Lets see you babywearing !

[jessabella]

could I wear one of these type with a newborn..like from birth...I bought teh ringsling because I thought that was the one to get for newborns

 

[AFC84]

Jessabella- I've not actually tried a ringsling, but they seem like they would be better with a smaller baby being one shouldered...think I'll just wait for my next LO! Do you have sling meets near you? That way you could try before you buy

Yep I know what you mean, my left arm is sort of like that, it's an oriental-inspired [more westernised with pastel colours] sleeve, or will be one day!

I didn't get a mei tai until my LO was just coming up 4 months, but I have seen teeny babies with their legs "froggied" [sort of tucked up inside]...I reckon a wrap or RS would probably be cosier though when they're really little. I used a Sleepy Wrap from newborn and have just recently switched to wovens, it was sooo snuggly though, he loved it. Maybe someone more experienced will be along to advise

Aliss- Awww, cute Yeah, me neither...I've done it a few times but it drives me mad! I've seen lots of people really rate Ergos, will have to try one at some point I reckon

 

[binxyboo]

Jessabella - I have used my Mei Tai on Daniel since he was about 2 weeks old.
There is a pic of him in it at about that age on this very thread, but as I am too lazy to find what page it is on (as I'm sure you are too), I shall just repost the pic if no-one minds.

I think he is about 4 weeks old in this pic. I folded the top bit down so he could be seen ijn the pic, but at that age, I tended to have the top bit folded up to protect his head a bit more. His feet are 'froggied-up' inside the mei tai. He used to just go to sleep!!
https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs178.snc4/38216_411140786454_646376454_4894759_353306_n.jpg

 

[Blob]

Thought i'd add one seems that this girly loooves slings

My Mei Tai is too short for Rosalie her head just falls back...new one i think

 

[AFC84]

Absolutely adorable!

 

[aliss]

Aliss- Awww, cute Yeah, me neither...I've done it a few times but it drives me mad! I've seen lots of people really rate Ergos, will have to try one at some point I reckon

Thanks! I've got quite a few slings and find the ergo is the best for the long walks or days. We went on vacation recently and I carried LO for 7-9 hours each day and the ergo was the only shoulderpads that didn't hurt

 

[AFC84]

Aliss- Awww, cute Yeah, me neither...I've done it a few times but it drives me mad! I've seen lots of people really rate Ergos, will have to try one at some point I reckon

Thanks! I've got quite a few slings and find the ergo is the best for the long walks or days. We went on vacation recently and I carried LO for 7-9 hours each day and the ergo was the only shoulderpads that didn't hurt

Ahh nice What else do you have, for comparison? My SMT is really padded on the shoulders, just a little long in the body to get LO high enough in back carries at the moment so I think it'll get more use [and hopefully be nice and comfy] when he's older. But I think a SSC would be useful once I get another car and go for muddy dog walks etc. This BW business is far too addictive!

 

[Kate&Lucas]

That is so cute

 

[wtt :)]

Thought i'd add one seems that this girly loooves slings

My Mei Tai is too short for Rosalie her head just falls back...new one i think

sweet! Does your OH know you put this up on a forum?

 

[aliss]

Aliss- Awww, cute Yeah, me neither...I've done it a few times but it drives me mad! I've seen lots of people really rate Ergos, will have to try one at some point I reckon

Thanks! I've got quite a few slings and find the ergo is the best for the long walks or days. We went on vacation recently and I carried LO for 7-9 hours each day and the ergo was the only shoulderpads that didn't hurt

Ahh nice What else do you have, for comparison? My SMT is really padded on the shoulders, just a little long in the body to get LO high enough in back carries at the moment so I think it'll get more use [and hopefully be nice and comfy] when he's older. But I think a SSC would be useful once I get another car and go for muddy dog walks etc. This BW business is far too addictive!

I have the ergo, then a baby bjorn active (hate it), a hot sling (nice but it's a bit too small for us), and a sway (only goes up to 15lb but was perfect for newborn). I'm currently debating between a ring sling & a mei tai (you can never have too many)

Yes, sooo addictive. Have you seen thebabywearer.com ? It's insane.

We're Canadian and I'm looking at purchasing an Amautik which is a traditional Inuit carrier, for the snowy months ahead.https://1.bp.blogspot.com/__8h1UNYygwI/Sth8zPwih0I/AAAAAAAAAEs/FmG1CJOpoys/s320/outside.JPG

 

[xerinx]

Please excuse the state of me but heres logan in my ellaroo wrap -

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs416.ash2/69454_1558992169389_1072823694_31617075_5591486_n.jpg

And with our poncho!

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs148.ash2/40720_1558995089462_1072823694_31617086_7738446_n.jpg

 

[Kota]

love the poncho shot! he looks so cosy and warm!

 

[lynnikins]

i want an ellaroo wrap lol

 

[lepaskilf]

just looked at an amautik online! FAB!!!! I soo want one lol!!

 

[AFC84]

Aliss- Awww, cute Yeah, me neither...I've done it a few times but it drives me mad! I've seen lots of people really rate Ergos, will have to try one at some point I reckon

Thanks! I've got quite a few slings and find the ergo is the best for the long walks or days. We went on vacation recently and I carried LO for 7-9 hours each day and the ergo was the only shoulderpads that didn't hurt

Ahh nice What else do you have, for comparison? My SMT is really padded on the shoulders, just a little long in the body to get LO high enough in back carries at the moment so I think it'll get more use [and hopefully be nice and comfy] when he's older. But I think a SSC would be useful once I get another car and go for muddy dog walks etc. This BW business is far too addictive!

I have the ergo, then a baby bjorn active (hate it), a hot sling (nice but it's a bit too small for us), and a sway (only goes up to 15lb but was perfect for newborn). I'm currently debating between a ring sling & a mei tai (you can never have too many)

Yes, sooo addictive. Have you seen thebabywearer.com ? It's insane.

We're Canadian and I'm looking at purchasing an Amautik which is a traditional Inuit carrier, for the snowy months ahead.https://1.bp.blogspot.com/__8h1UNYygwI/Sth8zPwih0I/AAAAAAAAAEs/FmG1CJOpoys/s320/outside.JPG

Aha cool I reckon a mei tai would be more versatile and better with an older baby for longer periods than a RS...but then the RS look good for chucking on quickly for little jobs round the house etc. I just use an ebay cheapie MT at the moment for doing cleaning round the house so I don't damage something better.

Ahh yeah I'm well addicted to TBW! Just bought my second wrap this month from the forum there, ooops...[Zara Lemongrass]. Can't wait til it arrives!

Not seen an Amautik before, but wow! They look so snuggly

Cute pics Erin, might have to get a poncho at some point.

 

[xerinx]

Thanks ladies

The poncho is fab... and a bargain! £15 from h&m!!

 

[MissMamma]

okay i need one of those amautik coat things!
where can i get one?

 

[aliss]

okay i need one of those amautik coat things!
where can i get one?

They are minimum $500 but if you are still interested let me know and I'll point you to some places! They also come with real fox fur so not sure if people might be offended by that. They are traditional and made in the Arctic here.

 

[MissMamma]

oh my...thats a LOT of money, but maybe i could start saving now, and have enough for one in a year or twos time!
i'm a veggie too tho so tbh the fox fur isn't a major selling point for me!lol
ah well...maybe i'll invent something similar!

 

[aliss]

oh my...thats a LOT of money, but maybe i could start saving now, and have enough for one in a year or twos time!
i'm a veggie too tho so tbh the fox fur isn't a major selling point for me!lol
ah well...maybe i'll invent something similar!

Have you checked TheBabyWearer.com ? I think they might have some alternatives. If you sign up on the forum (you need to register to view) there is an Amauti forum with about 7,000 posts alone! lol! They might have an alternative.