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Can anyone recommend a baby wrap/carrier?

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 13:41

I'm just thinking about how to manage pushing a shopping trolley with a newborn; have seen the hug-a-bub ones online but don't know if it's worth the AED300. Is it better just to put the car seat in the trolley? I don't want to create a problem with a baby that won't be put down! Perhaps there are better makes or more user friendly versions out there?

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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 14:21

Aryanwynn, according to a poster in this thread, it's 9:30 - 11:30am. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=133197 I assume there's no need to book, but I don't know I'm afraid. Maybe post a query in that thread? xx edited by BFC on 10/01/2011 Ta BFC I hadn't seen that thread. Great minds think alike ;)

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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 13:30

Bumping this for Frannie! Re: the baby sling, my number is 153 7654 - forgot to put that too! Hope to spk soon. P. <em>edited by Pav on 10/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 08:29

Aryanwynn, according to a poster in this thread, it's 9:30 - 11:30am. http://www.expatwoman.com/forum/messages.aspx?TopicID=133197 I assume there's no need to book, but I don't know I'm afraid. Maybe post a query in that thread? xx <em>edited by BFC on 10/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 08:19

Thanks everyone! BFC, do you have any other info on the workshop Ito time etc? Must one book?

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Latest post on 10 January 2011 - 08:16

For those in Dubai, there is a babywearing workshop this coming Thursday at Dubai Mall Organic Cafe. This would give you the opportunity to try out different kinds of slings.

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 18:14

yes pls frannie - would love to try it! <em>edited by Pav on 10/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:45

I have a Baby K (mothercare) sling which is free to a good home. I never got on with any baby carriers (tho my husband does love his Ergo) - I was always too hot in them! Anyone who wants it let me know.

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 16:37

I have a peanut shell that I bought from baby souk and absolutely love it! When ds was a newborn he was cradled in it, and now at 9 months and 9 kgs it's much more comfortable holding him on my hip with it than just with my arms. I fly a lot and now don't even bother with the stroller, just use the peanut shell. It's also great for the grocery shop as much easier to push the cart that way.

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Latest post on 09 January 2011 - 15:16

I used the Boba carrier and i loved it! But its only suitable for kids who are atleast 7kgs. WIth your newborn, maybe u shud just out the carseat in the trolley. Atlast thats wat i used to do :) One of the things u shud keep in mind with a baby carrier is that if u have a boy dont get the ones that are like underwear.. u know wat i am saying? Basically the seat of the carrier should be wide, else its too much pressure on the baby boy's privates. I hope u understand what i am saying.

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 15:21

Oh ask me, ask me!!! I love my baby bjorn and have used it for my previous two DS's and it was great, but for really LO's they can kind of be a little smothered - my SIL has just bought me the hug-a-bub wrap and I can't wait to use it!!! I have tried it on and it's super comfortable and it's going to mean some lovely cuddles with DS when he's able to go in it! :D

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 13:10

KellBells, sure I'll do that. I'm still waiting for JulesLC reply.

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Latest post on 08 January 2011 - 12:20

Kermi, if you don't buy the sling off JulesLC could you kindly let me know as I'm desperately looking to buy one. Thanks

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 19:35

Kermi, I have a beige sleepy wrap which I am about to advertise if you're interested..... Yes, I'd be interested :) edited by Kermi on 07/01/2011 Pls let me know if I shall put my email add up. <em>edited by Kermi on 08/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 19:34

Thanks, lemondrops.

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 19:31

Kermi, I have a beige sleepy wrap which I am about to advertise if you're interested.....

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 19:26

I have the sleepy wrap, baby bjorn and Mei Hip. The sleepy wrap is fantastic for newborns, the Mei hip gives excellent support when carrying larger babies/toddlers. From where did you get the sleepy wrap, lemondrops? I bought mine online http://www.sleepywrap.com/

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 17:55

I have the sleepy wrap, baby bjorn and Mei Hip. The sleepy wrap is fantastic for newborns, the Mei hip gives excellent support when carrying larger babies/toddlers. From where did you get the sleepy wrap, lemondrops?

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 16:22

Lol HK you're a honey :) A "problem" is my previous 3 who wouldn't sleep unless they were on top of me or carried or rocked - sigh - just can't do that again! Just a lazy mother who ends up making more work for herself! Have seen a pic of one Baby Bjorn and it looked kind of stiff - may be wrong, but I wanted something close fitting and cozy. ahhh... so you have a history! lol The baby Bjorn wasn't stiff - it's just padded and holds them tight. I also had a mahooooosive wrap-sling which was more like a toga, so once we were both wrapped together, there was no coming out! I do quite like the look of the ones with the D-rings, but could never find the name... and I'm not planning on having another!

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 16:20

I have the sleepy wrap, baby bjorn and Mei Hip. The sleepy wrap is fantastic for newborns, the Mei hip gives excellent support when carrying larger babies/toddlers.

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 16:13

I love my ergo, but it's more expensive than the one you mentioned. Baby bjorn was nice as well, it didn't feel stiff to me. There are a ton of second hand bbs on dubizzle at any time.

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 14:12

Lol HK you're a honey :) A "problem" is my previous 3 who wouldn't sleep unless they were on top of me or carried or rocked - sigh - just can't do that again! Just a lazy mother who ends up making more work for herself! Have seen a pic of one Baby Bjorn and it looked kind of stiff - may be wrong, but I wanted something close fitting and cozy.

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Latest post on 07 January 2011 - 14:01

there are so many out there, it really depends on personal preference. Baby Bjorns are pretty good (I used one). As for creating a problem, bless you, you won't. Well, what's a problem anyway? Certainly carrying bubs for 30 minutes isn't going to mean there's a lifetime habit built there and then. Plus you may find you like carrying him... or that he doesn't like being carried. Who knows! Certainly the main thing to bear in mind is that everyone's different - and one person's "bad habit" just simply isn't an issue for another. Some people even suggest that a carried/ cuddled baby grows up to be a better adjusted individual than one who is left to cry it out/ isn't cuddled/carried so much.

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