Baby Stuff - Episode 1

Its what every mom to be wonders...

which of these will I actually use?  What am I wasting my money buying?  Will the baby actually like/use that?

So, starting here, starting now, I'm putting in my 2 cents from what I've learned so far...  more review and items as I go along!

7/10/12
MOBY wrap carrier:
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PROS: 

• Fits mom and dad (aka, one size fits all)
• can be wrapped in multiple ways
• pretty comfy (and he falls asleep in it all the time)
• allows mom (or dad) to comfort by proximity while still having the ability to get things done
• soft fabric, easy to wash
•  good for 8-35lbs

CONS:

• pain in the butt to put on when the baby is screaming
• takes a while to put on, even when you're used to it
• when putting on, it drags on the floor (maybe that's because i'm short?) so, i don't want to put it on in a parking lot -- put it on before you leave the house

I've heard the baby K'Tan is basically the same thing, but not as complicated... cons i can see occuring:if mom and dad are very different sizes, it's not going to work for both = you'd need different sizesWe also have the Ergo Baby carrier, which i haven't used much yet, because the infant insert is uncomfortable to me and he needs it until he's 12lbs (but he's almost there...)


7/31/12


ERGOBaby carrier (original)
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I LOVE this now that he's 12lbs! So, here's the breakdown:

PROS:

• pretty easy to put on
• Super supportive of mom's (or dad's) back (LOVE the hip belt
• Supposed to be better for baby's hips than the carriers that just let his/her legs hang
• strong material, feels super sturdy
• works for infants/toddlers 12-45lbs with an infant insert for under 5-12lbs
• holds baby close
• can wear baby 3 ways - front, side, back

CONS

• baby can only face inwards - towards the wearer in all positions
• hot fabric - the canvas is super sturdy, but my husband MELTS between his heat and the baby's in the Sacramento Summer heat - this is probably true of just about any carrier, though.
• doesn't pack up particularly small.

Honestly, these are both awesome products and we haven't had as much opportunity to use them as we thought we would as I was on bedrest for 7 weeks after he was born and slowly healing since then.  I'll add comments or just update when we come back from our 3-4 trips in the next 2 months!