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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/22/2009 10:35:58 AM   
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Well, since the baby is due in November, I'll have a while Nebraskan winter to get through with the Moby. The extra warmth may be a good thing! But, I'll have to see. I just REALLY liked the moby when I saw it demonstrated at a store. Sooooo, we will just have to wait and see I guess. The good thing though, If I don't like it, I can resell on e-bay and probably get most of my money back.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/22/2009 12:04:59 PM   
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So you can use both the Moby and becco for newborns? How about the chunei one, Sarah. My computer doesn't like their site but it looked like they had a little bitty in one of the pics. Maybe I'll have to try another browser later tonight. I definitely want to wear this little one, probably for a few months. Certainly through cold and flu season! I don't want to keep Josh in because of the baby because we will all go stir crazy, but I don't want a bunch of toddlers sharing every germ that comes our way in March. Generally I am not too worried about germs, but a newborn in Feb has me a bit more concerned. I am thinking I need one that can be used from newborn to young toddler and isn't too heavy to use in a humid summer. I don't think I want to buy more than one so I am thinking of skipping the sling type, especially if the cheapy ones aren't safe. Any other thoughts?

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You can absolutely use the Beco with a newborn. I actually like it's features for newborns better then the Ergo, it has a separate harness versus the more "blanket" type insert of the Ergo. I wish I had mine with me, I would take pictures for you. I have the Beco Butterly I, which does not have a removable infant harness. The newer Butterly II have a removable one which does make it slightly better for a toddler. The Butterfly(both of them) have a internal harness(other then the infant one) so that the child is secure in the carrier before it's on your body. It makes back carries much easier, especially if you aren't comfortable juse flinging the child onto your back while you strap on a carrier(which is what I do now, I think it gives some people heart attacks).

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/26/2009 4:37:17 PM   
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I don't know anyone IRL who had done much babywearing. I've thought about asking my brother if my SIL left any of the ring slings she had/made with the other baby stuff. Long, ugly story but she's been out of the house for the better part of 16 months and I'm not sure he knows what she did with stuff like that as far as ditching, taking or packing it. My mom and sis have asked if I need or want anything "big" for this baby so I think they would be willing to either buy or chip in for a nice carrier if I can figure out what I want. I have to say that the Moby looks good, but I am not sure the wrap/unstructured thing would work for me. Sarah, if your offer is still good I am PMing my address. I really want a good carrier - I have seen too many moms at story time and drop in plays trying to juggle a little baby in one hand while chasing/correcting a recalcitrant toddler lately. Josh is a good kid but I'd be kidding myself if I thought he would become a cooperative angel just because mama has a new baby to hold!

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/26/2009 4:49:16 PM   
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Sarah, if your offer is still good I am PMing my address.

YUP still stands!!! Then you can either figure out if the Moby will or won't work!!! I was totally amazed how much the it helps even though it is unstructured.
And again, if you can get others to chip in, I LOVE THE CHUNEI STYLE!!!!!!! (I made mine because I saw no point in shelling out that kind of money if I could make it, but really, it is WELL worth it!!!!!). You can wear it on the front, side, back, and it is well covered, easy to put them in. It is a breeze to put on. Just hold baby against your chest, put one arm through the hole (like you are putting n a vest backwards), then your other arm. The thing is so great...you can let go of baby then and they will not fall out (because of the belt). Then you just attach the velcro at the back, buckle/tie the belt (I made mine to tie, but the bought one is a buckle), and you are done. I can easily put it on in less then 30 seconds.
Once you get good at the moby tying, you can get that done fast too...takes me less then a minute to tie it (thought I do not tie it the way their web site says to do it...my way is much easier IMO and I can hold baby while doing it).

I have back problems, so when I say it is good on the back, believe me, it is. In all our years, we have tried a lot out there, and just about everything you can buy in a store through the years. VERY few actually get my vote. I didn't find the Moby until baby #4, and man, was I really really relieved we found something that actually worked!!!

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/4/2009 4:33:23 PM   
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OK. I'm going out on a limb here.

Anyone whose made a carrier for themselves ... would you be willing to make one for me?? I've lost nearly 20 lbs and the cheap sling that I bought after Audrey was born is too big now for anything but the front carry; and she's almost too big for that. I can't find anything but slings at my local stores, and I just don't have the money to go buy one. I would pay for it, as long as it's cheaper than what I could get in a store.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/4/2009 5:35:39 PM   
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What kind do are you looking for? *Somewhere*, I have a frankenkozy (kind of a mix between a wrap and a mei-tai) that I'm more than willing to pass along to you, if you don't mind a blue/white color scheme.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/5/2009 10:45:44 AM   
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Ya know, I'm not sure what I'm looking for. There really isn't a place that is super close where I can go look at them all. Until y'all, all I ever knew was a sling. It's all I can find in the stores.

Do you have a picture of a frankenkozy?

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/5/2009 1:04:57 PM   
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Here are some pictures of the one I have. My skinny sister wasn't wearing it properly, it's usually more secure. Too weird, my 3 year old blog post is the second link when I googled the word. I just realized that baby is my Gebre, not Biruk!


This page shows different ways to wear it with different sized babies.

I won't be offended if it's not what you're looking for. I was just thinking I won't have a chance to use it for a good while anyway.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/5/2009 6:10:05 PM   
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That's what I thought it was. And I remember seeing that post 3 years ago.

I need something I can wear when doing housework, something in church, and probably when shopping when she gets too big for the snuggli.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/5/2009 6:16:30 PM   
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Christine, the carrier I showed you is like an Ergo, but with a taller body. It's modeled after the Beco 4th Generation. I find it quite comfy, I wore Gabby in it through the airport this summer, still easy and she is almost 30lbs. Good for front or back carries, and because it sits on your hips it's good for heavier babies.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/5/2009 6:17:41 PM   
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Hmmm, a frankenozy probably wouldn't be too practical for all three.

I really loved my pouch sling, and was able to wear it back and front, and well into toddlerhood, but I'm not sure I'd be able to duplicate that success long distance. I had to fiddle with it a lot to get it just right for me.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/9/2009 3:02:28 PM   
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My pouch sling works GREAT for front carry. She HATED it for cradle carry (so we didn't use it). I tried the hip carry and back carry, but she felt REALLY loose. I'll keep trying it as she gets bigger.

Thanks Ryanne. I'll think about it.

OT note coming: Ryanne ... can you PM me your address so I can send you those clothes?

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/14/2009 1:00:34 PM   
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I want to start using the hip carry with my Moby. I cannot find the appropriate age do it. Does anyone know?

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/14/2009 1:05:07 PM   
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I want to start using the hip carry with my Moby. I cannot find the appropriate age do it. Does anyone know?

It's not about age, it's about whether they can hold themselves up or whether they tend to lean. My kids are leaners, so it's very hard for me to do the hip carry with them at any age...even Justice at 16mo can't do that carry even though he has been walking on his own for 8 months and is very much able to carry himself upright...he still likes to lean.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/14/2009 1:36:39 PM   
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Uh-oh, Logan is already a serious leaner. He wants to get everything. This may not work out. Ah, the challenges.

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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/14/2009 9:47:01 PM   
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You could just put it on normal, put him in, then slip one arm out and bring the shoulder strap down to your waist, then put him on your hip. If he does well you will know, if he doesn't, just slip the shoulder strap back up and scoot him back around. It's easy to try it out.

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