recomendations from expirienced mamas? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

rosi_cakes · 10-26-2012, 03:49 PM

Hello ladies

okay so my son is 7 1/2 months old and up until now I've only used to cheap slings (hold me close rs and a hotsling of ebay) and I think i deserve something better

lol the problem is im not too sure what I want. Okay so I'm not a big fan of structured carriers just because I like a more "natural" look. I like wraps but I dont think I have the patience needed to learn how to use one. Ive seen some things called mei tais but there are just so manu brands that I dont even know where to start. I'd really appreciate it if someone could plea,se point me in the right direction

TIA

Winehouse27 · 10-26-2012, 06:40 PM

I have the Maman Kangourou which is pretty identical to the Moby wrap.

rosi_cakes · 10-26-2012, 07:17 PM

Is it any easier to use than the moby wrap? Because the moby wraps seem complicated to me

kelly_jeanie · 10-26-2012, 07:58 PM

A mei tai would be great for you. There are a ton of brands but really it's a matter of finding one that fits you best. I'd stalk FSOT until a good brand with a pretty print popped up with a price you can handle and try it out. Or better, do you have a local shop that sells slings? If you could try one on that would be perfect! My first "real" carrier was a Kozy mei tai, I loved it.

rosi_cakes · 10-26-2012, 08:12 PM

Is there any specific brand that makes good mei tai carriers?

Winehouse27 · 10-27-2012, 05:25 AM

Ya the Moby is a little bit complicated. But you get the hang out it eventually. I have a lot if friends that also swear by the Ergo and mei tei. Good luck! I agree you have to find the right one. My 3 month old loves the baby bjorn for fun play time and the Moby for quiet time. Good luck!

rosi_cakes · 10-27-2012, 11:53 AM

Wait so do most of you have more than one carrier? Also can babies move their arms in a mei tai? DS likes being able to reach and grab everything

Celestials · 10-29-2012, 05:17 PM

Hmm.. So are you not a fan of structure like kelty packs? Because I really do love my ergo. I started with a moby then switched to the ergo once he was big enough. Good luck!

kelly_jeanie · 10-29-2012, 09:27 PM

There are a lot of great brands for mei tai, Kozy was the only one I tried but there are a bunch of others - Babyhawk is another good one. Yes, the arms can be free, check Youtube for Mei Tai Carrier videos to see some examples.

Junipervt · 10-29-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rosi_cakes

Is there any specific brand that makes good mei tai carriers?

we have 2 baby hawks & like them b/c you can customize your carrier by picking the print & strap color & if they have a pocket or a toy ring. they are also super comfy

10-26-2012, 03:49 PM	#1
rosi_cakes Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 52 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	recomendations from expirienced mamas? Hello ladies okay so my son is 7 1/2 months old and up until now I've only used to cheap slings (hold me close rs and a hotsling of ebay) and I think i deserve something better lol the problem is im not too sure what I want. Okay so I'm not a big fan of structured carriers just because I like a more "natural" look. I like wraps but I dont think I have the patience needed to learn how to use one. Ive seen some things called mei tais but there are just so manu brands that I dont even know where to start. I'd really appreciate it if someone could plea,se point me in the right direction TIA

10-26-2012, 06:40 PM	#2
Winehouse27 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 14	Re: recomendations from expirienced mamas? I have the Maman Kangourou which is pretty identical to the Moby wrap.

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rosi_cakes Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 52 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: recomendations from expirienced mamas? Is it any easier to use than the moby wrap? Because the moby wraps seem complicated to me

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kelly_jeanie Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 1,534 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100%	Re: recomendations from expirienced mamas? A mei tai would be great for you. There are a ton of brands but really it's a matter of finding one that fits you best. I'd stalk FSOT until a good brand with a pretty print popped up with a price you can handle and try it out. Or better, do you have a local shop that sells slings? If you could try one on that would be perfect! My first "real" carrier was a Kozy mei tai, I loved it. __________________ Kelly Owen (7) • Claire (4) • Wesley (1)

10-26-2012, 08:12 PM	#5
rosi_cakes Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 52 Ratings: 2 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: recomendations from expirienced mamas? Is there any specific brand that makes good mei tai carriers?