https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207912 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:37:01 +0000 mrsrain 2207912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh loves our ring sling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207897 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 10:14:50 +0000 MoonMoon 2207897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: if you have back issues, definitely look into the onya or similar, the ergo is not nearly as ergonomic! Haha, just noticed that's probably where they got the name :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207774 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:38:04 +0000 gentlelunette 2207774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: have you looked into any baby wearing groups where you live? I'm in Toronto and there is a baby wearing group that meets monthly to teach about wrapping/slings/different carriers, and they have a lending library so you can try on the different types of carriers before buying. It might be something to search on facebook before making the investment! </p> <p>That said, I have a Beco Soleil that DH and I both love (I bought the scribble pattern so he would wear it!) We use the insert, because my DD is a bit of a slow grower and is only 11lbs at 3 months, and needs to be 15lbs to go without. I don't mind using the insert, but it can get a bit warm... just something to consider. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207771 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:17:56 +0000 mfa_lady 2207771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I think that's a great idea! Lots of people don't do the inserts anyway, thy just roll up a receiving blanket underneath baby's bum/feet until they're big enough for legs out! You guys will love the Tula! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207750 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 01:38:11 +0000 dc yoga bee 2207750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PawPrints: The lillebaby was on my original wish list because of the lumbar support. DH saw it in person at buy buy baby, and didn't like it at all :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207747 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 01:26:57 +0000 dc yoga bee 2207747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: @GoGoSnoGirl: I love the look of slings, but I'll be honest and say that we are very intimidated. Maybe down the road, once we've mastered the soft carriers!</p> <p>@MoonMoon: I like the look of that one! I never thought we would seriously babywearing given my back, but it calms lo so much! </p> <p>@mfa_lady: The beco doesn't need a newborn insert, so we don't have any. She' was 7.5lbs already at her 2 week apt from the 5.4lbs when she was born. So, I'm not sure if it's worth it to order a newborn insert, or just tell DH to wait to use his present for a couple weeks :p I'm leaning towards a black Tula! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207746 Sun, 14 Jun 2015 01:22:00 +0000 PawPrints 2207746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the Lillebaby is definitely worth checking out for you guys. The lumbar support is a great addition. We also really love our mei tai, maybe slightly less "husband friendly" since it takes a bit of time to get used to (esp for a newborn) but it's a great convenience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207727 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 23:19:53 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2207727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just broke out a joovy sling someone passed on to us for our fussy 15d old baby. Worked like magic!! DH can't wait to try it next. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207681 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 21:42:37 +0000 MoonMoon 2207681@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: we got the onya when DS was about 9 months old and it's a game changer! We can adjust really easily between the two of is, and DH and I are very different heights/sizes. That thing has paid for itself many times over and is so comfy for everyone compared to the ergo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207646 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 20:52:54 +0000 mfa_lady 2207646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I should admit--I didn't use the Beco until my babe was 2 or 3 months old, so she held herself up much better than a newborn, which was helpful for the take-off. I LOVE our Tula. I had back issues, and it's by far the most comfortable for me. Very easy to get on and off, and easy to adjust in order to do so. (That's my issue with the Ergo--for us, for some reason, it's tough to adjust properly with just one person.)</p> <p>Do you have the Ergo insert? I just saw a picture on one of the Tula FB groups the other day of someone using one in a Tula the other day! I think you could definitely make that work. If not, you could probably use a rolled up blanket! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207625 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 20:20:06 +0000 avivoca 2207625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: We both use and love our Ergo. If we got a second carrier, I would probably get a Tula. </p> <p>Are you guys interested in wrapping? There is definitely a learning curve, but they come in different sizes which may make for a better fit for your husband. I'm a sometimes wrapper and I like it (though H is not a huge fan). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207602 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 19:38:02 +0000 dc yoga bee 2207602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: He's 5'10, and about 220. Comfort in the midsection is always a must, thanks!</p> <p>@mfa_lady: Wow! The beco Gemini is hard for both of us to take off. Especially, when we are trying to take it off with one hand, and keep a hand on the baby. Those safety buttons are cumbersome! We also don't like the dangling straps everywhere. How is the Tula? I don't want to buy the newborn insert to use up to 12lbs when she's already 7.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier/page/2#post-2207597 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 19:33:42 +0000 mfa_lady 2207597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: We have a Tula, a Beco Gemini, an Ergo, and a Boba wrap. (Whoa. Writing that all out is a little intense. Haha!) DH likes the Ergo the best, but that's because it's the plainest one we have. Ha! My Tula is hot pink and purple. :) In my opinion, the Tula and the Beco are MUCH easier to get on and off, so I'd do a neutral Beco or one of the plain Tulas if you can find them in stock. </p> <p>But also, maybe your DH is more coordinated than we are and the Ergo will be a piece of cake for him. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2207593 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 19:22:19 +0000 Truth Bombs 2207593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will just caution that if your DH is a big guy the ergo might not work. My husband is really large (6'6" 250) and the ergo doesn't fit comfortably around his midsection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2207592 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 19:19:38 +0000 dc yoga bee 2207592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump!</p> <p>I have a pink beco Gemini because DH said he had no interest in babywearing. Well, now that she's here, not only do we both love it, but it's the only thing that calms her when she cries from 4pm-8pm every day (colicky anyone?) He is fine with the pink, but it's annoying to constantly keep adjusting the straps between the both of us, and Father's Day is coming up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067644 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 22:01:44 +0000 snowjewelz 2067644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the bjorn will be his since it has no pattern/artwork whatsoever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067561 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:24:19 +0000 spaniellove 2067561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think given that LO is close to 20 lbs and we're both starting to really like the Tula, I'm going to get a second one. It seems to provide a lot of coverage for deep pressure that the OT wanted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067538 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:19:52 +0000 daniellemybelle 2067538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH loves our Ergo Performance. He thought the style was more masculine than the standard Ergo. We both use it though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067474 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:47:11 +0000 MapleMoose 2067474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We each have Lillebaby carriers. They can adjust for 6 carrying positions. DH likes his. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067464 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:43:47 +0000 Mrs. Twine 2067464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It really depends on the guy. I know quite a few dads who are pretty hardcore into wrapping, and many who like SSCs. You could maybe just ask him what he likes/doesn't like about the Tula and just go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067455 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:36:57 +0000 youboots 2067455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>M baby wore our best friends girl several times in the Ergo and loved it. My sister gave us her old one. As long as our girl tolarates being worn I think he will carry more than I do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067429 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:25:44 +0000 Beehive 2067429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used a Boba 3G that's a black pinstripe, and we both loved it. I think technically it was a special edition "Diaper Dude" (eyeroll) but it looks like they still sell it. Plus it was very easy to adjust the straps. Nice for when we were out and about and wanted to switch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067374 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:55:25 +0000 californiadreams 2067374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH loves the beco Gemini. So do I but I also love lots other carriers, tula included. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067358 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:45:38 +0000 MrsB2012 2067358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dh uses our tula </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067357 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:45:18 +0000 jetsa 2067357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@spaniellove: we have both an ergo and a tula and both prefer the tula now that our son is over 20 lbs, the ergo was great before but the straps aren't as padded nor is the back as high as the tula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067354 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:43:49 +0000 jetsa 2067354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We both use and love our Tula! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067340 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:35:09 +0000 Ginabean3 2067340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: same! We loved our Boba 3G and adjusting the straps was no big deal....and DH is a whole foot taller than me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067311 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:15:28 +0000 FannyMae 2067311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ergo performance. Its a grey colour with meshy panels. mine is fairly old, I think the new ones are a bit more sportier looking </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067306 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:08:32 +0000 blackbird 2067306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH uses an ergo </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dad-friendly-carrier#post-2067302 Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:04:57 +0000 shellio 2067302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the original Ergo and like @Espion: I got brown to make it more unisex. DH uses it too and the adjustments to make it fit after he's been wearing it are really minimal. </p> <p>@spaniellove: I don't think my husband liked the ergo for any specific reason - its just all we have, I picked it because it got such good reviews everywhere and seemed very functional. And it has been. </p>