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icecreamsundae
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Baby wearing Dec 14, 2015 19:05:00 GMT -5

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Post by icecreamsundae on Dec 14, 2015 19:05:00 GMT -5

Dec 14, 2015 18:26:00 GMT -5 lambnodules said:

Dec 14, 2015 18:18:18 GMT -5 icecreamsundae said:

Yes, that is the Moby. It can be a bit of a pain of you're doing something where you'll be taking the baby out of the wrap and then re-wrapping often. But they are very snuggling! After you get used to it, wrapping does get easier and faster though. The one other down side I found is that wrapping can get kind of warm too, so take that into consideration. That's why I liked the ring sling more than the Moby though. It keeps the baby nice and snuggled close but since it's only one layer of fabric it isn't quite as hot. There's a few brands of the ring slings, Maya Slings are popular, but you can also find some really nice ones on Etsy (just make sure the seller follows the regulations from BCIA).

That's what I was thinking in re rewrapping it all the time. Where we live, you really need to drive to go most places (shops, toddler groups, school, etc), so I'm in and out the car a lot. I think I'd want my wrap to be on the easy side for that reason. I'm sure I'll get used to it soon enough whichever I choose, but still.

I've looked at the videos for the ring sling and have noticed the one layer of fabric. Does that mean that the material is 'tougher' so as to provide adequate support?

Yeah the ring slings can't be stretchy. There are some wraps that you can get that aren't stretchy (they're woven wraps) and those can support a much heavier baby/toddler than a Moby or the K tan. My ring sling is actually made from the non-stretchy kind of wrap. It is very supportive. I have even used it for my 25lb toddler for a quick few minutes (it was a little uncomfortable, but it did support him).

Do you know about how long you would like to baby wear? I mean, it's hard to know now before you and your baby actually start, but if you're wanting a carrier that is going to last beyond 15lbs or so (for both of my boys that was 4 months), ring slings, soft structured carriers (ergos, Tulas, etc.), or woven wraps would be what I would really look into. Those you can all use from newborn up to toddler age. The SSCs may require an infant insert though.

lambnodules
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Baby wearing Dec 14, 2015 19:16:09 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by lambnodules on Dec 14, 2015 19:16:09 GMT -5

Dec 14, 2015 19:05:00 GMT -5 icecreamsundae said:

Awesome, thank you. That's really informative.

I'm not sure how long I'll be wearing him for. Probably not into toddler age, but over six months, I imagine. It all depends, really. DD didn't even want to go into the pram once she could walk, for example, so she'd have been impossible to wear even at 1. I've been looking at prices and they're not outrageous, so even if I have to upgrade after a few months, I should be okay? As long as I get the wear out of it, you know. Don't want to buy something just for it to sit in my drawer because it's not right.

icecreamsundae
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Baby wearing Dec 14, 2015 19:46:40 GMT -5

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Post by icecreamsundae on Dec 14, 2015 19:46:40 GMT -5

Dec 14, 2015 19:16:09 GMT -5 lambnodules said:

Dec 14, 2015 19:05:00 GMT -5 icecreamsundae said:

You can also sell it after your done too. That always makes an upgrade easier if you have to do that.

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