Ellaroo Hip or Scootababy?

[mirpmama]

I am going to be purchasing a new hip carrier and was looking for some opinions - I had an Ellaroo hip years ago but found myself constantly adjusting the shoulder - it looks like it has been revised, can't tell for sure. Anyway - recommendations please - the Scootababy looks AMAZING,!! your thoughts?? Thanks!!!

[Quirky]

You can read reviews at the Babywearer here:

http://www.thebabywearer.com/cgi-bin...ry=hipcarriers

And there are also plenty of threads there about the Scootababy (under the Choosing and Using An Asian Style or Soft Structured Carrier forum).

Full disclosure -- I'm a vendor and I do sell them, so obviously I like the Scootababy, but I did try the Mei Hip a long time ago before I became a vendor and got rid of it quickly. I didn't think it was comfortable or easy to adjust at all. The Scootababy OTOH is very comfy -- the weight gets transferred to your hips and the fleece shoulder is very easy to adjust. It can be worn easily on either side.

[paysarah]

I've tried both and, out of the two, I prefer the Scootababy. But for hip carries, I usually just use a ring sling.

[bethgirl33]

Hi there, I am new to this site but not new to BWing. For hip carries, I much prefer using my short wrap as a rebozo. Bonus - then I can use that same wrap for back carries if I prefer. I love having flexibility.

[rizzosanders]

I do love my Scootababy, but have not tried the Ellaroo for comparison.

[staceychev]

Originally Posted by Quirky

Full disclosure -- I'm a vendor and I do sell them, so obviously I like the Scootababy,

Hi Jane! My sister bought her Scootababy from you (don't know if you remember me coming up a couple of years ago with her and my cousin who had just had a baby... cousin bought a Babyhawk and a Moby). Anyway, she loves it, and is on to using it with baby #2, who's 9 months but is, like her other, a big 95th percentile baby.

[girlygirls3]

I'm in the same situation, looking at both or wondering if a ring sling would be fine to get me through... my son is 18 lbs. at 5 months and really only likes a hip carry right now.