Favorite sling for your toddler?

[DeChRi]

I have a 19 month old with some special needs that always hated slings, so I never used many carriers for her.  My other 2 loved them.  Now at 19 months she is suddenly wanting to be up and close a lot and I think she would be more content if I could wear her a lot.  I am leaning towards a sling because I am 23 weeks pregnant and front carrying is becoming a challenge.  She does not seem to love the back carry. 

I own a maya wrap ring sling and pouch, an ergo, a mei tai, a mody, a baby ktan, a hot sling and I think that is it.  (I have a sling fetish, yes). :)  I recently loaned them all to a dear friend that has 1 yr old twins and new baby.  She is trying them all to figure out what she likes.  I am going to nab a couple back but honestly, have not worn a little one for awhile and am not sure what is best for a toddler.

Are there any great new ones out that are easy to get in to and out of?  She is 30lb, so a pretty sturdy kiddo :)

[prone_to_wander]

My DS is only 20lbs, but I love the ergo baby (for longer times) and my ring sling (for ease of use and shorter times)

[sosurreal09]

Ergos and pregnancy do not mesh well! Trust me! I would try to get her more into a back carry maybe try a higher one? We use a didy woven wrap in a back carry right now and I'm 22 weeks.

[Adaline'sMama]

I love my boba for my almost two year old. We use the back carry all the time right now, because Im pregnant.

[sosurreal09]

Originally Posted by Adaline'sMama 

I love my boba for my almost two year old. We use the back carry all the time right now, because Im pregnant.

That isn't killing your belly? Oh man the only reason we went to the wrap is b/c it can be tied above the belly. I always carry really low though.

[cristeen]

Pregnant I would suggest something that can either go above or below your tummy.  I would not recommend a one-shouldered carry with a toddler, particularly while pregnant.  Or a front carry either (pg or not), that will just kill your back over time. 

My Ombuhimo is great for wearing during pregnancy.  Tied Tibetan it's excellent and above the tummy, but at 40 lbs my back can't take it.  I have to have the support of a MT putting some of his weight on my hips, and I buckle below the belly.  If you don't have enough room in your Ergo, you might need to get a strap extender, or use your MT. 

[Mom2M]

I would try a mei tai with her up high on your back. You can tie the waist straps and shoulder straps high on your chest. When I first saw it, I thought it couldn't really be comfortable but it is! She loves it because she's high up and can see everything I'm doing.
The method in this video is the way I do it also.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA8WX3p0MOM&feature=related

[CanBoo]

When I was pregnant with a toddler, I could not stand anything around the hips/belly area. I preferred either a sling or a podeagi.