Baby Carrier

Question: What baby carrier/sling do you think is best?

(Posted by: Angel on 2010-01-20 22:31:34)

I need a baby carrier or sling and have no ideas which to get. Please help me out! Thank you.

Posted by: Michelle Allison90 on 2010-01-20, 23:22:31

I have tried them all, literally, the sleepy wrap, Moby, Ergo, baby bjorn, Maya Ring Sling, Peanut Shell Sling, mei tai, and infantino. Ergo is a great structured carrier, I love it for hiking etc... it blew the baby bjorn out of the water, it breaths better, is more comfortable, lasts longer, more worth the cost I love my Moby wrap for everyday. I just put it on under my coat before I leave then when I get to a store i unzip my coat and throw baby in. Easy. And he could nurse in there literally while I mowed my lawn and no one knew :) plus he was in their tight enough i could have my hands free. this is my most used and favourite, closeness for bonding and it 's tight to the body so i can just wear it in case i need it, not like the ergo which i dont put on until i need it, makes shopping easier, then i get the bond as baby being carried in carseat is so bad for missing out on that, but i dont have to put it on and get ready at the car, im ready already! The peanut shell was nice but I never felt he was contained enough for my comfort. The sleepy wrap is just like the Moby but different material. Still great I prefer my moby, it seems to breath better. The Maya ring sling is like the peanut, pretty but I wasn 't comfortable without a hand under him. Same with the mei tai The infantino was nice as an infant, my hubby prefered this one as it was the most "manly " in his opinion, it was easy to see baby and sturdy. ergo is expensive but if you are looking for a structured one i highly recommend it the comfort is worth it, and if you want something easy to nurse in wraps like moby are great.

Posted by: Terrible Threes on 2010-01-20, 22:40:32

Ergo. Best carrier ever.

Posted by: Millzy on 2010-01-20, 22:44:12

I personally think a sling is best for a child, the reason i suggest this is because you are bonding as the baby is right up against you.. slings are also great for breastfeeding as you can breast feed infront of everyone but the sling will be covering your boob.. Although carriers are better for when they are a bit older but i think most of the time you will have a pram with you so i wouldnt worry to much..

Posted by: The_Sage_Mother on 2010-01-20, 22:47:12

My fav is the "Hug-a-bub " or the Moby wrap (they 're very similar) bellybelly.com.au/ hug-a-bub

Posted by: Mommy to 4 boys :) on 2010-01-20, 23:08:27

I have a Moby Wrap and I love it. You can use it with a newborn all the way up to a couple of years old. It is a lot of fabric but once you learn how to use it, it is easy and convenient. My sister has a Maya Wrap and it hurts my back and shoulders when I use it.