Lets see you babywearing !

[lovemyDD]

Wow, such an amazing thread..love the carriers!!!

 

[GreyGirl]

Thought you might like to see a Daddy wearing his baby

https://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294299_10151341631698668_505467188_n.jpg

 

[Doodlebug.]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

 

[solitaire89]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

I'm going with stretchy wrap for a littley, with a view to moving to a woven as they get bigger, but tell us a bit more about what you want/would like and we can get more specific

 

[mrsrof]

Not a great wrap job (and excuse the jammies and slippers lol) cause it was just out of the bag this morning, our new Easycare rainbow LOVE IT!!

 

[Doodlebug.]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

I'm going with stretchy wrap for a littley, with a view to moving to a woven as they get bigger, but tell us a bit more about what you want/would like and we can get more specific

see im not really sure what I want my lo just loves to be carried and held... so im thinking I just need something to have my hands free so I can get stuff done

 

[Dory85]

Aww, I want to add mine! We've just started with wovens in February.

 

[solitaire89]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

I'm going with stretchy wrap for a littley, with a view to moving to a woven as they get bigger, but tell us a bit more about what you want/would like and we can get more specific

see im not really sure what I want my lo just loves to be carried and held... so im thinking I just need something to have my hands free so I can get stuff done

in that case I stand by my original idea. Thing with wraps is that they're really flexable, and the same woven wrap can be used for a front, hip and back carry (dont back carry in a stretchy, its not advised). I say a stretchy first though because it can be a steep learning curve, and a stretchy, I found, helped to ease the steepness of the curve.

 

[Doodlebug.]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

I'm going with stretchy wrap for a littley, with a view to moving to a woven as they get bigger, but tell us a bit more about what you want/would like and we can get more specific

see im not really sure what I want my lo just loves to be carried and held... so im thinking I just need something to have my hands free so I can get stuff done

in that case I stand by my original idea. Thing with wraps is that they're really flexable, and the same woven wrap can be used for a front, hip and back carry (dont back carry in a stretchy, its not advised). I say a stretchy first though because it can be a steep learning curve, and a stretchy, I found, helped to ease the steepness of the curve.

thank you Can you reccomend me a specific brand/make if there is one so that I can look for it online coz I really am clueless about this

 

[Feronia]

I have a question for you baby-wearing experts. Today DH and I went for a walk and DD was super anxious to face forward and kept twisting herself to try to change her position. I finally stopped and faced her forward and she LOVED IT. I know the Ergo is not built for forward-facing while in a front carry, but DD is in the awkward stage where she is still froggy legged and can't put her legs out the side, so I can't do the back carry or side carry. She was only like this for 10 minutes, because I didn't know whether it was bad for her in any way. I've read mixed things about a short "window of opportunity" for forward-facing front carrying on the Ergo (not sure what that means), so can I do this for short periods of time until she can put her legs out, or is this bad to do?

https://s20.postimg.org/irsko5haj/ergo.jpg

 

[mrsrof]

I have a question for you baby-wearing experts. Today DH and I went for a walk and DD was super anxious to face forward and kept twisting herself to try to change her position. I finally stopped and faced her forward and she LOVED IT. I know the Ergo is not built for forward-facing while in a front carry, but DD is in the awkward stage where she is still froggy legged and can't put her legs out the side, so I can't do the back carry or side carry. She was only like this for 10 minutes, because I didn't know whether it was bad for her in any way. I've read mixed things about a short "window of opportunity" for forward-facing front carrying on the Ergo (not sure what that means), so can I do this for short periods of time until she can put her legs out, or is this bad to do?

https://s20.postimg.org/irsko5haj/ergo.jpg

Personally I wouldn't do it ever, it's not good for their hips/back as well as not being all that comfortable...BUT if her legs are still froggied and you only do it occasionally for very short amounts of time and turn her facing inwards as soon as she shows any signs of overstimulation or tiredness, then it wouldn't be too bad I don't think. An ergo is really not designed for forward facing.

 

[SerenityNow]

I have a question for you baby-wearing experts. Today DH and I went for a walk and DD was super anxious to face forward and kept twisting herself to try to change her position. I finally stopped and faced her forward and she LOVED IT. I know the Ergo is not built for forward-facing while in a front carry, but DD is in the awkward stage where she is still froggy legged and can't put her legs out the side, so I can't do the back carry or side carry. She was only like this for 10 minutes, because I didn't know whether it was bad for her in any way. I've read mixed things about a short "window of opportunity" for forward-facing front carrying on the Ergo (not sure what that means), so can I do this for short periods of time until she can put her legs out, or is this bad to do?

https://s20.postimg.org/irsko5haj/ergo.jpg

My OH would do this as he is not one to let an instruction manual tell him how to use things. We used the little loaf of bread that comes with the infant insert and some receiving blankets to position LO. The ergo doesn't have a very deep pocket so it is never going to work very well for a lotus carry. If you have a wrap or a ring sling these are more suitable. OH is also not one to carry a baby in a wrap or a ring sling but if you've done a lotus carry with these you have an idea of how to position the baby outward facing while maintaining proper spin curvature.

 

[Feronia]

Thanks for the responses! I certainly don't want to do something that could be bad for DD's back or hips. It looked as though her hips were in the same position they were facing me, the only difference is her butt sticks right into my stomach, which is uncomfortable for me. I think I'm going to head to the fabric store and make a wrap anyway... problem solved!

 

[jenstar]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

I'm going with stretchy wrap for a littley, with a view to moving to a woven as they get bigger, but tell us a bit more about what you want/would like and we can get more specific

see im not really sure what I want my lo just loves to be carried and held... so im thinking I just need something to have my hands free so I can get stuff done

in that case I stand by my original idea. Thing with wraps is that they're really flexable, and the same woven wrap can be used for a front, hip and back carry (dont back carry in a stretchy, its not advised). I say a stretchy first though because it can be a steep learning curve, and a stretchy, I found, helped to ease the steepness of the curve.

thank you Can you reccomend me a specific brand/make if there is one so that I can look for it online coz I really am clueless about this

Moby is the best known brand of stretchy, they are around £45. But a couple of weeks ago I got a stretchy by "cot 2 tot" for £20 delivered, it was only certain colours were in the offer though and the rest were £45 ish.

I'd like a ring sling for my newborn too, may even get a baba sling (generally rubbish reviews but I only want it for nipping from car into playschool to do the drop offs and pick ups.)

 

[keese22]

Can I ask what age lo's should stop been frogy legs in a stretchy wrap ? Lo is 6 weeks and he seems happier to have his legs out
Thanks!

 

[Bambi1985]

Can I ask what age lo's should stop been frogy legs in a stretchy wrap ? Lo is 6 weeks and he seems happier to have his legs out
Thanks!

My LO has been legs out since around 6 weeks. I *think* it is now advised that they can be legs out from birth.

 

[fifi-folle]

dd has been legs out from birth, just need to make sure hips aren't spread too much

 

[Feronia]

Ok I made a woven wrap and this is my first attempt to wear her in the front and on the back. Am I doing this properly? I think she needs to be higher up on my back, but it was pretty difficult to get her there anyway -- I needed to be on the bed and have DH as a spotter! Hopefully it gets easier with practice!

 

[solitaire89]

Loving the material!

Both the front and back carries need to be tighter, and you're right, a smidge higher too Work on "close enough to kiss", so you should be able to tilt your head down to kiss the top of baby's head in a front carry. If you've come from a stretchy it's a bit of a shock for the first few wraps, but a woven is not as forgiving, so you can go tighter than you think.

You're spot on with the legs/bum arrangement in your front carry though (knees higher than bum), which is the hardest part in my opinion. Passes are in the right place too, which is great

What back carry is it? I can't work it out? Have you tried going over then under the legs with the second pass across the back? Kudos to you for doing so well with a LO at 3 months in a back carry - I didn't even attempt it until LO was 5.5/6 months!! How did you get her there - haul her up or throw her over? It does get easier, promise!

 

[solitaire89]

I love this thread can anyone recommend a sling/carrier for a complete novice? where do I even begin

I'm going with stretchy wrap for a littley, with a view to moving to a woven as they get bigger, but tell us a bit more about what you want/would like and we can get more specific

see im not really sure what I want my lo just loves to be carried and held... so im thinking I just need something to have my hands free so I can get stuff done

in that case I stand by my original idea. Thing with wraps is that they're really flexable, and the same woven wrap can be used for a front, hip and back carry (dont back carry in a stretchy, its not advised). I say a stretchy first though because it can be a steep learning curve, and a stretchy, I found, helped to ease the steepness of the curve.

thank you Can you reccomend me a specific brand/make if there is one so that I can look for it online coz I really am clueless about this

I may not be the right person to ask about this - though I asked the same question, and got no response on loads of forums!

I own 2 didmos wraps, both of which are "jaquard" weaves - they're not the standard stripes, but patterned ones. One is a geckos tanami and one is a labyrinth violet/turquoise. My other wrap is an Oshca Ladybirds glow.

I have tried a didymos (didy) iris too - borrowed from a mama who didn't get on with it at all. It was her first wrap, bought pre-loved (and therefore should have been broken, but didn't feel like it to me ) and we did a swap for a week with that and the geckos. I don't want to put you off iris, she was a lovely wrap, but if that wrap had been my first, I would never have persevered with it. If you tried to be precise, she would go where she wanted, but actually, the wrap jobs were always comfortable with her (does that make any sense?!). My Oscha is a beast - I love her and she's never going, but she's another one who needs a bit of attention to get it right.

The best advice I can give is to look at lots of pics and decide what you like the look of - you're more likely to practice if you love it. But, if you want me to put my neck on the line, don't go pre-loved, get a new didy 100% cotton jaquard. Both mine were soft from the box (just a quick steam iron over), and there's something I love about how they've always been my baby's wraps Oh, and if you don't feel the wrap love, be man enough to admit it. Sell it on and use the funds to buy another wrap

Do you have a sling library near you so you can try wraps/slings/carriers?