the only drawback is for those with back pain -- my back would bother me some after using it for very long periods of time.
i had been having trouble with back pain from carrying my baby on my hip all day and then a friend loaned me her slingezee.
now baby is put to bed by daddy and "nursed" back to sleep by daddy...
it's great for dad, also easy on my back.
i've been using the slingeeze for 2 months now with no back soreness.
i've used it for a back carry and hip carry and it's the best!
i haven't tried this particular mei tai, but i'm so excited to see target getting carriers that are better for baby's spine and mom's back!
my daughter is 2 and a half months old and weighs 13 lbs i tired a sling and hated it i liked the baby bjorn but even the one with the lumbar supprt hurt my shoulders.
i tried the moby wrap, and a snugli backpack carrier for the versatility but my daughter did not like them.
the big white square on the back of the child is also a zippered pouch.
sometimes i prefer to grab a back carrier (e.g.
baby made my back hurt very quickly because of the thin straps.
the bottom line: i like this design; it has the fit and comfort features of a real expedition backpack and the carrier keeps the child safe and snug.
we ended up buying a second hand kelty backcountry for our two year old and fits her much better.
it takes a little while to find the most comfortable way to put the fabric over your shoulder , but once i did it does not hurt my back or my shoulder and my back feels much better than when i carry
i actually took my d-ring sling and mobywrap back, and not to mention other baby carriers because either my baby wasn't comfortable or they were to hard to put on.
saves arms and back by distributing weight evenly.
i keep it on me the whole weekend so i can pop baby into the sling soon as we get out of the car, then pop him back out to put him on a shopping cart, pop him back in when we're checking out, without
i started using this product when my daughter was only 5 days old and she and i have not looked back!
as they get older ( and bigger!) it does hurt my back.
put it on, put her in it, adjust the fabric up her back, and off we went.
great back and shoulder support for parents and it lets baby be forward facing.
because it has the waist belt, it doesn't hurt my back.
for the most part my hips seem to support most of the weight, which helps in alleviating those backaches.
i purchased the belle to replace my original baby bjorn that was starting to hurt my back.
my husband has worn this without difficulty, but it has put a lot of pressure on my neck and back.
it is easy to adjust to any body, and has a lumbar support which we both find helpful and comfortable.
this one has lumbar support--a necessity!!!
you can face your child in or out and put them on your front or back.
pros: comfortable straps, baby doesn't slip down, good back support,?
it is very easy to use, many carrying positions (8), can nurse my baby in it privately, very soft comfortable material, and it is comfortable on my back (it has a back support band that slides up and
it kept her close to me and spread the weight across my back instead of on my shoulders.
the fabric is stretchy and comfortable, and eases back and shoulder strain - even with a very big baby!
the loop that holds the two pieces of fabric can be a little difficult to reach...it is supposed to be in the middle of your back when positioned right but seems to be a little higher on me.
at this point(3 months old) he can hold his head up without assistance-which is required for this position and most others-, but not his back.
i recently tried one of those baby carriers that are like a backpack thing to take with us on a trip since our dear daughter has somewhat outgrown her old sling and hated it.
spend the money, it's easier than back packs or slings with rings, folds up into a purse, can use it anywhere, sturdy.
if your back hurts with it - you are probably wearing the wrong size.
i received my original new native sling as a baby shower gift back in 1997.
we started out in the hip position and he kind of sat back in the sling and looked at me and around and played with a measuring cup.
i bought this carrier because i was having back pain with the baby bjorn and thought that the hip belt on this carrier would solve my problems.
i had a baby bjorn and couldn't use it for long because my back started to hurt too much.
it doesn't put too much pressure on your shoulder and allows normal back alignment when carrying a child on your hip.
but once she got bigger it killed my back and neck.
hint: to prevent the strap from hurting your shoulder over a long period, just be sure that the diagonal strap across your back is pulled low so that the shoulder strap rests on your shoulder
my baby is happy to be carried around in it, and, because it is a hip carrier, it distributes his weight evenly making it easier on your back.
this carrier supports my back and shoulders by greatly diminishing the weight and strain of carrying my chunky monkey -- and he seems so-o-o comfortable!
on the back of the bag is a compartment which holds a large changing pad.
i returned back new hip hammock deluxe by playtex and used spare cash.
it really gives a lot of back support and is comfortable to use.
i knew once my husband went back to work, this would be a requirement for me if i was going to get anything done around the house.
pros: * easy to put on* baby can face in or out* adjustable buckles cons: * risk of hip displacement* limited use until baby is too heavy the bottom line: there are better baby carriers out there
my son is a big baby-born 9 pounds and is 16 pounds today (@ 3 months), and he rides comfortably in this, more importantly, i can adjust it so my back doesn't feel pain while carrying him.
lumbar support would be nice so that's why i've only given it four stars.
i'm definately going to hang onto this hoping that as she gets bigger that she'll like it more, or to use it as a back up for the sitter or something.
probably not as comfortable as the baby bjorn, as it does not have any lower back support.
however now that she's weighing 15 pounds, i'm noticing that the lack of lumbar support makes using the carrier no better than just holding my girl-- i still have to bend my back awkwardly and have
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