Tula or Lillebaby?

[krystee]

I know a Lillebaby makes more sense for us,, but Tulas are SO CUTE.

The only time J has tolerated being in a carrier is in the outward-facing K'tan position, but the K'tan is a little small on me so he doesn't fit well. I am in the market for a simple to use carrier that he tolerates.

I think the Lillebaby airflow will be perfect since he can face outward and won't get as hot with the breathable mesh. Tulas don't face outward, right? But they're adorable!

If I get the lillebaby, I want the berry-colored one, but I doubt H would wear that one, so it doesn't seem very economical. Do I need to get a boring one so we both wear it? Sadly, there is a Tula available that we both love and would wear. This kid needs to learn to enjoy snuggling into us so I can get a cute carrier!

Which do you have, and do you like it?

[sent]

I have a Tula, my husband refused the idea of wearing it before I even hit "order." That's fine, I like wearing her. I've been getting much more use out of it back carrying DD as a toddler than I did wearing her on the front from 7 mo. (when I bought it) to 12 mo.

[jene]

I have a tula and love it. I am considering getting a toddler tula as well when he outgrows the standard. H is meh on it, he is more likely to wear DS in the winter than the summer because he gets too hot.

[ginkgoleaf]

I haven't tried a lillebaby but hear people like it. We love our Toddler Tula so much that I already bought an infant one, if you want to try it out sometime.

[ginkgoleaf]

Oh and if you're worried about being hot, kinder pack makes carriers that have a mesh panel on front. Neither kinder pack or Tula can front face though.

[centralsquare]

I haven't tried the Tula, but I love the lillebaby. My kiddo is eager to face outward, so I'm glad I have that option as soon as she's big enough.

Eta: I got it in stone. DH would wear whatever, but I really like the color.

[krystee]

Do Tulas fit plus-size people? I know Lillebaby has a belt extender you can buy if needed.

[mtbaker]

I love my lillebaby. I have the airflow, and it's great for hot summers. Ours is beige, I thought beige would be cooler than black, and DH wouldn't wear berry. I am glad that we got one that DH would wear, he can wear the kid for longer than I can, I start to get tired after a couple of hours.

[WillabyWallabyWu]

I love my lillebaby so much! If you want a cute carrier, Lille just came out with an embossed line that is supposed to be very breathable. It's not as breathable as the airflow, but it's so cute! I have the all seasons and it's pretty cool in the summer, but neither DS nor I run warm.

[jene]

Aug 2, 2015 9:54:25 GMT -5 krystee said:

Do Tulas fit plus-size people? I know Lillebaby has a belt extender you can buy if needed.

I would think so, the belt is fairly long.

[estrellita]

Just putting in a plug for the Moby Aria that we have! It's similar and we love it. It's very adjustable to different sizes, has a mesh panel, built in infant seat (which I don't think you'd need now but if you have another it would be helpful), a hood, an extra headrest for toddler wearing and it can be worn both front and back. I'm not really sure if it can be used to face out though. I don't really see why not though once they're big enough. I know it's not one you were looking at but I'm 99% sure it's cheaper

[starburst]

I have the Lillebaby airflow. I also wanted a Tula because the prints are so cute, but when it came down to it, the Lillebaby was more MM ($100 using a bed, bath, beyond coupon) and I could start using it right away with a newborn without having to buy any accessories.

[krystee]

Now I want the embossed Lillebaby and it's $170, and they're not at Buy BuyBaby yet. This board makes me spend too much money.

[KaraOrNot]

Aug 2, 2015 9:54:25 GMT -5 krystee said:

Do Tulas fit plus-size people? I know Lillebaby has a belt extender you can buy if needed.

Yes!  I think we are a similar size and mine fits with room to spare. 

[nessness]

I love my lillebaby. I have it in burnt orange, which I think is cute without being girly. It's nice to have the outward-facing option; DD varies in which position she likes based on her mood.

[rugbywife]

Beco Geminis have cute prints like Tulas (but don't have the insane resale value) and can do forward facing. That's why I love ours.

[vmars]

I have a tula. Mine is black and white so both me and DH use it equally. We mostly use it at the beach in lieu of a beach stroller. You can back carry with a tula which will face them forward.

[pugz]

Yes Tulas work for plus size people. Lillebaby requires the extender belt, same with the Ergo.

DD did not like being worn until she was 6 months old.

[greycat]

I haven't used either but the lillebaby is super popular with my local baby wearing group (they have both). I highly recommend trying them out if you have a group local to you. It's around $10 to rent a carrier for a month at the group by me.

[Jalapeñomel]

I love my Tula, but I hadn't heard of the lilliebaby until recently.

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Thanks for posting krystee! I'm looking at the lillebaby too, I think you piggybacked on my BST post

[krystee]

Aug 2, 2015 15:52:14 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

Thanks for posting krystee! I'm looking at the lillebaby too, I think you piggybacked on my BST post

Yep!

Only now that I am ready to pull the trigger, the cost is making me wonder how much I would use one. I love having the stroller to carry the diaper bag, shopping bags, etc. The only places I can think of that I'd wear it for sure would be the grocery store and parties.

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Aug 2, 2015 15:57:44 GMT -5 krystee said:

Aug 2, 2015 15:52:14 GMT -5 @supergreen said:

Thanks for posting krystee! I'm looking at the lillebaby too, I think you piggybacked on my BST post

Yep!

Only now that I am ready to pull the trigger, the cost is making me wonder how much I would use one. I love having the stroller to carry the diaper bag, shopping bags, etc. The only places I can think of that I'd wear it for sure would be the grocery store and parties.

Same here. I only think I'd wear DD at the grocery store and parties. Also the Farmers Market. It's hard to get the stroller in those narrow booths. I certainly need it for the grocery store though.

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krystee I just bought the lillebaby airflow in champagne (the tan color). I hope I like it! $125 is a good chunk of change.

ETA: I've been stalking it on Amazon, it's been sold out in every color but black for awhile. They must have just restocked b/c they have a few in berry, champagne and silver. That's why I pulled the trigger on it now.

[pugz]

Farmers market was where we used our carriers a bunch since ours is way too crowded for strollers. Also used it when travelling since we did not take our stroller with us.

I preferred the stroller for places like the zoo and children's farm so I had a place for the diaper bag, snacks, and a cup holder for myself.

[centralsquare]

You can use a 20% off coupon at BBB for the lillebaby.

[krystee]

Aug 2, 2015 19:59:41 GMT -5 centralsquare said:

You can use a 20% off coupon at BBB for the lillebaby.

My plan is to do this as soon as they get the embossed ones...if they do. I hope so! If not, I may get the airflow in berry.

[Deleted]

PDQ picture!

krystee my lillebaby airflow came today! I only wore DD for a minute, she was too tired for me to futz very much. But at first glance I like it. Much lighter than my classic Ergo. I like the 'narrow seat' option since she's only 4.5mo. I am 5'3" and could easily reach all the straps, including the one on my back. We'll see how she does in it at the grocery store on Friday.

[krystee]

She is so cute, @supergreen! And you look so young! I'm jealous. I swear parenthood has made me look five years older in four months.

[Deleted]

Thank you krystee! You made my day  I'm 33, so the same age as most of the women on this board.