UPDATE:
I had my baby wearing consultation today.
It went very well and the lady (Jane) was super nice. I decided not to try on the pikkolo though because it would be too much money with the support belt and I didn't want to tempt myself.
If you'll remember from my original post I was going to buy a used carrier but dh and I discussed it and decided we could spend the money for a new one because when we're done with it we'll be able to resell it and get back a good part of what we paid.
So first I tried on the ergo sport. It's super comfy and I love how soft the material is (reminds me of brushed cotton). Gavin wasn't sure he liked the full stradle just yet so she showed me how to frog up one of his legs and he did much better.
Next was the organic ergo. Pretty much the same as the sport except the fabric is much stiffer and thicker (more like canvas). Gavin must have liked it because he started to fall asleep in it.
Last up was the beco. (Man I love the patterns this thing comes in.) Gavin apparently loved this one the most because he went out cold.
But I wasn't to sure about the straps. They kind of felt like they were digging into my underarms.
So I decided on the sport. The main reasons were the price ($94) and the more breathable light weight fabric. I also got a front pouch for it in cranbury to give it a splash of color
(sport only comes in black). She gave me a discount on the pouch because it is a discontinued color and it was her last one.:thumbsup:
I've been using it on and off all day. There is definetely a bit of a learning curve coming from a super easy to use snugli
but I'm getting pretty good at getting it on and off now. Gavin didn't think it was so much fun to practice so I ended up using one of dd's dolls.
My one complait was that when he fell asleep his head would tend to fall back and then I would feel like I had to arch my back and support his head with my arm. I knew I could use the sleeping hood and it would totally prevent the problem but it totally covers his head and it was 90+ degrees out today. I emailed Jane and told her what my issue was. She gave me some suggestions on what I could do to help with head support without using the hood and I ended up putting a receiving blanket folded up slightly behind his back and up out of the carrier and that seemed to work well.:thumbsup:
I was talking to a friend about the carriers tonight and she told me she was thinking about selling her beco in sky and would give me a great deal on it. (Oh how I love that pattern
.) I'm so tempted but I think dh would kill me and I don't need it now. Ugh. Why couldn't she had said something sooner.