Diaper Swappers

Melinda29 · 02-03-2013, 07:49 PM

I have tried to wear all my children and it has never worked well. I have an Ergo and had a Kangaroo Karrier (I think? I sold it five years ago). My kids can't stand the ergo. They hate being turned in so close, even as newborns. My back KILLS me when I wear my babies. I think it must just be a bad fit. I had a BWing friend show me how to use the ergo before she moved away, but it just doesn't work for us. My youngest is 14 months old and wants to be held a lot, but ony on my hip. Suggestions for something EASY to use that way that won't destroy my back?

starbeam · 02-03-2013, 10:17 PM

DEFINITELY get a ring sling! i would go for a nice, wrap conversion one...spendier, but so much more supportive that it's worth it! check out sleepingbaby.net ....all the info on ring slings, how to wear them, and different carries you'd ever need! then, come back here and find a nice one on FSOT that is a wrap conversion that you love

jennayoung99 · 02-09-2013, 03:28 PM

Ditto to the ring sling! They are the best.

sweetDD · 02-10-2013, 01:43 PM

Maybe there is a lending library in your place. Trying out a carrier first before actually buying one might be great.

Delphiki · 02-10-2013, 07:54 PM

The Ergo always killed my back too. I recently won a babyhawk off ebay for $33 shipped and it is heaven. I don't even feel the 3 foot tall 27lb toddler on the front or back. I'd say try one of those.

02-03-2013, 07:49 PM	#1
Melinda29 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,018 Ratings: 27 Feedback: 100%	Recs for a BW virgin I have tried to wear all my children and it has never worked well. I have an Ergo and had a Kangaroo Karrier (I think? I sold it five years ago). My kids can't stand the ergo. They hate being turned in so close, even as newborns. My back KILLS me when I wear my babies. I think it must just be a bad fit. I had a BWing friend show me how to use the ergo before she moved away, but it just doesn't work for us. My youngest is 14 months old and wants to be held a lot, but ony on my hip. Suggestions for something EASY to use that way that won't destroy my back?

02-03-2013, 10:17 PM	#2
starbeam Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 768 Ratings: 15 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Recs for a BW virgin DEFINITELY get a ring sling! i would go for a nice, wrap conversion one...spendier, but so much more supportive that it's worth it! check out sleepingbaby.net ....all the info on ring slings, how to wear them, and different carries you'd ever need! then, come back here and find a nice one on FSOT that is a wrap conversion that you love __________________ Co-sleeping, CDing, Babywearing, BFing, Non-circing, Vaxing, Stay at Home Mommy to one sweet little boy, and Wife to one wonderful husband I have Covers, a New OiOi Diaper Bag, Prefitted Cotton Diapers/Inserts, and a Didymos Sven size 6 Wrap for sale...PM me! My IHA/ISO

02-09-2013, 03:28 PM	#3
jennayoung99 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: alberta, canada Posts: 2,825 Ratings: 23 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Ditto to the ring sling! They are the best. __________________ Jenna - wife to Harrison since 2007, and proud mama to miss Matilda Quinn!!!! (Sept-06-11) expecting baby #2 May 20th ISO: FB elite diaper talk & charlie banana black & maple leaf

02-10-2013, 01:43 PM	#4
sweetDD Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 116 My Mood:	Re: Recs for a BW virgin Maybe there is a lending library in your place. Trying out a carrier first before actually buying one might be great.

02-10-2013, 07:54 PM	#5
Delphiki Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 52 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100%	Re: Recs for a BW virgin The Ergo always killed my back too. I recently won a babyhawk off ebay for $33 shipped and it is heaven. I don't even feel the 3 foot tall 27lb toddler on the front or back. I'd say try one of those.