Lets see you babywearing !

[jessabella]

Saraya having a snooze in her Didy round Ikea - amazing how easy it is to carry a 2 stone 2yr old when [just shy of] 28w pregnant!

https://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo134/Aaisrie/da1f29a2.jpg

You look georgous..funny bloke behind ya..is that your OH?
And Saraya looks so confy having her snooze

 

[surprisemummy]

aaisrie your looking fab

does anyone have any opinions on the patapum toddler carrier?
it looks good but its seems quite cheap

 

[freckleonear]

aaisrie your looking fab

does anyone have any opinions on the patapum toddler carrier?
it looks good but its seems quite cheap

My friend has one, so here's my thoughts on it.

The straps buckle onto the waistband rather than under the arm, which helps distribute more of the weight onto your hips and off your shoulders. It can only be worn "rucksack" style as the straps can't be crossed. A little tricky to put baby in a back carry because you have to thread their legs between the shoulder straps and the side release straps, but with practice that shouldn't be a problem.

The body height isn't that big for a toddler carrier so better for arms out rather than arms in. Body width is slightly narrower than even most baby carriers so will not give knee to knee support as the child gets bigger. The waistband is quite stiff/solid/supportive, but that's down to personal preference really (I prefer soft waists).

For the price, I think it's slightly better than the Ergo and most people seem to rate it as being more comfortable than the Ergo. Overall it seems pretty good for the price and a good introduction to SSCs. Do you have a sling meet near you where you could possibly try one out?

 

[freckleonear]

Love the bump babywearing photo Aaisrie!

 

[Aaisrie]

Thanks girls!!! Yes Jessabella that's my daft OH who couldn't resist the opportunity to give me bunny ears lol
Tulip I don't want to jinx it by saying I'm on the up but the zofran seem to have the vomiting totally under control now - just hope it stays like that!!!

 

[JellyBeann]

I was at my local farm attraction (Folly Farm) and saw so many people wearing 'crotch danglers' yesterday! (with baby facing out too) I did feel like running up to them and asking them to get a different carrier!!

Aaisrie looking fab! She looks so comfy!!

 

[jessabella]

ha..looks like what my DH would do to me!!

 

[surprisemummy]

aaisrie your looking fab

does anyone have any opinions on the patapum toddler carrier?
it looks good but its seems quite cheap

My friend has one, so here's my thoughts on it.

The straps buckle onto the waistband rather than under the arm, which helps distribute more of the weight onto your hips and off your shoulders. It can only be worn "rucksack" style as the straps can't be crossed. A little tricky to put baby in a back carry because you have to thread their legs between the shoulder straps and the side release straps, but with practice that shouldn't be a problem.

The body height isn't that big for a toddler carrier so better for arms out rather than arms in. Body width is slightly narrower than even most baby carriers so will not give knee to knee support as the child gets bigger. The waistband is quite stiff/solid/supportive, but that's down to personal preference really (I prefer soft waists).

For the price, I think it's slightly better than the Ergo and most people seem to rate it as being more comfortable than the Ergo. Overall it seems pretty good for the price and a good introduction to SSCs. Do you have a sling meet near you where you could possibly try one out?

brilliant review thanks very much for that! I dont have a local sling meet in my area so i cant try it out.

it sounds exactly what im after though to honest. i want it to take my LO (a big chunky 1 year old) to the zoo in so im not carrying him in my arms all day.

ive got a connecta but this just seems a bit more sturdy to me and im thinking something like this would be more comfortable for days out etc as it has the big waistband? i may be wrong. i dont usually wear my baby, its just something i thought would be great for day trips now that summers approaching

 

[Tulip]

Finally he likes it! As long as he's arms-out. He sees it as the perfect opportunity to taste my cooking when I do. (Spicy cottage pie last night )

https://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m602/tulip1uk/Dillon%205%20months/f5706e69.jpg

 

[Kate&Lucas]

LOVE the colour of that Ergo


Here's me and Lucas in our new Hoppediz (thanks Dopeyjopey!)

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v27/nightcharm/IMGP0498.jpg

 

[Lliena]

Hun have you got that threaded under his leg and round back to your front on the same side? Just asking cos it looks that way and its actually meant to go over the leg on same side then under the one on oppsite side and brought round to front and tied off. Also you need to get the bit under his bum spread right down to his knees

Look at my pic:

https://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h44/somekinda-freak/girasolruck.jpg

not trying to be mean just helpful,his legs need to be higher, it will be more comfy for you both then xx

 

[Kate&Lucas]

Oh I know it went right under his bum when we went out we were just trying it. It's going under the opposite leg but I see what you mean it does look like it's yanking his leg off there

Need to find another back carry though, can't seem to get on with that one!

 

[Lliena]

Keep practising it gets easier honest try a bwcc with ruck straps or chest belt they are simple too

 

[Kate&Lucas]

Gonna have to get myself on Youtube

 

[Sarah10]

Nice pics everyone, i havent been here in a while!

 

[mystika802]

https://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/mystika802/March10th20112.jpg

 

[Pixxie]

Can anyone tell me why you're not supposed to do a back carry with a Moby? If baby wont fall out on your front then why would then when on your back? We've tried one today with the Moby and its very secure xx

 

[JellyBeann]

Can anyone tell me why you're not supposed to do a back carry with a Moby? If baby wont fall out on your front then why would then when on your back? We've tried one today with the Moby and its very secure xx

I think, because mobys are stretchy? And I read stretch wraps are too stretchy for back carries, babies slip out a lot?

 

[freckleonear]

Can anyone tell me why you're not supposed to do a back carry with a Moby? If baby wont fall out on your front then why would then when on your back? We've tried one today with the Moby and its very secure xx

Back carries with a stretchy wrap will start to sag after a while and it's not as easy to notice when baby is on your back. If baby suddenly decides to lean sideways or backwards, the wrap may stretch enough for baby to fall out. Stretchy wraps are also harder to tighten properly than woven wraps in a back carry, as you have to tighten along the length (as well as the width), as tightening the tails will only tighten that part of the wrap and not the passes.

Also, even with a lot of practice back carries sometimes suffer from "bum poppage" after a while. I've had it happen to me several times, I noticed the different feel almost straight away and luckily she was safe because of the leg passes, but I would hate to think what would happen to a baby in a stretchy wrap if you got bum poppage!

 

[aliss]

Can anyone tell me why you're not supposed to do a back carry with a Moby? If baby wont fall out on your front then why would then when on your back? We've tried one today with the Moby and its very secure xx

Back carries with a stretchy wrap will start to sag after a while and it's not as easy to notice when baby is on your back. If baby suddenly decides to lean sideways or backwards, the wrap may stretch enough for baby to fall out. Stretchy wraps are also harder to tighten properly than woven wraps in a back carry, as you have to tighten along the length (as well as the width), as tightening the tails will only tighten that part of the wrap and not the passes.

Also, even with a lot of practice back carries sometimes suffer from "bum poppage" after a while. I've had it happen to me several times, I noticed the different feel almost straight away and luckily she was safe because of the leg passes, but I would hate to think what would happen to a baby in a stretchy wrap if you got bum poppage!

And Pixxie, your girl is still just approaching 5 months, I think you'll find in the next few months her strength will improve dramatically and she'll begin to bust out with the back arch from hell!