https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:25:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678747 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:26:18 +0000 gentlelunette 2678747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get the hang of the ring sling until my DD was about 10 weeks, but she was still pretty tiny and I LOVED it once I figured it out. I will use it a lot I'm sure with DD2 in a few weeks. I also really liked my Beco Soleil but needed the infant insert for a really long time which wasn't ideal in the summer months (soooo hot for both of us!). I could not figure out my stretchy wrap for the life of me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678596 Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:09:14 +0000 avivoca 2678596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I'm sorry, I'm just now seeing this. I'm part of a babywearing group in my city and a lot of them recommended Sakura Bloom. They are pricey, I'll admit, but one tip I picked up is to buy your first one secondhand because then it's more likely to be broken in and easier to use. I didn't feel them in advance, I just knew I'd want a linen sling (better for warmer weather they say) and I didn't need a fancy silk one, although they are beautiful. I'm looking forward to warmer weather to see if A will tolerate the sling before I sell it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678458 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:55:57 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2678458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Goose: not stretchy like the moby. It's thicker like canvas, but not scratchy. But not like linen. The awesome thing about the ring is you can tighten different parts of the fabric- like once you have the baby in, you could pull the top part a little tighter while allowing the middle to be looser, or pull the bottom tighter to keep the feet in place. </p> <p>As for ways to wear it, cradle and front carry are the most common. But with a little practice, with an older baby, you can do a back carry with it! I also liked doing the hip carry sometimes. It's also easy to do a kangaroo hold with baby facing out that's ergonomically friendly! If you actually google "ways to wear ring sling" there are sooo many options and I use YouTube for tips on how to get certain holds. </p> <p>@californiadreams: I love my beco Gemini too! I even used it past age 2! So comfortable. It was my husband's favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678444 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:33:42 +0000 californiadreams 2678444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>beco gemini. super easy to use, comfortable, no insert needed. can use for at least a year or two. DH won't touch my tula because he just prefers the beco, even 11 months later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678441 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:29:57 +0000 delight 2678441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I hope you love it! I did the rolled up blanket for a short time and then switched to the narrow seat with my LO. He's just 2 months right now and is quite comfy in the Lillebaby. I'm really glad I splurged on the carrier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678418 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:13:33 +0000 IRunForFun 2678418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@delight: @tinyperson: I am glad to hear this because I snagged a used Lillebaby for a good deal and am hoping to be able to use it from newborn to toddlerhood. I just watched tutorials on how to carry an infant in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678399 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:51:26 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2678399@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I borrowed a stretchy wrap with a buckle by infantino which was comfy for a newborn, but a pain to put on because the ends were so so long. I also have a Tula and borrowed an infant insert. I think next time I'll use my homemade ring sling or try a solly or different ring sling at the beginning. </p> <p>@Mrs. Pen: just curious what the other options/ ways for wearing a ring sling are? And is yours at all stretchy. I made one out of linen and I feel like the fabric would be nicer if it had a tiny tiny bit of stretch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678385 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:22:04 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2678385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looooved my maya ring sling! I have this one: <a href="http://www.mayawrap.com/all-carriers/baby-slings/plum-lightly-padded-sling-668.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.mayawrap.com/all-carriers/baby-slings/plum-lightly-padded-sling-668.html</a></p> <p>I used it well into his toddler years as well. So many options for carry's with the RS. It was so comfortable, too.</p> <p>I also did like moby though haha, until he was over 12-15 lbs, then the stretching out thing happened too.</p> <p>We also had a beco SSC that we loved and started using pretty early on... but for newborns the RS was the definite favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678381 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 20:18:30 +0000 tinyperson 2678381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@delight: ditto! Lillebaby is really comfortable. I had a ktan as well, and that was good for church or restaurants where we were sitting, but any walking trips, lillebaby was best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678358 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:51:33 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2678358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think baby wearing gear is really trial and error. If you have a group that would let you try the different styles it's probably best to go through that channel. I spent things of money on carriers with DD1 and the only thing that worked for me when she was a newborn was the baby bjorn. Then when she's was a few months old 8 used the ergo without the infant insert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678254 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:54:14 +0000 PinkElephant 2678254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: I didn't have it for DD1 or DD2, but the K'Tan has been an absolute must have with DD3. I use it to wear her out, as well as around the house when she's fussy. B/C she was tiny, we haven't even tried the ergo yet (3 months old this weekend). I still carry her in a "cradle" or "kangaroo" hold, not upright. The only annoying thing is that it needs to be washed every week or so if I'm wearing it daily, because it stretches out. I previously tried a Moby, but it was too much fabric - the K'Tan is two loops, so it's simple to get on very quickly, and it is sized, so you aren't dealing with yards of extra fabric.</p> <p>I bought mine secondhand (but new) for under $20, but even new I think they are about $50. I think they're easy to find new but pre-owned since people seem to either love or hate them (and thus don't use them). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678242 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:41:53 +0000 bees_knees 2678242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ring sling!! Check out Sleeping Baby Productions...super affordable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678241 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:41:51 +0000 Mrsbells 2678241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Baby bjorn in the newborn stage and then ergo once they get to 5 months </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678238 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:39:48 +0000 wheres_c 2678238@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678237 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 16:38:24 +0000 delight 2678237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Lillebaby and have used it from week 2 on. The first couple weeks I used my Boba but I didn't like wrapping it. The Lillebaby is super comfy. I don't start getting sore until after the two hour mark and that's just because I have a bad back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678151 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:23:04 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2678151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can try! Mine goes up to 35lbs. It wasn't comfortable for more than a few minutes but you can get the idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678148 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:21:04 +0000 MrsBrewer 2678148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: So...I could probably go to a babywearing meet-up locally. Like could I even try the ring sling with my 19 month old? She's big though, like 34" and 28lbs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678135 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:01:51 +0000 Alba4 2678135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the newborn stage I loved my Maya, which is a ring sling. I had to quickly move to my Ergo with DS2, since he's so chunky and my shoulder was hurting me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678128 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:55:08 +0000 MrsB2012 2678128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't mind a ring along, but I have bad shoulders so found it uncomfortable. I really like a wrap for a newborn. I only know how to do one type of wrap, but it was easy after a few practice tries and insanely comfortable. You can use the wraps until toddlerhood ( mostly) so it's something they won't grow out of quickly like some of the other wraps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678023 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 13:17:12 +0000 Mrs. Monkey 2678023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also agree with the Solly. I've gotten so much use out of mine with DD2 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678007 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:50:00 +0000 Purpledaisy 2678007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love my Solly wrap. I would highly recommend it for the newborn days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2678006 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:47:33 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2678006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I heart my ring sling! I would highly suggest you give it a try, because it will work for a long time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677999 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:41:40 +0000 MrsBrewer 2677999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Good idea on the insert. I'm sure I could find one used on my local bst! Also good to know about the Solly wrap and it fits in the diaper bag easier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677996 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:39:54 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2677996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: if you do, I would pick it up used. They really have a short use period. I found it was nice if you wanted to use the ergo right away. But by 8 weeks or so, the blanket worked fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677995 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:39:36 +0000 skinnycow 2677995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a k'tan until DD was big enough for the ergo. I never attempted to use a wrap/ring sling but it seemed easier to use than those options. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677994 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:38:53 +0000 MrsBrewer 2677994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alright so I don't have the infant insert for my Ergo, my DD was a big baby, and a few months old when I started using the Ergo. Should I get the infant insert this time around so I can start using that carrier earlier? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677991 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:37:21 +0000 snowjewelz 2677991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm using a boba wrap I got at Target in clearance for 20 bucks! Since it's winter, the thicker material (thicker than solly) is great. I want to a meet up with my local baby wearing group to get some help on how to real get it nice and tight! I was almost going to get an infant insert for my Ergo but I think the wrap is more comfy </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677989 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:36:53 +0000 Smurfette 2677989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved my Ktan. Super easy to put on and doesn't take up much space in the diaper bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677988 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:35:27 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2677988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Yes, its the same category (stretchy wrap) however because its a much more premium material it is much easier to put on and takes up WAY less space in the diaper bag. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-carrier-for-newborn#post-2677987 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:35:06 +0000 bushelandapeck 2677987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used the K'Tan for both of mine when they were newborns and I really liked it. I also used the Ergo and had a ring sling with my second but I couldn't get the hang of it until she was able to sit on my hip in it. </p>