Diaper Swappers

zionnecherub · 11-13-2006, 07:19 PM

I am a little late in the game here. My ds is 6.5 months, EBF, he needs alot of constant entertainment and cuddles. I am a very exhausted person in general, so I never thought I could carry a baby around all day. (I had a hard enough time this pregnancy). I also have a 4 year old to tend to as well. And, I am a L/XL sized person with 40F's. Is there anyone else out there that is like me

who wears their baby & can offer some insight? What is a good carrier for bigger and exhausted moms?

I have a theodore bean, that kills my back.

Thanks!!

pinkflamingos77 · 11-13-2006, 07:24 PM

I have 2 boys. 8 and 6 yrs old. My daughter is 9 months old. The best carrier for my busy lifestlye is a mei tai carrier. I got mine at www.freehandbaby.com

They are easy to use once you get the hang of it. I love my carrier. good luck!!

Bare Bottom Gear · 11-13-2006, 07:27 PM

www.babyhawk.com she also makes them with extended straps for extra room. I think it's like $5-10 extra for the extra straps. BH's are the most comfy, I carry my 32 lb toddler in mine (new model - not the xt) and the padded shoulder straps really help. Her patterns are the best too.

GL mama!

loni1090 · 11-13-2006, 07:28 PM

my sis likes the MT I got her. You might want to try one of those. You can wear you DC in the front or back.
A wrap has a bigger learning curve, but I love those too.

iris0110 · 11-13-2006, 07:35 PM

I second the Freehand Mei Tai. I am exhausted alot too, and I also have an older child to tend to and a baby who is very high needs. I was never able to use a carrier with my oldest because the snugglie hurt too bad. But now I can carry my baby all day in a Mei Tai. I have several but my Freehand is the best. I am also an XL mama and I have 36H-I breasts and I manage just fine. I can get house work done, take ds1 to the park (which we did today for over an hour and a half) and still bond with and care for ds2. I have been wearing ds2 since he was just 4 weeks old. He is 11.5 months now and we are still very happy with Babywearing. Now that he is bigger I can carry him on my back which is easier on my back than front carries and allows me to get more done. I don't know what i would do with out my mei tai's.

Mom2Natalya · 11-13-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iris0110

I second the Freehand Mei Tai.

I third Freehand Mei Tais. It's never too late to start babywearing!! We love our mei tai, DH wears it too- I got a gender neutral pattern so he would.

it's comfortable and easy to use (not a learning curve like with wraps- I am still trying to figure out my ellaroo wrap)

I got mine at www.attachedtobaby.com

CourtneyinAlaska · 11-13-2006, 08:50 PM

There is a great article over at thebabywearer, let me try to find it....

CourtneyinAlaska · 11-13-2006, 08:55 PM

http://www.thebabywearer.com/articles/WhatToO/PlusSizes.htm

I was around a 40H postpartum and used a ringsling until I graduated to a pouch. Just need to be careful the carrier doesn't bind your breasts or it could lead to plugged ducts.

mommyto3girls · 11-13-2006, 08:55 PM

I had a mei tai and liked it but thought it took too much to get it on

I just traded it with a momma I met at LLL. She is a massuse, so we trade the Mei Tai for a massage and energy work

I can't wait!

Personally I love a ring sling. Simple, easy to get on and off and you can use it in a variety of positions. I have used it from the newborn stage and can still carry 36 pound 4 year old dd in it in a hip carry.

zionnecherub · 11-14-2006, 07:53 AM

Thanks for all the advice

11-13-2006, 07:19 PM	#1
zionnecherub Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ASHEVILLE, North Cackalacky Posts: 2,320 Ratings: 234 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I want to try babywearing I am a little late in the game here. My ds is 6.5 months, EBF, he needs alot of constant entertainment and cuddles. I am a very exhausted person in general, so I never thought I could carry a baby around all day. (I had a hard enough time this pregnancy). I also have a 4 year old to tend to as well. And, I am a L/XL sized person with 40F's. Is there anyone else out there that is like me who wears their baby & can offer some insight? What is a good carrier for bigger and exhausted moms? I have a theodore bean, that kills my back. Thanks!! __________________ Jessica -FT student, Wife & Mother to 2 ladies and 2 gentlemen The right to one person's LIFE comes before the right of another person's liberty or pursuit of happiness.

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pinkflamingos77 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,238 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: I want to try babywearing I have 2 boys. 8 and 6 yrs old. My daughter is 9 months old. The best carrier for my busy lifestlye is a mei tai carrier. I got mine at www.freehandbaby.com They are easy to use once you get the hang of it. I love my carrier. good luck!! __________________ Multiple final warnings, yet still using inappropriate avatars and posts

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Bare Bottom Gear Cruelty is a tyrant that's always attended with fear Formerly: SAHMTo2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,783 Ratings: 305 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I want to try babywearing www.babyhawk.com she also makes them with extended straps for extra room. I think it's like $5-10 extra for the extra straps. BH's are the most comfy, I carry my 32 lb toddler in mine (new model - not the xt) and the padded shoulder straps really help. Her patterns are the best too. GL mama! __________________ Alyssa ~ Ebay FB ~ Old DS FB Check out my other FSOT items, I've got diapers, yarn and fiber for sale!!

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loni1090 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 753 Ratings: 56 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I want to try babywearing my sis likes the MT I got her. You might want to try one of those. You can wear you DC in the front or back. A wrap has a bigger learning curve, but I love those too. __________________ www.islapacifika.com

11-13-2006, 07:35 PM	#5
iris0110 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N TX Posts: 13,321 Ratings: 235 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: I want to try babywearing I second the Freehand Mei Tai. I am exhausted alot too, and I also have an older child to tend to and a baby who is very high needs. I was never able to use a carrier with my oldest because the snugglie hurt too bad. But now I can carry my baby all day in a Mei Tai. I have several but my Freehand is the best. I am also an XL mama and I have 36H-I breasts and I manage just fine. I can get house work done, take ds1 to the park (which we did today for over an hour and a half) and still bond with and care for ds2. I have been wearing ds2 since he was just 4 weeks old. He is 11.5 months now and we are still very happy with Babywearing. Now that he is bigger I can carry him on my back which is easier on my back than front carries and allows me to get more done. I don't know what i would do with out my mei tai's. __________________ ShannonInk'd, Atheist, Liberal, Part Time Large Equipment Mechanic, HS-ing, Mum to ASD Ninja Kearnan (8-4-01) & Derby Boy Tharen (12-1-05) Always remembering Arawyn Born Silently (12-21-03) Crocheted longies/shorties, toys and more see samples Arawyn's Garden Crochet