r/babywearing

Hello,

has anyone tried a kari me carrier or know anything about it? Are stretchy wraps like this recommended for older (9m) babes? Just want to make sure I’m using something safe and well rated, and I can’t find anything out there about these ones. thank you!

I got what I thought was a ring sling off of FB marketplace, but it turned out to be a long woven wrap (4.2m) and two pretty small rings (about 7cm in diameter) by Little Frog.

I tried turning it into a makeshift ring sling by folding it down the middle and threading it through both rings, then using the two ends like you would use the one tail of a regular ring sling, but the fabric is way too thich to pass twice through rings this size. Even if it did, it gets real bulky real fast.

Now I'm contemplating what to do. Should I just keep the wrap and use it as is (and get another fabric for DIY-ing a ring sling with the rings)? Are 7cm rings even enough for a ring sling really? I also thought of cutting up this wrap to have a good size for a ring sling and sewing it to the rings, and then the other half could be maybe used as a doula scarf (not me already thinking of a potential second baby...). Are there ways to wear a woven wrap with the rings that's not the ring sling way?

I already have a long stretchy wrap, but the baby is getting too heavy and keeps sliding down unless I really tighten it, and it's getting way too hot to wrap him that tightly. At the same time he can't sit on his own still so many wrap options are not yet possible for us.

Hi guys, my due date group here in Denmark is going crazy over this new carrier from Voksi:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX944S8IS7G/?igsh=eXR5cmRqdXBkajJ5

I'm wondering what you all think, does it look like a good carrier? I really struggle with putting on all my carriers and they all hurt my back so I'm curious about this one.

I know this has been ranted on about before but I'm wanting to find a used onbuhimo to try and I am blown away by these b/s/t FB pages. What on earth is with the crazy prices in the used baby carrier groups (mainly Happy Baby and Sakura Bloom)?! Like here's my 7 year old used carrier, that I got 2nd hand, it's got some stains and is play quality, best I can do is $120. Oh and if you could use PP friends and family so I can also skirt paying fees but you can tack on 3% if you'd rather do goods and services. I can get a new one for $165 and possibly score a deal for one on sale.

Side rant - play quality, why is that the word of choice... vs what, collector quality? Although there are for sure some crazy collectors out there. I just saw a post where someone had 25 of the same carriers, 7 were basically the same color.... what do you even do with that many?! I can see having 2 or 3. And then they talk about baby wearing days coming to an end but they're going to hold on to a couple to cherish. Your children do not want you to hoard that stuff, I promise.

And the MMAO posts.... so you want to sell it and you have a price in mind BUT you're really hoping someone will offer more than that. And you reserve the right to reject an offer. Just list your price and sell the dang thing. It's a piece of cloth. Let it be loved by another baby and help a mama out in the process.

I'm big on buying second hand, better for the environment, better for my wallet (usually), but I feel like buying new is the most logical way to go. I think I'm just too stubborn to support the price gouging in the b/s/t groups.

I've been curious about ring slings and I'm interested in getting one.. but my LO is 7 months old. A friend of mine who I saw using her sling with her newborn said that she really only use her sling with newborns, otherwise it hurt her shoulder/back.

I was thinking ring slings were potentially better for slightly older babies. If I buy one now, will I realistically get enough time out of it to justify it?

Hey all, I’m pregnant with my second and need a good carrier. I used the solly wrap for the first couple months and husband used a now outdated/no longer available ergo carrier. I never found the ergo carrier super comfortable - I’m 5 feet tall and husband is over 6 foot.

Parameters:

Needs to be usable from just a few weeks old until 25ish pounds. We stopped wearing our daughter when she was 18 months and about that weight. I don’t want to have to wait until baby is 3/4 months old before I can use the carrier. I love the wrap but really want a carrier that is easy to throw on in the parking lot at school pick up or the park.

Needs to have an X back option. I just find that H buckle back is always uncomfortable on me bc I’m so short - if you have one you like and you’re short with narrow shoulders I’m open to hearing about it!

No need for outward facing and honestly I don’t even need to back carry, but it’s a nice plus.

I was looking at the Lark but I’m just worried the panel will be too tall. My first kid was very long and by 2 months probably would have fit but idk how tall this one will be! Arial looks ok but a bit bulky?

Should I just wait and see how long my baby ends up and then order a lark if she will likely fit early on??

There isn’t a carrier trial meet up anywhere near me. I don’t want to buy something like the ergo embrace just to stop using it after 3 months and then need another carrier lol. Or maybe that’s what I should do??? I’m so lost hahaha HELP

Edit to add - I think an apron fit would be better than the waterfall fit bc I’m so short??

Hey folks, we have an 8 mo old who is ready for a back carry but he’s not high up enough for his preference on my husband or I. If world facing wasn’t so tough in them he’d be world facing all the time. Do folks find ombohimos are better bc they are higher up, for babies who are deeply curious and love to take in info? Am I right that they are higher up? What’s your favorite ombohimo if so?

I bought a woven wrap. I want to love it. I have a special needs child with low muscle tone. He's 15 months old and barely sitting independently. I really need to put him on my back because he has a twin who is always on the go. Leaving his brother in the stroller or with someone else is absolutely breaking my heart when we're at the park or going outside to play, but he's too big for me to keep a safe eye on his brother in a front carry now. I've tried 4-5 times to wrap him. I've tried front wrap cross carry and ruck. I can't get a seat in either. Or if I do, everything else is too loose. I can't get the baby on my back well because of the low muscle tone. I want to make sure he's safe. I've watched a lot of videos, but I can't figure it out. I tried hip scooting. It was the only way I could get a seat, but I couldn't get him high enough. I lost the seat on his way up. The superman toss gets him high enough, but I can't see what I'm doing to get the fabric under him. Any good tips? Is there a carry that is easier to use that I can still safely put him on my back with? I would really like to keep him close and included in what we're doing, so I could get another carrier that would work while I continue practicing with the woven wrap.