Why are there so many options!! - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

Tris · 02-24-2013, 01:21 PM

I still have a baby k'tan I'll use. I'm looking for a Mai tai and or a Ssc with buckles. I need something that will fit infant to bigger, and fit a thinner me and a broader H. It also has to be easy to put on, daddy friendly. And cool, because my H runs warm and were having a summer babe. Can anyone help me?

And also, if you had to choose just one buckle Ssc or mai tai, what would it be and why?

aaiya · 02-25-2013, 06:29 AM

I personally like SSCs over Mei Tais (I've had and sold 2 MTs...the strap-wrapping just doesn't work for me...too slow...LOVE me some buckles!).

Of all the SSCs I own or have owned, my current favorite is the Beco Gemini because it's so comfy...but I also like my Ergo (my first SSC love...that pocket is so handy!), and my Pognae (cheap and great for the heat because of the zip-down part that lets the back be just mesh).

I guess it kind of depends on how/where you're going to use it...just around the house? out on errands? are you a minimalist or do you like to carry a bag with you anyway (that would make a pocket less of a necessity)? How are you built? I personally will NOT buy a SSC without an attached chest strap...but DH doesn't care either way because of how his shoulders are built.

If you can, see if there's a babywearing group in your area...see if you can try some on before you decide.

MomdeIsla · 02-25-2013, 02:09 PM

depending on the age of your baby I would look at the Ergo performance or a kinderpack with koolknit....the kinderpacks come in different sizes for the baby and the wearer....to get the best fit for the baby and the person wearing them....I'm stalking for a kinderpack currently...they are very popular with people that have been baby wearing for a while.

Frogmama · 03-02-2013, 04:16 PM

Its kind of like shoes...some work better for certain people than others

if you still need help feel free to message me

katjoy · 03-03-2013, 12:25 AM

one SSC - I don't care for MeiTais since they losen up as you're wearing them. Also, most daddys (I think) would prefer it. MeiTais seem more feminine (to me at least).

02-24-2013, 01:21 PM	#1
Tris Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,228 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Why are there so many options!! I still have a baby k'tan I'll use. I'm looking for a Mai tai and or a Ssc with buckles. I need something that will fit infant to bigger, and fit a thinner me and a broader H. It also has to be easy to put on, daddy friendly. And cool, because my H runs warm and were having a summer babe. Can anyone help me? And also, if you had to choose just one buckle Ssc or mai tai, what would it be and why? __________________ J- sahm to Z~12.07, A~4.09 and J~ 8.13

02-25-2013, 06:29 AM	#2
aaiya Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,309 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	Re: Why are there so many options!! I personally like SSCs over Mei Tais (I've had and sold 2 MTs...the strap-wrapping just doesn't work for me...too slow...LOVE me some buckles!). Of all the SSCs I own or have owned, my current favorite is the Beco Gemini because it's so comfy...but I also like my Ergo (my first SSC love...that pocket is so handy!), and my Pognae (cheap and great for the heat because of the zip-down part that lets the back be just mesh). I guess it kind of depends on how/where you're going to use it...just around the house? out on errands? are you a minimalist or do you like to carry a bag with you anyway (that would make a pocket less of a necessity)? How are you built? I personally will NOT buy a SSC without an attached chest strap...but DH doesn't care either way because of how his shoulders are built. If you can, see if there's a babywearing group in your area...see if you can try some on before you decide. __________________ Swagbucks is FUN!

02-25-2013, 02:09 PM	#3
MomdeIsla Registered Users Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,399 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Why are there so many options!! depending on the age of your baby I would look at the Ergo performance or a kinderpack with koolknit....the kinderpacks come in different sizes for the baby and the wearer....to get the best fit for the baby and the person wearing them....I'm stalking for a kinderpack currently...they are very popular with people that have been baby wearing for a while. __________________ Michelle, Mama to W (9/06) & I (11/08) & E (10/19/12)

03-02-2013, 04:16 PM	#4
Frogmama I sell Great Baby Carriers!:) Formerly: tlfoster15 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sunny Northern CA Posts: 3,476 Ratings: 267 Feedback: 100%	Re: Why are there so many options!! Its kind of like shoes...some work better for certain people than others if you still need help feel free to message me __________________ FREE Babywearing 101 www.frogmama.com Lorene~Mom to 6 great kids I sell Great Baby Cariers! Layaway and Gift Registry Trade in your used carriers for store credit- or try out any instock carrier with no rental fees and no waiting!Join us on Facebook too!

03-03-2013, 12:25 AM	#5
katjoy Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 33	Re: Why are there so many options!! one SSC - I don't care for MeiTais since they losen up as you're wearing them. Also, most daddys (I think) would prefer it. MeiTais seem more feminine (to me at least).