lovinmyboys Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Does anyone have recommendations for a carrier I can use to wear my 13mos old on my back-without help. I currently have a moby and love it, but he is kinda outgrowing the front position and I can't get him on my back by myself. I really don't want to spend a ton of money since he is probably my last and he really likes to walk. I can't sew at all, so I need to buy one. I am mostly interested for wearing him during his cranky 5:00 hour while I try to get dinner (or other times he just wants to be held) and also for when we go places that aren't good for strollers. I also have a 2yr old, so we have a good double stroller. And, if the carrier could be used for my 30lb 2yr old that would be a bonus-he is my cuddler. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have an Ergo. There is a bit of a learning curve figuring it out w/o help, but once you get past that, it's wonderful. I wore DD4 in it up until she was around 3. I just started wearing DD11mos in it recently. She LOVES it. She starts flapping her legs/arms when she realizes it's time to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rootsnwings Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Ergo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 mai tei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Third the Ergo for the money... it's the best. There's a similar one, just for toddlers on up that starts with a "p" but I can't remember what it's called... and it's just as much $$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) I used to own Attached to Baby and used to live and breathe this stuff. Yeah, ERGOs were popular with our more mainstream customers, but our die-hard customers (the ones who bought from us every single week) were in love with Mei Tais and wraps. My personal favorite was the Mei Tai. Here's a pic my friend Juliet took for the store, doesn't it look comfy? Edited February 24, 2011 by Satori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Ditto the Mei Tai. I used that (a homemade version) until my ds was about 2.5. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I loved loved LOVED my Kozy Karrier mei tai! I wore DD5 on my back until she was 16 months, and only stopped then because she realized she could choose to walk instead. It was so comfortable and convenient that I could have easily kept going indefinitely. You can buy used ones (and there are lots of good brands) for a good price on the forums at TheBabywearer.com or DiaperSwappers.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2myboys Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I LOVED my Ergo. My DS3 is now too tall for it so I got a Boba which is similar but larger. I am still wearing my 35+ lb. 2.5 year old on my back. Worth.every.penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Mei tai!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinbaby Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Ergo is the way to go. I got one off of Craigslist that was practically new for $40. Another mom I know got hers from a homeschool email list (she posted a WTB ad) and got hers for about the same. It was faded but I used my procion dyes to dye it for her and it looks great. I also carried my dd on my back using 5 yards of $1/yd. fabric from Wal-Mart. I used the tibetan carry show here http://wearyourbaby.com/Default.aspx?tabID=196 The ergo is more comfortable for hiking and big outdoor events but the tibetan suited me find for the house or mall. Just make sure to get a material that is light with little-no stretch. I seriously got mine off the $1 table:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I love my BabyHawk (mei tai) for back carries. I can easily carry my 25lb 18 month old or my 28lb 3 year old. :001_smile: They are a bit spendy new, but several times I've found them for $40 on Craigslist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 We use a Beco. I can get the kiddos on safely by myself. You can get good deals on used ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Amanda~ Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I use a SSC (which is like an ergo) that I made myself. I prefer that to the mei tai because I don't like to tie, lol, but they are very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Either a Mei Tai or an Ergo. I am a die-hard babywearer , taught babywearing classes and not at all mainstream and I love the Ergo. We bought 2 when DS7 was 2 and DS6 was 6mos for a hiking camping trip. We still wear DD4 if she gets tired and DD2 loves it. Usually I bring it in the bottom of the double stroller for long days out because if DS6's asthma gets bad or he gets tired, I let him sit in the stroller and carry one of the girls. One thing - if your DH plans on wearing the little one on his back, most men (in my experience) tend to prefer the Ergo because of the structured waist - they have trouble with the Mei Tai because they don't have the hips to wear it securely or comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) i use an AngelPack. It's the same type of carrier as an Ergo (soft structured carrier) but I have ethical issues with Ergo and I am SUPER narrow so those were pretty much my only two choices that fit! I love my AngelPacks. I have two, one for the house & one that lives in the car for outings. For baby on my back I always use the chest straps (some people don't & some carriers don't have them). It clips the straps together across your chest so the straps don't slip off your shoulders ever. I have used wraps & mei tais & ring slings & this is my favorite, ESP with Giant Baby, lol. It can carry 2-year-olds easily. Edited February 24, 2011 by LittleIzumi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Another Mei Tai fan here, and all I have is one I made myself, which isn't anything grand. But they are easy to use solo for back carries. Tie it on, backwards apron style, grab the kid up on your back, reach around and pull up straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Yet another vote for the mei tai. I have a Kozy Carrier, and used it w/ DD until she was too old to carry around. In a pinch I could still carry her in it, she only weighs 40 lbs. Her legs are kind of long, though...;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Love my Ergo. I wore my first two children in it until they were about two and only stopped then because I hit about 22 weeks pregnant with a sibling. DH wore it for longer on long hikes. Now my third babe is in it (in fact, he's in it right now! :001_smile:) It is a little worn-looking but otherwise has held up great -- I wanted to replace the buckle after #2 and they sent me a new one promptly for free. I also own/have owned a Moby, a Didymos woven wrap, a gauze wrap, a fleece pouch, and multiple slings. The Ergo rules them all, IMNSHO. I will say that getting the child on your back by yourself is a bit of a learning curve, and my husband has STILL not mastered it after three children. But really, that's just because he won't try. Practice over the bed a few times and you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elinnea Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Ergo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I just bought a used Babyhawk Oh Snap! on diaper swappers and LOVE it for DS (21 months & 22lbs). It's super easy to get on with the buckles instead of ties, but wears like a mei tai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks for the great info. I only wore my first two little guys for about a year, but now that I have more kids than hands I really NEED to wear this one more (even though he is my most adament walker). Dh is just a little skittish of spending lots of money on another baby carrier. It will be our fifth purchase, but it took me a few buys before I found the moby. Maybe I can sell those and have a little extra cash to persuade him. DH will be fine (not trying to make him sound bad)-he just sees the pile of discarded carriers in the basement and sees a walking baby and doesn't see the need for a new carrier. Anyway, I want to make sure I buy what I really want the first time this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) It is a necessity here to have a carrier w/ having 2 older ones, I used carriers some with older ones but I ALWAYS have the babe in one when out. I have an ergo and I adore it, it is my cannot do without baby item. I have had slings, very expensive wraps and mei tai's and the Ergo is so easy to use and distributes the weight so well. Even the nice mei tai I had was not half as comfortable as the Ergo. I can easily put the babe in the back by myself, although I did practice at first. We hike for hours long w/ the 3.5 y.o. in it as well without problem. I love the hood as well, it is so nice to cover her head and keep it supported when she falls asleep or the weather is too hot or rainy or whatever. Love, love, love it! I get lured sometimes by the pretty carriers, but this one works! No more shopping around! Edited February 24, 2011 by soror Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I would recommend either a Kozy mei tai (which is owned by a homeschooling mama) or an Ergo. I love both for a toddler. I do love wraps but with a toddler who may want up-down-up-down, I have less patience for wrapping (plus the Ergo is nice for hiking because there's nothing to get dirty on the ground, and I don't need to worry about branches snagging it like I do with a wrap). Once my kids hit toddler stage, I pretty much use the Kozy or Ergo almost all the time. If you want to try before buying, check out babywearinginternational.com and see if there is a group near you -- they often have meetings or people who can help you try on a few things to see what might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I used to own Attached to Baby and used to live and breathe this stuff. Yeah, ERGOs were popular with our more mainstream customers, but our die-hard customers (the ones who bought from us every single week) were in love with Mei Tais and wraps. My personal favorite was the Mei Tai. Here's a pic my friend Juliet took for the store, doesn't it look comfy? Can you recommend a particular brand? I want one to use with my 23mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I also started off with a Moby Wrap and ended up buying an Ergo this fall. Baby ds loves it! In fact, all of the kids, including the 6yo, beg me to carry them in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Beco Butterfly II! There is an inside panel between the baby and you, you can actually hand the baby someone while they are in the carrier. It is SO easy to get them on your back, almost foolproof as far as the learning curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unity Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Another vote for the Ergo. I back-carried my daughter for a long time, using no help to get her up, starting around a year old, too. She now weighs 26 lbs, I think, and I use either the Ergo or sometimes the Maya wrap (back carry). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Ergo. I still use mine for my 3 y/o. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elohcin Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Another Ergo. Wear my 16 mos ds and 3.5 dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domestic_engineer Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 The Boba will work for both of your children; I love ours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLDoll Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Mei Tai! I didn't use a carrier for my first two kids at all, but I sure did for the last two. A friend lent me one to try out and it worked for us. I didn't have $80 to spend on one, so I traced hers and made my own. We still use it for our 2 year old when we go hiking and he just can't handle all the walking. It's far more comfortable than the actual hiking carrier we bought for our first child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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