Baby Carrying while Pregnant
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Topic: Baby Carrying while Pregnant
Posted By: gypsynita
Subject: Baby Carrying while Pregnant
Date Posted: 13 April 2012 at 8:04am
Has anyone used a Manduca throughout their pregnancy? As much as I'd love an excuse to buy a new carrier  it's really not in the budget right now, but don't want to stop carrying Josh (22 months) if I can help it! I've got a pouch sling and a woven wrap too, but find him a bit heavy (and fidgety) to use either of those atm.
Any ideas/tips much appreciated! ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: squoggs
Date Posted: 13 April 2012 at 1:57pm
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My friend carried her toddler in an ergo on her back when pregnant...and she is a GP, so pretty sure its fine. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Caro07
Date Posted: 13 April 2012 at 2:26pm
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I would have thought it would be OK. The carriers are more ergonomic than just lugging them around which I do without even considering it.
It might be considered the same as exercise. If you do it pre-pregnancy and are used to it, it should be OK. ------------- Caroline, SAHM to 2 boys, S (4 years old) and J (2 years old) 
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 13 April 2012 at 2:38pm
I would give a ruck a try with your woven. With a Manduca you can wear it lower on our hips or higher, whichever is more comfy. Try youtube for different carries with a wrap, you might find one that suits. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 13 April 2012 at 7:25pm
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thanks guys :)
pudgy i do like the ruck carry with my wrap, but Josh is up and down all the time so far too time consuming!! I'm wondering if a mei-tai might be a good compromise - do you know if you can do a tibetan ruck with one? I tried the manduca today on my hips instead of at my waist and it was okay, although took a bit of getting used to and my legs are killing me now lol! ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 14 April 2012 at 9:59pm
No not with a mei tai as there are two sets of straps. But you can tie one higher or lower and they're quick and easy to use. I think My Natural Baby washaving a sale on kozys. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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gypsynita wrote:Posted By: Lucky apple
Date Posted: 16 April 2012 at 4:19pm
| I carried my 21mnth DD last at the farmers sale..so, a month ago...I'm 29 weeks now. It was comfy enough! She is quite a light weight though, just 10kg. I don't know if it'd be comfy now....But may have tried it... |