Chunky Monkey doesn't walk - killing my back - need a new carrier! - Page 2

[kimbersdawnly]

I vote ring sling!  If you can get one that really cups the shoulder you'll have no pain.  I have a mei tai style carrier, a framed back pack, and have had pouches, but it's the ring sling that feels good, even with my 3, almost 4 year old.  The back carry takes a bit of learning to get right, but it's so liberating!  And I can still wear her on my hip or in front to nurse in the same carrier. 

[MissMommyNiceNice]

Nope - ring sling won't work - we abandoned that long ago with my first - I just can't seem to get it right over the un-injured right shoulder.  The nature of the injury makes it worse when the shoulder is pulled forward.  No amount of re-arranging can make it comfortable, beleive me, I've tried.  Thanks for the suggestion though! 

[kimbersdawnly]

Bummer!  Sorry - And GOOD LUCK!!! :-D

[TiffanyToo]

What about a German Style Woven wrap?

[lalaland42]

I had an old generation ergo and have chronic neck/shoulder problems. I figured out that the ergo was just worn out. I got a new-to-me used one that is still newer and the problems went away. Very sad to lose my older one but it had been through 4 kids and the fabric started ripping along the waistband. Oh, I also have a Storch woven wrap that I still use and love. 

[lalaland42]

Just wanted to add that I find the new Ergo is better for long trips IME. The storch is fine for 3-4 hours but then my shoulders start killing me. We just did a day trip via train where DS was in the Ergo for 7-8 hours and while that wouldn't have been possible in the old one, it was fine with the new one.