Helping Hubby BW Comfortably - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

beginswithb · 09-20-2012, 03:37 PM

Hiya!

We have a 2 week old and since I wore my oldest until she was 4, I knew that we'd do the same with this baby. I haven't had any issues so far (he's a skinny thing so it's been easy, hehe) but my husband just can't seem to feel comfortable in the sling. We have a mama-made ring sling that I had made with extra fabric to accommodate my husband's broad shoulders and height. I'm not sure if he truly feels uncomfy or if it's just a new feeling to him and he was expecting something else? It looks like it fits him fine and the baby is definitely secure in there. Has anyone else had partner issues? Any tips on how to make him feel more comfy while wearing our little dude? Thanks!

-Brandi

MDever · 09-20-2012, 04:37 PM

I rarely see dads wearing a sling. DH will babywear like mad but he is not a fan of slings. I would suggest an SSC like a Beco Butterfly. It is more structured, uses both shoulders. easy in and out, and it has an infant insert. My DH I think doesnt like that there is nothing between LO's legs and it makes him uncomfortable that they may slip out. He will wear a MT, SSC, or even a wrap.

09-20-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
beginswithb Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 90 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100%	Helping Hubby BW Comfortably Hiya! We have a 2 week old and since I wore my oldest until she was 4, I knew that we'd do the same with this baby. I haven't had any issues so far (he's a skinny thing so it's been easy, hehe) but my husband just can't seem to feel comfortable in the sling. We have a mama-made ring sling that I had made with extra fabric to accommodate my husband's broad shoulders and height. I'm not sure if he truly feels uncomfy or if it's just a new feeling to him and he was expecting something else? It looks like it fits him fine and the baby is definitely secure in there. Has anyone else had partner issues? Any tips on how to make him feel more comfy while wearing our little dude? Thanks! -Brandi

09-20-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,381 Ratings: 35 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Helping Hubby BW Comfortably I rarely see dads wearing a sling. DH will babywear like mad but he is not a fan of slings. I would suggest an SSC like a Beco Butterfly. It is more structured, uses both shoulders. easy in and out, and it has an infant insert. My DH I think doesnt like that there is nothing between LO's legs and it makes him uncomfortable that they may slip out. He will wear a MT, SSC, or even a wrap. __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.

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