https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 17:48:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623857 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:27:03 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: definitely feet out! I bet that would help a lot. He's a big boy I'm surprised you could keep his feet in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623845 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:16:48 +0000 Alba4 2623845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: thanks for the tips! I'm going to try putting his feet out too! </p> <p>I always get compliments on the wrap. I think the colors are so pretty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623835 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:57:38 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: yes! I'd try to get it more over your shoulder and get him up a little bit higher. There looks like there is a little bit of slack (by your hand) in the middle. Tightening that up just a little bit will give home more support and take some strain away from you.<br /> Overall it does look pretty good though. I have the same one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623824 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:13:25 +0000 Alba4 2623824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: is this helpful re: fit? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623822 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:12:26 +0000 Alba4 2623822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=6153/16/odrs8q.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623622 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:34:52 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: bed rest could totally be causing your discomfort! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623574 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 10:28:13 +0000 Alba4 2623574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: I didn't have complications, but my ab strength is non-existent (which may be the reason for back pain). He was 9lbs 11 oz, and the birth itself was harder than my first. I was on modified bedrest this most recent pregnsncy, so in general I'm weaker than last PP. </p> <p>I'll take a photo later today when I'm home from work! I'd love to keep using the Maya ring sling, since it's my favorite (before this back pain started). If I can make it fit better, that might help! Thanks everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623492 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 08:36:01 +0000 MrsKRB 2623492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recommend the Lillebaby carrier, you don't need an insert! Works great with dd who is about 12 lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623475 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:53:39 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2623475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623458 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:31:41 +0000 Iced Tea 2623458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For at least six months my core strength was zilch, and I could not get comfortable in the ring sling, even with professional fitting. My back just wouldn't tolerate it. I did a lot better with my connecta (a buckle mei tei) and my Lenny lamb mei tai. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623456 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:25:05 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4: I know what it is, I have two Maya ring slings. My youngest is about 23 pounds and I barely feel her weight when she's in my ring slings. I'd bet we can get a better fit for you.<br /> Did you have any birth complications that would make wearing uncomfortable? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623442 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 06:58:51 +0000 ShootingStar 2623442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really love Mei Tais. They give you a lot of the benefits of a wrap but they're easier to put on. You could also try a buckle carrier that doesn't need an insert. The Beco Gemini doesn't, and I think Lillebaby doesn't either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623431 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 05:34:18 +0000 peaches1038 2623431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ring sling definitely has a learning curve. Post a pic and we can help you adjust the fit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623429 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:53:21 +0000 Alba4 2623429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I tried just the pillow yesterday, but he cried after a few minutes. He has s very long torso and short legs. Maybe that's why the Ergo is uncomfortable? I'll try again today since maybe he just has to get used to it!</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: I'll try to post a pic later. Maybe I'm calling my Maya wrap by the wrong name since it isn't a wrap at all, but instead a ring sling. The fact that it only goes on 1 shoulder is what hurts my back so much. I don't think you can wear it in any other position. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623428 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:01:05 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2623428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd look at adjusting your fit with the ring sling first if that's what he's most comfortable in. He'll have the head control for the ergo in a few weeks so I would rush to buy another carrier unless you want another of course! 😉<br /> If you do want another if look into a woven wrap. You'll get use out of it for a long time and can use different carries to get more support. It sounds like he likes cuddles and wovens do cuddles best.<br /> My girls are enormous babies and almost exclusively wear them in ring slings as newborns. I wore my oldest comfortable in a Maya while 35 weeks pregnant when she was 28lbs.<br /> Can you post a picture of how you're using it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623420 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:33:21 +0000 maddyz 2623420@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo was huge and I found the woven wrap to be really great. It spread his weight across my back really well and he loved it.</p> <p>I also started using my Tula without the insert sometime around 3 or 4 months, but lo was really tall so his legs fit early and his head control was good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623405 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 22:03:50 +0000 avivoca 2623405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you tried just using the pillow to boost him up instead of the whole insert? I hate that infant insert but the pillow made my baby happy. If you want a wrap, try a woven for more structure and support. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-carrier-help#post-2623402 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 21:47:32 +0000 Alba4 2623402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need recommendations for a carrier. My 3 month old is a big, heavy baby (probably @17-18 lbs) so wearing him in my Maya wrap is killing my back. I have an original Ergo, but the baby insert is not working for us. My DS cries every time I put him in it, but he loves the Maya. Any recommendations to get me through the next few months until he has better neck control? Thanks! </p>