Learning about all the babycarriers is very overwhelming! I recall being where you are and being so frustrated trying to figure it all out.
Each one has its pros and cons. Let me tell you what I've ended up with and what I like/dislike about each one... a common question is "if you could only get one carrier, which one..." well I don't know if I could choose - I love them all!
1)
pouch mine is from
www.hotslings.com and it is very very easy to use, easy on & off - just throw it over your shoulder. Great for quick trips in and out of the store. UNLESS you need to be doing a lot of reaching for things on low shelves or picking up anything large or heavy. I find it hard to do housework with a pouch on because one shoulder is covered up and it's hard to move that arm.
2)
Stretchy wrap mine is a moby wrap -
www.mobywrap.com These are great for newborns. Very very snug, very comfortable and soft and snuggly, pretty easy to learn how to tie on. You can tie the wrap on, leave it on and then just pop the baby in and out as you want. It's pretty easy to nurse discreetly. And since the fabric goes over both shoulders, the baby's weight disappears.
3)
Mei Tai/Asian Baby carrier Mine is from
www.meitaibaby.com. These are great, like the wrap, for longer carries and can be used for back carries. And they're beautiful! Some people have trouble getting the baby on their back. Not as good for nursing.
4)
Unpadded ring sling Mine is from
www.taylormadeslings.com I love my ring sling also for quick trips in and out of the car - it's pretty easy to get the baby in and out. Great for discreet nursing. My only complaint was that I had a REALLY hard time getting the hang of using the ring sling. Once I did, I loved it.
Hope this helps - good luck!
