Ergo vs wrap

[Lena]

Hi, I joined Sling Meet a few months ago when I was still pregnant and kept meaning to come to a meet, but never managed to go to one. Now the baby is 8 weeks old and I really want to buy something....I've got a Baby Bjorn that I used with the older ones, but I don't find it very supportive and it gives me a back ache. I've spent ages looking at different slings/carriers on the internet and I think I want either an Ergo or a wrap (made a make shift wrap out of an old sheet it it works quite well). Could anyone give any advice please? I would like something that will be comfortable and supportive for longer periods, e.g. day trip to the zoo. Thanks!!:)

Lena

[Wendy]

Hi Lena

The board's been a bit quiet the last few days, I'm sorry noone's answered you.

It's quite hard to compare the two, for me, because I have no experience of Ergos, or any other SSC - it is a hole in my stash, I'm not sure why I haven't noticed this before.

I love wrapping and if you've had good success with an improvised wrap, then perhaps that is the way forward for you. OTOH, when we went away at Easter, a friend of mine was using an Ergo and it really did look very comfortable, for her and her baby. I was using a MT mostly, as I found it easier to get DS2 up and down in that and it was cooler than a wrap.
However in the winter, or for bedtime, I don't think much can beat a nice snuggly wrap.

I'm not sure that has helped at all - you might want to try posting in general and def try and get along to the next SM if you can, you should be able to try a wrap and a SSC to help you make your mind up.

HTH a bit, anyway,

Wendy. :-)

[Lena]

Thanks Wendy. Hmmm so you feel a wrap is quite hot, that's what my husband said...he said he wouldn't want to wear one as he'd get too hot. SO would a gauze wrap still be quite hot? Canlt decide whether it's a gauze wrap or an EllaRoo I'd want if I decide I want a wrap! It would be soo much easier if you could buy these things in the shops!
I've posted on the general board as well now.

Lena

[brooklyn]

I moved your post to General so hopefully you'll get more replies here :)

Even if you can't make it to a sling meet, maybe there is a baby wearer locally who might be able to show you their wraps or ergo?

[mummyto4]

Ive got an ergo but wouldnt really recommend it for a small baby. The newborn insert makes it bulky and less comfortable. The ergo is great though for older babies when you want to carry them on your back.

HTH
Amanda

[Shirl]

Hi Lena am I right in thinking you live Chelmsford? If I am then you could pop over to mine or meet me in town or something and I could show you my Calin Bleu and Gypsy Mama gauze wraps. I could also show you my Mei Tei so you could compare and try for comfort.

I'm away next week but anytime before or after that is fine.

Shirl

[Lena]

Thanks Shirl, I've sent you an e-mail.

Lena

[Lena]

Thank you everyone! I have now ordered a Calin Bleu gauze wrap.

Lena