kbpaulie Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 We just rec'd a foster daughter and would like to wear her in a sling for several reasons. She is mobile and is always on the go. She is a little peanut at 15 mo weighing about 19lbs. can you send links, why you like it and does it leave your hands free? Please, I am not looking for a new born baby sling, but one that'll work well for a toddler. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda S in TX Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Are you looking specifically for a sling, or just a carrier of some king. It's not a sling, but I loved my Ergo. You can wear them front or back. It leaves your hands free, and I could carry my toddlers for a long time on my back without tiring or ending up with a backache. http://store.ergobaby.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 For front carries I don't think you can beat a Baby K'Tan. But for back, it's hard to beat an Ergo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 a podaegi. It's Korean. it has a learning curve for how to wear it, but you can wear it front, back or side. you can find online tutorials for how to put it on. I've a friend who grew up in korea - and that's what she has used with all of her babies. incidentally, she made her own. I've worn it with one of her babies. hands are completely free, and it was more comfortable than the snuggli/baby-bjorn I had with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 My favorite carrier, which I still use with my 2yo, is one I made using this free pattern: http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/FrankenKozy.htm I can wear him on my back or in front and be hands-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I love this sling. http://www.newnativeinc.com/ I still use it for my two and a half year old ( but more frequently for his baby brother). my 3 year old girls used it as well ( if we got stranded somewhere without a stroller). I'm not sure I would want to keep a 20 pound baby in it for hours and hours on end, but for an hour or so I can easily manage. ETA: one of my favorite features of the sling, compared to a carrier, is its compactibility. it is so lightweight and folds so small that it can easily fit in my purse. so I'm never caught off guard with out a way to carry a kid. Ever. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Not a sling but I just bought a Tula and am in love. It can be worn on the back or the front. http://www.tulababycarriers.com/collections/ergonomic-baby-carriers Here's a picture from their website showing the one I got. It's so pretty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyerin Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I wore my toddlers mostly in my ergo but also some hip carries with a ring sling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Another vote for an Ergo. It is totally hands free and is structured to be supportive. My dh, who has back issues, used it too without any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You say she's "always on the go". Do you see yourself needing to pick her up and put her down often, say, every few minutes? At the up and down stage I fell in love with a simple ring sling in a hip or back carry. Hands free, but it took seconds to get her off of me, and seconds to pick her back up when she was done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 At the constant up and down stage, a ring sling is fantastic. For a bit longer carry, we loved the Beco, very similar to an Ergo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Ergos, everywhere Ergos, and with large children. I live in Ergo Land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 ETA: one of my favorite features of the sling, compared to a carrier, is its compactibility. it is so lightweight and folds so small that it can easily fit in my purse. so I'm never caught off guard with out a way to carry a kid. Ever. :-) I agree - a pouch would be my first choice from a carrying-just-in-case perspective, while an Ergo or similar carrier that distributes the weight mostly on the hips, and across both shoulders, would be my choice for longer term walking. There are carriers that are specifically designed for toddlers, with a higher back than ones designed for infants, and one of those might work better than the Ergo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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