https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:35:23 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426743 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 20:38:02 +0000 M4mi 2426743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This time around I am definitely into pre loved items and consignment sales. My husband wants to make the crib himself although that scares me a bit. 😜</p> <p>I've heard a lot of the Facebook garage sale / or gear swap pages. Those are great I'm sure, if you can find one in your area. </p> <p>If you know of anything location specific feel free to post.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426665 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:38:29 +0000 Littlebit7 2426665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I would had waited to purchase a lot of gear and purchased it pre-loved instead. We have a great local FB buy sell trade and I've gotten SO much stuff on average 75% off. Toys, swings, strollers, clothes, bouncers. All in great shape.<br /> I also lumped my registry together onto Amazon. People could purchase if they wanted but I got bonkers deals with my completion discount and amazons great prices and return policies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426635 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 19:22:21 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2426635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the best way is to really narrow down your list for what you really need and how much you are willing to spend BEFORE shopping. If you start looking at nursery ideas and fall in love with a crib only to realize it's expensive and doesn't go on sale you are more likely to break the bank. I researched and found things like cribs often get scratched so going with something simple like the Graco was an easy budget saver. </p> <p>We also shopped lots of consignment sales. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426567 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 17:59:53 +0000 jhd 2426567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have used Hip2Save to get info on the best diaper deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426420 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:12:09 +0000 M4mi 2426420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Penny Hoarder site looks like there are a lot of coupons and ways to get freebies.. Any other ideas? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/saving-as-much-as-possible-for-new-baby#post-2426406 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:01:05 +0000 M4mi 2426406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am really early on in my 2nd pregnancy (only 4 weeks), my first is 6yo, and I already started looking into coupons and deals etc. We will be going from two incomes to one so that I can stay home with my little one(s). With my first I considered it a jinx to buy anything in the first trimester, but for some reason this time around, I feel it's a jinx not to.. Anyway, I'm hoping to bring to you a place where we can share coupons and deals, as well as all the miscellaneous things that go through our "hormonal" minds while pregnant and while trying to get pregnant! P.s. I love Shoppingg. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2028798 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:13:06 +0000 winniebee 2028798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5'2 and this time am liking ktan. Bjorn is ok but killed my back last time. Have am ergo but my sons a little too small right now to use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2028764 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:27:57 +0000 thismustbetheplace 2028764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5'2 with a VERY short torso. I have the Beco Gemini and like it.. but I'm looking forward to trying other carriers. One good thing about it is that it's extremely adjustable: my 6'1" husband loves wearing it too.</p> <p>Because I'm so petite width-wise I have to wear the base on my hips (it doesn't tighten enough around my waist) so the balance hurts my lower back a bit.</p> <p>Can you see if there is a babywearing group near you? Check meetup.com or facebook. Often they will have a 'lending library' you can borrow from, and they will work with you to find the perfect type and fit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2028737 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:01:06 +0000 fuzzypeaches 2028737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 4'11 and dh is 6ft and we shared the becco Gemini with success! Failures included ktan (too big) and bjorn (hip support too low). After about. 9 months or so I also got a little life hiking backpack which also works for both of is and is amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2028085 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:04:29 +0000 sunstar 2028085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: I'd love to hear what you decide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2028061 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:53:42 +0000 catomd00 2028061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Beco Gemini is great for more petite people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2028045 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:43:09 +0000 sunstar 2028045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are great suggestions! I'm definitely looking for something for DH and I to share, and I'm a little nervous (terrified) about trying to configure a wrap while toddler big brother makes a run for it. I've been doing some researching on your suggestions; I'll let you know what I decide! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2027343 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:24:51 +0000 MoreCoffee 2027343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'1 and used a Moby and a Beco Gemini and really loved them both. I had tried a friend's Ergo and just couldn't get it to fit right - but she's also 5'1 and loves it, so everyone's different! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026807 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:31:32 +0000 matador84 2026807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 3/125 here and wear my ergo daily! Love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026785 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 23:09:05 +0000 marionberry 2026785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm super short torso'd and loved my infantino ergonomic carrier. It's like a short torso version of the ergo. I used it and DH used the ergo. The ergo worked ok for me but wasn't ideal. For this next pregnancy I'm thinking about getting a solly baby wrap as well to try more of a wrap versus a structured carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026756 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:50:05 +0000 sunny 2026756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 5'0 but I have a long torso and short legs. The Ergo worked great for us starting at around 4 months. Prior to that, we loved the Ktan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026740 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:38:50 +0000 bisous 2026740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 5'1" and had to ditch the Ergo. Even on the tightest setting, my LO sagged too much. I ended up buying a Tula, which I love. </p> <p>I also used a Baby K'tan (size small) until my LO was around 15 lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026739 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:38:43 +0000 Trailmix 2026739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm petite (5'3" and 125 lbs) and I wore the Baby Bjorn in front and Ergo in the back with my twins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026736 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:37:39 +0000 fairy 2026736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'0" and I use a toddler tula now and liked slings when my daughter was itty-bitty. I used a Britax carrier after the sling &amp; before the Tula, but it is not nearly as comfortable for longer periods, so o if I was having a second child, I would get a standard Tula for after the sling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026687 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:08:33 +0000 StbHisMrs 2026687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 4'10.5" and I love my Becco Gemini it tightens perfectly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026684 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:05:42 +0000 MamaT 2026684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'0" and the Ergo was way too big for my torso. I researched a lot for my second son and found the Beco to fit perfect. It's extremely comfortable, even with my large 7month old. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026660 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:52:01 +0000 Chuckles 2026660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'1" and found that the ergo never felt comfortable. I always felt like it was too long for my torso. I have the Pikkolo from Catbirdbaby and *love* it. The straps aren't quite as padded as the ergo but otherwise it's extremely similar. I found it very easy to use and comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026652 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:49:00 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2026652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a Moby when my son was little and a Boba (similar to the Ergo) when he was older. I liked them both! (I'm 5'0")<br /> @Anya: my husband and I are a foot apart. We're at opposite ends of our carrier's limits but it works out okay (not perfect at all, but doable). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026218 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:10:22 +0000 lemondrop 2026218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5' 0" and love my Ergo! Never had any problems with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2026209 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:58:32 +0000 Anya 2026209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following for future reference! I have an ergo and hoping that my foot-taller than me husband and I can both make it work, but looking knot getting a wrap as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2025433 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:40:44 +0000 ALittleP 2025433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'1" and started out with an Ergo. Ended up buying a Pognae on a whim and I LOVE it. Almost like the Ergo but better. Gave my Ergo to a friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2025411 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:33:19 +0000 MK0180 2025411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'1" and I used the K'tan when LO was a newborn up until about 3 months. It worked really well.<br /> We have the Ergo now and really love it. It's great for the back b/c it distributes LO's weight pretty evenly so you can walk for a long time :) The Ergo is great too b/c both DH and I could wear it (obviously adjusting it for our heights/build) but with the K'tan you have to get the size that fits you so you can't share with a SO or somebody who is a different size. The K'tan was a little constricting so when LO started to get bigger and looking around a lot more it wasn't really conducive. But I liked it at that time.<br /> If I had to do all over again I would go with the Ergo from the get go and get the infant insert - I think it would have been cheaper in the long run. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2025364 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:15:22 +0000 catlady 2025364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 5'1" and pretty small, and I can say what didn't really work for me, which was the ergo (straps could never fully tighten, baby sagged because it was loose, and it hurt my back). I also had the k'tan, which wasn't bad when LO was really small, but after she was about 2 months old, she didn't seem to like being so constricted. I'd love to find something that works for me the next time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2025293 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:43:42 +0000 Mama Bird 2025293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following! I am 5'2 and also used a Baby Bjorn, and it didn't work well. It was comfortable to wear but I needed help to put it on... pointless if you're trying to go out while alone at home. I'd love to use something better this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-wearing-for-petite-mamas#post-2025289 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:42:27 +0000 Mrs. Twine 2025289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kinderpack makes a SSC that has sizing options. They have shorter "petite" straps that work well for anyone who finds that the reach/arm straps are too much for them length-wise. They are lovely, but a little hard to get ahold of. Naked Panda Designs also makes SSCs that I have heard are really lovely. Ask me about them again in about a month when ours gets to us. I know she has some in stock, and also custom-makes them if you need something particular. Amanda (the creator) is also just lovely to talk to and great at answering questions, so she might be a good person to contact. </p> <p>And you know me and wovens--I swear by them. They are infinitely customizable to the wearer and wear-ee. So many price-points, so many colors and fiber options... I love them. They can be a great choice for someone who struggles to find an affordable SSC that fits well, though, as others have already said, there is a learning-curve associated. </p>