Manduca/Beco/Ergo...aarrrghh!

Try Aquabub or Babybotts (google them) for hirage. Don't think they're Wgtn based but they'll post them to you. You can hire Ergos through BellyBeyond. Also do a search on OB for wellington and babywearing - I think there are a few girls who sometimes get together and you may be able to try before you buy.

I have a Beco which is pretty but DS (now 2) doesn't like. Ergo was good but the back was quite low for my tall boy. Personally, if I got another one, I'd get a Manduca (But I had to have a Beco first cos I'm a fabricoholic)

This is all personal opinion based on experience but, I found the Beco too fiddly with the internal harness system, but they *are* rather pretty.

Ergo is a good solid SSC but I too had problems with it sitting too low for me with DD2, with DD1 it was OK but she was already 18 months when I bought it.

What I ended up doing was selling my Moby and Ergo and getting the Manduca - and I looooooooove it, so smitten LOL It is more adjustable and therefore more adaptable, and you have the choice of plain colours or some really gorgeous limited edition prints are coming out too.

I will also make a point of mentioning the Patapum, although I haven't had much experience with it, it's a little less expensive than the others although you'd have to decide on the baby or the toddler version (one has a longer back).

If you have any other questions feel free to PM me and I'll do my best to answer

I really recommend trying them before you buy.

I tried the Beco first as I really liked the thought of the internal harness and thought it would be easier for a first time baby wearer to use. I found the panel didnt really fit me well at all and I couldn't get the Beco comfortable at all.

I ended up buying a Manduca and I really love it just because it is so adjustable that even my dad can wear it

Try Baby Wearing Aotearoa for the Wellington baby wearing group.

I looked into all those ones too and ended up going for the Manduca. I liked that it has an extentable bit for when bubs gets taller/longer.

It is so comfy and so easy to use. I was able to put DS in a back carry first go. It is easy peasy to adjust and go from person to person.

I did a few google searches comparing the manduca, ergo and patapum and the manduca seemed to come out on top most of the time.

 

I haven't personally tried any other SSC but I can definately recommend the manduca, I haven't regretted my choice for a second.

great thanks everyone! thats great that jungle mama is in wellington! i have just emailed to ask!

I have only tried the Beco once but it was super fiddly although as everyone has said they ARE pretty.

I have a Patapum Toddler I got it when DS was 3 months( he's a big fella) and its great. It fits DH too. They are a deent cheaper option (and I like to be different )

Even DD goes in it now and she fits in there great. It is a little harder to chuck a toddler over your shoulder though

I find it easy to get DD on my back. I put the manduca on then shoulder toss her over (I'm a shorty so a hip scoot is tricky) have one hand on her while bending forward and put on each shoulder strap. To start with I did it kneeling on the floor so that it was safer.

If you like the way the beco works then go for it.

well i have got my Beco! - she is on my back right now as i type this! i just love it and so comfy. i don't find it fiddley at all! very happy with it. can highly recommend Rachael from tweedle baby - such great service!