https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:56:04 +0000 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:09:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=29649 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=948419&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#948419 Author: chonny
Subject: 29649
Posted: 24 February 2010 at 5:09pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE my ERGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:09:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=948419&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#948419 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=948384&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#948384 Author: myonlineself
Subject: 29649
Posted: 24 February 2010 at 4:30pm

oh dear - I have just found another addiction! This baby wearing thing is gonna be even more expensive than my nappy addiction - oh dear... might have to throw away the credit card asap! I have a Moby and totally love it, but its SO hot, and wouldn't mind something a bit quicker to pop baby in and out of if just popping out of the car!]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:30:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=948384&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#948384 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842783&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842783 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29649
Posted: 18 November 2009 at 10:25am

From what I can recall the Pepe is a crotch dangler. Have given my input in your other thread here chonny ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:25:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842783&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842783 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842672&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842672 Author: chonny
Subject: 29649
Posted: 18 November 2009 at 8:53am

it's the metro or escape i had looked at weegee]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:53:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842672&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842672 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842536&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842536 Author: weegee
Subject: 29649
Posted: 17 November 2009 at 10:10pm

Do you mean the pepe or a structured carrier (the metro or escape)? I haven't seen the pepe in person so hard to tell if it's a crotch dangler or not, I suspect it is though unfortunately. Would be happy to be proven wrong if anybody knows. In the structured carriers the kiddies are sitting rather than having their weight all through their spine, but their knees are still lower than their bums so they're not as comfy as a soft structured carrier can be. HTH.]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:10:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842536&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842536 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842450&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842450 Author: chonny
Subject: 29649
Posted: 17 November 2009 at 9:32pm

ok so help please...... i am looking for somethign that dh will wear. have been thinking about a backpack. if the elite is a croch carrier, then how does the phil & teds one fit in there? would be REALLY keen on advice for something DH can wear too that he is comfy in & can go bush walking in without killing his shoulders... Help please???]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:32:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=842450&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#842450 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=836143&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#836143 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29649
Posted: 12 November 2009 at 3:25pm

Or you could end up like me .. with two prams and copious amounts of carriers ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:25:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=836143&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#836143 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=836100&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#836100 Author: weegee
Subject: 29649
Posted: 12 November 2009 at 2:56pm

muahahaha that's what we like to hear!

(I think of it this way: for the money some people spend on strollers you can buy an awful lot of great carriers/slings/wraps!)

ETA: not that they're mutually exclusive, I've just found we never have any need for a stroller

Edited by weegee]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:56:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=836100&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#836100 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=836023&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#836023 Author: skp
Subject: 29649
Posted: 12 November 2009 at 1:50pm

Another baby carrying thread!, beware, lilfatty, hippymama and weegee have given me a serious carrier addiction ]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:50:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=836023&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#836023 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=835849&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#835849 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29649
Posted: 12 November 2009 at 11:05am

I agree with lilfatty - if you still have the receipts for your Elite please return it and spend the extra dollars on something that is more suitable for your wee babe.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:05:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=835849&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#835849 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=834653&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#834653 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29649
Posted: 11 November 2009 at 1:50pm

NatsCats wrote: Ah darn should have checked this out before we brought the elite cruiser...still I think it might be okay for DH to use.....

Please dont put your precious bubba in one .. its not good for their little spines and all their weight "carried" by their crotch .. which must be extremely uncomfy for them. ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:50:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=834653&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#834653 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=834644&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#834644 Author: weegee
Subject: 29649
Posted: 11 November 2009 at 1:47pm

That Breeze Baby one looks great I've been considering getting a TaylorMade ring sling for the beach which is very similar.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=834644&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#834644 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=834548&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#834548 Author: Nutella
Subject: 29649
Posted: 11 November 2009 at 1:06pm

Ah darn should have checked this out before we brought the elite cruiser...still I think it might be okay for DH to use..I hope anyway haha.
I am keen on this one
Breeze baby
because we live in north queensland and it looks nice and cool...]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:06:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=834548&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#834548 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=831802&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#831802 Author: Kirstine
Subject: 29649
Posted: 09 November 2009 at 4:50pm

i don't think its that critical - nothing was mentioned on the label or booklet that I could see!]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:50:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=831802&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#831802 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=831413&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#831413 Author: Delli
Subject: 29649
Posted: 09 November 2009 at 1:18pm

Huh - I didn't think of that either.... Nope I didn't wash it before using it. I probably should have though as when Jude is awake when he is in it - he likes to turn his head to look out the side and sucks on the fabric. Lol. Oops. I washed all his clothes and sheets etc before using but never thought of it with the Moby! Was too keen to try it out straight away I guess.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=831413&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#831413 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830985&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830985 Author: weegee
Subject: 29649
Posted: 09 November 2009 at 9:14am

Huh, I never considered it, excellent question! I suppose you prewash everything else so it does make sense... it's not like it's tricky to wash so won't do any harm I guess ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:14:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830985&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830985 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830883&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830883 Author: Kirstine
Subject: 29649
Posted: 09 November 2009 at 7:39am

I just bought a moby myself and was wondering if you bothered to give it a wash before using?]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:39:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830883&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830883 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830827&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830827 Author: weegee
Subject: 29649
Posted: 08 November 2009 at 11:14pm

Yay Stacey I am SOO glad to hear you have yourself a proper carrier, another one converted to the baby wearing addiction, our work here is done muahahaha

HippyMama I didn't know you have a Storch! *drool* I was at a baby shower recently and the (first time) mama-to-be got given a gorgeous Didymos woven wrap and she was all "what's this?" and I was sitting there with my mouth open going "I want! I want!" I must go visit her and the new bub and see if she's tried it yet ]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:14:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830827&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830827 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830820&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830820 Author: Delli
Subject: 29649
Posted: 08 November 2009 at 10:47pm

Thanks for all the replies! Decided to get a Moby, which arrived last week. Have already used it heaps and love it! So much more comfortable than the Elite (for both of us!). And DP even used it today for a walk on the beach. He was surprised (as was I when I first got it) at how easy it and uncomplicated was to put on. I wish I had just bought one of them to start off with as I had seen them mentioned on here a lot, but had been a bit intimidated at the thought of having to tie it up and was worried I would do it wrong. But I can tie the Moby faster than I can put the Elite on!

Will think later on about a back carrier for bubs - seeing as the Moby is so comfy, I am liking the look of something like a Kozy! ]]> Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:47:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=830820&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#830820 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=828896&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#828896 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29649
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 6:42pm

D'oh! Forgot to add that I'd probably suggest a Kozy or woven wrap for their adaptability to any size parent ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=828896&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#828896 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=828894&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#828894 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29649
Posted: 06 November 2009 at 6:42pm

I can't believe I missed this thread! LOL

Baby Bjorns, Elite Cruisers, Kapoochi's and the like are sometimes referred to as "crotch danglers" as that is where all of baby's weight is centered - not a good thing for a soft and developing spine.

I made the same "mistake" with my first baby, and now can't sell my Elite for love nor money!

My absolute favorite at the moment is the Kozy (mei tai), of which I actually have two - one for around the house and one that stays in the car for when we are out and about.

That said I am a bit partial to a good woven wrap and am lucky enough to have in my posession a Storchenwiege in Ulli colorway... soooo pretty!

I had a Moby but decided to onsell it as I much prefer the firmness of a woven wrap, especially for back carries. Moby is good for when bubs is teeny tiny though, and you don't have to re-tie it every single time you take baby in and out.

I have an Ergo from when we went overseas last year that DD1 backpacked in, and I'll probably use that this time around as well when DD2 is bigger. ]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=828894&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#828894 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=824424&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#824424 Author: Kirstine
Subject: 29649
Posted: 03 November 2009 at 10:42am

the baby bjorn front packs I think would be good for smaller people - they are quite expensive though! We were going to get one when baby city had 20% off them but found it wasn't suitable as there was no way it was going to work on husband as he is 6 5" ,so they suit shorter people. we got a phil & teds pepe, as it could fit him - and i'm sure that I can use it too (not that i could try it on!)]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:42:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=824424&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#824424 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=823573&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#823573 Author: weegee
Subject: 29649
Posted: 02 November 2009 at 4:19pm

I thought I recognised you, first Sorry I was running off on my break when you were there! In terms of back carrying with a normal Moby I would say it is all in the way you tie, you need to have it REALLY tight, but when I've back carried JJ in mine recently he did start slipping down after a while so I wouldn't do it for an extended period of time or without someone there as a spotter. I'm getting a Moby D which has a woven panel for a bit more support and is better for back carrying. (I already have two Moby wraps so am selling my black one!)

Like I said in the other thread when I want to back carry I go for the Manduca because it's that much simpler to get it on and off.

I would say however that while I adore my Manduca it's more of a luxury item for when bubs is a bit bigger whereas a Moby (or similar) is indispensable for babies of any age/size.

I'm a size 8 and yeah, the Manduca is as tight as it can possibly go.

NatsCats, so many people sell Elite Cruiser's because they're cheap and the people don't know any better

The other option especially for when baby is smaller or short trips is a pouch sling, as long as you get one correctly sized. Check out Unido in particular (both here and in Aussie), they're gorgy and properly sized to fit.

Stacey, if you do decide on a Moby, PM me and I'll PM you back the code so you can get one for the P&C show price ($10 off) or I think she might have them for that price on TradeMe at the mo.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:19:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=823573&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#823573 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=822318&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#822318 Author: first
Subject: 29649
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 3:29pm

When I went to the parent and child show and asked about putting my son on my back with the moby wrap they seemed to think there were no issues with it as long as you tidy it tight. I love my Moby. Can't recommend anything else.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:29:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=822318&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#822318 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=822293&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#822293 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29649
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 2:37pm

Although the pocket is kind of defunct, when the kid is on your back as you cant reach it ]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:37:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=822293&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#822293 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=822218&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#822218 Author: SBM
Subject: 29649
Posted: 01 November 2009 at 12:43pm

I tried a Manduca a few weeks ago and it fit me well around the waist, though I'm more of a 8/10, and I can't recall if I could have made it any tighter. Have you actually tried one on?

Have you considered a Mei Tai also? They're much cheaper and are tied instead of buckled.

I my Moby, wouldn't be without it, but I do now want something that I can back carry in easily. My options are the same as yours, and I'm slightly leaning towards the Ergo but only because it has a handy front pocket to put keys/wallet/phone etc. in. I did really like the Manduca when we tried it though, and it does have a front pocket, it's just flat against baby so you can't put too much in there iykwim.]]> Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:43:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=822218&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#822218 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=821909&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#821909 Author: Nutella
Subject: 29649
Posted: 31 October 2009 at 9:43pm

Hmm I was gonna buy an elite cruiser! Wonder why so many people are selling them?
I also looking at ones that can carry baby as a sling style when first born but not many of those around.]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:43:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=821909&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#821909 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=821630&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#821630 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29649
Posted: 31 October 2009 at 3:26pm

Maybe look at something like a Kozy as it uses a tie instead of a clip like on a manduca or ergo.

Its basically the same thing, but has no hardware fastenings, so it would fit a smaller frame better than something with a buckle.

A moby wouldnt really be sturdy enough to back carry, but you could get a woven wrap which is the same thing but a sturdier material, that way you could use it for a longer period of time.

]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:26:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=821630&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#821630 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=821626&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#821626 Author: Delli
Subject: 29649
Posted: 31 October 2009 at 3:15pm

Was just wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a baby carrier for a smaller parent?

I bought an Elite Cruiser on impulse when Jude was 5 weeks old as I just wanted a baby carrier right then and there (this was after a horrible day in town with the buggy and battling lifts and crowds of people). Very annoyed with myself as it just doesn't fit at all around the waist (It hardly even fits DP properly and he isn't small! ). It's very unlike me to not do my research before buying something - and it definitely did not pay off this time as we paid $80 for it! Can't even sell it on TradeMe as it looks like everyone made the same mistake as me and is trying to flog their Elite off - and nobody wants them! Lol.

So I've done some more research, looked on the slingbabies website and quite liked the look of the Manduca SSC but then saw a comment somewhere that they don't fit size 8 waists very well. Had looked at the Ergo and Patapum as well. Quite like the look of all three (I like the plain look rather than prints or flowery ones). I'd also been eyeing up a Moby wrap for a while but didn't know whether to get just a plain Moby or a Moby D and also they aren't recommended for back carrying which I would like to do later on.

I don't want to make the mistake of buying an expensive baby carrier and not being able to use it again - so do you guys have any thoughts on the matter?]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:15:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29649&PID=821626&title=best-baby-carrier-for-small-parent#821626