https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:51:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2037088 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:56:44 +0000 jetsa 2037088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: yea Id be hesitant as well. I wish I lived closer, I only have 5 carriers you could try out :silly: do you have a local Babywearing group? My local one is intimidating but it does give you some idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036882 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:29:36 +0000 Mrs. Pink 2036882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: You might actually like a tie waist mei tai, wrap conversion ones can be pricey, but they are absolutely worth it. If you're on facebook, see if there is a local babywearing group there too, someone may have one you could try on-- we don't have a large group here but we do have a variety of preferences so there is just about something for everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036881 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:27:57 +0000 Mrs. Pink 2036881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>doing carries with shorter wraps helps keep you from having your tails drag- especially something like a Kangaroo Carry, which for most people only requires a size 3 or 4 wrap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036850 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 22:45:24 +0000 whenoceansrise 2036850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: I have a linen sling from sleeping baby productions </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036734 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:22:24 +0000 MrsRcCar 2036734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: N is 25 lbs and still prefers the ring sling. E prefers to be carried in an Ergo. Different strokes I suppose. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036732 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:21:22 +0000 Mae 2036732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is about 17 lbs I think and I wear her in a sling almost every day with no pain/issues at all. As long as I keep the ring a little lower on my chest and pull the gathered bits over my shoulder she is very comfy. </p> <p>And I feel like it is very easy to put on/off. I can put her in and get her adjusted while walking into a store. But yea, coats are a PITA. I pull her out of the car seat and just tuck her into my coat to run into the store if it is cold, then when I get in I lose the coat and put her in the sling.</p> <p>ETA: I also have a woven wrap and I don't think it is hard (to do the basic carries, once you get the hang of it), but I do think its a pain in public. I still haven't figured out how to wrap in public without dragging my tails everywhere (which grosses me out) unless I'm doing a poppable carry. And I haven't found a poppable carry I like better than just putting LO into my sling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036727 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:16:31 +0000 spaniellove 2036727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: I get a lot of neck/shoulder pain that trigger migraines so if it's even questionable with his weight I'd be hesitant too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036723 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:15:13 +0000 jetsa 2036723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: we only have a cheap tablecloth sling so maybe a woven would make a difference but I'd be hesitant :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036720 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:13:48 +0000 spaniellove 2036720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: Oh...he's about 18 lbs. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036698 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:02:35 +0000 spaniellove 2036698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pink: I guess it always felt so bulky on me and so many buckles and adjusting and the waistband never fit flat...part of it digs in. Apparently I just missed the monthly babywearing class at our local natural/CD boutique tonight!! Darn it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036696 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:02:23 +0000 jetsa 2036696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How much does your son weigh? We loved the ring sling up to 15lbs but now he's too big. I've also used a woven wrap and tula and ergo. If you think the tula is hard to put on a woven will be very difficult so I don't really have any other suggestions.</p> <p>I got my ring sling from sleeping baby productions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036682 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:54:40 +0000 Mrs. Pink 2036682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>what did you find you didn't like about the Tula?</p> <p>I personally find it easier to wrap using a woven, which I *never* thought I'd enjoy because it looked so complicated... but once you get the hang of it it's easy &lt;3</p> <p>If you have a local babywearing international chapter nearby, often times they have a variety of carriers you can try and check out to, rather then buying different ones and then having to get rid if they don't work out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036645 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:27:26 +0000 ShootingStar 2036645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never really liked my ring sling all that much. I'm not sure if it's because of the material and it would be better if I'd gotten a wrap conversion one, or if it's the style I don't like. DS always feels ridiculously heavy and uncomfortable in it.</p> <p>I really like my mei tai (wrap conversion one and regular one) and I'm kind of meh about my Beco Soleil. I find buckle carriers not super comfortable. But they are definitely easier to put on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036625 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:22:00 +0000 MrsRcCar 2036625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have from TaylorMade. My mum bought it for me at the hospital gift shop when I had N. I LOVE IT!!!! The Sling fits so nice under coat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036610 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:16:05 +0000 californiadreams 2036610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've found beco Gemini to be the fastest/easiest carrier to use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036572 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:53:34 +0000 yoursilverlining 2036572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved our ring sling too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036525 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:31:36 +0000 spaniellove 2036525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsRcCar: @oliviaoblivia: @whenoceansrise: Is there a ring sling you recommend? And are they winter wear friendly? I feel so frumpy with my front carry and a parka! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036515 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:25:23 +0000 whenoceansrise 2036515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a ring sling and we love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036504 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:20:01 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2036504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like ring slings for quick ups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036503 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:19:44 +0000 Foodnerd81 2036503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no problem putting my Beco gemini on my front. It has a buckle that goes between your shoulder blades that I just leave buckled, so it's really easy. </p> <p>Back carry, on the other hand, is more difficult, especially with a winter coat. But I comfortably wore c on my front well past a year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036502 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:19:22 +0000 tequiero21 2036502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use beco Gemini and I like it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036498 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:16:31 +0000 MCD919 2036498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved the ktan when LO was under 6 months. After that I used the ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036497 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:15:25 +0000 MrsRcCar 2036497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a ring sling that is super easy for me to use on my own. I also have an ergo but it is hard for me to snap the top button myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babywearing-what-else-besides-the-tula#post-2036494 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 19:13:50 +0000 spaniellove 2036494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our OT recommended babywearing to help with LO's sensory issues when we go out, but I just can't with the Tula. Is there anything simpler to put on? </p>