Slings and things
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Topic: Slings and things
Posted By: mummymonster
Subject: Slings and things
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:12pm
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DS is 13mths and around 13kg.
I've seen mums with toddlers in a sling (or similar) on their hips. I've also seen mums with much younger babies in slings looking much more comfortable than I ever was with a young DS in a front pack. The one I saw the other day was over both shoulders and around the body (I wasn't in a position to go and ask for tips). Can anyone recommend what type of sling works with toddler on a hip? What's the best sling for a younger baby? (Would be a bonus if they were one in the same) ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pekay
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:27pm
| I bought a moby a couple weeks ago and have only experimented with the side/hip hold so far as I am 39weeks preg. DD 13months is also 13+ kgs and I have found it really comfy. It makes it so much easier having that side support there, and I have even managed to cook dinner with her in tow. |
Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:40pm
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I made a pouch sling and this worked well with my toddler til he was about 2. then he wanted to run everywhere.
It was also great for when he was a newborn. http://www.mykarmababy.com/pages/BabySlingPattern.php Ring slings are also good as they are adjustable. Be wary of some 'bag' type slings, or slings where newborns are cradled and their chins are sort of tucked into their chests, as there have been cases of young babies suffocating. http://babyslingsafety.blogspot.com/ http://www.thebabywearer.com/articles/HowTo/Positioning.pdf |
Posted By: nicandtyler
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:13pm
dulce and zoet slings are really good for hip carrying, made in NZ (not sure where you're from they sell them in snazzipants in north shore) http://www.dulceandzoet.co.nz/ - these ones are really easy to use  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:15pm
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I recently tried a storchenweige which is like the moby but a stronger material rather than stretchy cotton which is better if your baby is a back archer!
I also tried a mei tai which is like a front pack but so much more comfortable! DD is 10kg at 6 months and I just can't wear my elite cruiser front pack anymore as it's agony - she's so heavy but tried the mei tai and storchen weige and so much comfier! But the mei tai would be better in summer as there is a lot of fabric to the storchenweige so I would imagine you'd get pretty hot! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:18pm
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That's really interesting. I don't think I've ever seen one of those 'bag slings' either on someone or for sale, but will definately avoid them!
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:34pm
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http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Home.ashx - Slingbabies - this has all the info you need on every type of carrier available including the 'bad' ones! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Caro07
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:49pm
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Haven't used the Moby for an older child but have been using it with DS since he was about 5-6 weeks old. Love it, wouldn't be without it and reading an earlier comment, looks like I might be able to keep using it when he is a toddler. ------------- Caroline, SAHM to 2 boys, S (4 years old) and J (2 years old) 
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Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 08 September 2010 at 10:22pm
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I have used an Ergo (soft structured carrier) with DS since he was around 3kg. I've bought a Moby to use for the new baby, mainly because they're great for premmies and I wished I had one when I had DS. I hadn't actually thought about using it for DS now while I'm pregnant lol! But will give it a go!
Up till I was about 25 weeks pregnant the Ergo was great from newborn - toddler and I'd definitely recommend it. I have friends who were able to wear their toddlers on their backs much later in pregnancy in their Ergos but I found it uncomfortable so DS has to walk  ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: SpecialK
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 9:18am
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I also have an ergo and love it! I tended to carry DS on the front but you can use it for hip and back carry as well. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jessica
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 9:26am
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I love my ergo as well, I used with with both kids - Lachie who is 3 and about 18kg and Tessa who is 14 months and just over 13 kg, I love it and find I can wear it for ages with either one without getting sore, and am only 17 weeks now but am having no trouble at the moment.
I think I will get a sling to use when the next one is really small and then use the ergo later ------------- 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 9:51am
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I'm also looking for a newborn carrier but most of them are so expensive! I'm not sure I want to spend the $$ when I don't even know if either the baby or I won't like it. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 12:08pm
I've recently made a mei tai and find it really comfy with my DD who is 18months and 10kg (OT Lil_Nic I can't believe our two weigh the same and mine's a whole year older  haha random). I got a Moby wrap when she was 10months old and it was great but after a while she wouldn't stay in it- kept trying to climb out!! Will use it from birth with the next bubba though ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 12:51pm
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I have a D&Z and a homemade pouch sling and love both. I trialled a Mei Tai carrier recently and found it good for prolonged use. Where do you live Isaac's mum? There are baby-wearing organisations throughout NZ that have regular sling meets where you can go and meet enthusiastic baby wearing mothers and try out their carriers before you commit to buying one. -------------  
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 1:03pm
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If you're in Auckland, feel free to come to our next Slingbabies coffee group - http://www.slingbabies.co.nz - www.slingbabies.co.nz Otherwise I'd be more than happy to connect you with a local babywearing group wherever you are in NZ.
There are so many carriers, but I always recommend trying before buying if possible, and once you're settled with a carrier that works for both you and your baby - they are more than worth their weight in gold. That said, I have multiple styles of carrier that I use in different situations - so you don't have to stick to just one ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 1:05pm
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Lmao Rachel I know! She's just piling it on! Went to the hosp for a hip check for uneven leg rolls and was told shes just chubby! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 1:58pm
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I have a moby which I used all the time when Tom was a newborn and absolutely loved it. I have recently got the Manduca (soft structured carrier) and I ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 3:58pm
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Sorry to threadjack, but do any other OB'ers go to the west auck or south-east auck slingbaby meets?? I really want to go and see how they work, but would feel really silly rocking on up unannounced and not knowing anyone there! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 5:22pm
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Go to sling meetups I went to one in Welly last week it was really great to try different slings out and highly recommend it! Doesn't matter if you don't know anyone simply because you're trying them on so not much time to chat imo! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 5:46pm
Babykatnz - I'm a "committee member" with Slingbabies otherwise known as a complete sling and babywearing addict, and you are more than welcome to rock up unannounced  Our next meet is a week from tomorrow, and is just a more laid back coffee group style set up, so we'd love to see you. PM me if you'd like more details or have any questions.------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 9:37pm
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Babykatnz - come to the West Auckland one I only went for the first time last week, and came away thinking I *need* a pouch sling and a woven wrap lol. Soooo great seeing how different carriers work though and trying them on.
It would be so cool to see Jae again!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 09 September 2010 at 10:36pm
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It says on the site that its on the first friday of the month... wasnt that last week?
Well if your going to be there Essie, I'll have to come, havent seen you and your J since he was a wee thing! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 10 September 2010 at 8:14am
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Their actual meeting is on the first Friday of the month but they have a coffee group in between (so next week). I don't know whether they'll have the millions of carriers to play with (maybe pm Hippymama to find out) but there will be people there with all kinds of different ones to see ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 10 September 2010 at 9:23am
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Ohhh I see, I didnt read as far as the coffee group bit.. lol!
Will have to see how I am for petrol that week, but I should be able to make it... ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 10 September 2010 at 1:51pm
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I used a ringsling with DD and while I liked it I felt like I still needed to keep one hand on her to feel secure. Switched to a structured carrier which I liked and used until she was too heavy.
With DS I got a Moby which I've used every day since he was a few days old (he's only 5 weeks now) and I LOVE it!! Wish I knew about it when I had DD. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: milipidi
Date Posted: 10 September 2010 at 4:24pm
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I saw the Moby and Hug-a-Bub on TradeMe and was considering getting one of these. Good to hear all the positive feedback on the Moby as this was the cheaper of the two But has anyone here used the Hug-a-Bub? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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