Which Baby Carrier Did You Use?

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February 14, 2008

Many women love the feeling and ease that baby carriers offer. Mamas don't have to worry about managing a stroller or keeping both hands busy.

Slings are timeless but in recent years, inventions like the Baby Bjorn, Snugli, Ergo, and other carriers have flooded the market place making it tough for a mom to select one.

Did you have a baby carrier? If so, which one?

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24 Comments

Gioula3315428 32 weeks 5 days

Definitely! Baby sling makes mother life easy,she can do many task while wearing baby sling and she can spend more time with little one.Thanks!

2 years 49 weeks

Several things. A sling (Hotsling to be exact) until he was about 5 months and getting too heavy and squirmy. Then I used a BabyBjorn from about 5 months until 8-9 months (fortunately he's a peanut). At that point, I began using a stroller while keeping the BabyBjorn as a backup for when his older brother got tired from walking he could take a turn in the stroller, and I'd put the baby in the Bjorn. When the youngest was a year old, we finally got a double stroller. I would love an Ergo or something similar for situations where I don't want to lug the stroller around. It would be nice to put the youngest (now 13 months) in a carrier, hold his brother's hand, and be much less compact while we're going places. This is especially vital when we are using public transportation or going to places where a stroller just isn't practical.

Mme Hart 5 years 11 weeks

I use both a Baby Bjorn and a Sewfunky Sling (OMG best sling EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!)

snowysakurasky 5 years 14 weeks

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snowysakurasky 5 years 14 weeks

oooh i just checked out the beco butterfly which pipacloud mentionned and it is cute.... but think that baby on hip might be better than baby right in front???? please help if you can

snowysakurasky 5 years 14 weeks

i have an old snuggli for my newborn, but am thinking about a portamee... although it seems like a lot of people like the ergo... but it is not aesthetically pleasing... hope that more people will comment on this topic.

milosmommy 5 years 14 weeks

The bjorn was a lifesaver when my son was colicky. My arms would have otherwise fallen off. I wish I would have gotten the one with the lumbar support, but they were all out of them at the store when we bought ours. Oh well.

wonderwoman80 5 years 14 weeks

I have a wrap and a bjorn. I could never quite figure out the wrap and get it tight enough to support my guy. Then he got a little too heavy for the bjorn, but it was good for cleaning around the house. He always fell asleep.

abqmama 5 years 14 weeks

I first had the Bjorn and all of my sons hated it. It wasn't very comfortable either. I now have a Moby wrap and my baby and I both love it.

amber_castaldo 5 years 14 weeks

I used a bjorn but would of loved a ergo.

lms 5 years 14 weeks

My daughter is turning 8 next week, but I used the Snugli for a little bit when she was a baby. I found that it was really uncomfortable and heavy. I did use it sometimes in the house when I was alone with her and needed to do stuff. My husband, who is 6'4", 210 found it to be uncomfortable and heavy as well.

jennifer76 5 years 14 weeks

I had the Bjorn and used it a lot for my son but not much for my daughter. I really, really wanted to be a sling mommy and I tried, but I just couldn't get it right. :(

asco00 5 years 14 weeks

I used a Bjorn and loved it. It really was a lifesaver for my last baby in the first few months. I've always been curious about a sling. I see people using them with older baby and I would love to but at this point I don't think Alyssa would dig it lol

meumitsuki 5 years 14 weeks

I used the wrap sling while little and breast-feeding and then the ergo when older. Both are great options that can be used from birth to toddler.

gossipqueen7 5 years 14 weeks

loved the baby bjorn in the beginning - it was a lifesaver and i could shop for hours as long as she was in it but now that shes getting heavier - 18lbs at 4 months to be exact - it hurts my back and shoulders like hell

techkim 5 years 14 weeks

I had the bjorn and liked it for my son but it started hurting as he got heavier. I just got the Moby wrap to try with my second. It sure beats getting the stroller out or carring the infant car seat around.

pippacloud 5 years 14 weeks

i have a maya wrap, a fleece pouch and an active bjorn (the one with lumbar support). my first (now two used all three, but particularly liked the pouch. this time around, the 8 week old has shown a definite preference for the bjorn which is a bummer since it's much bulkier to tote around. don;t tell my husband, but i juts ordered the beco butterfly and cannot wait til it arrives. doea anyone else have a beco? what do you think?

stina829 5 years 14 weeks

I've always wondered about these... How long can you use it for? I want one but I'm not sure if I'd actually use it that much... Is it worth the money???Anyone have any advice?

stina829 5 years 14 weeks

I've always wondered about these... How long can you use it for? I want one but I'm not sure if I'd actually use it that much... Is it worth the money??? Anyone have any advice?

ahost 5 years 14 weeks

In a wrap. I love it. It keeps him so calm and close to me. Perfect in the city. And it is so comfortable, and my son is quite big, plus a lot easier to use then I first imagined.