baby sling? which one works for you?

1stimemomm

i'm looking for one of those baby slings that straps on like a frontfacing backpack...i'm not sure of the name but i was wondering which one works and how much would i be looking to spend? child prob has to be able to hold head up right??

Answer
I have the Moby Wrap and the Ergo Carrier.

The Moby is great for newborns b/c they don't need to have good head/neck control to put them in it. It's very easy to use, versatile, and comfortable. They run about $40. I've been using it for the last 3 months with my baby and carry her around the house all day! I love it...

The Ergo can also be used for newborns without good head control but you'd have to purchase a newborn insert. The Ergo is $92 (www.myfavoritebabycarrier.com). It's VERY comfortable and easier to put baby in/out than the Moby. It's better than the Baby Bjorn b/c it doesn't have the baby hanging by its crotch which could be bad for the baby's spine. My sister has the Baby Bjorn and because it has a hard outer shell, it pinches and squeezes baby in certain places so it looks like it could be painful! The ergo is completely soft everywhere so it wouldn't be painful for your baby.

Check out www.slingstation.com to get a good overview on the different slings available and comparisons between the different slings/carriers.

Sling vs. Carrier, the sling just isn't working out, help?

Hillbilly

I have a sling and a carrier (kinda like a back pack that goes in front). I tried to put my baby in the sling because I left the carrier in the car. I had it all the way tightened but she just drooped all the way down to my knees almost. It was very uncomfortable and heavy on my back. Is it because my baby is too big for a sling now, or maybe because I'm just so short (5'even)? Does anyone else use a carrier vs. a sling? All I see people on here talk about are slings.

Answer
I hated my sling, and my front carrier, and so did my daughter. The moment she could sit with support I started using a proper child-carrying backpack (it was a Macpac, designed for carrying toddlers up mountains). Best thing I ever bought. I almost never even used a pushchair.

If that photo in your avatar is the baby you are talking about, she'd be fine in that style of backpack. She needs full head and neck control, but not to be able to sit alone.

I'm 5'2, btw.

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