Any interest in Onbuhimos?

[pharmmama]

I haven't done any testing on that yet, but my guess is 25lbs. I'm going to do some testing with it to see what it's limits are before it starts to stretch too much. I posted over in the babywearing forum and I'm hoping to get some critiques so I can do any modifications before asking for testers.

[xraymom23]

I'd be interested!

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[Mac & Cheeses mom]

I was just thinking about this! I had it pictured in my head. I didn't know there was already such a thing!

Ok question time..... how does it loop through the rings and secure baby in? Can we get an action shot?

If the weight range is higher then 25lbs I would be intrested questions pending.

[pharmmama]

Originally Posted by boysniris I have a Mei Tai, but I think this looks like a great option! I love the idea of only two long straps and only having to tie one knot. Is it as versatile as a MT? I think a great place to ask about this would be the babywearing forum!

I don't think it has as many tying options as a Mei Tai because there are less straps and the top straps must always go thru the rings, but there are multiple front and back carries possible. And I have seen pics of people doing Tibetan ties in them, so they're still plenty versatile. You can also use them with a newborn as long as you froggie the legs and fold over the bottom band once to slightly shorten the body (just like you would for a newborn in a MT). I've read several reviews that say an Onbuhimo is actually easier for a back carry then a MT, but I don't have any personal experience with this yet.

Originally Posted by Mac & Cheeses mom I was just thinking about this! I had it pictured in my head. I didn't know there was already such a thing! Ok question time..... how does it loop through the rings and secure baby in? Can we get an action shot? If the weight range is higher then 25lbs I would be intrested questions pending.

Here's a couple sites with good tying directions and action shots. None from me personally until after this baby gets here next month http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeqc7eh/id85.html
http://www.neezaneedles.biz/p/onbuhimo_09.html

Ignore the second site that says you cannot use it with newborns. As long as you froggie and shorten the body you can.

I don't think the athletic mesh could hold more then 25lb (but I will find out for sure). I could certainly make them out of regular fabrics though. One made with regular carrier fabrics would easily hold 35lb+. The real limit would be when it's too heavy for you. Would you be interested in Onbus with regular fabric?

[TxShell]

I'd be interested

[pharmmama]

Seems like there is enough interest for me to give it a go. I have some burp cloths I'm finishing up today that will go into WAHM forum for testers tonight or tomorrow, and then I'll get to work on some Onbuhimos for testing. Will try to have them up by the end of next week but it may take me a little longer. I would want at least 3 for testing I think. So if you're interested, keep an eye on testing forum.

[bluedaisyma]

I am interested. The one I had though had fabric loops and was velvet, so really hard to slide the fabric through. I would like one in non-stretchy or mesh material (like canvas) with metal rings.

[zmo]

bump....is this still in the works?