https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:46:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116794 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 09:34:26 +0000 birdofafeather 2116794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would recommend finding a shop that can help you thread the ring sling! I think that would be best for a little one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116786 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 09:07:43 +0000 avivoca 2116786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 5'5", but I have a very short torso. I like my ergo, but like others have said, I can't really see where I'm walking over the toddler's head (I had the same problem when she was a baby). I'm trying out a woven wrap now, which you might like because they come in different sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116610 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:24:14 +0000 marionberry 2116610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an infantino ergonomic carrier that I loved for my short-torso'd figure. We also have an Ergo but it never fit very well - was a much better choice for my husband. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116564 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:06:01 +0000 stiletto_mom 2116564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>*bookmarking* </p> <p>I am also petite so this will be a problem for me too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116535 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:35:29 +0000 littleveesmommy 2116535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@clumsyatheart: you might like a ring sling! They are easy to adjust and I found them to be very comfortable. Sleeping Baby Productions and Sakura Bloom make great linen slings which are super supportive. Wrap converted are great too but can be pricey. I have a SBP french twill and also got a Mahogany tablecloth converted to a ring sling by SBP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116518 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:16:25 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2116518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an ergo and also found it a little tough to tighten and adjust. I still liked using it because it calmed my boy but my son and I are a bit of a mis-match. I'm 5'2 and he's 95th percentile for length so I kinda of figure there was no easy way for me to carry him in a carrier or otherwise! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116514 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:11:13 +0000 clumsyatheart 2116514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you guys so much for the feedback! Do you think a wrap/woven/sling would be better for short torsos? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116184 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:21:28 +0000 catlady 2116184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No recommendations but I would give a non-recommendation for the ergo. I am 5'1" and I found the k'tan tolerable until about 3 months but the ergo has always been uncomfortable for me. It doesn't tighten well enough or something so I think it puts strain on my back in a way that taller people don't experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116176 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:15:55 +0000 fuzzypeaches 2116176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 4"11 too and I got the becco Gemini and loved it :) I had the ktan at first too but found the straps too long and not adjustable and it didn't really work for me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116123 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:39:07 +0000 Chuckles 2116123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Catbirdbaby Pikkolo and thought it was super comfortable (the ergo was too long for my torso). I'm barely 5'1" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116089 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:09:51 +0000 tinyperson 2116089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'4" with a really short torso, and I like our beco gemini. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116077 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:02:11 +0000 Synchronicity 2116077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd look at a Beco Gemini! I hear a lot of people recommend them for petite babywearers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2116010 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 11:26:33 +0000 littleveesmommy 2116010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would suggest a LennyLamb ergo carrier. They are super comfortable and not not super tall. Check out their website or 5mr. Also check out the Lenny Lamb FB page if you don't ming used. Tula's are tall IMO so may not work for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2115990 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 11:14:20 +0000 snowjewelz 2115990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have Beco Gemini and I'm barely 5'l </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2115978 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 11:05:48 +0000 Applesandbananas 2115978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 5'2 and I love our toddler Tula! DS is two and over 30lbs but I can wear him for hours with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/best-carrier-for-short-mom#post-2115949 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:54:48 +0000 clumsyatheart 2115949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey everyone. I'm brand new here and I would really appreciate some advice about carriers.</p> <p>I started with a Boba Wrap, which my newborn HATED. I returned it and bought a K'tan, which worked great. She's 4 months old now and I wanted a SSC, so I invested in a Lillebaby and after using it quite a bit, I feel this might have been a mistake.</p> <p>I'm 4'11 with a super short torso and I can barely see over my baby's head! I have to practically sidestep to walk properly without tripping because I can't see my feet and it's terrifying. When I have her lower on my torso, it's horribly uncomfortable for both her and I and she isn't old enough to go on my hip or back. She's in the 25% for weight and length, and she doesn't fit the narrow or wide settings for the seat. The narrow one leaves her legs dangling no matter how I adjust her (so her hips are below her knees - doesn't work in this setting). The wide seat is uncomfortable for her because her legs aren't long enough yet.</p> <p>I'm so frustrated because I live in a city where a stroller just isn't a good idea. My stroller is tiny and gets taken off the sidewalk by the much larger ones and I wanted something where I wouldn't have to worry about playing stroller chicken, something my baby could be comfortable in. The K'tan's starting to be uncomfortable for my daughter as well, because the fabric's bunching up between her legs in the facing in carry and she hates it.</p> <p>I also tried making a ringsling, but I don't have the coordination to thread it properly. Every time I tried, my baby almost slipped out!</p> <p>Does anyone have ideas for a better carrier, something all-weather that would allow for different positions but less cumbersome? I would appreciate any advice you can give!!</p> <p>Thank you so much in advance. </p>