baby carriers

I wanted to share with you the three types of carriers I suggest to use. All three work great for different reasons, though some work better than others depending on what you would like to get out of it. There are other options, but these are the types that I have personally used and prefer. Remember, you are the best judge of what works best. Please do not take my word for it!

1. the mei tai



It's great for simplicity. You tie it around your waist and then wrap it around and tie it under the baby's bum. Really simple, yet not the greatest option for the itty bittys. I would suggest waiting to use these types until your baby has good head control and maybe even wait until they are comfortable enough to sit with their legs wrapped around you and not in the froggy position (does that make sense?).I used this carrier with Nathan in the beginning of summer simply because the moby wrap was too hot. This carrier allows for more air circulation because of the openings on the sides. The particular mei tai carrier I have in this photo is the Ella-Roo Mei Tai, but you can find them from many different makers including Babyhawk and Kozy Carrier. You can also find them on Etsy. www.ellaroo.com

2. The Moby Wrap



You don't have to buy the name brand version of this wrap. You can even make one yourself! This is by far Nathan's favorite carrier. He gets nice and snug and gets to cuddle with his milk machines. It is absolutely fabulous, but its gets pretty warm in hot climates or the summer time. If you can handle it, by all means use it! I also found that it is great to use over a simple tank top. No need for a bra because those babies were covered up nicely from the public eye. This also allows for easy breastfeeding. This is the only wrap of the three I am discussing that I can actually breastfeed while wearing. It takes a couple of uses to get familiar with how to get it on, but once you do it a few times it comes naturally. www.mobywrap.com

 

 

 

 

3. The Organic Ergo



This carrier has quickly become my go-to. I consider it the in-between carrier of the moby and mei tai. It is super soft and comfortable. You can adjust it in any way and then unbuckle it to keep your adjustments. The buckles allow it to keep a tight fit and they also have a safety elastic band to catch the buckle in case of any mishaps. I love the head cover to keep wind and sun out of Nathan's face, and it also has a great zippered pocket that is really deceivingly large to fit my keys, phone, wallet, and even a diaper for the trips to the grocery store or park. Nathan is still getting used to this carrier, but he seems to really enjoy it and I am sure once he gets just a bit bigger he will love it just as much as I do. There are also optional accessories you can buy for it including an infant insert and additional bag.  ergobabycarrier.com

Like I said before, there are other options. These are just the options I found to work best for Nathan and I. If you get a chance, I suggest taking your baby to a store that allows you to try them out. Put one on and shop with your baby, then go back another day and try a different one. This will allow you enough time to really get acquainted with the carrier and not aggravate your baby with a bunch of different ones in one day. It will take time, but will save you money in the long run. Good luck!

This post is simply my opinion. None of the companies discussed have paid for or suggested their names for this blog.