https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:35:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099967 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 21:07:25 +0000 blackbird 2099967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: I bought a new one (a Girasol and then had it converted) and it took a long time to break in and get super soft and slide easily. So if you can buy used, do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099916 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:11:12 +0000 jetsa 2099916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: look into sleeping baby productions or on the Babywearing swap for a used tablecloth ring sling or DIY mahogny tablecloth ring sling tutorial They're cheap but high quality, though I only used ours for extended periods of time before 18-20lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099912 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:03:45 +0000 MenagerieMama 2099912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlejoy: oh I want one! So pretty, but you're right about the $$. I wish I knew if I would like it enough to justify the cost. </p> <p>@MrsRcCar: I will have to look! That would be helpful for trying something out and/or getting something used :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099813 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 16:42:19 +0000 littleveesmommy 2099813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like my SPB ringsling but hershop is currently closed. I've heard great things about Sakura Bloom! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099730 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 13:59:31 +0000 rattles 2099730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found mine (a Maya wrap) at a church sale, but there are even tutorials online to make them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099661 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:50:03 +0000 MrsRcCar 2099661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: do you have a local Babywearing group? There might be a momma there willing to sell you one. My mum bought me a custom one. I thought I would only us it at the house but it is my go to easy up carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099659 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:48:26 +0000 littlejoy 2099659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sakura Bloom slings are really nice, but you would want a double layer one which is $$$. I've seen tutorials on making one, and I know a few friends who have done so and they are totally functional and comfy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099655 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:44:02 +0000 MenagerieMama 2099655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies! I'm sold. Now to find one...would like used because I think I'll just use it around the house, but any suggestions on a decent new one that won't break the bank but isn't going to fall apart either? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099650 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:36:17 +0000 MrsRcCar 2099650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hip carry in my ring sling! :heart: :heart: my ring sling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099620 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 10:31:21 +0000 Mae 2099620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I &lt;3 my ring sling and I mostly do hip carries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099548 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:09:45 +0000 rattles 2099548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely a ring sling. The Gemini hip carry looked and felt awkward to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099500 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 08:15:21 +0000 Foodnerd81 2099500@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't recommend a Beco gemini. You can do a hip carry but I thought it was pretty awkward (probably similar to ergo). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099485 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 07:18:13 +0000 blackbird 2099485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A ring sling was perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-a-hip-hold#post-2099484 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 07:10:36 +0000 MenagerieMama 2099484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO loves to be carried on my hip, but at 5 mo and somewhere over 16 lbs she's getting heavy! What is the best carrier for a hip hold? I'm wondering about getting a used ring sling... We used a Moby when she was little and I tried the hip wrap for it and it was super awkward and I didn't like it. We also have an ergo but I'm not sure that's going to be much better! I feel like the front 2 straps scrunched over on the side is not comfortable. Thoughts? </p>