Lets see you babywearing !

[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!

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!

Tabitha did this the other day! She started flapping her arms like a bird and then throwing herself backwards. She thought it was absolutely hilarious and so did Aaron, but the more he laughed at her, the more she did it. Normally she is arms in but on this occasion she was arms out and I was terrified that she would fall right over the back of the wrap! So I walked the rest of the way bent over and clutching onto her. Now everytime we go past that bit of road she remembers and starts doing it again, so I'm always very careful to wrap her arms in with the top rail really tight if we're going that way.

 

[Sam292]

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

How are you getting on with the Boba? It looks really comfy, I'm looking at getting one for my almost 6 month old, would you recommend it? xx

 

[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!

Tabitha did this the other day! She started flapping her arms like a bird and then throwing herself backwards. She thought it was absolutely hilarious and so did Aaron, but the more he laughed at her, the more she did it. Normally she is arms in but on this occasion she was arms out and I was terrified that she would fall right over the back of the wrap! So I walked the rest of the way bent over and clutching onto her. Now everytime we go past that bit of road she remembers and starts doing it again, so I'm always very careful to wrap her arms in with the top rail really tight if we're going that way.

I often give mine about 2 chances with his arms out and if he pulls my hair (in a ponytail, he pulls at the nape) or tries to arch out, he gets 'restrained' further

 

[Pixxie]

Thanks for the replies, I did think it might be an age thing as she doesnt really wriggle or arch back much right now. I did it very tight, as it was secure for the hour or so I was doing housework. I'm going to get a woven wrap so I can keep doing it as she gets bigger because it's so much easier to do the housework with her on my back! xx

 

[JellyBeann]

My DH wearing Ollie, he was set against getting an ergo, and now, I hardly get a look in when it comes to wearing LO in it!

https://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228578_10150569652880515_640515514_18552425_5704676_n.jpg?dl=1

https://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225090_10150569653070515_640515514_18552427_4957494_n.jpg?dl=1

 

[QueenMummyToBe]

My moby wrap came this morning, so I've spent the day wrapping and re wrapping to get the hang of it..

What do you all think, have I done it right??

https://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p209/qu33nashl3igh/225515_10150185061171842_513956841_6983268_1693930_n.jpg

https://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p209/qu33nashl3igh/222767_10150185059936842_513956841_6983254_5025920_n.jpg

https://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p209/qu33nashl3igh/222622_10150185061866842_513956841_6983277_6128474_n.jpg



I feel super comfy in it and Little T is fast asleep so I really hope I have got the hang of it! He is so strong at such a young age and when he is awake he just wants his head out so he can see the world but obviously doesn't have the head control to not flop about, he also doesn't like having his arms tucked away so he has them near his face.. is this okay?

Thanks in advance

xXx

 

[binxyboo]

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!

Tabitha did this the other day! She started flapping her arms like a bird and then throwing herself backwards. She thought it was absolutely hilarious and so did Aaron, but the more he laughed at her, the more she did it. Normally she is arms in but on this occasion she was arms out and I was terrified that she would fall right over the back of the wrap! So I walked the rest of the way bent over and clutching onto her. Now everytime we go past that bit of road she remembers and starts doing it again, so I'm always very careful to wrap her arms in with the top rail really tight if we're going that way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diR1jNS7Vmg

 

[binxyboo]

not been in here for ages, but I have been practising, and I think I may finally be getting the Mei tai back carry!!

https://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222853_10150163019171455_646376454_6860332_8128282_n.jpg

 

[binxyboo]

me again.
I finally splashed out and bought a Rose and Rebellion. I love it.
here are some pics from our weekend away in yorkshire to visit the IL's.

At The Deep in Hull

https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/227368_10150178873111455_646376454_6960588_7272340_n.jpg
https://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/247928_10150178875501455_646376454_6960611_3075451_n.jpg

At Sutton Scarsdale Hall.

https://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228242_10150179919286455_646376454_6968655_2772915_n.jpg

 

[Tulip]

Love it Binxy! Daniel looks well happy in it

 

[Tulip]

Finally got D on my back! Loved it! You can tell he was sleepy as was happy to be arms-in

https://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m602/tulip1uk/Dillon%205%20months/acf3d8a7.jpg

 

[Surreal]

So excited -- LO's been getting pretty big (97th centile for weight, at his age! Tall bug, too! ), so having him in my other carriers have been difficult.

I just ordered a Ergo Galaxy, today, though! I cannot wait to get it in the mail! Whoo!

QueenMummyToBe, Your LO looks so comfortable and adorable in your Moby! I absolutely loved mine, when my LO was that tiny!

Jellybeann -- loving the example of the Ergo I'm getting. Can't wait to add more pictures of being able to wear that one, myself!

Loving the R&R, too, Binxyboo.

 

[aliss]

Mine was 96th percentile as well, the Ergo will do you just great. He's in it all day still, to this day at nearly 1!

 

[Cerellia]

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[Lliena]

I love your pics The second to last is brill

 

[freckleonear]

Awww gorgeous photos Cerellia, love the wedding one especially.

 

[Elphaba]

Minging photo (I don't have any proper ones) but here's me.

https://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z24/sexyjacksparrow/IMAG1097.jpg

And a close up of the baby:

https://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z24/sexyjacksparrow/IMAG1101.jpg

 

[hot tea]

I cannot wait until my lo is born so I can post some pictures of my own!! You ladies all look great babywearing!

 

[KittyVentura]

Some of Ian and I with Fin. These are from Feb and March though... need some new ones.

xx

 

[Surreal]

Mine was 96th percentile as well, the Ergo will do you just great. He's in it all day still, to this day at nearly 1!

Awesome to know it'll definitely work for my big fellow, then! Did you find after a while your LO slowed, weight-wise, in growing? Eli's 18 lbs, and I'm honestly afraid he'll outweigh the recommended weight for the Ergo by the time he's one!

I really want to be able to do extended babywearing, and admired that you've done such a great job of it, yourself.