What kind of carrier do I want?

[biblionerd]

I have a babyhawk mei tai and I just need buckles!!! I don't have time or want to mess with tying, so definitely a ssc. Someone pick one for me!!

Wants (that I know of- I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of):

nb-30+ lbs?? definitely nb, no idea how high I'd want it to go- Linus is 35 lbs but I have no idea if he'd want to be carried since he's so huge. 

hood

buckles

back carry for sure

I don't know what else- what do I need to think about?

[rjamz]

I just got the Beco Soleil and I'm a big fan! You need an insert for a nb, though.

We also have a Beco Gemini and you don't need an infant insert for that one. Plus they can face forward. H really likes it.

We also have an Ergo, which also needs an insert. I replaced it with the Soleil bc J was trying to do backflips out of it and the Soleil has a higher shell.

I know people love their Bobas also. I think wildcatprincess has one

ETA: the gemini only goes to 30 lbs. The Soleil and Ergo go to 45.


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[rjamz]

Check out this website

theportablebaby.com/carrierfeatures.html

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[biblionerd]

thanks!

[formerlyllizzyb]

I love my Boba 3G!! I bought and returned an Ergo, and used a Beco Gemini before the Boba.

[tuck]

I'm seriously considering a Kinderpack for when Sadie gets too tall for the Ergo.
www.kindercarry.com/pages/info.htm

[greenkitty98]

May 7, 2013 16:15:32 GMT -5 rjamz said:

I just got the Beco Soleil and I'm a big fan! You need an insert for a nb, though.

We also have a Beco Gemini and you don't need an infant insert for that one. Plus they can face forward. H really likes it.

We also have an Ergo, which also needs an insert. I replaced it with the Soleil bc J was trying to do backflips out of it and the Soleil has a higher shell.

I know people love their Bobas also. I think wildcatprincess has one

ETA: the gemini only goes to 30 lbs. The Soleil and Ergo go to 45.


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The Ergo does not need an insert for nb. You can use one, but I only ever used a rolled up blanket under their butt to raise their head up a bit.

[Faevantastic]

Of course I second the Soleil too.

[wildcatprincess]

I do have a Boba 3G and love it! My husband took it accidentally one day and I had to use the Ergo I bought with R and it was just not the same. It's a bigger shell than the Ergo, too, and comes with stirrups to make it more comfortable for them as they get bigger.

[devotchka]

May 7, 2013 16:12:18 GMT -5 biblionerd said:

I have a babyhawk mei tai and I just need buckles!!! I don't have time or want to mess with tying, so definitely a ssc. Someone pick one for me!!

Wants (that I know of- I'm sure there are others I'm not thinking of):

nb-30+ lbs?? definitely nb, no idea how high I'd want it to go- Linus is 35 lbs but I have no idea if he'd want to be carried since he's so huge. 

hood

buckles

back carry for sure

I don't know what else- what do I need to think about?

I think it really depends on your body type and what's most comfy for you. Is there a store or babywearing group where you can go try stuff on?

I just got the Tula toddler carrier and I absolutely LOVE IT. The regular Tulas are supposed to be awesome too and be able to carry up to 20kg. I loved that they were a local company and the patterns are cuter than the ergo. I love my ergo but this is way more comfortable for me now that Max is bigger (esp on my back) - I am on the bigger side (I've seen tiny women wearing them too so it just looks like it's more adjustable - whereas for the ergo, bigger peeps would have to get a waist expansion thing which I imagine can be just embarrassing...) 

Anyway I think you should try some on. You really never know what you will like!

[charlielove]

Beco Butterfly 2 fulfills all of your requirements. And you don't need an extra insert for it! I like the Ergo a lot too.