Which carrier best for me?

[BabyBearsMom]

Wow - thanks everyone! So many suggestions and I'll have to look at that site as well. I'm guessing I also have to actually try them out to really know. Do the stores have these guys? Buybuybaby or babiesrus?

The Buy BUy Baby by us carries Ergos, K'Tans, Bjorns and Moby wraps.

[roseyloxs]

If you have a bad back then don't use any carries that have the baby facing out. That will KILL your back. Parent facing carries are supposed to be more supportive for both your back and the baby's developing hips.

I also LOVE the Moby for the newborn stage. So, so comfy and worth going through the learning curve. I also am a big fan of the Beco, Boba and Kinderpacks.

[lizzywednesday]

Wow - thanks everyone! So many suggestions and I'll have to look at that site as well. I'm guessing I also have to actually try them out to really know. Do the stores have these guys? Buybuybaby or babiesrus?

Also, depending on where you are in NY, you may be near a babywearing group that can help you try out a bunch of lesser-known carrier brands.

In the City, for example, there's one group that meets in Central Park regularly ... and they also run classes at Caribou Baby in Brooklyn.

You can usually find local groups by joining the (free) forums at The Babywearer and taking a look-see under the "local groups" forums:

http://www.thebabywearer.com/forum/