irish14 just as an FYI, regular line up Tulas are $149 for standard, $169 for toddler. Add $20 to each if it's an Abby's lane exclusive. The wrap conversions start at $250 (I think) and increase from there. The sold out mesh carriers have a market value of around $200
jmcbick I wasn't a fan of SSC in general until 9-10 months. I'd definitely try out a Tula before ordering one (and then order from a boutique that gives you points, not from Tula itself, if possible).
I used my Tula ring sling a lot in that period in between wrap and SSC but although I love the sling I think of it more like 1-hand free than hands free haha. Will definitely try a friends Tula before going for it!
irish14 I've lurked those groups a little bit. I'm not obsessed with getting any one pattern so I think In the end I'll end up buying new, but it's nice to have options!!
hpnegirl have you tried any of the mesh ones vs the all canvas?
irish14 I've lurked those groups a little bit. I'm not obsessed with getting any one pattern so I think In the end I'll end up buying new, but it's nice to have options!!
hpnegirl have you tried any of the mesh ones vs the all canvas?
Yes, I have both mesh and canvas, in both sizes. I like mesh for the hot months but prefer the canvas in general as it's more supportive. With mesh, if you're in a particularly hot area and go out a lot, get a lighter color mesh. Since we do a lot of mall walking in the summer months, the canvas is fine for us there. I can get better seat with canvas and don't feel like he can maneuver the back panel to try to squirm out as easily as he could with the mesh
I haven't tried the mesh toddler yet, though, as he only recently moved up and it's too damn cold out.
I have the Harry Potter and equilateral ones in both sizes but my mesh ones are different patterns
I'm sorry, I forget who to tag (mobile) but for whoever is thinking about buying a Tula, check out Target. I've seen two on the clearance rack for about $100 in the past few months. Not a sure thing but it doesn't hurt to keep an eye out!
I wouldn't mind a Tula but I already have an Ergo 360 so I can't currently justify the cost.
Post by cubbiebear325 on Feb 13, 2017 23:42:17 GMT -5
Since we were team green with DD, all of our baby stuff is neutral and we kept it all so its mainly just geting it all back out, washing, putting in new batteries, etc. We have have a small collection of 0-3 mo neutral clothes, though I have totes upon totes of clothes from dd for every size range (I may have a girl clothes shopping problem....). If this one is a boy, we will obviously need some boy clothes and I will have one heck of a garage sale I guess. Probably will get some new swaddling blankets since A&A are my favorite and dd is attached to all of hers and still sleeps with them.
My work had a diaper shower for baby last week and we got a ton of size 1 and 2 diapers so we are good for awhile on that!
My list is mainly things that need to get done before baby, which I started on this weekend and DH will be working on redoing dd's closet this Satuday and next Saturday when DD and I are gone most of those days.
Ours always hurt my back but is fine for DH. Carriers are like jeans- one particular kind won't fit or work for everyone
I used the Ergo a lot with DS. I didn't really have a problem with back pain until DS was pushing a year, but I also already have back pain due to my chest size so it was inevitable.
I also had a Moby with DS that I didn't love, I felt like he was always stretching out the fabric.
Post by sleepymonkey on Feb 14, 2017 8:33:48 GMT -5
irish14, maybe I should call my insurance and see if they will cover renting a hospital grade pump. I had a major issue getting my milk to come out with DD (I couldn't even get an ounce in a day even though my breasts were very obviously engorged) and that is why I gave up. The PISA did not help and I wonder if maybe a hospital grade pump would work better with my uncooperative boobs.
Ours always hurt my back but is fine for DH. Carriers are like jeans- one particular kind won't fit or work for everyone
I used the Ergo a lot with DS. I didn't really have a problem with back pain until DS was pushing a year, but I also already have back pain due to my chest size so it was inevitable.
I also had a Moby with DS that I didn't love, I felt like he was always stretching out the fabric.
I also hated the moby. I think we used it for 2-3 weeks before I bought a ring sling and used those
I loved a ring sling once kiddo was able to hold their head up. It's so small and portable, it'd just live in my purse so I could carry kiddo whenever (we didn't really use a stroller much).
I used the soft structured carrier (Ergo, Lillebaby, Beco Gemini) for really long days when I knew there was going to be a lot of carrying.
MaiTai and Moby were probably my favorites in infancy (up to about 15 lbs).
irish14, maybe I should call my insurance and see if they will cover renting a hospital grade pump. I had a major issue getting my milk to come out with DD (I couldn't even get an ounce in a day even though my breasts were very obviously engorged) and that is why I gave up. The PISA did not help and I wonder if maybe a hospital grade pump would work better with my uncooperative boobs.
Hospital grade is supposed to better mimic baby, so it might work. They're monthly rentals, I think, so it couldn't hurt to try. I know some women just don't respond to pumping, and that's normal too. Did you ever try a hand pump? After a while I really started liking my single hand Medela because I felt like I had more control. And I'd always get clogs out with it.
jmcbick options are definitely good. I like the fb group bc there's a price cap of $100 on everything so you know you won't go over that - good for a mama with a budget! If you're not into a particular print, it might be even easier for you to find one on there, if you're concerned about cost or want an interesting conversion or something.
irish14 , maybe I should call my insurance and see if they will cover renting a hospital grade pump. I had a major issue getting my milk to come out with DD (I couldn't even get an ounce in a day even though my breasts were very obviously engorged) and that is why I gave up. The PISA did not help and I wonder if maybe a hospital grade pump would work better with my uncooperative boobs.
Hospital grade is supposed to better mimic baby, so it might work. They're monthly rentals, I think, so it couldn't hurt to try. I know some women just don't respond to pumping, and that's normal too. Did you ever try a hand pump? After a while I really started liking my single hand Medela because I felt like I had more control. And I'd always get clogs out with it.
I never tried a hand pump and no one every suggested it. DD had a good latch but would not work at getting the milk out, especially once she had a bottle. She would suck once or twice and start screaming so she never successfully BF. My milk was definitely there but barely anything would come out pumping. I felt like an oddity with the LCs because they couldn't figure out what the problem was.
Post by cubbiebear325 on Feb 14, 2017 22:08:09 GMT -5
lupincat Yes...I had a k'tan with DD and they are so great! So easy to use, no wrapping. It was a lifesaver the first few months! I always recommend to all my expectant friends. I plan on using again!
I had a ring sling I liked as well, used a lot for hip carry when she was older and also an ergo. But K'tan for the win the first 3-4months for us
lupincat Yes...I had a k'tan with DD and they are so great! So easy to use, no wrapping. It was a lifesaver the first few months! I always recommend to all my expectant friends. I plan on using again!
I had a ring sling I liked as well, used a lot for hip carry when she was older and also an ergo. But K'tan for the win the first 3-4months for us
Awesome!! I felt like I was drowning in fabric with the Moby so no wrapping sounds good to me!
I started with a moby and thought it was overwhelming/hot....liked the k'tan and then ended up preferring a linen ring sling with DD2 when she was a newborn. I sold my sakura bloom simple so I think I'm going to try a linen from sleeping baby. I have a nice appleblossom RS, but I think the thickness will annoy me with a newborn,.....I have a standard kinderpack and preschool (might sell this one) so might also think about getting an infant....and of course need some new wraps! I have 3 size 6 so would like get a 4.
Post by sleepymonkey on Feb 15, 2017 9:17:51 GMT -5
I absolutely hated the Moby. So much fabric and so complicated when you have a screaming baby! I mostly tried it for around the house when DD was a newborn and didn't want to be put down ever. I think I may have to check out the k'tan. I watched the video and it looks pretty easy. I'm planning on getting a Lillebaby for when we're out and DS is out of the newborn phase but I like the softness of a wrap style when we're home and I just need to be hand's free.
I just bought this shopping cart holder. While I have used an ergo for hiking and such, I sort of hate it for the store. I have tried slings and wraps too, but just jot a fan of standing in the parking lot trying to get a new baby in. This thing looks awesome, I am excited, and carseat on cart is a no go. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NBTHWT7/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
Safety PSA: bucket/infant seats do not go on the top seat/handle bar of a shopping cart as is commonly seen. It's dangerous and can also damage the latch of the car seat to the base. The car seat needs to go in the back of the buggy
One of the times I did have DS1 in his car seat in the cart (in the back of the buggy), I hit a pot hole I couldn't see. If he'd been on the handle bar, he would have toppled right off onto the pavement. Luckily, he was in the buggy portion and the car seat only rocked a bit. /anecdote
Post by sleepymonkey on Feb 15, 2017 10:36:54 GMT -5
sagen, that thing looks awesome. I never put the carseat on the cart so I would often put it in the basket of the cart which made getting more than a few items rather difficult. I like that you have the option of setting the carseat in to the sling, which is helpful is baby is sleeping and you don't want to wake them by taking them out of the carseat.
I had a SSCfor DD. I didn't use it a ton so I was hoping to find something that would work better for me. I was looking at Mei Tai's or boba. Both might be more complicated than I want though. I like the idea of the ring sling but I just worry that I wouldn't feel comfortable with it during the newborn phase.
I had a SSCfor DD. I didn't use it a ton so I was hoping to find something that would work better for me. I was looking at Mei Tai's or boba. Both might be more complicated than I want though. I like the idea of the ring sling but I just worry that I wouldn't feel comfortable with it during the newborn phase.
As long as you get the right fit, they won't slouch or anything. I loved the RS for the newborn stage. There was a learning curve for getting the correct fit, though
lupincat Yes...I had a k'tan with DD and they are so great! So easy to use, no wrapping. It was a lifesaver the first few months! I always recommend to all my expectant friends. I plan on using again!
I had a ring sling I liked as well, used a lot for hip carry when she was older and also an ergo. But K'tan for the win the first 3-4months for us
Great to hear! I registered for the k'tan to use for the first several months. It looked a lot easier with an infant than other carriers.
I have a hand-me-down Ergo but I'm planning on getting the K'tan for when he's little.
Our crib came lsat night, eep. We took the parts out of the box and they are sitting in our living room until the nursery floor gets done and we can assemble it and put it in.
I also bought my first couple of cloth diapers last night, which I'm excited about (and one of them has hedgehogs on them!).
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