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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/22/2009 10:35:58 AM
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sharonjef2007
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Well, since the baby is due in November, I'll have a while Nebraskan winter to get through with the Moby. The extra warmth may be a good thing! But, I'll have to see. I just REALLY liked the moby when I saw it demonstrated at a store. Sooooo, we will just have to wait and see I guess. The good thing though, If I don't like it, I can resell on e-bay and probably get most of my money back.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/22/2009 12:04:59 PM
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So you can use both the Moby and becco for newborns? How about the chunei one, Sarah. My computer doesn't like their site but it looked like they had a little bitty in one of the pics. Maybe I'll have to try another browser later tonight. I definitely want to wear this little one, probably for a few months. Certainly through cold and flu season! I don't want to keep Josh in because of the baby because we will all go stir crazy, but I don't want a bunch of toddlers sharing every germ that comes our way in March. Generally I am not too worried about germs, but a newborn in Feb has me a bit more concerned. I am thinking I need one that can be used from newborn to young toddler and isn't too heavy to use in a humid summer. I don't think I want to buy more than one so I am thinking of skipping the sling type, especially if the cheapy ones aren't safe. Any other thoughts?
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You can absolutely use the Beco with a newborn. I actually like it's features for newborns better then the Ergo, it has a separate harness versus the more "blanket" type insert of the Ergo. I wish I had mine with me, I would take pictures for you. I have the Beco Butterly I, which does not have a removable infant harness. The newer Butterly II have a removable one which does make it slightly better for a toddler. The Butterfly(both of them) have a internal harness(other then the infant one) so that the child is secure in the carrier before it's on your body. It makes back carries much easier, especially if you aren't comfortable juse flinging the child onto your back while you strap on a carrier(which is what I do now, I think it gives some people heart attacks).
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/26/2009 4:37:17 PM
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I don't know anyone IRL who had done much babywearing. I've thought about asking my brother if my SIL left any of the ring slings she had/made with the other baby stuff. Long, ugly story but she's been out of the house for the better part of 16 months and I'm not sure he knows what she did with stuff like that as far as ditching, taking or packing it. My mom and sis have asked if I need or want anything "big" for this baby so I think they would be willing to either buy or chip in for a nice carrier if I can figure out what I want. I have to say that the Moby looks good, but I am not sure the wrap/unstructured thing would work for me. Sarah, if your offer is still good I am PMing my address. I really want a good carrier - I have seen too many moms at story time and drop in plays trying to juggle a little baby in one hand while chasing/correcting a recalcitrant toddler lately. Josh is a good kid but I'd be kidding myself if I thought he would become a cooperative angel just because mama has a new baby to hold!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 9/26/2009 4:49:16 PM
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Sarah, if your offer is still good I am PMing my address.
YUP still stands!!! Then you can either figure out if the Moby will or won't work!!! I was totally amazed how much the it helps even though it is unstructured.
And again, if you can get others to chip in, I LOVE THE CHUNEI STYLE!!!!!!! (I made mine because I saw no point in shelling out that kind of money if I could make it, but really, it is WELL worth it!!!!!). You can wear it on the front, side, back, and it is well covered, easy to put them in. It is a breeze to put on. Just hold baby against your chest, put one arm through the hole (like you are putting n a vest backwards), then your other arm. The thing is so great...you can let go of baby then and they will not fall out (because of the belt). Then you just attach the velcro at the back, buckle/tie the belt (I made mine to tie, but the bought one is a buckle), and you are done. I can easily put it on in less then 30 seconds.
Once you get good at the moby tying, you can get that done fast too...takes me less then a minute to tie it (thought I do not tie it the way their web site says to do it...my way is much easier IMO and I can hold baby while doing it).
I have back problems, so when I say it is good on the back, believe me, it is. In all our years, we have tried a lot out there, and just about everything you can buy in a store through the years. VERY few actually get my vote. I didn't find the Moby until baby #4, and man, was I really really relieved we found something that actually worked!!!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/5/2009 6:16:30 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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Christine, the carrier I showed you is like an Ergo, but with a taller body. It's modeled after the Beco 4th Generation. I find it quite comfy, I wore Gabby in it through the airport this summer, still easy and she is almost 30lbs. Good for front or back carries, and because it sits on your hips it's good for heavier babies.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/14/2009 1:00:34 PM
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I want to start using the hip carry with my Moby. I cannot find the appropriate age do it. Does anyone know?
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 11/14/2009 1:36:39 PM
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Uh-oh, Logan is already a serious leaner. He wants to get everything. This may not work out. Ah, the challenges.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/11/2010 6:20:16 PM
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I noticed some women in the preg thread talking about the moby warp and thought I'd revive this thread.
I must say, it has taken me a year (bought it when I was preg with Mary) to get my Moby on right to work for Veronica. The trick for me was to keep the wrap completely open and spread out the whole time. Before as I was wrapping it parts were getting bunched up and that was causing my back to hurt. The weight was not being spread out properly in the wrap. Oh, and I nursed in my wrap for the first time today (and Veronica is 6 mo) It worked okay, but it's something I will have to work on.
I have also bought a sling (li peanut or something like that). I like this one too. I use this when I am at a store. The wrap makes me too hot and with all the winter clothes right now, throwing on the sling is easier and more comfortable for me.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/11/2010 11:17:07 PM
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I can't wait to get out the little sling for new baby! and the Ergo and the Met Tei and the Bjorn Air and SSC and maybe the Moby. it wasn't a hit with us.
I loved carrying Isabel everywhere. and we have great pics of her with Jer too!
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/11/2010 11:40:34 PM
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I'm with you Brandy, I can't wait to have a new squishy to snuggle.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/11/2010 11:52:40 PM
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well.. the side bonus is that confinement = you can't get into anything unlike a certain small uncarrying child I know and live with.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/12/2010 10:23:51 AM
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You'll be interested to note that our prenatal class instructor rated a carrier as a must have, and a stroller as a "wait a bit" item. I'm tending to agree with her.
Are there any you can't use with a newborn? The Moby appeals to me, but I'm wondering if it provides enough head support. I haven't taken a look at one up close--is it just me or is it just a long piece of fabric I could sew myself? Or is there more to it?
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/12/2010 10:34:38 AM
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Brandy
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Sew it yourself.
We used it with newborn. There are positions that are supportive of little ones.
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RE: Babywearing Thread - 1/12/2010 1:57:53 PM
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Mrs.Wifey
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You'll be interested to note that our prenatal class instructor rated a carrier as a must have, and a stroller as a "wait a bit" item. I'm tending to agree with her.
Are there any you can't use with a newborn? The Moby appeals to me, but I'm wondering if it provides enough head support. I haven't taken a look at one up close--is it just me or is it just a long piece of fabric I could sew myself? Or is there more to it?
I definitely agree with your instructor. We have owned our share of strollers, none of them have gotten anywhere close to as much use as my carriers. I didn't really discover babywearing until Gabby was a couple months old and I wish I had used it more when she was really a peanut.
You can definitely sew a Moby on your own, and various other carriers.
I need to pick fabric for a half buckle SSC for this current belly dweller. I just can't decide on fabric 
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I just realized that baby is my Gebre, not Biruk! 
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