With M, it was semi-easy to just have her down in the crib when she was napping. There wouldn't be anyone else at home, so it was peaceful and quiet. Now that there are 2 in the house, it's almost impossible to have E sleep long periods of time without being awaken by Big Sis. She doesn't mean to do that, but 2-year-olds just love to shout and walk/run/jump/hop/dance really loudly. Holding E would allow her to sleep longer, but my arms can only take that for so long, and I need my hands to do other things sometime.
We got an Infantino sling as a gift when M was born, and used it a few times. I don't really like it that much.
I'm looking to buy a wrap type thing. It would also help with her spitting up all time because I have to have her upright after feedings. Anyone have suggestions?
I'm thinking of going with Hotslings.
Others that I've heard of are Mobywrap and Zolowear.
Has anyone tried these?
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I got the same Infantino sling and used only a few times. It wasn't too comfortable as I thought it would be. I think there is an alternative route the old school type. I used to remember the Chinese Sling carriers (mei tai) are popular and hip now.
http://www.asianbabystyle.com/meitaicarrier.htm
I've used at least 5 different slings (adjustable, non-adjustable, pocket, stretch, etc.), including the infantino, the peanut shell, the hotsling, and the balboa. Morgan never really took to any of them and I always felt bad cuz she looked all contorted in them - especially as she got older. I would however, highly recommend the Ergo carrier which is great - you can use it when they are an infant with an infant insert like a sling and as they get older you can have them facing you and then on your hip and on your back. It's better than a Baby Bjorn because its easier on your back and the position that the baby is in does not put pressure on their hips like the Bjorn. The only thing that some people don't like about the Ergo is that the baby can't face forward like in a Bjorn, but I never really found that to be an issue cuz i can put Morgan on my hip or on my back and she can see everything just fine. http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/
Baby B LIVED in the Moby Wrap (borrowed) for the first couple of months. It was the only way I got out and anything done. Its really just one long piece of fabric, but it is cozy and it worked well for us. I could never figure out a sling. Now, she is the the Bjorn Active, and also have the Ergo, which I mostly use to carry her on my back. I also have a Hip Hammock for on the go. Let me know if you want to try out any of them, you are welcome to borrow for a test drive. In fact, i have an extra Bjorn (older style) you can can borrow for a while if you like since I have 2. =)