
The Moby Wrap is the colicky baby lifesaver. This is a local Chico company, which made them widely available to me when I was living there with my newborn. There is a learning curve for use, but once you get it, wearing your baby with a Moby is really simple. I found that this was the best thing for long-term infant holding, walks, soothing, etc., but was not a great choice for a quick trip into the grocery store. I also didn't care for it in hot weather, when all the fabric is too insulating, and for older kids who want a lot of ups and downs, I preferred mei tai style carriers (I'm counting the Ergo in that category).



This is an Ellaroo ring sling. Ring slings are a baby wearing category wear you'll really find a lot of variety insofar as prints, etc., if you shop around. I like ring slings for newborns (when they're small enough that having the weight distributed over both shoulders isn't such a big deal). I especially like them (over wrap carriers for young infants) for quick trips. Also, they're the best nursing-carrier, both because of positioning, and because of the fact that the extra fabric makes a great cover for a little privacy.
This post is totally up my alley.
ReplyDeleteBefore Emma arrived we had received 2 different infantino font carriers as gifts. They are total crap (imho). They're just cheaply made and very uncomfortable to wear. Last Sunday I went to the fabric store and purchased fabric to make my own Moby. I've been wearing her every day since. I LOVE IT!!! And would strongly suggest it to everyone. These past few months I've also been drooling over those Ergo carriers, but they're just so expensive that I don't think we'll every be able to afford one, unless I find one for a good deal on ebay.
great post!