talk2ham.1 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 So we are due this summer with our first daughter. So excited! But a little unsure about how the adjustments to the family will affect HSing since my boys are all still quite dependent academically, though at varying degrees. I am thinking I will really want to babywear just so I can keep up with the rest of the family. My thing is, I have never been able to do it before. I have mid and upper back issues (mild scoliosis) so that I simply can't handle the strain of the carriers I have tried in the past. I haven't been able to go for more than 30 min. to an hour a day without throwing my back out and dealing with pain for days on end. I have heard that the Moby wrap is a good option for women with back issues and also the Ergo carrier. But I haven't actually heard what kind of back issues it helps. Is it better for women with lower back issues? Upper back? Neck strain? Advice please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahliarw Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 The Moby is great because there is more then one way to position the baby and you can adjust your tying to your own comfort, to avoid hot spots or pressure points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Love our Ergo... It really distributes the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I love both the Moby and Ergo. I used the Moby when DS was a newborn, then moved on to the Ergo. However, I do not have back problems, so I cannot comment on that factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 And congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenNotOfTroy Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 http://www.thebabywearer.com/ is a free forum for babywearers. You have to sign in to read or post. I would ask there about babywearing with your exact back issues to start to find the best option. I don't have back issues and loved my Moby wrap for the newborn period and the Ergo is okay for older babies, especially for back carries. Many of my friends have switched to Wrapsody Bali Baby Stretch wraps for their newborns. If I were to have another and could justify spending the money when I already have a Moby I would definitely get a Wrapsody. Also, it is really helpful to find local people who babywear so you can see and play with carriers in person with someone who is experienced with that carrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I have scoliosis too. Get the ergo, it puts weight on the hips and is the most comfortable I've ever been when baby wearing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Most of the most common carriers I've seen have baby's weight borne on the wearer's shoulders, which is going to hurt everything once baby is more than 10ish lbs. A wrap distributes the weight better and is more versatile, and can be used comfortably with a much heavier baby. A soft structured carrier like an Ergo places a lot of the weight on the hips/waist, like a good backpack would, so it's much more comfortable. I have low back and SI joint problems, and I wear my 2 year old comfortably in a standard-sized Kinderpack, which is for slightly bigger babies and toddlers, not tiny babies. Until my boy-o got bigger, I was comfortable with him in a Beco Butterfly II. The right carrier used correctly makes a big difference in comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I love woven wraps and good SoftStructurec Carriers (Ergosare one kind but there are many and different kinds work better for different body types) for heavy bubsand delicate mamas. Please do ask on the babywearer linked above. There is a wealth of knowledge there & porting even someone in your area willing to let you try their carriers before buying your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I have arthritis and back and neck issues. Love my moby as I can adjust weight distribution, but an ergo would be my preference if I could only buy one. Avoid pouch and d-ring slings. You can distribute weight across your shoulders but ideally your hips should help with heavier babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 in my day - it was snugglie and baby bjorns. I hated them both. My young friend lived in korea for a number of years and uses a podaegi. I used it with her baby (her baby could nurse in it, and no one knew) - and I really liked it. It is very easy to adjust up or down, front or back, and any size child. there is a learning curve, but a number of different ways of wrapping the straps. she even made one for her daughter to carry around her doll. it was adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://babywearinginternational.org/pages/chapters.php You can find a local group and try on bunches! LLL meetings could be another resource. :) Target now carries the Ergo. I like my Ergo. Amazon stocks several brands with 90 day returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustybug Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I absolutely adore my Moby wrap. I love it so much, I would wrap myself in it and cuddle with it. lol It is SO much easier on my back than any other carrier I have ever tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Another vote for the moby :) it also helps my knees since I tend to carry a baby on one side so having the baby up front helps with more even distribution too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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