I've got another nursaholic on my hands so I think the only way I'm ever going to get anything done is figure out how to nurse her in a baby carrier. Tips or recommendations on the best carrier or hold for that? I've worn her in a Solly wrap already, and have a moby and beco Gemini.
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I can nurse in ring slings, SSCs, but not wraps.
I adjust baby down so that her head is at nipple height and support with my hand. It takes a little getting used to but is so handy. -
@oliviaoblivia: do you remember how old baby was when you started? I haven't put her in the SSC yet, C didn't like it until she was a few months old.
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Also I kind of wanted to buy a ring sling for this one and that would be a good reason!
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@Foodnerd81: maybe four months in the ergo. I did the ring sling before that as soon as she figured out how to eat sitting up. It took a little practice at home outside of the casket for her to adjust to a new nursing position. Waited for the ergo to have enough neck strength without the insert.
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I've done itloads in my Beco Gemini. I just loosen up the straps on one side and shift him down. I've seriously lost track of all the places I've nursed him! You'll figure it out.
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Yes, in a SSC. I let him sit low and moved my boob around. Not sure if it was easier because my boobs are on the bigger side. It was awkward but it got the job done.
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I've nursed in the moby, beco gemini, and the ring sling! It took some practice but I got used to it. I used to cook while nursing him in the carrier cause he would always cry if I set him down!
It's been so long I honestly couldn't walk you through it. I actually watched some youtube videos though - that might be a good place to start. -
I've nursed in a moby and a ring sling. Nursing in a ring sling is so easy! If we're going somewhere I think I may need to nurse in a carrier, I wear the ring sling. I'm sure I could nurse in a ssc, just haven't tried yet.
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I didn't buy the Beco until he was two months, and started nursing in it right away. We had a Bjorn Original that was gifted to us by MIL that I hated, so I didn't much baby wear before that.
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I do! I have a ring sling and ergo 360 and have bf my 2 mo old in both. Like @oliviaoblivia: said, it takes practice! I can't nurse him hands free yet but I think it'll get easier once his head control improves. Get a ring sling!! I love mine. I swear it has sleep dust!
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I have in a ring sling and a Gemini. I could never get the hang of it to be running around in public doing it though. I didn't try until she was older - 6+ months or so...
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I could never get the hang of it! I always felt like my chest was way too big.
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I nursed starting at 3 months in the Bjorn
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I nursed a lot wearing the Beco Gemini. I just loosened the straps.
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I only managed to do it a few times. Baby/boobs were never really at the right height to do it comfortably. We had an Ergo.
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I did in the Ergo, but loosening the shoulder straps and scooting him over to be more in line with my boob.
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I did a couple of times in a SSC. I don't like retightening the wrap so I never nursed in that. My kids were quick to go 3 hours between nursing sessions though and quick eaters so I never really had the need to practice too much.
A ring sling sounds like a good idea though if you want someting that is versatile. -
I did in my boba sscwhen DD1 was a little older. Don't remember the exact age though!
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I've done it a few times in my Beco. Just lower the waist and loosen the straps. I did it once in my baby wearing barre class while exercising and recently at a museum. It's pretty handy actually.
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I nurse in the Ergo and Beco Gemini. I find the Beco the easiest as it is very easy to loosen the straps to drop him down to nipple height. Sometimes I need to lean forwards and tip him backwards a bit to get the boob in. It is more awkward in the Ergo but still possible.
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I nurse in my Lillebaby fairly well! First time was at about 1 month. I drop the waist to my hips so that his mouth is at nipple level and pull up the head rest. Then shirt goes up and I put my hand in the side to help hold the boob to his mouth.
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I have a picture!
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@JenGirl: oh wow- that much more subtle than I pictured!
@Banana330: you exercised while nursing and wearing your baby?? Damn. Now that is impressive.
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@Foodnerd81: Yeah, the headrest keeps things pretty modest. Most people have no idea I'm nursing. I wear an undershirt that I pull down so that my side isn't exposed when I'm not wearing a jacket, but that's mostly for my comfort because I get cold easy.
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I nursed my oldest a lot in the Ergo starting around 6 months old and it helped a lot! She was fussy and loved to be held so this allowed me to get things done too. With my second I nursed her mostly in my ring sling but also did it in my LL ergo carrier too. The ring sling is definitely easier to adjust for nursing. When she was younger I actually loosened the ring sling until she was in a cradle carry but with her head out and supported inside my elbows. Her body weight was supported with the ring sling from neck to knees and I used the tail as a nursing cover. She would fall asleep sometimes this way and I had no troubles holding her while she napped since I was only supporting her head (since its unsafe to have baby in cradle position inside a sling besides during active nursing). Having her head outside the sling allowed me to make sure her airway remained open.
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I have nursed about 10,000x in my ergo and my Boba. My first nursed literally 24/7 until she was a year old.
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No never! I just couldn't figure it out.
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Yes in my Ergo.
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Total game changer.
I nused in the Tula, a woven wrap and a ring sling. I found the wrap to be the easiest and most comfortable for me, but I often had to re wrap it when we were done. LO is a very long baby so adjusting the tula down that low was sometimes hard.
I also found the Boob nursing shirts to help. It was hard to pull my shirt up enough with out exposing my back. I am a shirt up nurser...
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Gemini! Just lower it, and loosen the straps, pull the breast up, and there you are. Easy... after the first 10 tries.
Once I got the hang of that, I learned to nurse in a woven, but I'd start with the Gemini. -
I couldn't figure it out! But I am soo determined to do it with future #2!
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