Lets see you babywearing !

[Feronia]

Love the purple! I just ordered my first woven -- a Natibaby Nepal in 4.6m. I am SO EXCITED!

 

[BeccaMichelle]

hi ladies its been awhile since ive been here but i used the moby untill my dd was about 6 months then changed to a mei tai for awhile but now my dd is 19 months and 25 lbs. she likes for me to carry her and sometimes its just easier but with the meitei it hurts my shoulders since its straps arnt really padded. we had a cheapy one for back carry at 9 months and didnt like it...what would you all recommend that i can use for awhile and hopefully daddy can use too

The Beco Gemini and the Ergo are both super easy for back carrys. I just bought a new gemini today. Gotta go try it out! My husband uses our Ergo just fine. Not tried the beco yet though. He says it has a butterfly on it so he can't use it. Silly man.

 

[Krippy]

First back carry! He was sleeping in seconds!

 

[twobecome3]

 

[emyandpotato]

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[beanzz]

Couple of months ago in our Connecta we have the Owls design, love it and love this carrier so much

 

[sma1588]

im really torn between getting just a ring sling to use while shopping around the mall or quick trips or getting a wrap or even the ergo. the wrap wouldmake more sence when at the animal park and naps but the ring dling sounds more practical for quick trip or even something like Disneyland where she will be in and out.

how comfortable are the ring slings wrap and ergo?
ive looked up lots and seems to make it harder. is the ergo easy to put on and get toddler in? how is the support for a 25 lbs kid? what do u ladies think would be best

 

[Toms Mummy]

I like the ergo, i carried my son up until 3 and a half in his. Its rast enough to Get om and off for short trips. We had a fleece calin bleu wrap when he was a baby but onlu woven wraps should be used when they're bigger as they're can Lean out og a stretchy one. They're should never be worn on your back x

 

[misspriss]

I would recomend the Ergo as well. I have a stretchy wrap right now, because LO is under 7lbs. I have a Boba 3G (I debated between the Boba and the Ergo and chose the Boba) on order and can't wait to start using it. The stretchy wrap is great, but it is a PAIN to wrap it in the parking lot somewhere.

It is also a MILLION degrees. Babywearing is hot enough, but with a wrap, you are literally wrapping layers of fabric over your body, not just your front but also your back. The soft structured carrier, like the Ergo or the Boba 3G, simply covers less body. It is way easier to put on too.

 

[lily28]

Wearing my newborn

 

[solitaire89]

Love the purple! I just ordered my first woven -- a Natibaby Nepal in 4.6m. I am SO EXCITED!

Oooooo - I'll wait with you! The excitement it almost unbearable, isn't it! When's it due?

 

[patch2006uk]

Realised I've never posted pics of us using slings, so here is a snap of my ring sling - It's a storch inka, and it's fab for quick up and downs, and Isaac loves 'going backwards' in it This was taken in March, so he's nearly 26 months here.

 

[Feronia]

Love the purple! I just ordered my first woven -- a Natibaby Nepal in 4.6m. I am SO EXCITED!

Oooooo - I'll wait with you! The excitement it almost unbearable, isn't it! When's it due?

I'm hoping next week! Haha, my DH does not understand the excitement involved in this. I'll post plenty of pics!

 

[GreyGirl]

At a charity dog show

I'm finding now I can't wear her in this for more than an hour without some discomfort, is that normal for a 5 month old baby?

 

[freckleonear]

Awww that's such a cute pic GreyGirl! I would say that pouch is too small for you, the weight is pressing against your neck rather than your shoulder so no wonder it is uncomfortable. Have you thought about trying a different type of carrier?

 

[Toms Mummy]

Yeah I agree with freckle. If you like this type of carrier then a ring sling might be the next step? x

 

[GreyGirl]

Thanks ladies - you're both right, the only way to get her close enough to kiss is to have her that high, and it does press on my neck. I don't have very wide shoulder either. I do like slings for ease and it makes her less hot as apposed to being pressed against me - we're both hot water bottles! Would a ring sling help so I can wear her for longer in one? Is the victoria sling lady (I hope I've remembered that right) the best one?
I really don't want to stop wearing her, but it's quite uncomfortable now -was fine when she was younger! Also, I can't afford right now the £50 odd pounds for a wrap or mei tei...would a ring sling be cheaper?
Thanks for your help

 

[freckleonear]

Thanks ladies - you're both right, the only way to get her close enough to kiss is to have her that high, and it does press on my neck. I don't have very wide shoulder either. I do like slings for ease and it makes her less hot as apposed to being pressed against me - we're both hot water bottles! Would a ring sling help so I can wear her for longer in one? Is the victoria sling lady (I hope I've remembered that right) the best one?
I really don't want to stop wearing her, but it's quite uncomfortable now -was fine when she was younger! Also, I can't afford right now the £50 odd pounds for a wrap or mei tei...would a ring sling be cheaper?
Thanks for your help

With a ring sling you'll be able to spread the fabric so that it cups your shoulder and distributes the weight a bit better. I don't think VSL sells ring slings. You can get a Lenny Lamb one from about £40 new https://www.b2boutique.co.uk/Lenny_Lamb_Ring_Sling/ or you might be able to pick something up cheaper second hand.

 

[GreyGirl]

Thanks ladies - you're both right, the only way to get her close enough to kiss is to have her that high, and it does press on my neck. I don't have very wide shoulder either. I do like slings for ease and it makes her less hot as apposed to being pressed against me - we're both hot water bottles! Would a ring sling help so I can wear her for longer in one? Is the victoria sling lady (I hope I've remembered that right) the best one?
I really don't want to stop wearing her, but it's quite uncomfortable now -was fine when she was younger! Also, I can't afford right now the £50 odd pounds for a wrap or mei tei...would a ring sling be cheaper?
Thanks for your help

With a ring sling you'll be able to spread the fabric so that it cups your shoulder and distributes the weight a bit better. I don't think VSL sells ring slings. You can get a Lenny Lamb one from about £40 new https://www.b2boutique.co.uk/Lenny_Lamb_Ring_Sling/ or you might be able to pick something up cheaper second hand.

Thank you They are all out of stock - would this be ok? They say they're safety tested. It'll be nice to get back to wearing her, been having to use the pram a lot recently due to discomfort.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unpadded...?pt=UK_Baby_Carriers&var=&hash=item3cd193fb64

 

[Toms Mummy]

I struggle to trust ebay sellers when it comes to baby safety products so personally I woukdn't buy from them esp as you have to trust their stitching around the ring.

I really like this website....https://www.littlepossums.co.uk/slings/pouch-slings.htm There are a few pouch and ring slings on here for a good price x