Baby wearers help...

[Krystal]

Hiya,

I am thinking of getting a carrier for Jack, I had one when he was ikkle but he soon grew out of it. (Baby Bjorn)

I love the look of Mei Tei carriers, Jack hasn't been weighed for a while but i'd say he's a good 24lbs - what weight limit is on them? And what price am I looking at paying? I don't want to pay too much in case I don't use it that often.

 

[beanie]

a mei tai has a weight limit of up to about 40lbs so yes willlast you a while. I could carry Seren in hers now if I wanted (but I don't as I have Cally to carry to). I know babyhawk are doing toddlerhawks for 18 months plus but from what I understand the weight limitis the same, just the body that is longer.

Price wise it depends on the make, model etc. Lookig at a brandnew one you can expect topay between £30-70, but I know other people have found cheaper models on ebay. There is also the second hand carriers, these are usually in great condition. google the baby wearer forum as they have a buy and sell, also look on ebay, gumtree etc.

 

[Krystal]

Thanks for that I've just been reading up on them. I love the babyhawk ones. Am just texting OH to convince him we have spare £50 to buy one

 

[-Kelly-]

I love my babyhawk, but woven wraps are also good for carrying heavier babies and have more options of how to carry them (although harder to learn how to use). I paid £50 delivered for mine, there were a few for a couple of quid cheaper but I liked the design better on this one - second hand ones are usually in good condition though, but I haven't seen many on ebay. The baby wearer have a sale section though as beanie said, which might be worth a look

 

[kalia]

Good baby carriers hold their value really well so yu could always sell whatever you buy later as there is only a £10 - £15 difference often. That said, that might mean that if you buy second hand you could sell it on for the price you paid

 

[mrs_tommo22]

No no no krystal! i got my mei tei carrier off maria1979 on here, shes rubys mummy and is runnig her own site now and guess what - she makes mei teis ranging from as low as 35 pounds. Go too reviews area and theres a thread dedicated to her, her links on first page. She does lovely ones, gotmine yestersya and tickled pink with it!

 

[Snuggle]

No no no krystal! i got my mei tei carrier off maria1979 on here, shes rubys mummy and is runnig her own site now and guess what - she makes mei teis ranging from as low as 35 pounds. Go too reviews area and theres a thread dedicated to her, her links on first page. She does lovely ones, gotmine yestersya and tickled pink with it!

I got mine from Maria too and its fab

 

[mrs_tommo22]

I know you got a silky one its gorgeous. Thugh my camo pink one os shexi too - how are you finding baby wearing - my backs bloody aching thats for sure!

 

[beanie]

I know you got a silky one its gorgeous. Thugh my camo pink one os shexi too - how are you finding baby wearing - my backs bloody aching thats for sure!

your back shouldn't be aching have you got it done up correctly, imogen shouldn't be sitting low and should feel supported.

 

[Squiglet]

I know you got a silky one its gorgeous. Thugh my camo pink one os shexi too - how are you finding baby wearing - my backs bloody aching thats for sure!

your back shouldn't be aching have you got it done up correctly, imogen shouldn't be sitting low and should feel supported.

I've started finding my back hurts when I am carrying lil miss in a front kangaroo carry but thats because she has suddenly taken an interest in looking at my feet and pushes herself well forward to do so...

 

[Snuggle]

I find it really comfy but after a while I start to get an achy back but I suffer back problems so this is expected. I love baby wearing

 

[mrs_tommo22]

I know you got a silky one its gorgeous. Thugh my camo pink one os shexi too - how are you finding baby wearing - my backs bloody aching thats for sure!

your back shouldn't be aching have you got it done up correctly, imogen shouldn't be sitting low and should feel supported.

I swear shes supported and all done up right and right in front of me, but i have a croa back anyeways so i did expect it.

 

[mrs_tommo22]

I wear her on the front as well.

 

[beanie]

i wasn't having a dig just want you to be comfy

might be worth a back carry after you have got used to it, i found when seren was bigger this was easier for long carries

 

[mrs_tommo22]

Beanie i didnt read into it as you having a pop, i appreciate any comment s from other baby wearers, while im on hols im going to wear her on my back as oh can hold her there while i strap her into placel. Cant di it on my own.

Thanks beanie - you werent having a dig at all you were being lovely!