and clear detergent with no optical brighteners.

Thanks!