Thank you so much for this! Is it possible for the carrier to be too tight that baby can't expand their lungs? When I cross the straps in the back I'm certainly not yanking them as tight as I can, just till I feel it's comfortable and supported..I think I'm just paranoid about her being able to breath.
Honestly, having the carrier too loose is a much bigger risk as it could allow baby to slump, which could lead to them not getting enough air into their lungs. Your baby should be held as tightly as if you were holding them against your chest with your arms. Tight enough that their weight does not pull away from you & they don’t slump. Have a look at this video - Babywearing Safety! Do You Know How to Be Safe In Your Sling/Baby Carrier? th-cam.com/video/2UlWHSOamhg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! Someone else had a video and said that it would fit tight for some. I don't think my husband could work it out without shoulder straps, so I'm a bit worried now. What do you think?
How any carrier fits is extremely individual. For some it may feel too tight, other may not be able to get it tight enough. This is why there is no such thing as “the best” sling/carrier - different things work best for different people. If your husband would prefer to use the shoulder straps, that’s absolutely fine. I hope that helps.
Thank you for another informative review. Yours are my absolute favourite. Which structured carrier do you find most suitable for a newborn who doesn't like a stretchy wrap? My son weighs just over 4 kilo and is about 54cm tall.
Have a read of this blog post - southlondonslings.co.uk/2020/06/22/why-does-my-baby-cry-in-the-sling/ If you still want a structured carrier, at over 4kg you have lots of options. I love the LennyLamb Light & the Manduca XT - both will fit now until 2-3yrs of age. They both offer front, hip & back carrying positions, but don’t facilitate the facing away position. If you want to face your baby away from you when they’re older, the best ones for that are ErgoBaby Omni 360 & Tula Explore. They’re more expensive & don’t last as long though.
Yes, absolutely. It’s just the position babies generally adopt when you pick them up. You’re just looking for their knees to be higher than their bottom. In small babies it’s often known as the “frog leg” position.
How old is your baby? Sounds like they may not be in the centre of the sling. Once you’re all done up, pop your hand inside the sling, under their bottom & slide them towards the middle of the carrier. Let me know if that helps. 👍🏼
I wouldn’t recommend this carrier for use in the facing away position - it’s not going to give enough support & is likely to be uncomfortable for you & baby. Try picking the waistband up, wear it high on your waist, & allow your baby to get their arms out over the top edge - this will give them the ability to turn around & improve their field of vision. If you’re desperate to use the facing away position, try an ErgoBaby Omni 360/Breeze/Dream, or the Tula Explore.
Thank you so much for this! Is it possible for the carrier to be too tight that baby can't expand their lungs? When I cross the straps in the back I'm certainly not yanking them as tight as I can, just till I feel it's comfortable and supported..I think I'm just paranoid about her being able to breath.
Honestly, having the carrier too loose is a much bigger risk as it could allow baby to slump, which could lead to them not getting enough air into their lungs. Your baby should be held as tightly as if you were holding them against your chest with your arms. Tight enough that their weight does not pull away from you & they don’t slump. Have a look at this video - Babywearing Safety! Do You Know How to Be Safe In Your Sling/Baby Carrier?
th-cam.com/video/2UlWHSOamhg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! Much needed!
You're so welcome! 😊
Thanks!
Thank you!! Glad the video was useful. 👍🏼
Thank you!
Someone else had a video and said that it would fit tight for some.
I don't think my husband could work it out without shoulder straps, so I'm a bit worried now.
What do you think?
How any carrier fits is extremely individual. For some it may feel too tight, other may not be able to get it tight enough. This is why there is no such thing as “the best” sling/carrier - different things work best for different people. If your husband would prefer to use the shoulder straps, that’s absolutely fine. I hope that helps.
Thank you for another informative review. Yours are my absolute favourite. Which structured carrier do you find most suitable for a newborn who doesn't like a stretchy wrap? My son weighs just over 4 kilo and is about 54cm tall.
Have a read of this blog post - southlondonslings.co.uk/2020/06/22/why-does-my-baby-cry-in-the-sling/
If you still want a structured carrier, at over 4kg you have lots of options. I love the LennyLamb Light & the Manduca XT - both will fit now until 2-3yrs of age. They both offer front, hip & back carrying positions, but don’t facilitate the facing away position. If you want to face your baby away from you when they’re older, the best ones for that are ErgoBaby Omni 360 & Tula Explore. They’re more expensive & don’t last as long though.
@SouthLondonSlingLibrary thanks for the link.
Is the M position ok for a 1 month old?
Yes, absolutely. It’s just the position babies generally adopt when you pick them up. You’re just looking for their knees to be higher than their bottom. In small babies it’s often known as the “frog leg” position.
Only one leg is going into the M shape, any idea why that might happen?
How old is your baby? Sounds like they may not be in the centre of the sling. Once you’re all done up, pop your hand inside the sling, under their bottom & slide them towards the middle of the carrier. Let me know if that helps. 👍🏼
Can you do a video on how to do a older (infant) that is front facing?
I wouldn’t recommend this carrier for use in the facing away position - it’s not going to give enough support & is likely to be uncomfortable for you & baby. Try picking the waistband up, wear it high on your waist, & allow your baby to get their arms out over the top edge - this will give them the ability to turn around & improve their field of vision. If you’re desperate to use the facing away position, try an ErgoBaby Omni 360/Breeze/Dream, or the Tula Explore.