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At 11 months old I wouldn't bother with the 360 as that's heavy to forward face. I'd go mesh or original depending on weather in your area

@LemonJack: from what I've heard the adapt isn't great.

If you're looking for something that doesn't require an insert kinderpack is a good option. The beco Gemini is a good option if you have smaller kids. The lille baby also doesn't require an insert

If you have a babywearing chapter in your area that's a fantastic place to go to try on different carriers to see which fits you best

@LemonJack: Not sure if it's helpful but I would probably go with a toddler Liliebaby. I just sold an ergo 360 because it was really hot, uncomfortable, and the lumbar support wasn't great.

@LemonJack: the adapt has different thinner straps I believe. So they dig more than the others

@LemonJack: 20 lbs. I can't remember what is a typical weight for a 1 year old.

I have Ergo mesh (I think it's called Performance), Ergo 360, and toddler Lille. Toddler Lillebaby would definitely be too big for most kids until age 2.

I would go with a mesh Ergo or (baby) Lille because DD2 is already too heavy to face out in the 360 without ruining my back and she's only 9 months/19 lbs.

uhh, looks like I'm an outlier but I wore my huge baby in the ergo 360 facing out comfortably until he was about 26 pounds, and we walk almost exclusively (nyc). I think all the straps have to be really snug and the baby way up high against you, the baby can't dangle at all or it will hurt. I actually only stopped because my pregnancy bump got in the way, but now at 29 lbs he really is too heavy for the 360. after about 6 months my kid wouldn't tolerate facing in, he wanted to see out, so I'm really glad we had the 360 not the original.

I thought the infant insert sucked FWIW, at the tiny stage I loved my solly wrap, by the time he outgrew that he was in the 360 facing in and fit well in it. no comment on mesh vs original except to say I never thought the original was that stuffy.

@crazydoglady: I want to get one of these but I *know* I can't wear him this summer and I'll probably be wearing the baby girl after her arrival. when are you going to use yours, when your girl is bigger?

@LemonJack: The mesh is very comfortable for me - it's the only Ergo we've used with DD2 and I use it at least 2x a week (usually more). She seems comfortable too since she sleeps great in it.

It also packs up very easily if you ever travel with it.

I did use the 360 facing outward at 9 months with DD1 but she was lighter and less wiggly. I can't remember when I stopped with her but definitely before 18 months.

@crazydoglady: ah chic, that thing looks 100x easier than my solly wrap.

I’d try a standard Tula too! They’re amazing and a little bit bigger than the ergo (and the panel is taller).