Which carrier for sun & water?

[spiralmg]

I need to get a sun protective, water-wearable carrier NOW, because we are going to FL in 2 weeks. My DD is 9 weeks old and pretty big. I just can't decide which kind/brand to get. I have lots of carriers but nothing in Solarveil.

Two I've considered are Mommas Milk pouch and Gypsy Mama wrap. I'd love some ideas and feedback and comments. Thanks!

[Spring Sun]

I would go with the mama's milk pouch. It will just be so much easier on the beach. Gypsy mama is a GREAT wrap, so if you feel comfortable with wrapping and unwrapping at the beach, then go for that. I like the quick in and out of a pouch, esp in the water.

[Shellmomma]

LOVE the GM water wrap. Your baby is small enough that it's a good fit. I like how SECURE you have the baby and you are truly hands free. I also like that it is NOT solarveil. I do not like the texture of solarveil on delicate baby skin, and mix that with water, just not a happy solution IMO. Mine just got too big, the GM is stretchy or else I'd still have it! I also liked using it as a cover up blanket as well.

http://www.carrymeaway.com/index.htm...20Water%20Wrap

it's on sale here 20% off with code springcleaning. HTH

[Kristine233]

I like pouches and ring slings for the water, so quick for in and out!The Mamas Milk Solarveil one is great, very well made and easy to use!

[spiralmg]

Oh gosh. I'm not sure this is helping. Herein lies my dilemna. The GM seems like the fabric is nicer, and I like that it is more secure for a little one. DD really likes my Didy wrap right now. But then again, she is sleeping in my Maya Wrap right now. A pouch might be easier for DH to use, and is quicker in and out...but then again DH might never use a carrier anyway, so I should just get what I like best. But I can't decide what I might like best...

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Okay, I just did it. I got the Gypsy Mama water wrap in the ivory. Thank you for the Springcleaning code - that's what put me over the edge. I'm excited to get it. Who cares if my DH won't wear it...! Ah, but now I will still be wondering about the pouch...