Crazy about Carriers!
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Organic Maya Wrap
After hearing from other moms and doing some research, I decided to try the Mobywrap when Emerald was about 5 months old. This was a much better fit for us and she seemed to enjoy being carried for longer periods of time than in the hotsling. It was also nice for me because this carrier has the two shoulder support. Emerald went everywhere in the Moby, grocery shopping, church, the park, but I could not for the life of me get Sam to use it in public. (It's not exactly dad-friendly).
Next came the search for the "dad-friendly carrier." It was found in the cadillac of baby carriers- The Ergo. I have a friend that sells various baby items and she had some Ergo's that were on clearance, so Sam decided to give it a try. The Ergo comes in plenty of colors and designs and of course I wanted something "pretty" but if Sam was going to be totin' the baby around it had to look masculine. :) So we went with the organic navy blue twill Ergo. Emerald loves it!! It can be used as a front,. back and hip carrier. Totally fab. And Sam actually volunteers to carry her in it. That's nice. I really like it too. All the weight of the child goes to the hips, so there is no need to worry about shoulder discomfort.
So my obsessions goes even further to being part of a "babywearing group" where local moms come together to show how different carriers work and how it benefits them. I am actually very thankful these groups exist, as there are so many carriers out there and it can be hard for a new mom, or a mom that is new to babywearing, to know how to safely wear their infant or toddler. I have seen so many different, super cool carriers because of this group and sadly, although I already own 3, I want to try more with the next baby.
One that I have my eye on is the Mayawrap. They have the new organic line that looks fab. Plus, there is a little pocket where you can store your phone, keys or other important items. How cool is that?? This is another shoulder carrier, but I have heard that it is much more comfortable than the hotsling because it contains more padding. Speaking of slings, there is another ring sling I am looking into as well, the SlingEZee. There are just too many amazing carriers now a days I really want the baby wearing to work out right away with this next one. I carried Emerald a lot in my arms before we got the Moby and I just don't see that happening as easily with a toddler to run after AND a newborn to hold.
I also want to get another Ergo. I know that Emerald will still be carried a lot in the one we currently have, even after the baby arrives. So Sam can carry her and I can carry the new addition in the various carriers that work for us. :) Plus, then I can get the print I want! Next summer we are going to my sister Shyanne's wedding and the Ergo's will be a BIG help while traveling. The sad thing is the one I wanted was on babysteals less than a week ago and I didn't check it in time. :( Sadness.
I may need a "baby carrier intervention" but I say, "hey there are worse things to be addicted to!" :)
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They are TOTALLY addictive! Danny actually kinda fights with me over the Ergo... and if I leave the straps tightened, it's like leaving the driver's seat too close to the steering wheel! LOL
I did see the most AMAZING thing at Latta Park one day though... a lady had her newborn in a Moby & a toddler (probably between 14-18 mos. old) in an Ergo on her back!!! I was VERY impressed!
Sherri, one of my friends has done the "Moby/Ergo thing" with an infant and a toddler too. With Emerald and this next one being so close together, I see that same scenario happening in my very near future.
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