I'm going to make this post a sticky post and leave it at the top of the community. There hasn't been enough community traffic to continue a monthly ISO/FS post. So we can just use this one permanently. :)

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Have fun!

My friend had a baby about three weeks ago. He is her second and seems to be super high needs/refluxy. She also has a two year old who is used to being with mom when she isn't working, though she did not wear him- had an old baggish sling given to her and never liked it.

I have a surplus of carriers and am putting some together to send her. I am making her a wc ring sling, I have a mei tai that's perfect for squishies, and a Moby. I have a spare woven I would send her, but she is teeny and it is a seven. Do you think she would be overwhelmed with the fabric?

Any other suggestions?

So I'm in another parenting forum with an emphasis on attachment style parenting/baby wearing. I mentioned I use an ergo and was instantly told I was doing things wrong/the ergo sucks/etc. I was under the impression that it was one of the best ssc? I guess my not using a wrap or rs was an issue. So I was just looking for opinions here, as that community tends to be extreme. Is the ergo a bad choice for baby wearing? Is it a less desirable choice?

*ps I'm trying to tag this but my phone is not cooperating.

Hello everyone. I'm new to the community.

I'm due with my second child in the fall. I have a son who will be almost 3 when the new baby is born. I really want to get a good carrier for the baby.

I have a small amount of experience; I wore my son a little bit. I had a Babyhawk that we used until he was about 6 months old, and an Ergo that we used maybe once after that. My son simply did not like being worn.

I sold both of those carriers, because we didn't plan on having another baby. And now... well, I am looking for ideas about what carrier to invest in for this baby.

I do want either a mei tai or a SSC similar to the Ergo.

Possible issues: I am fat. Size 26/28 pre-pregnancy. I know that when I had the Ergo before I needed the extender. Fortunately, I still have it, if I choose to get another.

I have MS. Basically, it is just super important to me that a carrier remain comfortable and evenly distributes the baby's weight. Obviously this is true for everyone, but I really can't continuously adjust it.

My son is/was a giant. At 29 months right now, he is somewhere around 38 inches tall and 40 pounds. He was over 25 pounds by a year. I know every child is different, and I don't know the sex of this baby yet, as that may play a role. But I am preparing for another large child.

So what do you think are the best options? I feel like I like the idea of a SSC like the Ergo, because I won't have to tie it each time and it seems easier. But I know that a mei tai can be cheaper and will be easier to get one that will fit me.

Please spam me with your thoughts. :)

I've worn my son (almost 16 months) since he was a wee little pod pretty much full time. We NEVER used a pram and since we don't have a car - nor a car seat. I'm a SAHM so this I really wear him ALL THE TIME. 

He was in a wrap when he was tiny, then a ring sling, then an ergo, then an Olives & Applesauce and now we use a Kanga XT. I also have a Mai Tai but he's not really keen to go in there.

The problem is I've developed some back pain and have started using the stroller more since about 14 months but I prefer wearing him and will do so when I can/am pain free. My baby is about 25/26 pounds and though a good walker (starting to run!) prefers to be carried most of the time while we're out if he's not in the pram. 

Perhaps our biggest issues is that he's a big boy and I'm a small mummy (5'1" 100 lbs) so it's quite a strain on me no matter how I adjust. My Kanga is petite and fits me well...

For those of you who babywear full time did you develop back pain as time went on? Did you start using the pram sometimes when baby got too heavy? 

He's not as happy in the pram though he'll sit with minimal fussing and I'm not as happy with him in it but also would like to avoid permanently damaging my back since I want more kids in the future to wear and cuddle. 

We still breastfeed and bedshare so he's not really starved for contact. It's just annoying. 

Advice/stories/commiserations greatly appreciated.

This probably sounds like a silly question, but I swear that I'm serious.  I'm just making my first attempts at babywearing, and this is the logistical problem I run into...

You are out with your baby in the carrier.  You don't have a stroller or anything else to place your baby in.  You don't have anybody else with you.

How do you go to the washroom?  Is it possible/easy to manage with the carrier on?  Would you recommend squatting vs. sitting (I don't sit on public toilets and I really hope I don't have to start).

I haven't made a post in here in ages, but I just wanted to post a quick blurb about my new Kinderpack. I am an SSC girl. I used to dream of being a wrapper, but I'm just not- and now that I've discovered Kinderpacks it doesn't even bother me. They are so pretty and oh.em.gee. talk about comfortable.

I was so sad to have to buy a new SSC when our beloved (and often used) I-Phyeonhae Boom! started to get uncomfortable for me when wearing my tall 18 month old (she's 28 lbs. for reference) and also seemed to be uncomfortable for her. She rides arms out *occasionally* but really seems to prefer to draw her arms in and curl them in front of her for comfort. That was definitely not happening anymore in my I-Phy or in my husband's Ergo.

But now that I have had the Kinderpack for a while I just cannot say enough good things about it. It is the most comfortable SSC I have ever used in a back carry and the SV panel is awesome for the hot summers here in the south. Plus I *love* how this carrier has seat darts. I haven't been able to get a good deep seat for her in any structured carriers for a while now and now she is rocking the "m" shape again (woo hoo!) and the seat goes knee to knee. I am a happy mama!!


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At some point in the last 15 months or so, a user posted here about a carrier she had that had panels you could unzip to reveal mesh. If I remember correctly it was in general similar to a Beco or Ergo, but had these panels to allow air flow. The name of the carrier was rather odd and all I can remember is that she joked they called it the iPhy or something similar. Does any one know if such an animal exists or where I might find something of the sort? We in getting-hotter-by-the-day Florida would greatly appreciate any help in finding this potentially more comfortable for outdoor use item.

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Has anyone heard of Rockin' Baby slings? They are doing a deal on Roozt today (they are $64 vs. $80), and for every one that's purchased, they give one to a woman in need. 

Here's the link! Not sure if you'd have to get a Roozt account to get the deal, but it's not invite only or anything. 

http://www.roozt.com/Rockin-Baby/index.html?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Roozt%20is%20Back!&utm_content=Rockin+Baby+Deal+Feature%3A+5%2F9%2F2012

I plan to do a short walking holiday next month with my husband and my 19 month old. Our plan is to walk a length of the Cotswold Way in England, stopping at B&Bs and carrying our luggae with us. We would probably use a combination of SSC (Beco Butterfly 2) and wrap for back carries, and take a camping rucksack for most of our kit, plus a small rucksack to be worn either over the baby, or carried on the front of the wearer. We would probably aim to walk 10-15 miles per day, so fairly easy going and very flexible.

Yesterday we did a 5 mile gentle walk, DD on my back in the didymos double hammock. Today my back ACHES. I don't know if I need to build up my strength, or if I need to adjust my carry. I'm pretty fit but to be honest don't babywear anywhere near as much as I used to now I work full time.

So questions:
1) Back-ache - improve strength, or do I need to do something different? Any recommendations for back carries that are super-supportive? The DH has a chest support but nothing across the stomach. Maybe that would help?

2) Rucksacks worn with baby. I know Ergo etc. have rucksacks that attach to the main carrier. Are there generic ones you can wear over any old back carry? Wearing on front - yay or nay?

3) Weather-proofing. This is England, after all! I'm preparing for rain. I have a babywearing fleece which is super warm and water resistant, but I'd like something to really protect us both if it rains hard. Babywearing mac, or (preferred) individual baby waterproof cover?

4) Wrap recommendations. I own a Didymos which is very thick, and an Ellaroo which is very lightweight. I'd like something longer and lightweight for Summer, but don't want to compromise on support. Would you recommend a Calin Bleu or Storchenweige? Are these as comfortable as the thick, blankety Didymos?

Thanks! :)