talk to me about carriers... again

Cryssy Jane · Nov 29, 2009

I have an ergo and

it, but it's a bit bulky to shove in the diaper bag.
I have a k'tan and HATE it. I tried it from rave reviews from some moms here but just can't find the wrap love.
I have a bjorn and HATE it. Used maybe twice, I can't stand it.
I have a snugli and liked it until I tried something else.
I've had a moby and just couldn't find the wrap love.
Not a big sling fan.

For now will be used for Savannah who is 7 months (5 months adj), not sitting unassisted yet, worn on front, roughly 14.5 lbs.

However on the rare occasion that she's in the stroller (yeah right) would be nice to use with Odin as well. He's 20 months, running, roughly 28 ish lbs. Loves to be worn on your back.

So what's a good semi-structured carrier that will hold both kiddos that isn't super bulky when it's just us going out? Willing to sell some of the above to fund as well but would like to keep below $120 at max. Willing to purchase gently used as well.

katiesmommy · Nov 30, 2009

Have you thought about a mei tai?

BananaBoat · Nov 30, 2009

We

our Beco for DD who's 25/26 lbs - front or back is comfy & I find it less bulky than the Ergo.

Also the Pikkolo is MUCH less bulky & quite nice. :thumbsup:

Pixels · Nov 30, 2009

I'm watching this thread because my DD isn't too much smaller than Odin and I want a carrier for her. Are any of the carriers particularly good for a child who likes to throw herself off?

zactayaus · Nov 30, 2009

Just wanted to add that I'm in

with my beco.

I have an ergo that I used for one week and it's sitting in my closet now. Just never felt the love for that thing. I tried it on again a few days ago and it just reconfirmed that there's no love there.

LISmama810 · Nov 30, 2009

Are you specifically opposed to a ring sling? They take a bit of getting used to (but just a bit), take up almost zero room, and are the most versitile things you can use.

I use my ring sling constantly for DD (8 mo, 16 lbs) in the front-pouch (facing out) and hip carries. I love it so much I'm having my mom make me a few more.

(For the record, I LOVE my BabyHawk, too.)

Cryssy Jane · Nov 30, 2009

katiesmommy said:
Have you thought about a mei tai?

I have a friend who makes these and I just don't feel the love. When folded up it's almost as bulky as my ergo.

Cryssy Jane · Nov 30, 2009

LISmama810 said:
Are you specifically opposed to a ring sling? They take a bit of getting used to (but just a bit), take up almost zero room, and are the most versitile things you can use.

I use my ring sling constantly for DD (8 mo, 16 lbs) in the front-pouch (facing out) and hip carries. I love it so much I'm having my mom make me a few more.

(For the record, I LOVE my BabyHawk, too.)

I can't find the sling or wrap love. Neither feel very secure to me and I never seem to be able to get them tight enough to where baby isn't flopping all over the place.

Cryssy Jane · Nov 30, 2009

zactayaus said:
Just wanted to add that I'm in with my beco.

I have an ergo that I used for one week and it's sitting in my closet now. Just never felt the love for that thing. I tried it on again a few days ago and it just reconfirmed that there's no love there.

lol it's because of your beco love that has me interested in one

Since you talk about how awesome it is all the time.

zactayaus · Nov 30, 2009

stegmanc said:
lol it's because of your beco love that has me interested in one Since you talk about how awesome it is all the time.

:thanx!:

Well the beco isn't so small that it could fit in a diaper bag (unless it was a really big diaper bag). But I can hang it from the stroller handle or off the strap of my diaper bag. LOL.

Here's some pics of my beco all ready for travel next to my standard issue similac hospital freebee diaper bag.

Cryssy Jane · Nov 30, 2009

I have a diaper dude diaper bag... lol I

how small that rolls up compared to my ergo though. Now just gotta get the TF to sell so I have a little money since I just bought a gn on sale

nmb · Nov 30, 2009

What about this: http://www.theportablebaby.com/pikkolo.html
W/ the belt it'd be about the same as an Ergo I think, but w/out it probably fold up pretty small.... and looks like it'd be very adjustable to use for two different sized kiddos........

Haven't tried /seen one IRL, just had my eye on it....

Carrie_R · Nov 30, 2009

For Savannah, I'd highly recommend a BabyHawk... I got one this summer for S, he was 4 mos and 18 or so pounds. We did mostly back carries, but his mom uses it for front. However, now at 22 pounds, I'm looking for something more structured, so it might not work for Odin. However, I can fit one (along with some clothes & diapers) easily in the above standard-issue Similar diaper bag.

I think my BH was $80 in store, and it was money well spent IMO. I've tried the sling, stretch wrap, woven wrap, etc, and while they were all do-able for me, none of them were as natural or automatic for me as the BH was.

Is there a store near you that has carriers you can try on? We have one here that I can take the kids to and use the carrier for a bit.

Cryssy Jane · Nov 30, 2009

Carrie_R said:
For Savannah, I'd highly recommend a BabyHawk... I got one this summer for S, he was 4 mos and 18 or so pounds. We did mostly back carries, but his mom uses it for front. However, now at 22 pounds, I'm looking for something more structured, so it might not work for Odin. However, I can fit one (along with some clothes & diapers) easily in the above standard-issue Similar diaper bag.

I think my BH was $80 in store, and it was money well spent IMO. I've tried the sling, stretch wrap, woven wrap, etc, and while they were all do-able for me, none of them were as natural or automatic for me as the BH was.

Is there a store near you that has carriers you can try on? We have one here that I can take the kids to and use the carrier for a bit.

babyhawk looks really bulky to me. I haven't been too impressed with mei tai carriers, I have a terrible time getting them tight.

I could go to seattle, but other than that the only other store near me that has carriers has ergos, peanut shells, and bjorns.

LISmama810 · Nov 30, 2009

stegmanc said:
I can't find the sling or wrap love. Neither feel very secure to me and I never seem to be able to get them tight enough to where baby isn't flopping all over the place.

That's how I felt about ring slings initially, too. After a couple sessions of trial and error, I got it down pat. It makes so much sense and is so intuitive once you figure it out. Ring slings can be found pretty inexpensively, so you might want to give it another try. I've never used a wrap so I can't comment on that.

An Aurora · Nov 30, 2009

I LOVE my Beco. Love love love it. I toss mine in the didey bag.

sb518 · Nov 30, 2009

I'm watching this thread as well. I'm not going to love trying to use the Moby in muddy parkinglots.

I just looked up the Beco - $200 for a baby carrier!? HOLY CRAP!

canadiangie · Nov 30, 2009

Beco 4th Gen IF you can find one...

An Aurora · Nov 30, 2009

tumblebug said:
I'm watching this thread as well. I'm not going to love trying to use the Moby in muddy parkinglots.

I just looked up the Beco - $200 for a baby carrier!? HOLY CRAP!

Check here, on DS, and on thebabywearer; I got mine on here for $60! :thumbsup:

Cryssy Jane · Nov 30, 2009

canadiangie said:
Beco 4th Gen IF you can find one...

What's the difference between the 4th gen and the butterfly II?

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