Carriers?

[lalicopa]

Ok, so I have a Hug-a-Bub that I used with Lily and I also have an old Baby Trekker that I probably won't use too much (very cumbersome) and I have an Ergo from when Lily was about a year old...AND I'm ordering a mei tai from the very talented Holly at www.meitaicarriers.com. My question is, am I missing anything I must have? Is the Maya very similar to the Hug-a-Bub? Do I need more than these? I survived just fine with the Hug-a-Bub and Trekker with Lily, and then got the Ergo, although it was a little late for her with that and I'm sure I'll get a ton more use out of it this time around.

Input appreciated. Thanks mommas.

Comments

[redhen.livejournal.com]

I think you'll be set, unless you might want a pouch.

I have no idea waht a baby trekker is though.

[redhen.livejournal.com]

wait, isn't it like... kinda MT-y, kinda ergo-y? With a big ugly padded headrest on the body?

[jenrose]

If you take a bjorn and cross it with a mei tai and a padded ring sling, you might end up in the vicinity of a baby trekker. Baby leg position is mediocre, but it's more versatile than the bjorn, less comfy to most than a mei tai.

[jan-andrea.livejournal.com]

Hug-a-Bub is a wrap, while the Maya is a ring sling (despite its name). But don't get one of those. Browse my site and pick something out and email me and I'll make you one :) Since you know how to use a wrap, you're pretty well covered, but I like ring slings for quick on-and-off and easy adjustment, which is especially helpful for nursing.

[jenrose]

A good woven wrap would be an appropriate addition.

[tahoebean.livejournal.com]

What, you don't have a Hotsling?!

[lalicopa.livejournal.com]

Not yet!

[kris1225.livejournal.com]

i am gonna jump in with Jan and send you one of my slings. :) let me know what you'd like - kristen at hotslings dot com

[freshgroundfemm.livejournal.com]

I just have to say that I love your slings! They are so beautiful, I'm not even close to having a baby and I want to get several...for the future. I send all my pregnant friends, friends with babies, and clients (I'm a doula) to your site.

[kris1225.livejournal.com]

Yay! Glad you like 'em! :) Thanks for the pimpage.

[elisesara.livejournal.com]

I am loving my KKAFP. I have never gotten the hang of my hotsling. (I don't know Kristen, maybe I should email her for some help? :) ) You are welcome to try both. I use the KKAFP every day to go in and out of Sophie's school. I use the Napsack for longer carries. I used my moby when he was smaller, the hug a bu is like that, no? Come to Nathan's Party and we'll play with carriers.

[lalicopa.livejournal.com]

What's the KKAFP?????

[elisesara.livejournal.com]

http://www.kangarookorner.com/c-9-adjustable-fleece-pouch.aspx

[(Anonymous)]

"My question is, am I missing anything I must have?"\

Tubal ligation?

[kmelion.livejournal.com]

the Hug-a-Bub looks like the Minsari, which is popular here in Israel. I plan on making one of my own soon before my baby is born.

Do you find that it's comfortable to wear in the heat of summer?

[kmelion.livejournal.com]

P.S. I'd like to friend you if that's ok.

[lalicopa.livejournal.com]

Sure!

[lalicopa.livejournal.com]

I thought it was just fine, even though it's solid black. I think mostly because it's a nice light cotton and I'd wear it with a tank top, so it really didn't bother me.