Q. I currently have the Snugli and it was ok when she was younger and facing towards my chest, but now that she's older, quite frankly, it sucks. It was only $25 so I guess I got what I paid for, but it really is made terribly. My daughter is 5 months and nearly 17lbs (she was born just shy of 10lbs). She constantly hangs forward so I don't feel comfortable unless I have my arms on her at all times around her chest area (yes, I have all the straps pulled as tight as possible and I have read the directions so I know she's in it correctly). Plus, the front part is high so she leans forward on it and just sucks on the front of it. When I try to pull her back to show her to use her neck muscles, she gets angry. She has no problem holding her head up, but I think simply because this lends itself to allow her to be lazy, she wants to do it. Not to mention, my neck and back starts to ache very quickly.
Any recommendations? I'd really rather NOT spend $100+ for one. I've heard all the rage about the Ergo and the Baby Bjorn, but I'm holding out hope that there's something equally good out there that doesn't require me to spend that much. I've had friends swear up and down on the Moby Wrap, but can it work for older, bigger babies?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't look like the Ergo has any front-facing capabilities? My daughter gets REALLY fussy if she can't face forward and look around so I really want to make sure I get one where I can do that.
Any recommendations? I'd really rather NOT spend $100+ for one. I've heard all the rage about the Ergo and the Baby Bjorn, but I'm holding out hope that there's something equally good out there that doesn't require me to spend that much. I've had friends swear up and down on the Moby Wrap, but can it work for older, bigger babies?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it doesn't look like the Ergo has any front-facing capabilities? My daughter gets REALLY fussy if she can't face forward and look around so I really want to make sure I get one where I can do that.
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Ergos do not face forward. I've got a Beco Gemini - and it does. I looked and looked to find a carrier, like the ergo, but one that can forward face. I had to use my birthday money to buy it - it was $130 I think. It adjusts for forward facing, inward facing, side, and back. Pretty great, and it puts all the weight on your hips. I have this in the car and use it whenever I'm out and about.
I also have a Moby wrap and love it! It takes some getting used to, and some practice. But once you get the hang of it, I think you'll like it too!
I also have a backpack carrier, by evenflo I think. it has a stand that kicks out, so I can just plop my daughter in it and hoist her onto my back with no trouble. I used this allll the time at home, from months 5-8 (when she could finally sit/crawl and started playing on her own). I would put her in it to make dinner, or get household work done. It does make my shoulders sore, but she loves it so much that a quiet/happy baby is worth it!!
I'm a bit of a carrier junkie - I don't really use a stroller.
Ergos do not face forward. I've got a Beco Gemini - and it does. I looked and looked to find a carrier, like the ergo, but one that can forward face. I had to use my birthday money to buy it - it was $130 I think. It adjusts for forward facing, inward facing, side, and back. Pretty great, and it puts all the weight on your hips. I have this in the car and use it whenever I'm out and about.
I also have a Moby wrap and love it! It takes some getting used to, and some practice. But once you get the hang of it, I think you'll like it too!
I also have a backpack carrier, by evenflo I think. it has a stand that kicks out, so I can just plop my daughter in it and hoist her onto my back with no trouble. I used this allll the time at home, from months 5-8 (when she could finally sit/crawl and started playing on her own). I would put her in it to make dinner, or get household work done. It does make my shoulders sore, but she loves it so much that a quiet/happy baby is worth it!!
I'm a bit of a carrier junkie - I don't really use a stroller.
Where is all the cool dad gear?!?
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Here is the dealio. Im a 22 year old guy about to have a baby girl and i wanted to get a diaper bad and one of those kangaroo thingys that you put the baby that sits on your chest, but all the stuff i see if for the moms. Can anyone help me out to find some cool looking stuff? =D
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When my wife and I were picking out new baby gear, she actually found a really nice Under Armour backpack that we use as our diaper bag. It works really well:
- has plenty of pockets for diapers, wipes and everything
- we use the mp3 pocket for pacifiers so they're easy to find
- has two side pockets for water bottles that we use for baby bottles
- i don't feel like a total fool carry it around
Here's a link to what it looks like:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1993258&CAWELAID=110518413
As for a baby carrier, I use this:
http://www.evenflo.com/product.aspx?id=188&pfid=167
I really like it because it's easily adjustable and fairly comfortable to wear. It isn't some bright obnoxious color and it supports a baby facing frontwards or backwards.
Plus, most people will be focusing on your kid and not you, so you have that going for you.
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When my wife and I were picking out new baby gear, she actually found a really nice Under Armour backpack that we use as our diaper bag. It works really well:
- has plenty of pockets for diapers, wipes and everything
- we use the mp3 pocket for pacifiers so they're easy to find
- has two side pockets for water bottles that we use for baby bottles
- i don't feel like a total fool carry it around
Here's a link to what it looks like:
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1993258&CAWELAID=110518413
As for a baby carrier, I use this:
http://www.evenflo.com/product.aspx?id=188&pfid=167
I really like it because it's easily adjustable and fairly comfortable to wear. It isn't some bright obnoxious color and it supports a baby facing frontwards or backwards.
Plus, most people will be focusing on your kid and not you, so you have that going for you.
Follow me I learn how to be a dad to a baby girl -
http://www.fromfronttoback.com
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