(Part 2) Best child carrier slings according to redditors

Never once criticized.

Carried my first two in an Ergo and never got a comment either way. Wife bought a ring sling for the third and have received lots of compliments when I wear her. Other dads have even asked where to get one (Amazon, duh!).

My friends son loves the shower, my son hates it.

You can get certain slings you can wear in pools and showers if that would make you feel safer, slippery babies are difficult!

http://www.amazon.com/Bathing-Buddies-BS1000M-Medium-Shower/dp/B003XGLAYI/ref=pd_cp_ba_0 I have a normal sling which can be used the same but this one is for the shower itself :)

Baby K'Tan Original Wrap Carrier - Current prime day deal for $34.96 (usually $49.96)

I was/am in the exact same boat - first kid, limited funds, starting from scratch, going through reviews and prices drove me insane. It took me probably three months to get my registry together, and, even then, I am still switching things up, lol.

lucieslist.com was invaluable while picking everything out. I highly recommend you check it out.

What we have bought ourselves that fit our tight budget:

Graco Comfy Cruiser Travel System. We had already decided to go with that car seat, given that it seems to be the top-rated budget option, and the stroller ended up being a much-needed bonus. We go on walks a lot, so it works for us. If you don't need the stroller, the seat itself is, I think, only ~$100.

The Pack N Play, which I've heard from literally everyone and their mother is almost a necessity.

Because we don't have an IKEA near us to get our hands on a swanky $99 crib, we bought this DaVinci crib. We still only ended up paying $100 for it, as we found it on sale, however, we would have paid the $200 for it, given that the reviews are good, and, when compared to some other cribs that cost $400 and up, the price isn't bad at all.

As for the rest of the registry, we have on there a Moby wrap (affordable baby wearing, yay!), nail clippers, outlet plugs, nursing pads, a wipes case, a baby tub, baby wash, assorted crib sheets, waterproof crib sheets, Pack N Play mattress, and sheets to go with, crib mattress (we actually bought this one when we found it on sale for $20, and it's just fine), receiving blankets, dirty diaper bags (because we aren't getting a diaper pail, just a small can with a seal-able lid), changing pad, and a cover to go with, pacifiers, Dr. Brown's Gia Nursing Pillow, a bottle brush, bottle warmer, thermometer, booger sucker, camera to monitor the baby, and a few other assorted things that I couldn't really find a definitive "best in class" for, so pick at your own discretion: diaper bag, swaddles (although I've read good things about the Summer Infant brand), bottles (we're going with Phillips Avent), a bouncer (we got this one), and a swing.

I agonized over this stuff for what felt like forever, lol, so I hope it helps you and saves you some hair-pulling. It's all so overwhelming!

"Hi, I'm Every_Damned_E, and this is my buddy, notquite20characters!"

Yeah for a chihuahua a baby sling would be more than sufficient.

Baby K’tan ACTIVE Hi-tech Sport Fabric Wrap style Baby Carrier, Black, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PT6RN5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4iVNAbAYMKMA8

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I2D82XO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473126416&sr=8-5&keywords=beach+baby+sling

I wish I would've gotten the wrap vs the sling because I just feel more comfortable with the wrap (love my boba!), but I got one of these because I live in the deep south and it is SO MUCH COOLER than the boba. I highly recommend if you are outside in the heat a lot. I do get sweaty, but it isn't nearly as bad.

The NuRoo Pocket says it can be used for twins. This one on Amazon also says it can be used for twins.

From my research I would go with either the Maya Wrap, the Moby Wrap, or the Peanut Shell Sling.

Moby Wrap

Maya Wrap Sling

Peanut Shell Sling

The Maya Wrap Sling seems to have great reviews from breastfeeding moms but it is pricier than the other two.

Full disclosure: I don't have a baby yet, so all of my "it will totally work" is positive thinking. That being said, it sounds like we have the same Pack-N-Play! (Or at least with the same functionality.)

It sounds like we're in the same boat registry-wise. We opted for the Fisher Price Rock-N-Play, my girlfriends' kids like it, so hopefully baby girl will too. I initially wanted the Puj, but a friend got me something else, and it seems like it'll work just fine. It collapses nicely and fits under our sink. We have the Baby Jogger City Lite Stroller, and the Britax Roundabout Convertible Carseat. Some of our friends surprised us with a BoB running stroller, so my husband is pumped to take the kiddo out on the lake shore path.

I want a carrier, but I'm holding off on buying one until I have a baby to put in it. I liked the Baby Bjorn and the Baby K'tan. I've heard great things about the Ergo, though, so that's another reason why I'm holding off.

Again, we don't have a baby yet, but I don't anticipate adding too much stuff. It'll be some time till baby comes home, so I'll know in about 4-5 weeks whether my plan worked. :) Best of luck to you and your family!

I have this one in grey. It has a padded shoulder which I’ve really appreciated.

It is not cheap, but with our now 7 year old we bought a didymos woven wrap. I still have it, and I think it was worth the investment. The woven material is pretty damn breathable (though not as light as cotton gauze), and extremely sturdy - I was still wearing him in it on my back around 2 year old.

If you find you want to keep the wrap style when she is bigger and heavier, a woven wrap may be worth the investment.

We tried several types, a shoulder-hip sling, a wrap and some carriers. It was the baby that didn't like the rejects, but she settled into a Baby Bjorn - this one in pinstripe - quite happily, and once she was old enough to turn around and see the world, she really loves it.

The only negative thoughts I have about wearable-baby-stuff are:

"If I trip and fall hard forward, I'm going to sacrifice my elbows or crush my baby."

and

"If I am in a position where I would normally defend myself, I can't because there's a baby strapped to me."


Other than those thoughts, I love wearing the BB with the babber kicking away in it happily and watching the world.

https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Wrap-Carrier-Ring-Sling/dp/B012ITT0RO

I was thinking of holding her like this so we could both sleep. If she's cradled rather than upright, (basically how she would be in my arms...but using the wrap as support) her airways aren't in danger....right? I'm a FTM so I'm new to all of this!

Look for a babywearing group in your area. You'll find lots of different carriers to try out and find something that is best for him. I find some of the carriers difficult to get on on my own, but there are tricks to each of them that you can learn at a meet-up. Also, YouTube is great for how-to videos. I would suggest something other than a Baby Bjorn. Boba, Beco, Tula, Ergo are just a few. I also love the ease of a padded ring sling (specifically I have a Maya Wrap ring sling). He might find the adjustments on a buckle carrier too much. But the ring sling is beautifully simple! And it is good from newborn through toddler.

I would imagine a number of ways to put baby down that are higher up (than the floor) would be helpful, like a Rock n Play sleeper

You might look for a car seat that is extra light to carry. The Maxi Cosi Micro is the lightest one that you can get.

And check out a good stroller. Whatever you do- get one that you can push with one hand! If you have a "baby boutique" type store nearby, you can go and check them out and see what will be best for your family. I suggest a higher end store than a Babies R Us because they can be extremely helpful in finding one that is a good fit and pointing out features that might be useful. Even if you don't buy one there, you can get ideas of things that might be helpful to look for. Some strollers have a more complicated folding system that require 2 hands while others are super easy and just require you to pull a strap.

It's true! They have these things at Amazon I just haven't gotten around to getting it yet! :)