Ok, I'm sure I am not alone in this. Here is a rundown of what type of carriers I have...
Baby Bjorn: I never use it, but my husband really likes it.
Moby Wrap: I have all winter babies, so this has been great because you and the baby get so hot. love the security, not too fond of all the fabric. A little more high maintenance in putting on.
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder: its the wrong size, but I have still used regularly to nurse, napping baby, carrying in the store. not too fond of the one shoulder deal.
Ring Sling that a friend made: better in adjusting than over the shoulder, but she made it too long so there is a ton of fabric hanging down.
Slingling pouch sling: great! not as fun to wear under a coat because of the one shoulder deal and as baby got older, not as easy to carry.
Backpack: great for hiking, but my husband usually wears it the most.
SO... I am looking to buy something new (i am getting a little too exciting about the prospect of having a new sling). I have a baby due in December (this will be the 3rd baby I have in December). I was seriously considering an ErgoBaby Carrier, but I don't like that you can't have the baby facing front. Is there anything similar that the baby can also face outward too, with all the other features (like putting on back and hip?) Are the MeiTai/Ergo type carriers worth it? Are they comparable to the Moby and Bjorn enough to sell those and buy one of these? I want something similar to Bjorn so that my hubby will wear our baby. The Ergo is way out of our budget, but if its worth it, I will buy it (after selling others).
Ok, way too many questions. I may not even find the answers I am looking for, but I thought I should ask all of you before making any hasty purchases and doing the online research only gets you so far. I did not wear my second child as much as my first and I really want to get back into it.
Thank you so much!!!!
Baby Bjorn: I never use it, but my husband really likes it.
Moby Wrap: I have all winter babies, so this has been great because you and the baby get so hot. love the security, not too fond of all the fabric. A little more high maintenance in putting on.
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder: its the wrong size, but I have still used regularly to nurse, napping baby, carrying in the store. not too fond of the one shoulder deal.
Ring Sling that a friend made: better in adjusting than over the shoulder, but she made it too long so there is a ton of fabric hanging down.
Slingling pouch sling: great! not as fun to wear under a coat because of the one shoulder deal and as baby got older, not as easy to carry.
Backpack: great for hiking, but my husband usually wears it the most.
SO... I am looking to buy something new (i am getting a little too exciting about the prospect of having a new sling). I have a baby due in December (this will be the 3rd baby I have in December). I was seriously considering an ErgoBaby Carrier, but I don't like that you can't have the baby facing front. Is there anything similar that the baby can also face outward too, with all the other features (like putting on back and hip?) Are the MeiTai/Ergo type carriers worth it? Are they comparable to the Moby and Bjorn enough to sell those and buy one of these? I want something similar to Bjorn so that my hubby will wear our baby. The Ergo is way out of our budget, but if its worth it, I will buy it (after selling others).
Ok, way too many questions. I may not even find the answers I am looking for, but I thought I should ask all of you before making any hasty purchases and doing the online research only gets you so far. I did not wear my second child as much as my first and I really want to get back into it.
Thank you so much!!!!
). For the first 2 months, both me and DD liked the Moby the best. It was indispensable for us in that newborn stage. We've haven't tried to forward face DD in anything but the ring sling. She loves that now, at 3 months, but ack it hurts my shoulder!
