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    Make your own wrap

    Posted by amaryl02 - 08-23-2006


    It is possible to make your own wrap with minimal or no sewing skills. You can make your own custom-sized pouch with minimal sewing skills too, as I can personally attest! This is of course much cheaper than buying, though it might require some rough tries and experimentation.
    Do-it-yourself instructions, tips, and message boards are all available at www.thebabywearer.com
    This is a site I'd recommend to everyone. You do have to register to use it, but it's free and not at all a hassle.
    Have fun!
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    wraps

    Posted by SlingMama11 - 03-09-2005


    I love my wraps
    My first wrap was the Hug a bub what is very good for newborns.
    Since my son is a toddler now -- I am using my Didymos all the time. Stretchy wraps like the Hugabub are hard to use in backcarry -- the hugabub is extremely narrow so I cannot do backcarry with it
    I know the Moby is much wider so I am able to do a backcarry with it but I would consider that advanced babywearing skill
    There are so many woven wraps out there.
    I like my Ellaroo it is nice for the summer because it is thinner than my didy.
    If you on a budget www.lovewrap.com has affordable wraps.
    Also gauze wraps are extremely versatile. I would like to get a wrap from gypsymama.com
    she has a presale right now so maybe if I get some money I will get one
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    Ergo and Sutemi

    Posted by crayonblue - 03-01-2005

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    I have both the Ergo and Sutemi and LOVE both but for very different reasons.
    Ergo- is wonderful, wonderful for the back carry. I carried 12 month old, 19 lb. Lauren through the airport with no back pain whatsoever. This is the only carrier I reach for at this point. The straps are backpack style whick works great for a back carry but didn't cut it for me for the front carry.
    Sutemi- great front carrier. I don't use this one much anymore but it was my main carrier for many months when I wanted a front carry. My back never hurt when wearing this. This one fits me more comfortably than the Ergo but I really can't use this for a back carry. The straps cross in front and I find this a bit uncomfortable even with a small chest!
    Also great because DH thinks both look nice and will wear them!
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    RE: RING SLINGS

    Posted by tarahsolazy - 02-25-2005

    I believe that sleepingbaby.net, Jan Andrea, makes fleece ring slings.
    Tails can be open, meaning a big swath of fabric, or closed, when all that fabric is sewn together into a little strap. Open tails are more adjustable, but more flowy, IKWIM?
    Ring slings can be padded or unpadded. Unpadded slings are much easier for beginners to use, and I think look sleek and neato. Padded slings are bulkier, and IMO, not any more comfortable for mom or babe.
    Ring Slings to Avoid, according to Tarah:
    Over the Shoulder Baby holder - HUGE and PADDED
    Sling-EEZE - SEE above
    NoJo - SEE HUGE and PADDED above.
    JJ Cole Premaxx sling from babystyle, other tony shops - shoulder looks extremely uncomfortable, but I've never tried one.
    Infnantino SlingRider from Target. Has a safety harness for the baby, and a very weird shoudler also.
    I have just recently added a ring sling to my collection, and it is a fast favorite. I recommend Jan Andrea at www.sleepingbaby.net most highly. Her slings are nice and simple, with a very comfy pleated shoulder, and are very reasonably priced.
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    Quote Originally Posted by missym View Post
    These sites have been recommended by our community members. Some of these are sites you can buy directly from the WAHM/vendors, and some are pages about the carriers themselves (you'll have to buy from somewhere else).

    POUCHES:
    www.momandmepouch.com (currently not taking orders except via eBay, but she has a great instructions page that gives you an idea how to use pouches)
    www.chicpapoose.com
    www.hotslings.com
    www.kangarookorner.com
    www.tentoes.com
    www.mammasmilk.com
    www.mayawrap.com

    SLINGS:
    www.sleepingbaby.net/slings.html
    www.zolowear.com - site also has instructional videos
    www.mayawrap.com

    WRAPS:
    www.mobywrap.com
    www.hug-a-bub.com.au
    www.ellaroo.com
    www.mamatoto.org
    www.cottoncradles.com
    www.wrapnwear.com

    MEI TAI's/Asian baby carriers (ABC):
    www.kozycarrier.com
    www.freewebs.com/freehand
    www.sachicarriers.com
    www.doodlebugcarriers.com
    www.cottoncradles.com

    UNSTRUCTURED CARRIERS:
    www.ergocarrier.com
    www.sutemigear.com

    OTHER COMMERCIAL CARRIERS:
    www.newnativebaby.com
    www.nojo.com
    www.babybjorn.com

    ONE STOP SHOPPING VENDOR:
    www.peppermint.com
    Many of these carriers are no longer available! Including (but not limited to):

    DoodleBug
    Sutemi
    Hotslings

    There are lots of other carriers available, including, but not limited to:

    Didymos
    BabyHawk
    Beco

    The "SLING" catagory should be noted as "Ring Slings", to prevent confusion.

    The "UNSTRUCTURED CARRIERS" catagory should be noted as "Soft Structured Carriers/SSC", to prevent confusion.

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    Also please note that the Infantino SlingRider has been recalled!
    http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10177.html

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