The Babywearing Thread

[MrsK]

I like the moby but it is hard to wrap when I'm out. I hate struggling with it in parking lots and worrying about dragging the ends in puddles. I like my ergo the best of all I've tried but I think it will be easier once we don't need the infant insert any more. Also looking forward to the end of winter so I don't have to deal with layers of clothing over or under the carrier.

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[alotofyarn]

I've heard the k'tan is like the Moby but without the wrapping.

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[TulipsAndSunscreen]

I love the K'tan for the infant stages and then the Mei Tai.

[OrionGrad]

Can you also use the Mei Tai for the infant stage? I'm really hoping to avoid the Moby altogether this time around.

[Chrisada]

Yes you can. I used both the Mei Tai and Moby from day one, but did prefer the Moby when she was super tiny.


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[TulipsAndSunscreen]

Yes, you just roll down the Mei tai and can use for an infant. There's some good videos on YouTube for it. Look for infant/Mei tai and you'll find it.

[Chrisada]

And something funny about the Moby. Mine is coral and so sometimes I would have it on while holding E or while she was in the carrier. People totally thought it was part of my outfit. Ummmm no.


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[SoonerTexan]

Stubborn baby doesn't like his legs tucked in

[Thirteen]

My peanut shell is too small...
Off to find something else.
The ergo infant insert is way too hot for baby, where we currently live.

[MrsK]

My peanut shell is too small...
Off to find something else.
The ergo infant insert is way too hot for baby, where we currently live.

FWIW, I only used the insert for a few weeks and Lambie was 5lb7oz. The insert is a pita.

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[Michele]

I think I have a size 4 Hotslings pouch around here somewhere. I also used a ring sling a lot in the heat. My ring sling is a red Leo Storch. So a thicker fabric. And I have another stretch of that fabric that is rebozo sized.

[HouseofWool]

I might still have my ring sling. It is a light weight woven cotton with no stretch.

[alotofyarn]

The Boba 3G/4G doesn't need an insert to wear infants. I didn't get mine until E was 3-4 months old, but she was still really tiny.

[Thirteen]

I thought about buying a Boba, but we already have two ergo carriers, so I decided against it.

I had an infantino sling, but did not care for it. DH purchased the peanut shell last pregnancy, but didn't have me fitted, so it's always been too small. I just forgot, until I pulled both the sling and the pocket pouch out!

[MsSassyBaskets]

Ooh hey, good timing... We're just starting to look at registry items and I'm thinking of putting on a Moby, a Maya Wrap, and an Ergo. First, am I crazy to put three different kinds on my registry? Second, will these three get me through a good range of situations from newborn through toddler? I was thinking about a K'Tan instead of a Moby but they are sized based on the wearer and I don't want to have to get 2 for me and DH. DH and I are both medium to tall (5'9" and 6'0") with thin to medium builds. I see that a lot of you like Mei Tais, would that replace one of the three I have listed? And why would it be better? Am I missing anything? Obviously we are beginners, so the Moby is about the most "challenging" one I'd like to try at first. I could see trying a woven later if I REALLY love it. The first-time grandparents to be are chomping at the bit for a registry, so I want to figure this out early.