I love strapping Will on. Whether I use the Moby or my Mei Tai it's so nice to be "hands free"! What carriers do you all like? Any good babywearing stories? Babywearing is a great way to keep baby close and let him/her watch and learn as you do things around the house, go shopping or go for a walk!
I don't use my Bjorn anymore because it is not good ergonomically for your child. Look at it, it just holds them in the crotch and provides no support for the legs, hence forcing the spine into an unnatural shape. Facing outward, though the baby may enjoy the view, is especially awkward for their bodies. I mean, imagine yourself strapped with your back to a wall... that doesn't sound very comfy.
So, my next venture in the carrier world will either be an Ergo Performance or a Boba. I've heard good and bad things about the Beco so I'm not really decided about that one. Any thoughts on any of these?
I'm also thinking that the first person who wants to pay for the fabric will get a Mei Tai at cost. I want the practice. I make no promises about pretty seams... but it will be functional. :-P
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteWould you really be willing to make a Mei Tai? I could send you some fabric or order online and have it sent to you. Are there particular kinds that are better than others? I know for the ring slings it has to be woven so that the pattern is on both sides, *slightly* stretchy, and not slippery. If you don't want to thats OK but if you want the practice I'd love to take you up on it.
BTW, I liked my ring sling because of the flexibility in the number of ways and ages it could be worn. Plus you could BF in it discreetly.
ReplyDeleteYeah I would! I made mine and it works, though you can tell I'm no seamstress! I used canvas home decor fabric and it works really well because it's sturdy but gives nicely and it comes in endless great prints! I would want about 2 yards of your print for the body and 3yds of a solid color for the straps. :-) I would be making it when Will sleeps so it might take a little bit of time but, I think I did mine in about 2 days.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome- thanks Sarah! I have some batik that I meant for a gift sling but ended up not thinking she would like it so I got something different. I may send that along then. I don't mind how long it takes, I'm not pregnant yet ;)
ReplyDeleteCool, no prob. :-) Yay more beautiful Abavare babies!
ReplyDeleteMy batik is 3 yards. What would you charge to make a child-size one for baby-dolls with the leftover?
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