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12-07-2012 at 1:10 PM
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Baby Carriers, any recommendations?

I am wanting to purchase a baby carrier. My DS is starting to be awake more during the day and I just can't seem to get out of the room without him crying and need to be able to do laundry and wash bottles and such..

What is a good carrier that is inexpensive? I feel weird about using a sling so I would prefer a carrier and something that DH could wear too would be great!

 


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12-07-2012 at 1:15 PM
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I have the baby bjorn and really like it. The chicco carrier looks nice and sturdy as well.

 
12-07-2012 at 2:11 PM
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I just bought the Infantino Mei Tai Sash. I'm not well versed in carriers but this wasn't expensive, looked pretty good and could be worn 3 ways. I have heard about hip dysplasia issues with some carriers but I don't think this type causes problems. After using it for the first time at Costco, I would recommend it. It's easy to put on and take off and my LO slept the entire trip so it must be pretty comfy for him.

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12-07-2012 at 2:17 PM
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We have the baby bjorn and we absolutely love it !

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12-07-2012 at 2:17 PM
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Get one that's not a crotch dangler.

The Ergo, Mei Tai, K'tan, Moby, Boba, and BabyHawk are all excellent brands.


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12-07-2012 at 2:22 PM
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LoisLane23:

Get one that's not a crotch dangler.

The Ergo, Mei Tai, K'tan, Moby, Boba, and BabyHawk are all excellent brands.

Ditto this. Plus, all of the above (except moby and k'tan) can be used with back carries, which are AWESOME when you are trying to get chores (e.g., wash dishes, etc.) done around the house.



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12-07-2012 at 2:27 PM
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i have the infantino and the baby bjorn.  i havent used the bjorn yet because baby is too little.  but i like the infantino for around the house
 
12-07-2012 at 3:00 PM
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LoisLane23:

Get one that's not a crotch dangler.

The Ergo, Mei Tai, K'tan, Moby, Boba, and BabyHawk are all excellent brands.

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12-07-2012 at 10:55 PM
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I love my Baby K'tan and my Beco. I would highly recommend either of them.

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12-08-2012 at 5:41 AM
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LoisLane23:
Get one that's not a crotch dangler.
The Ergo, Mei Tai, K'tan, Moby, Boba, and BabyHawk are all excellent brands.

Since you did specify inexpensive, Infantino does make a mei tai carrier and an ergo type carrier. If it looks like a bjorn it's a crotch dangler and can cause hip dysplasia.

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12-08-2012 at 9:05 AM
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Oh I should mention that the Baby K'Tan is sized, so if you and your SO are two completely different sizes...like my DH and I, you would need to get two if your SO is planning on using it as well. That is why we also got the Beco, which is adjustiable.

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12-08-2012 at 11:45 AM
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I love our Ergo!!  So does DD...she falls asleep in it every time!  When she is awake, she looks all around and seems to really enjoy being close to me vs. in her stroller.

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12-09-2012 at 9:53 AM
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Tried and didn't like the infantino and baby bjorn. Bought the lillebaby Nordic carrier and LOVE it!

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