tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752864779602548466.post6367730708602711227..comments2013-04-14T02:21:25.121-07:00Comments on Mamas in the making.: Choosing your baby carrierKash Salemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296785736411305noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752864779602548466.post-38282686771303398892013-04-14T02:21:25.121-07:002013-04-14T02:21:25.121-07:00Brilliant, you're welcomeBrilliant, you're welcomeKash Salemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296785736411305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752864779602548466.post-7029007609429508592013-04-14T02:19:28.175-07:002013-04-14T02:19:28.175-07:00*doesn't feel secure. Sorry for typo.*doesn't feel secure. Sorry for typo. Apythiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413595912287360477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752864779602548466.post-57803485654116709262013-04-14T02:18:41.031-07:002013-04-14T02:18:41.031-07:00Thank you so much. You are totally right - the cra...Thank you so much. You are totally right - the cradle carry just does feel secure, and I don't like it!After reading your post again, I also realise I don't like the buckles - they are a real fiddle to adjust. I think I'm going to look more at a Mei Tai style carrier, (with out buckles), so I can do as you suggest and carry her as if I am cuddling her. I spend most of the time cuddling her like this any way, so it should work for both of us. I'm too uncoordinated to attempt a wrap. Thank you again - this has been a super help. Apythiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413595912287360477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752864779602548466.post-67142364419744041472013-04-12T01:14:13.310-07:002013-04-12T01:14:13.310-07:00The Babasling is basically a ring sling with a buc...The Babasling is basically a ring sling with a buckle rather than a ring. The issue I find with ring slings (being similarly endowed) is the pressure across the breast on the shoulder side of the sling. Babasling also promote a cradle carry in younger babies, which is not going to feel as secure on anyone.<br />Working with your current sling, I would advise making sure you spread the fabric, and keep it adjusted comfortably tight. Try positioning your baby centrally and upright, so that she nestles between your breasts. I've been trawling the Babasling site for a suitable demonstration, but they all seem quite loose - the one here is the closest I can find http://www.playpennies.com/writer/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/The-Baba-Sling.jpg This ring sling example is better, this baby has their knees up and their feet in, but you can do much the same with the lower leg free.<br />If you were looking for an alternative carrier, look for something symmetrical without fabric between you and the baby, so that she can rest naturally against your form as she would if you were cuddling her. Again I would go for an upright carry in the middle of your chest, until she is big enough for a back carry (4 months is the earliest to go for this, once they are secure holding the head up, but I like to wait until the potential for possetting down the back of my neck has diminished).<br />A Mei Tai or similar might work well for you (these are quite reasonable and some very funky ones can be found on ebay). Or a wrap. The front wrap cross carry (FWCC), which is the standard stretchy wrap method, is pretty comfy. <br /> For back wrapping, rucksack carries avoid the bust completely, although I quite like a double hammock, which has a horizontal pass straight across the chest, it's even and supportive https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/75198_436495843090690_2107464587_n.jpg.<br /><br />Kash Salemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567296785736411305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3752864779602548466.post-13724121052082631322013-04-11T15:56:38.301-07:002013-04-11T15:56:38.301-07:00Would love some advice on carriers for the larger ...Would love some advice on carriers for the larger breasted lady please. I've managed to hit a g cup size, and just feel my little one sticks out in front of me, rather than being all snug. This was with a babasling. Cheers.Apythiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413595912287360477noreply@blogger.com