r/babywearing

So I’ve tried the basic Momcozy carrier and the ones that look like they’re for hiking, but they’re not. I have not tried a wrap, and I don’t really want to get a wrap because he’s going to outgrow it pretty soon anyway. But every time I put him in the carrier, he gets fidgety and upset, and typically starts crying. Any tips for helping him take to the carrier more? Is he too young? Any carriers you recommend for boys specifically (not sure if they’re junk gets squished at this age)? Any carriers for younger babies?

He’s the appropriate height and weight for his age and the carriers say it’s from 7lbs and up and he is 15lbs. I’ve been putting him in myself and I’m pretty sure his legs and arms and everything else is in the right position. But I’ll try to have someone help me next time, even though that’s not always gonna be available.

I’ve tried so many carriers in the past couple weeks. My plus-size, petite, hourglass body has made it difficult. 3+mo baby is<10% height & slightly above avg weight. It doesn’t help that both baby and I run hot.

I've tried so many carriers. Most of them had too wide of a waistband, some didn’t sit well on my narrow shoulders, & some are too wide of a panel for a short-legged baby atm. All of them have felt hot. When I overheat, baby on me does too. (Ring sling didn't come naturally to me - might try again later. Have tried: Wildbird Aerial, Tula Explore & Lite, Lillebaby Airflow, Happy OG & Haven, Beco 8 & Gemini Cool, & Momcozy.) Ergo didn't look cool to me, & think the H&P Lark would be too wide for her atm.

The Mabe Monarch feels the coolest, but I know it's not ideal, encouraged, or built to last super long. I’m planning on getting maybe a HB or LennyLamb Onbuhimo when baby gets bigger, so don’t plan on using this Mabe for back carry.
I might use the Mabe idk - I'm also thinking of trying out LennyLamb, Oscha, & Integra – what brands do you think might accommodate best for the above issues?

Looking for advice and ideas. My 3.5 month old currently only naps during the day in a carrier. It’s worked so far, but as he’s getting bigger it’s becoming physically unsustainable for me.

I’ve tried a few things already without much success:

* Letting him fall asleep in the carrier and then transferring him to the crib. I'm trying this especially for his first nap of the day

* Breastfeeding him to sleep in my arms while rocking in a dark room with white noise/shusher, then putting him down

* Using a Rockit on the pram and trying to transition him there after falling asleep in the carrier

Right now he’s taking about 4–5 naps a day, so it’s pretty exhausting. His naps can last anywhere from around 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, with the occasional longer 2–3 hour nap.

I’m not expecting all naps to suddenly happen in the crib, but I’d really like to get at least 1–2 naps there if possible.

If anyone has been in a similar situation and found something that helped (that is not sleep training), I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you.

Hey everyone! FTM here, scheduled for an induction at 37w coming up. Baby will likely be around 6.5-7.5 lbs (based on growth trends, but who knows!) and I'm wondering if anyone has some favorite wraps or carriers that might suite my needs best?

I would be looking for something suitable for a smaller newborn at least to start, room to grow is great but not a deal-breaker if there is something better out there for a bigger baby later on. My biggest concern (maybe it isn't actually a huge deal, but I'm not sure) is that baby will be here in peak hot weather season. I am in the southeast USA, May-August are easily 80-100 degrees daily with lots of humidity. I would think something with a thinner, more breathable material would be a good idea? I just don't know where to start since there are so many brands to investigate! I also see a lot of pictures on brand websites of obviously bigger babies in the carriers but don't know exactly what a newborn baby, or a baby just a couple of months old, should look or feel like in a wrap.

Baby is not quite old enough yet but I really want to get a onbuhimo for when she is! They can be expensive so I don’t want to get something I’m not going to love.

Suggestions please!

Hi! We've been baby wearing our kid (16 months, very tall and slim) lots his whole life, currently using a Tula FTG and ring sling mostly. We're not really using a stroller at all, and he's walking well independently! I bought a basic black Tula, and want to treat myself to a pretty carrier in the next size up. There's no immediate rush on this, I know he'll fit in the Tula for a while yet! But, if I can get one which will overlap, that would be nice. Main uses for the carrier will be national/international travel (airports, unfamiliar cities etc) and hiking in nature (temperature varies lots where we are). We'll also take it on Big Days Out for when his little legs get tired!

We're based in the US, but from the UK so could get one available here or there quite easily. It'll be used by both myself and my partner, so adjustability is definitely a pro! I've been looking at the Tula toddler carrier (I like that you can get linen) and Oscha Cairis toddler carrier (ummm hello glorious LoTR prints!) - does anyone have any recommendations or experience with either of these? Or any other brands/models they'd recommend? Thanks!