Baby Carriers

Harrystousmummy · #1 (**permalink**) 19-01-09, 21:32

Hello ladies.

Not been on here in a while. Hope you're all ok. I'd like to pick your brains if i may... I want to use a baby carrier thing time around, one that you strap to your body so that baby is closer to you. However, I tried this with my little boy Harry and couldn't find one that fit around me comfortably. I'm a larger lady (size 20-22)....any suggestions?

Terri xx

ladybug · #2 (**permalink**) 19-01-09, 21:34

Why not use a tricotti sling, or similar, and wrap a sheepskin blanket around it for when outside?

Harrystousmummy · #3 (**permalink**) 19-01-09, 21:51

A what now???

ladybug · #4 (**permalink**) 19-01-09, 21:53

hee hee heee check out nct online

ladybug · #5 (**permalink**) 19-01-09, 21:59

National Childbirth Trust Shop :: Unknown: Unknown

logans_mum · #6 (**permalink**) 20-01-09, 20:42

I used this wrap for Callum: Calin Bleu, Baby sling and baby carrier made in the UK You can get it in large - fits from a size 16, and you tie it around yourself so it should fit you no probs! It takes a little while to get the hang of tying it but I found it really useful when Callum was very little and he needed to be close to me. Also meant I could do without a double buggy for a while too. Eventually he just got too heavy for me to carry him and push Logan in the buggy at the same time but it is possible to still carry a toddler this way! The website has a guide showing lots of different ties and you can put the baby on your back or hip too, depending on the baby's age. I found I didn't get backache using this wrap but I did with the Baby Bjorn. xo

Ellie H · #7 (**permalink**) 20-01-09, 21:11

I so want a groovy sling this time round

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Harrystousmummy · #8 (**permalink**) 20-01-09, 21:12

Thank you very much ladies. Gonna go with the Calin Bleu thing lol. Looks fab!

logans_mum · #9 (**permalink**) 20-01-09, 21:32

Here's a couple of pics when Callum was still very tiny!

emmab23 · #10 (**permalink**) 20-01-09, 21:40

I was going to buy something like that until the lady in the shop said 'be careful when wearing it you dont trip, as there is no protection for the baby!!!' I didnt buy one as that thought has been with me ever since

i know i completely mad but thats just something i would do!