The Babywearing Thread

[Thirteen]

MSB -
I wore DS in the ergo until he outgrew the height limit. Then, I had a Kanga made by BlooKangaroo (shout out to Michele for turning me onto that company!), and I would still be wearing him in the Kanga if I wasn't hugely pregnant.

The ergo and the kanga alone got us through infancy into the present. When DS was born, I placed him in the ergo
Infant insert, without issue.
Where we live now, both baby and I would be puddles, due to the time of year and the humidity.

[bobk]

We had good luck with a Maya Wrap for both kids from birth to age 3 or so. It has to be adjusted properly or else your back will hurt.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

I love the K'tan for the newborn to 3 mo phase. You could probably share one if you're the same build. Then we move to a Mei Tai (me) and an Ergo (DH). I don't like the Moby...too much fabric especially for someone small/thin. Too much learning curve.

[OrionGrad]

We started with a Moby, but it was confusing and took too long to put on, so we quickly switched to an Ergo with an infant insert. Wore DS in that for a long time, until he reached a phase where he wanted to face out. Then we got a Baby Bjorn, which worked well when DS wanted to face out but was otherwise not very comfortable. We went back to the Ergo after that, and used it for a long time.
For this baby, I bought a Mei Tai. I'm hoping it'll be a little bit of a cross between the Moby and the Ergo, but I haven't used it yet so the jury's still out.

[SoonerTexan]

We didn't use the moby the second time around much. DH likes it more than me. Definitely get an ergo or some other type of soft structured carrier. That how I pretty much do anything after 8 pm

[MsSassyBaskets]

Thanks guys. My reasoning was a Moby would work best for the first couple months--we are having a winter baby in a cold climate, so this would probably mostly be used for snuggles and housework. We aren't likely to be taking a lot of walks outside, but that way I could still start wearing without having to use something bulkier around the house. The Moby is probably the least "necessary" of all three. I might prefer the ease of the K'Tan but it does look like DH and I would need different sizes. We're similar proportions, but he's bigger and has man shoulders. I wanted the Maya Wrap ring sling for easy in/out for quick errands, and the Ergo for longer outings. I could probably just use the ring sling for around the house and skip the Moby, but the ring sling doesn't strike me as quite as "hands free". Not sure. Appreciate the advice!

[Thirteen]

You could go with a Mei Tei -- I think Lamorna used a BabyHawk?

[LadyFoot]

I'm just starting to research these. Are there any that are particularly adjustable for people of different builds? I've heard this can be a concern sometimes. My husband is much bigger than I am. While I'm sure I'll be wearing baby most often, I'd hate for it to be super difficult or not possible to switch w/ hubby when we can.

[Thirteen]

I'm just starting to research these. Are there any that are particularly adjustable for people of different builds? I've heard this can be a concern sometimes. My husband is much bigger than I am. While I'm sure I'll be wearing baby most often, I'd hate for it to be super difficult or not possible to switch w/ hubby when we can.

You might have better luck with adjustable soft carriers like: an Ergo, a Mei Tai, or a Boba.
It got old adjusting and readjusting straps for DH and I, so we eventually purchased a second Ergo carrier. Haha!

[alotofyarn]

Is my hubby the only one who refuses to wear the baby?

[Thirteen]

Is my hubby the only one who refuses to wear the baby?

Some of DH's best memories are "going for a walk" with a tiny, screaming DS in the carrier.
He would stop crying about 10 minutes in, and snooze.

Tell him he's missing out!

[scarlett09]

Anywhere I can or should go for advice on wearing twins? I know some of you have worn two of differing ages. I am overwhelmed by all the choices out there. DH is interested in a front baby carrier. I am more open to wraps, but a little hesitant on how to use one. I don't know if I would wear both at once, but it might be easier to care for one while I'm wearing the other one, and then rotate. And the big box baby stores don't seem to make trying them out an option. Should we be picking them out now? I read somewhere that we should wait until the last 2 months or something. Plus DH and I are a foot apart in height, but (right now) we weigh nearly the same lol.

[TulipsAndSunscreen]

I can't use an Ergo, it doesn't fit me (5'0", 110 lbs) but it does fit DH (6'8", 230 lbs). And it's a minor fit issue for me - so I'd call it pretty adjustable. I just like that the Mei Tai is completely adjustable because it ties and therefore has no strap length limitations.

[OrionGrad]

I can't use an Ergo, it doesn't fit me (5'0", 110 lbs) but it does fit DH (6'8", 230 lbs). And it's a minor fit issue for me - so I'd call it pretty adjustable. I just like that the Mei Tai is completely adjustable because it ties and therefore has no strap length limitations.

The Ergo definitely fit DH (6'2") better than me (5'2"). I'm excited to see if the Mei Tai will be a better fit.

[scrub-jay]

Some of DH's best memories are "going for a walk" with a tiny, screaming DS in the carrier.
He would stop crying about 10 minutes in, and snooze.

Tell him he's missing out!

True for my DH too. Nothing quite like a sleeping baby strapped to you all snuggled in.