Baby Wearers

[ampaints]

So who is wearing their baby? What are you using? Favorite carry? Any YouTube tutorials you really like?

[ampaints]

So far I've only used my ring sling. I have to keep Miles in the tuck position so I can't use my Moby yet. I think I'll try to use my woven this week. I've really liked Babywearing Faith as far as YouTube videos go.


Earlier tonight at a friend's gathering.

[arimaythea]

I have a K'tan Breeze, Girasol wrap, and Ergo. So far, we've only tried the K'tan in the Kangaroo carry, but he seemed to really enjoy it. I wore him around the house for most of the day yesterday and he slept for several hours snuggled up to me. I'm really hoping he takes well to being worn since it was great having use of my hands. On YouTube I follow Wrapyouinlove, BabywearingFaith, and WrappingRachel.

Sorry if this pic is huge, I'm currently mobile and can't do my normal resizing:

[gingerygirl]

I can't wait to wear my baby! I ordered a sling but its not going to get here till the 31st. Boo ):

[lindy]

I have used the Moby once but carrying him around too long irritates my muscles from the csection so I haven't worn it much. I'm hoping I can soon!

[stahlop]

I used the Moby a lot with DD, but to too freaking hot here to do that when this one arrives. I have a Ring Sling that I'll probably use (DD pretty much lived in that as well). And I have a gauze Wrapsody that I'll probably use since it's good for hot weather. Just also got a Mei Tei and a Lenny Lamb wrap from 5MR's mystery box promotion they are doing, so I'm excited for those as well.

[boox191]

I use my Boba all the time, and love it so far! Once she gets bigger I will look at other options, but we're super happy with it for now. I've used it as a bf cover, as well as worn her while nip.

[jgesi]

Aug 16, 2015 0:58:46 GMT -5 boox191 said:

I use my Boba all the time, and love it so far! Once she gets bigger I will look at other options, but we're super happy with it for now. I've used it as a bf cover, as well as worn her while nip.

+1 for boba. boox191 do you notice she slides down after awhile due to the stretchy material? I am still perfecting getting it on right I think.

[yogisews]

I have worn Rose just twice. I never finished making my ring sling so this is just a no sew version until I get into my sewing room to sew up the whole thing. I have fabric to dye to make another ring sling and a wrap. I love how fast it puts her to sleep.
Excuse my stupid tired face.

ETA: better photo of squishy face sleepy girl.

[livnluv2010]

Aug 16, 2015 1:11:19 GMT -5 jgesi said:

Aug 16, 2015 0:58:46 GMT -5 boox191 said:

I use my Boba all the time, and love it so far! Once she gets bigger I will look at other options, but we're super happy with it for now. I've used it as a bf cover, as well as worn her while nip.

+1 for boba. boox191 do you notice she slides down after awhile due to the stretchy material? I am still perfecting getting it on right I think.

I just started using my Boba and mia slides down all the time! I feel like it's too stretchy. Hopefully I will get the hang of it because she really likes it.

[kaeguri]

Aug 16, 2015 1:54:14 GMT -5 noname said:

This has probably been asked before but I couldn't find it, so TTMA ring slings. Are there differences in brands, any preference, or are they all basically the same? I have a ktan and an ergo but would like to get a ring sling for quick trips.

Not too sure about brands but I got a handmade custom dyed one off etsy for $74 and I love it. She had beautiful ready made ones for $54. It's a linen blend, so pretty grippy and breathable. I always prefer linen just bc I live in satan's armpit so I need breathable fabrics. I can't imagine a brand name would be any different or better than this.


I also have a happy wrap, which is like a cheaper version of the solly. Like a moby, just much lighter and cooler to wear. I haven't tried the woven yet, maybe when she gets a bit bigger just bc it needs to be broken in and it's pretty tough right now.

[arimaythea]

kaeguri, mind sharing the name of the Etsy shop where you got your sling?

[kaeguri]

Aug 16, 2015 6:17:46 GMT -5 arimaythea said:

kaeguri, mind sharing the name of the Etsy shop where you got your sling?

HuckleberryQuinnShop here's a link to one of her RS www.etsy.com/listing/240897631/linen-ring-sling-bahama-blue.

The colors are so prettyyyyyy.

[Laverne]

Aug 15, 2015 20:47:05 GMT -5 arimaythea said:

I have a K'tan Breeze, Girasol wrap, and Ergo. So far, we've only tried the K'tan in the Kangaroo carry, but he seemed to really enjoy it. I wore him around the house for most of the day yesterday and he slept for several hours snuggled up to me. I'm really hoping he takes well to being worn since it was great having use of my hands. On YouTube I follow Wrapyouinlove, BabywearingFaith, and WrappingRachel.

Sorry if this pic is huge, I'm currently mobile and can't do my normal resizing:

You both look so happy!

[elizabethnevadap]

kaeguri
Ooooh. I love yours! I'm browsing her shop, I can't imagine not ordering one. Good find!

[elizabethnevadap]

I might be able to justify this one to H because... Guitars.
www.etsy.com/listing/229086469/linen-ring-sling-groovey-guitars-ring?ref=related_listing
But I LOVE the custom dyed ones.

[Deleted]

Using a ring sling yesterday, still want to try out the moby, but we are in the middle of a heat wave, so all the extra fabric doesn't sound fun!

[oopsiedaisies]

You guys....I'm so ready to wear the lil squish! I taught a friend of mine to wrap a few weeks ago and got to wear hers for a few while I showed her and I got all mushy about it.

[elizabethnevadap]

This is a pic from a few days ago. He loves the Tula ring sling, and we also have a standard Tula soft structured carrier that we won't be able to use for awhile. The infant inserts are way too hot for right now, so ring sling all the way.

[RandomName]

You guys are making me want a ring sling. My woven wrap is long so there is so much fabric and that doesn't feel nice in the heat.

And, I love tie dye! Off to check out that Etsy store

[esgrunner]

Anyone have a suggestion on choosing a size for a ring sling if my boobs are humongous and my frame is smaller? My sis gave me one but it was totally the wrong size and would not work for me if I tried. Or are they normally one size fits all and that was just a weird one? Help me, please! 
It looks like linen blends are popular. 
I also have a Boba but like someone mentioned, the ring slings look cooler for this summer heat right now.

elizabethnevadap, I love your Tula ring sling. Do they just have one model? ampaints, yours looks nice too, what brand/type is that?

Thanks in advance!

[kaeguri]

Aug 16, 2015 9:56:32 GMT -5 esgrunner said:

Anyone have a suggestion on choosing a size for a ring sling if my boobs are humongous and my frame is smaller? My sis gave me one but it was totally the wrong size and would not work for me if I tried. Or are they normally one size fits all and that was just a weird one? Help me, please! 
It looks like linen blends are popular. 
I also have a Boba but like someone mentioned, the ring slings look cooler for this summer heat right now.

elizabethnevadap, I love your Tula ring sling. Do they just have one model? ampaints, yours looks nice too, what brand/type is that?

Thanks in advance!

I think RS only come in one size. There's enough extra fabric to accommodate most frames. I'm a 38E and it fits fine.

[elizabethnevadap]

esgrunner Yep, they only have one, the only thing you need to choose is size. There is sm/med or lg/xl. Both will work for nearly any size, the tail is just a lot longer on the lg/xl. We got the lg/xl so H can wear him too.
There are YouTube videos on how to "shorten" the tail by wrapping/tucking it.
There are so many beautiful prints, it's hard to choose!
^Tula

[esgrunner]

Aug 16, 2015 10:02:17 GMT -5 kaeguri said:

Aug 16, 2015 9:56:32 GMT -5 esgrunner said:

I think RS only come in one size. There's enough extra fabric to accommodate most frames. I'm a 38E and it fits fine.

OK, great. I think the one my sister gave me was just weird, since it was sized. It was a hand-me-down that someone had given to her and she is smaller than me but it was even too tight on her. Not sure why she thought it would work for me! 

[esgrunner]

Thanks, elizabethnevadap, and kaeguri. That helps a lot. I may have to order one today.

[ampaints]

esgrunner mine is from this way store www.etsy.com/shop/SnuggyBaby?ref=search_shop_redirect I loved the prints. I hope you find one you like!

[htuzzi324]

I baby wear every day. I keep the kokadi elephant parade in the car just because it's a 5 and a bit shorter for out and about right now. I do either a kangaroo carry or front cross carry (FCC).
My natibaby notes I use around the house since it's a long 6. So much fabric on a tiny squish. I tend to do a front wrap cross carry (fwcc) to use up fabric, or a reinforced kangaroo.
I haven't done a poppins yet but I'm going to try it. I love how pretty it is.
I forget the name of the YouTube channel, either wrap you in love or wrap your baby in love, but she is my go to for tutorials.
I'm trying to save my money up for an ergo. I'd love a ssc for quick ups or even so I can tandem Lo and dd.

[noname]

htuzzi324, check out tj maxx. I got my ergo there for half off. That was 2 years ago but I've seen them there recently too.

[aracale]

I've worn baby girl in our Moby wrap a few times, but it's so hot here in AZ right now that it's not really practical. I'm hoping to make it to the next meeting of our local Babywearing International group here to check out a ring sling. I need something cooler to wear her in so I can get things done around the house.

[sunshinelady15]

I have used the Ergo wrap I received at my shower, but the Beco carrier I also received a bit too big for him at this stage. I like the Ergo so far. I was able to get so much done with him in it...SCORE!