Best carrier for a newborn?

[swissair81]

I have tiny newborns (my biggest so far was 6 lbs 5 oz). I own a pikkolo, but I already know from experience that i will have to wait a month or two to be able to use it. Also, so far, 3/3 have had reflux & required me to carry them 24/7. What is a good carrier that I could get for the first 2 months or so, that will also be secure enough to hold baby while I am running after 3 little monkeys?

[hobie]

Love the moby! It also allows you to carry the baby upright, or in a burp hold, which is great for a reflux baby.

[catpagmo]

Love the moby! It also allows you to carry the baby upright, or in a burp hold, which is great for a reflux baby.

I second the Moby. It was a lifesaver for me!

[Green22]

Love the moby! It also allows you to carry the baby upright, or in a burp hold, which is great for a reflux baby.

What is this burp hold? I went to youtube but didn't see anything.

I just got a Moby and like it very much, would recommend it. My DD has a bit of reflux and a wobbly head (she doesn't realize it though, she loves to look around) and I only use the newborn hug hold. Not sure if it is super-secure to be running after toddlers, but I imagine you could make it work.

[peanut520]

loved my moby! it was a complete life saver for my reflux baby.

[citymama]

I also have tiny babies - DD1 was under 6 lbs, and DD2 was 6 lbs even. My DH swears by the Maya Wrap, which he has used for both babies starting at around a week. I had forgotten how almost magically sleep inducing it was - DD2 sacks out within minutes of being placed in it! For some reason, I've never been a MW user - for one, DH and I are such different sizes, that it's a pain to retie each time I use (DH has no such problem - he is the MW pro!). I have a Kangaroo Korner microfleece pouch and am quite happy with it. It fits well and DD likes being in it - but she won't sleep in it, which sort of defeats the purpose IMO! She constantly tries to nurse me when she's in it.

Also in our stash: Ergo carrier with insert (we have yet to try it - seems huge for our peanut), Babyhawk (also seems huge), Bjorn (for 2-5 months IMO), New Native pouch (hand me down, haven't tried yet but I've seen other small babies in it).

[lizzywednesday]

What is this burp hold? I went to youtube but didn't see anything.

I just got a Moby and like it very much, would recommend it. My DD has a bit of reflux and a wobbly head (she doesn't realize it though, she loves to look around) and I only use the newborn hug hold. Not sure if it is super-secure to be running after toddlers, but I imagine you could make it work.

Try also searching "reclined cradle" or "rebozo" ... there are photos posted at thebabywearer.com

I still can't figure it out with my EllaRoo, so I'm calling in the big guns - the local babywearing group!!!

[swissair81]

Ok, really stupid question. Can you get the metrowrap on by yourself? I was looking at the instructions for some of the newborn holds & some of them say to have a partner help you.

[MomToOne]

I liked the pouch for my newborn and can (and do!) still use it for my toddler

[lizzywednesday]

Ok, really stupid question. Can you get the metrowrap on by yourself? I was looking at the instructions for some of the newborn holds & some of them say to have a partner help you.

I just took a look-see at the metro and I say if I can get mt 5-meter EllaRoo on by myself in a windy/rainy/hot parking lot, you should have no trouble with a metrowrap as long as you practice first.