If you missed part 1 of the series, you can read about my picks for baby gear for the early months here.
Okay, so I love baby-wearing. It's such a sweet feeling having your baby so close to you, it promotes bonding and attachment, and it's so convenient. I never really thought too much about baby-wearing before getting pregnant. I saw people here and there wearing their babes, but I didn't really know all the choices that are out there. I did some research and read lots of reviews before choosing the three carriers I have - thank you baby shower gift cards! I have used and loved all three of these for different reasons (Liv loves them all too!), so here we go.
I purchased my Bjorn from Craigslist for $25 before Liv was born. I wasn't sure how much I would use it, so I didn't want to buy it brand-new if I didn't have to. I actually ended up using it way more than I thought I would. I kept it in my car and used it almost every Sunday at church for several months and for trips into the grocery store or Target. Also, I never wore her facing out because of all the things you read about their hips, but many people do and like that option. I mainly used this for Liv from age 2-6 mo. After that, she had chunked up quite a bit and it darted to hurt my shoulders.
Pros:
Light-weight
Fairly affordable and/or easy to find on craigslist or yardsales
Very easy to put on and take off - easiest of all three carriers by far
Nice for babies who can't hold their head up well or when they fall asleep
You can unclip one or both sides of the top headrest and fold it down for your baby to look around
Cons:
Not great on your shoulders once your babe gets heavier
May not be the best carrier choice if you only can get one type
Max weight 25 lbs - but I think that would be really hard to carry a baby that heavy in this
Overall, I loved this for when Liv was smaller, especially for the convenience factor.
The only wrap I had heard of before researching was the Moby. I've never tried it, so I can't speak to it at all, but I love the Solly Baby wrap. I first saw someone post about it on instagram, and I loved that it is a family-run business with a great reputation, comes in wonderful, high-quality fabric and such pretty colors. Although if you know me well, you'll find it no surprise I have the grey one in the photo above from their site :)
Pros:
So so comfy! For you and for baby
Makes you feel like your hugging your baby all the time
USA-made fabrics, super soft/breathable and high-quality
Two ways to wear baby - newborn and classic
Super portable - you can wrap it up into itself and toss in your diaper bag
Easy to wash
Easy to sit in
Easy to wash
Easy to sit in
Cons:
A little hard to figure out - took me lots of practice!
For me, this one was much easier once she was able to hold her head up
Not as convenient for quick trips in and out of a store
Can be a little pricey
I still use this wrap a lot and love it. I recommended it to several friends as well, and they all love theirs too. Go check out their beautiful website - they have lots of how-to videos and facts about their company - I love that.
If I had to only choose one carrier for whatever reason, this would probably be it. I have already gotten a lot of use out of it, and the great thing about it is you can use it for years. I am definitely glad I bought this one - again, thank you baby shower gift cards!
Pros:
Super versatile - front/back/side carry
Very comfortable - never hurts your shoulders
Convient sunshade
Great for walks or long periods of time baby-wearing
Lots of colors, styles and types to choose from
Max weight 45 lbs
Heavy-duty, durable fabric
Heavy-duty, durable fabric
Cons:
A little hard with a small baby/newborn with the infant insert - we did use it, but it wasn't the easiest
More pricey than the others
A little uncomfortable to sit down and relax in - I would use the wrap for those times
A little uncomfortable to sit down and relax in - I would use the wrap for those times
Kind of bulky and harder to travel with when not in use
Overall, I love the ergobaby - you really can't go wrong with this one. I use it several times a week don't see than changing anytime soon.
Happy baby-wearing!
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