Are they a must?
DD def chews the straps on the side... I haven't done front facing with her yet but imagine she'd drool a ton too.
And right now I don't wear her much but imagine I will as she gets older (4 mo now) and as it gets warmer in the NE...
grapefruit / 4442 posts
We didnt have any when DD was being worn. I just threw my carrier (Ergo) in the wash and called it a day. I know parents who have tulas are really into them because they are afraid it will compromise the reselling of their Tulas.
I guess it wouldnt hurt to have them so you dont have to wash your carrier frequently
pomelo / 5791 posts
I never had them for DS1, but I'm making some for DS2, just because.
I don't think they're totally necessary.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@bunnylove08: @ValentineMommy: So the alternative is really just wash your carrier? For now I kinda drape her bib over it so she's drooling/chewing on that instead. I'm not 100% about spending $30+ on a set of these things!
nectarine / 2932 posts
They are a necessity for us. He's a drool machine and I can't be throwing my carrier in the wash constantly...takes too long to dry! You can get cheaper ones on Etsy. There are lots of shops that sell for around $15. They just might not match your carrier.
clementine / 770 posts
I have a breastfeeding / teething necklace that I wear when she's in the Tula so she chews that instead of the straps. She's not a huge drooler so that hasn't been an issue.
nectarine / 2932 posts
pear / 1547 posts
I bought a set on etsy that are adorable for less than $10. Just makes it easier for washing and absorbs the drool better.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Littlebit: Oo thanks! I said $30+ b/c I was looking at the ones with the front cover too in case I wear her front facing. Ugh now I wish I sew!
@MenagerieMama: Do you remember the store?
wonderful cherry / 21504 posts
@snowjewelz: I never got them and C chewed on the dark brown straps of my Beco gemini a lot. Her saliva discolored the straps over time- because I almost never washed it. So I started putting baby legs over the straps after that but the damage was done. So I would say yes, get some!
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Foodnerd81: Ahh ok! Esp since I need this to last for the next kid and then maybe re-sell too!
apricot / 477 posts
If you plan to resell, suckpads are a good idea. Washing your carrier less/less fading the better 
grapefruit / 4442 posts
@snowjewelz: if the bibs are working for you then no need to get them. We didn't use it because DD didn't really chew/suck on the straps. The teething necklaces and toys are also a good option
apricot / 411 posts
I have a friend who just puts her baby's normal bib over the front of the carrier (while the baby is wearing the bib) when she wears her facing outwards.
@peasinapod: Where did you get your breastfeeding/teething necklace? I need to look into getting one of those!
clementine / 770 posts
@miramira: I have one similar to this https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/155274033/spring-sale-earthy-nursing-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=breastfeeding+necklace&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery it was gifted to me by my sister. I've heard good things about the silicone necklaces too but my lo really likes chewing on the crochet beads. My dh even wears it when we're out and she's bored.
pear / 1547 posts
@snowjewelz: yeah! It was StorkBitesBaby (I remember because my LO also has a stork bite!). She was super nice and fast. I just checked my etsy account and it was like $8 for the pair.
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
@Peasinapod: Soooo cute! That might be a good idea too. She is always grabbing my necklace!
clementine / 806 posts
he is a dool/spit up factory and loves to face forward in our Ergo360, so it is a must for us, especially the front cover like this: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1004683005
If we didn't have this, we would have to wash the ergo every time we used it.
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