Favorite/easiest carrier/sling

[starbound25]

WAY too many choices!!

what is your vote for and why??

[Daniel's Kitty]

I love my sling that is similar
to the Maya wrap pattern only I added extra fabric so I had an extra long cover for napping nursing or weather. It makes a great blanket too.

[rzberrymom]

To me, it depends so much on the age of the babe. For a newborn, I think the easiest/most comfortable is a stretchy wrap like a Moby, Hug-a-Bub or Cuddly Wrap. You can leave the wrap on and pop the baby in and out throughout the day, you can BF discreetly in there, and I loved the comfort of a two-shoulder carry (pouches were great, but not as comfy for me).

And then after 6 months, back carries became so essential to me--I found a buckle carrier easiest (like a Beco, Ergo, etc.), but a Mei Tai is a great option too. And many people find woven wraps (like a Didymos) the most comfortable of all--it just takes some practice to get the hang of it.

[crbyard]

My dd is 10 months old now and we still use her Kangaroo Korner adjustable fleece pouch more than any other carrier. When she was a newborn, it was a guaranteed soother for her and she would usually sleep in there during any outings. Now, as an older babe, I use it with the hip carry. It is so much easier for her to ride on my hip for a quick stop at the grocery store than to lug out the stroller/put her in the germ-infested cart. They have so many colors to choose from now, too. It's worth three times what we paid for it!

[samantha546]

For ease, my favorite is a Hotslings Fleece pouch, then it's the cotton stretch pouch. DD has been in a pouch since she was first born and I still carry my pouch around for quick trips. It also comes in handy as a blanket, or wrap for my arms if I'm cold. But my all-time favorite workhorse carrier is the ERGO. Hands down! It's super comfy, not too froo froo and easy to put on.

[*andiflipping*]

I love my Moby for the early months and I adore my Ergo and Babyhawk

[mkmama]

i love my kangaroo fleece pouch for the early months and ergo for later.

[taradt]

For a newborn a fleece pouch, DS was in it from day 1. Now at almost 4 months a wrap, he gets put in a front carry and sleeps really well while I can do things around the house. It is the most secure IMO. As he gets older I am sure we will go back to the pouch for hip carry

tara

[mamaGjr]

Originally Posted by taradt

Now at almost 4 months a wrap, he gets put in a front carry and sleeps really well while I can do things around the house. It is the most secure IMO.
tara

When you refer to wrap, what exactly do you mean , like a rebozo?

I am so overwhelmed - I have looked through the stickys but still get confused on all the different types and the "brands" that go with them.

TIA

[taradt]

Yes, I have a ellaroo wrap. But DH just went to walmart and got a big piece of fabric and made his own. He ended up getting 2 wraps for under $20.

tara