Which carrier?

[Freyasmum]

We are planning on not getting a pram/buggy/stroller this time round, so I am looking at carriers.

We can really only afford to buy one though... At the moment I am leaning towards either a Close baby carrier, or a Babyhawk.

Just wondered if anyone could offer any advice, or opinion as to which we should go with. Or even if something else would be better!

Thanks!

 

[princessellie]

a mei tai

x

 

[sezzlebum]

a mei tai

x

WSS

 

[Rachel_C]

I love the babyhawk thought I've not tried anything else to compare. If I was using it all the time, I might prefer a Connecta though, I think they're the ones that are pretty much the same except with buckles rather than ties so quicker to get on and off.

 

[bjl1981]

I have just ordered an Action Baby Carrier, which is similar to the connecta, its like a mei tai but has buckles for quick on and off. Although I haven't had a Close/Moby I think people normally say they're suitable for smaller, lighter babies.

 

[ChloesMummy]

I have a Mei Tai and I love it, but I find it a right pain getting it on if im on my own or in a hurry. I want one of these now, pretty much the same as a MT but clips on https://www.connectababycarrier.com/

 

[TigerLady]

If you can only do one, a mei tai.

Or go to a sling meet and look at a few to make a decision.

 

[thelilbump]

i like my BH mei tai too but i haven't tried any others to compare it too in fairness.

Do they do sling meets in your area? If so they're a good source of info and often they have sling libraries so you can test for free. If you just put sling meet in a search engine the site should come up

 

[sun]

Another vote for the babyhawk!!!

 

[Freyasmum]

No sling meets anywhere near me, unfortunately.

Thanks so much for all the info - I hadn't seen that connecta one before. It looks great - I particularly like that you can get it in a UV resistant fabric. Living in NZ the threat from the sun is particularly bad.
I can't see it available in NZ, but shipping doesn't seem to bad, especially with the exchange rate being so good at the mo.

My OH (who worked in an outdoorsy/camping store) can't understand why I would rather get something like this than a 'proper' back pack one made by a reputable back pack company. He just doesn't get it. The whole point for me (apart from the convenience factor) is the closeness it allows.

 

[mommyof3co]

I really love my babyhawk too That def lasts a long time, Hayden can still use his and he's over 2!

 

[juliespencer9]

I really love my babyhawk too That def lasts a long time, Hayden can still use his and he's over 2!

hi, you say he can use it and hes 2, is that a toddler one or a baby mei tai? im looking at getting one.

thank you