baby wearers.. What other carriers do a facing out hold?

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mykidsmylife

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #1

River HATES the BECO. I don't wear her much but when I do she wants to face out. She hates being on my back as well.
I use the Beco sometimes and the Moby but I want something a little easier then the Moby that allows me to face her out.

Soooo what can I use?

Oh and I had a Bjorn but it hurt my shoulders.

Thanks.

 

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NVMBR02

New member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #2

You can use a Pikklo in a facing out carry. Catbird also makes a mei tei that can be worn with the baby facing out.

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #3

I use my ring slings with a facing out carry at that age/size. (Kangaroo carry, I think?)

 

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amy919

New member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #4

Mommyto2 said:

You can use a Pikklo in a facing out carry. Catbird also makes a mei tei that can be worn with the baby facing out.

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I think the Pikkolo is the only SSC that allows or is recommended for carrying facing out. I have one and love it .

 

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mykidsmylife

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #5

I have never heard of Pikkolo... Hmm...

I tried the sling carry and she can push out of it. I need something where I can use my hands more and the ring sling I cant b/c I am scared she will jump out. LOL.

Thanks

 

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itzmeigh

New member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #6

What about a Mei Tai tied in a back carry but on your front with them facing out. Not positive it would work but I don;t see why not. I have no children here to do an example with. Later when Jacob gets home from school I can see if I can tie him on like I'm talking about. He's still under 40 pounds but all leg. But I might be able to atleast show you what I'm talking about.

Another idea would be a back carry but get her up REALLY high so that she can see over your shoulder. I'm not sure that a 10 month old could do a Kangaroo carry for very long. But it is possible if they are very flexable. (I think I did it with Jacob around 10 months old... I can't remember!)

 

njkj

New member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #7

What about a hip carry in the ringsling?

 

krasota

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #8

At her age, it's going to be tough to have her facing out in a way that doesn't put undue stress on your body. A hip carry can work (Ergo, ring sling, pouch, wrap). Freehand has a new SSC which allows facing out, but I don't know until what point.

You could try a mei tai or wrap in a high back carry.

 

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arly1983

New member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #9

krasota said:

At her age, it's going to be tough to have her facing out in a way that doesn't put undue stress on your body.

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:yeahthat:

I use my Kozy Carrier for occaisional FFing carries but its not nearly as comfortable as facing in.

 

LISmama810

Admin - CPS Technician

• Mar 9, 2010

• #10

You can finagle a mei tai to work facing out in a front carry, but it doesn't look comfortable for mom or baby, really. (Their butt needs to be lower than their legs, and it just looks awkward. I've never tried.)

I'd either wear her in the back-carry or use a ring sling to do a hip carry.

 

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mykidsmylife

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #11

She doesn't like the hip carry. I have 3 ring slings and have tried. She always tries to flip herself around to face out.

Seriously I need something that will face her out like the Moby does. I don't really worry about her hips/back as she will only be in it at the most 30min a day. When we are outside she will face me but in stores and stuff she won't @@...

Thanks for the ideas. I will see what I can figure out.

 

bobandjess99

Senior Community Member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #12

Even though it isn't "recommended", i always just used a regular MT to face out, BUT...if i were you, I'd get an Obi. It's sort of like a wrap carry, except it just slips right on, so a lot easier, especially for short trips. I LOVE mine. Wish i had had them always, but i didn't find out about them until after ds was born. http://www.littlepearlbabywear.com/catalog.php?category=30
They show the baby facing in, but you can face them out. i believe it's "not recommended", but eh. It is just an "X"....so it goes over both shoulders, but there's no tying or buckling or anything..just pop baby in and out of the carrier, thats all you have to do.

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Mar 9, 2010

• #13

You can do a reverse straddle carry with two non-padded ring-slings. Put her back against your chest so that she is straddling the sling instead of your body. Put the other sling on going the opposite direction. Make sure the cross is high up on her chest and that the slings are crossing her shoulders. It feels pretty much like wearing any front pack, but you can spread the fabric out under her bottom and knees for better leg positioning.

 

UlrikeDG

Admin - CPS Technician Emeritus

• Mar 9, 2010

• #14

Didymos/Storchenwiege.

You could also try the Secure High Back Carry.

 

bobandjess99

Senior Community Member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #15

safeinthecar said:

You can do a reverse straddle carry with two non-padded ring-slings. Put her back against your chest so that she is straddling the sling instead of your body. Put the other sling on going the opposite direction. Make sure the cross is high up on her chest and that the slings are crossing her shoulders. It feels pretty much like wearing any front pack, but you can spread the fabric out under her bottom and knees for better leg positioning.

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This is exactly what an Obi does......so if you already have 2 RS's, you can try it out this way....the main pro pof the obi is you can just slip it on as opposed to have to fuss wuth RS's..

 

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mykidsmylife

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2010

• #16

I read something about the 2 ring slings. I have 3 so I will try that as well.

thanks