elite front/back pack
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Topic: elite front/back pack
Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Subject: elite front/back pack
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 4:45pm
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have you got one of these ?? i have been lent one from a friend and i cant seem to stop the feeling like the shoulder straps are going to slip off my arms...
anyone else have this problem ?? i dont think it would be safe to use....and am certain i have got it on right. Hmmmmm |
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 5:30pm
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I used to have one when my DD1 was very little, but it has since been relegated to a storage container in my basement!
Whilst they do get babies being carried, they are not very ergonomically sound for them, I'd suggest having a look at the Slingbabies website but this article in particular: http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Positioning_2.ashx - http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Positioning_2.ashx About halfway down the page there is more detail on why frontpacks like the Elite are not as suitable as other carriers. So my advice is to have a look around the Slingbabies website at the different types of carriers, and then feel free to ask any questions you might have (here) or even come to a meeting. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 7:32pm
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You are crossing the shoulder straps at the back, right? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: KitKat
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 7:37pm
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I got really tangled with ours- found it too unergonomic.... ended up w a wrap instead. funny I dont seem to get tangled with that though I thought I would. no clips and things. ------------- 
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Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 9:13pm
Yip you need to cross over the shoulder straps. I made the same mistake & wondered why they never stayed up. -------------    
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IsaacsMum wrote:Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 09 February 2010 at 10:50pm
Just wanted to second Hippymamas post - Do have a look at the slingbabies site, it is great, lots of info! Also have a look at the Babywearing Thread in the Photo Gallery, there are lots of pics of different carriers. If you're wanting something similar in style to an Elite (but something alot more comfy for you and bubs) look out for the Ergo, Manduca, Beco, Patapum...I've got a Beco which I can comfortably front carry my 10.5kg DD in, also back carries comfortably too.. also Hippymama has got a great Mei tai styled thingee (sorry hippymama, it's late, right wording eludes me  ) called a Kozy Carrier. And they're pretty  Wraps are awesome too - we still use ours on occasion.
The slingbabies site has all the vendors who sell the carriers listed, many or perhaps all are/have online outlets so very easy to order
Gawd, I sound a bit pushy.. I'll leave now - but take a look 
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Posted By: TysMummy
Date Posted: 10 February 2010 at 7:37am
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100% would not live without it.........have a toddler who runs so now i can chase him............and she sleeps in it so well aand i in winter i put my jacket of both of us and she looks that a baby kangaroo............its so comfortable ............you need to cross over straps...............they dont slip at all.........i can stand up now and put baby in and do it up with ease......... ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: bun_in_the_oven
Date Posted: 10 February 2010 at 10:41am
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hahahahaha Thank you ... i feel very silly...
straps were not crossed at all !!! .... off to try again....hehehehehhee (thats why i love OBaby) |