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I’m looking for something that will be easy to use for my baby due in November!

A wrap or sling is better for baby’s spine/hips. I used a sleepy wrap, and could carry my 20lbs+ son about for ages, the tying takes a little bit of getting used to, but it’s much less difficult than I’d imagined. I wished I’d used it since birth as he’d have been much more used to it, I only used it a little bit as he was older and wouldn’t stay in it for as long as I’d hoped.

I’d get another if I ever had another baby - have now given the sleepy wrap to my sister for her baby due in July.

Hello! Thanks for taking time to read this question! Your input is greatly appreciated! I am 31 weeks pregnant with my second child and i have become facinated by the concept of baby wearing. I have looked at several sling and pouch style baby carriers but most of them seem to be made for average size parents. If anyone has a good reccomendation for a baby carrier made for plus size parents or maybe a pattern to make one i would appreciate it! Thanks again!

This one is called the Active Spirit baby sling and it fits EVERYONE, go to the website and take a look at the photos section. There is a picture of every shape and size of parent! It’s wonderful, and you personalize the fabrics you want! Take a look and read about them! Congratulations!!!

http://www.activespiritbabyslings.com/

Hey everyone! I handmake baby carriers and sell them locally and online, i do custom and premade orders, and i would just LOVE if you could give me your opinions on sling style baby carriers, mei tai style carriers, and your favorite fabric patterns and prints.

I will choose a best answer =]

THE absolute best wrap ever for me (i’m short and dumpy) is the one at http://www.mamankangourou.ca

the wide coverage down both arms means zero stress on the shoulders and neck and because it is infinitly adjustable, there’s zero stress on the back if you’ve done it right.

very simple to make: it’s 16ft of 22" wide fabric.

mine was jersey - t-shirt fabric - and while that was superb when she was wee, it’s no good now that she’s whoa.

i don’t know anything about fabric but if i could, i’d get one in maybe a silk - i’ve been told that silk has very high tensile strength while still having a bit of give and breathability for comfort.

i’d have it reversible: dark one side, very light the other - on cold days, i’d wear it dark side out so it would help keep baby warm. on hot days, i’d wear it light side out to repel the heat from the sun’s rays.

and definitey pockets - not just one huge open pound, either: one largish pouch for things like my wallet, with a closure easy to operate one-handed. then a bunch of smaller pouches for cell phone, TTC tickets, house keys, and the other little things you need to grab. having a lot of smaller pockets would reduce the blind fumbling through pocket and purse.

hmmmm… what else would be cool would be a section that’s made of the same stuff the uber-muslim women wear over their eyes: that way, the baby can see out but be more or less protected from the sun and prying ppl. also better air circulation.

Hey everyone! I handmake baby carriers and sell them locally and online, i do custom and premade orders, and i would just LOVE if you could give me your opinions on sling style baby carriers, mei tai style carriers, and your favorite fabric patterns and prints.

I will choose a best answer =]

THE absolute best wrap ever for me (i’m short and dumpy) is the one at http://www.mamankangourou.ca

the wide coverage down both arms means zero stress on the shoulders and neck and because it is infinitly adjustable, there’s zero stress on the back if you’ve done it right.

very simple to make: it’s 16ft of 22" wide fabric.

mine was jersey - t-shirt fabric - and while that was superb when she was wee, it’s no good now that she’s whoa.

i don’t know anything about fabric but if i could, i’d get one in maybe a silk - i’ve been told that silk has very high tensile strength while still having a bit of give and breathability for comfort.

i’d have it reversible: dark one side, very light the other - on cold days, i’d wear it dark side out so it would help keep baby warm. on hot days, i’d wear it light side out to repel the heat from the sun’s rays.

and definitey pockets - not just one huge open pound, either: one largish pouch for things like my wallet, with a closure easy to operate one-handed. then a bunch of smaller pouches for cell phone, TTC tickets, house keys, and the other little things you need to grab. having a lot of smaller pockets would reduce the blind fumbling through pocket and purse.

hmmmm… what else would be cool would be a section that’s made of the same stuff the uber-muslim women wear over their eyes: that way, the baby can see out but be more or less protected from the sun and prying ppl. also better air circulation.

I am carrying my son about in an infantino baby carrier….and it seems to me that we are both just too small for it..He is sleeping and seems to enjoy it enough, but his head keeps falling forward onto my chest (stomach, rather) and it looks really uncomfortable Are they supposed to be like this?

when the babies are tiny, they dont fit well, he will grow into it and be able to easier control his head, and you should be able to face him outwards as well, my son loves that !

I saw a mother today with one on - her baby (maybe 5-7 months) was on her front - facing forwards - I think it was a Baby Bjorn type carrier.
It seemed odd to me, I only use slings and back/front carriers that have my daughter facing in towards my body.
Is it safe for the baby’s hips/body to be carried in that position?

Well, technically they are ’safe’. But are they ideal, or posturally healthy?

Hell no.

They are unhealthy not only for baby’s pelvis and hips but for mami’s spine and shoulders.
Stick with the slings, wraps of any kind and mai teis- they’ve been around and worked since women carried babies-forever- for a reason.-
It’s funny, I’ve put them on- both the ’snuggli’ and ‘baby bjorn’, and my mexican rebozos- which are esentially long shawls (really- it’s a multi-purpose shawl/blanket/baby carrier) are far more comfortable for myself and my kids.
I always feel a little sorry for those kids dangling face-out from those structured, unnatural devices, especially when my own are cuddled up in a soft wrap, half asleep, sitting buddha style in front of me facing out, or on my back watching the world with one cheek to my shoulder, and the ‘bjorn/snugli even the ergo babies’ are just…dangling. They’re just so…inorganic. unnatural. not to mention, ugly.

I have one of those hotslings baby carriers and my son (4 months) sits upward, facing outwards. The problem is that they show you to cross their legs (indian style) and put them in the sling…his feet touch his stomach and he’s curled into the fetal position. He loves it, and is comfortable because it’s the only way I can get him to sleep but it just seems like the legs being "tucked up" would be detrimental to his development. Anyone know?

This is _preferable_, to have them curled up froggy-style in the sling when they’re little.

Think of how he was in the womb….

Would you buy a hand crochetted carrier/sling or do you think it would be unsafe? What about if it had straps to keep the kid in?

I would be a little concerned about the safety of a hand crocheted carrier/sling. Otherwise I think baby slings/carriers are great. I actually wish I would’ve had a baby sling when my son was born. I got one when he was about 2 months old and it worked wonderful in that it really helped him to fall asleep and I could have two free hands for a little while, but he quickly outgrew it.

I am a first time preggo Mom due May 13th.

I am beginning to buy all of the things we will need for our little one once he arrives.

Please answer from expirience…

Do you prefer the Sling style baby carriers for Newborn - 6 months or the Baby Bjorn "backpack" style carriers for the same age?

Also - Please specify which brand you liked the best.

Thank you so much for your help!

I have a $30 sling from walmart and a $20 carrier from target (One warning: there is some concern that carriers with a narrow crotch which leave the baby’s legs to dangle can be damaging to little spines.) and 3 homemade wraps ($5-$12 each)

I use my homemade wraps WAY more. They are more comfortable, more versitale, and my baby likes them better.

I love my homemade wraps best by far! My baby seems more comfortable, I’m more comfy too, and they are more useful (as in I can get stuff done around the house with them) because you can put baby on your back (even a newborn!)

My favorite way to wrap is here http://www.wearyourbaby.com/Default.aspx?tabid=180 the Front (Proper) Cross Tie On First , though I’ve used all of the ones on this page

This one is great for housework
http://www.wearyourbaby.com/Default.aspx?tabid=182 but trickier to master

Now, homemade doesn’t always require sewing: check out this website to learn more http://www.wearyourbaby.com/

HTH

The carseat carriers are so bulky. They used to make little carriers my mother refers to as pumpkin seats. We already have a carseat and just want something lightweight that the baby can sit in, say, in a restaurant…
I did find the See Shell Carrier, but is there anything else along these lines?

Hehe I know exactly what you mean and I haven’t seen one in years. My baby sister had one.

Actually when my son was too big for his infant seat, but not old enough to sit in a chair without a belt (4-5 months was when he outgrew his infant seat) I looked everywhere for any sort of lightweight portable chair with a belt. The only portable belted chair I ever found was a portable booster seat from first years (there are many brands). This one is kinda neat because you can somewhat adjust the seat hight. But it doesn’t recline enough for a baby that can’t sit up 100% and you certainly can’t sleep in it. *sigh*

Good luck!