WTB toddler sling/carrier...totally open to different types- tell me what you have

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DisneyWorldNanny

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• Dec 16, 2010

• #1

Ok, so I've been taking Alexis to Disney every time I watch her now, she has really started to enjoy it and there are many, many times and places that I have to park the stroller and carry her for lengthy periods of time such as when we line up for a ride or maybe watch the Castle Show/Parades... I have to hold her for the duration so she can see.

She's extremely attached to me and very shy sometimes so she can get overly clingy (see siggy pic lol ) Her days with me are the only times that she gets one on one attention (she's the youngest of 3) so she really just wants to be held as much a pssible but it's getting really tough to hold her *and* push a stroller when she gets clingy.

I'm beginning to think that I could really benefit from owning some type of carrier/ sling for her so before I buy anything new I wanted to see what you all have on here to maybe help someone out and that way if I hate it, I can resell without such a huge loss etc.

She is 20 months, about 22 maybe 23lbs now and fairly petite in general. Does anyone here have something they are looking to sell that would be appropriate? I'm really clueless when it comes to carriers so I will not know what they are by name/pattern name so pictures would be extremely helpful for me to make a decision. I interested in front/hip carriers and slings...not back- I don't think she'd go for that at all, she likes to be cuddled.

Thanks!

 

rachelandtyke

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #2

I've got a Sara's Ride hip carrier. It's canvas with a waist strap and padded shoulder strap.

 

TerisBoys

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #3

rachelandtyke said:

I've got a Sara's Ride hip carrier. It's canvas with a waist strap and padded shoulder strap.

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I adored my Sara's Ride when my boys were about your little sister's size. Easy to get them in/out of, and not a lot of hot fabric around me or them.

In fact, I almost suggested one in your sling thread last night.

 

Louisa

CPST Instructor

• Dec 17, 2010

• #4

um no slings that would work for you here, but can i mail you my kids so they can go to disney very day

 

veggiegirl228

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #5

I have a babyhawk (no headrest) that I got and hardly used. (I resized the pics and don't know why is showing up huge)

 

skipspin

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #6

Are you available to meet in Lakeland next week? I'll be there anyway.

I have some things you could try if you wanted and maybe a carrier or two you could borrow for a few months or trade or something.

I have a Beco, Angelpack MY, Hip Carrier (similar to the sarah's ride and for sale), Woven wrap, and two ringslings. One is absolutely stunning and great for this weather since it's stinkin hot. If there is anything else you want to try out I could probably borrow them from a friend to bring. She has an Ergo and tons of other carriers too.

 

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DisneyWorldNanny

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #7

You guys are awesome... thanks! looks like I really have to do some research here! Skipspin, thanks! I love the look of the Beco but she'd have to go on my back at her size, right? I haven't even heard of the Babyhawk or Angelpack...I'm going to go check it out. I have heard good things about the Ergo too, I went from no options to 10 so I have to check them all out!

 

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arly1983

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #8

No carriers here to sell but I thought I would mention the babyhawk Oh Snap! I used it for an entire week at DW with a much heavier LO.

 

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rodentranger

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #9

I love my Boba G2, but it's a back carrier.

 

skipspin

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• Dec 17, 2010

• #10

DisneyWorldNanny said:

You guys are awesome... thanks! looks like I really have to do some research here! Skipspin, thanks! I love the look of the Beco but she'd have to go on my back at her size, right? I haven't even heard of the Babyhawk or Angelpack...I'm going to go check it out. I have heard good things about the Ergo too, I went from no options to 10 so I have to check them all out!

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Nope. My DS2 is 26 lbs (as been over 25 since 8 months!) and almost 2 now and I can wear him on my front, although I only do that if he's asleep because I'm short and he's big and his head bumps my chin if he's looking around. If he's sick or sleeping, though, I wear him on the front because he likes to cuddle. There's no weight/age restriction at all.

The Angelpack is a MT. Nothing too special, but I like it a lot. The Beco is more supportive, but I can do the angelpack too with DS2. I wore DS1 in it when I was 8 months pregnant with DS2.

 

bobandjess99

Senior Community Member

• Dec 17, 2010

• #11

For easy pop-in, pop-out, I recommend an Obi/Duo style carrier. I have one, but they are size-based, so mine wouldn't work for you, but they rock...all the benefits of a Mei Tai (goes over both shoulders, lots of support), but you can wear it like a vest, and just pop the kid in and out..no tying iot straps falling on the ground, etc.

http://www.michikobaby.com/item_10/DUO-simple-sash-baby-carrier.htm

 

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amy919

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• Dec 19, 2010

• #12

I have a pikkolo for sale. Can back carry or hip carry and I have a brand new never opened support belt for babies/kids over 22 pounds. It is the best soft sided carrier, so versatile and easy to use! Folds up too so you can throw it in your bag if you need to.

I have the Avalon Pikkolo.

Here is a link to my post here in swap: http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=149491

 

Lys

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• Dec 20, 2010

• #13

If you like the Mei Tai style, I can make one for you out of any fabric you like.

 

BrookeSLP

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• Dec 20, 2010

• #14

I have an EEEUC Kozy in Merrifield here

 

Jonah Baby

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• Dec 20, 2010

• #15

Messaged you. I've got an Ergo and a BabyHawk for sale.

 

BananaBoat

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• Dec 20, 2010

• #16

Just to clarify, when you say that she needs to be carried in front, do you mean facing in (towards you) or facing out? That makes a big difference for Soft Structured Carriers, as many don't allow facing out. The Pikkolo is one of the few ones we tried that does allow facing in or out in front AND is supportive enough for a 20 pound + child on a small-framed woman (I'm 5' 5" & 111# for reference).

 

Kobain's Mommy

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• Dec 20, 2010

• #17

I have this one I was going to list on Ebay soon for $30 shipped. It's new in the box (minus the outer paper cover). I got it and never used it since I got an Ergo.

http://www.infantino.com/product.cfm?product_id=1197

 

mamom

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• Dec 21, 2010

• #18

I have a black ergo that I am considering selling...I wanted to be a toddler wearing mom, but I just think I like my strollers I only used the ergo a handful of times.