Back pain- Mei Tai vs. Snugli?

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[D'sMama]

I don't have any experience with a Snugli, but I was just raving about my Scootababy on another thread and saw this one. Have you thought about a hip carrier? Your babe is 4.5 months, so probably at least 12 pounds and supporting his head well, right? If so, a hip carrier may be the way to go. I get back pain in all of my carriers (Ergo, Beco, mei tai, wraps, ring sling) after wearing them for awhile (some better than others), but I never get any back pain with the Scootababy. It really puts all the weight on your hip.

If you're not interested in a hip carrier, I do like the mei tai because the straps can be positioned just so - you're not restricted by the shape of the buckles, etc. You can also do a back carry with a mei tai. You might want to consider a wrap-style or wrap-conversion mei tai that has broad straps, to spread the weight better across your back. Two brands I know of (but don't have) are Napsack Baby and Ocah. Here's a link that lists other brands: http://www.thebabywearer.com/wiki/in..._Tais_and_SSCs

[baturay]

Snugglis are really uncomfortable...so are Bjorns. You'll be much more comfortable in a mei tai, such as Kozy or Babyhawk or another buckle carrier like the Beco, Ergo or Pikkolo. You'll get two shoulder support still, but will be soooooo much more comfortable!

[Carrruth]

Originally Posted by baturay

Snugglis are really uncomfortable...so are Bjorns. You'll be much more comfortable in a mei tai, such as Kozy or Babyhawk or another buckle carrier like the Beco, Ergo or Pikkolo. You'll get two shoulder support still, but will be soooooo much more comfortable!

What she said! I have used Snugglis and they are AWFUL! My baby and I both found them highly uncomfortable. You can always experience some discomfort when wearing a baby/toddler for really long periods of time, but you will find a Mei Tai to be much more comfortable! Don't give up! Find something that works better for you!

[kinzee]

I love my mei tais. I have three. With my first two kids I used a snuggli and cannot believe the difference in feel and weight distrubution. I am positive you would have a much different experience using a mei tai compared to your snuggli.

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