I have a two week old newborn. The leg part on this carrier just doesn't seem comfortable for him. Does anyone use this with their newborns?
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I personally didn't use mei tai carriers til my baby was older. There's ways to use it with a newborn. Check out thebabywearer.com
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I think its too big for a newborn. I just saved it until my baby was about 9 months. Then it fit perfectly.
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I have this carrier. I did not use this particular one for my baby as a newborn. I had a smaller one I used for him. It is geared towards smaller babies. I used this carrier as he got older, around 6 months.
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We own the Baby Bjorn Carrier One and we love it. it is not made to carry a baby fcing outward on the back and I have never heard of any carrier that can do this.
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My son is 2 months old and successfully nurses while in our Ergo. The shoulder straps loosen quite a bit so that your baby can sit lower in order to reach the breast. You can buy sling type carriers that put the baby in a more natural position for nursing but I always found that I still had to hold baby up to the breast because I couldn't get the carrier to adjust perfectly. In the Ergo my son can nurse completely hands free. I have heard that the Moby wraps are good for nursing in but I've never had one. I love my Ergo. It's by far the most comfortable carrier I have ever owned and it can hold up to 35 lbs so we will get a few years out it.
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Unless you are a regular weight lifter I wouldn't recommend it, and I am pretty sure he exceeds the weight limit, anyhow. I was no longer comfortable carrying my son for any length of time in a front carry after he was 15lbs; he's about 25 lbs and this *may* help a bit with a hip carry still. You should look for a toddler soft structured carrier (I think most are rated up to 40 lbs), or I think a Storchenwiege wrap could work. Either way, you'll have to shell out around $150-180 new for a carrier that will work for you. The structured carriers are very nice for back carries if you need to carry him for a longer period of time.
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I didn't. I used when my baby was 7 months at 20 lbs. It's really straight and upright not sure if newborn neck would be properly supported.
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They say you can use it with a newborn but I'm not sure the straps would get tight enough. My son was about 13 lbs when we purchased ours and I tightened the straps as much as possible and they were still a little loose. I would buy a snuzzler or use receiving blankets rolled up to place next to him/her. You can also purchase a car seat adapter through Baby Jogger for the City Mini. I've heard it's compatible with other infant seats - Graco, etc. You may also want to check out the City Select model. It's much more expensive but has an optional bassinet attachment which would be perfect for a newborn! They say you can use it with a newborn but I'm not sure the straps would get tight enough. My son was about 13 lbs when we purchased ours and I tightened the straps as much as possible and they were still a little loose. I would buy a snuzzler or use receiving blankets rolled up to place next to him/her. You can also purchase a car seat adapter through Baby Jogger for the City Mini. I've heard it's compatible with other infant seats - Graco, etc. You may also want to check out the City Select model. It's much more expensive but has an optional bassinet attachment which would be perfect for... » Read More They say you can use it with a newborn but I'm not sure the straps would get tight enough. My son was about 13 lbs when we purchased ours and I tightened the straps as much as possible and they were still a little loose. I would buy a snuzzler or use receiving blankets rolled up to place next to him/her. You can also purchase a car seat adapter through Baby Jogger for the City Mini. I've heard it's compatible with other infant seats - Graco, etc. You may also want to check out the City Select model. It's much more expensive but has an optional bassinet attachment which would be perfect for a newborn! « Show Less
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It possibly could fit newborns, however they would be bulky. There is a chance a newborns legs could be a bit skinny, my son was 8lbs 10oz at birth and still needed newborn covers even though onesize covers said they started at 8lbs.
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My son is about 18 pounds, and I find it uncomfortable to carry him in a hip carry. You might check to see if you have a local baby-wearing group - mine lets you try different carriers at meetings [I know he's not a baby, but I'm sure most groups would be open to your needs :-)]. Then you can choose to buy or borrow (small yearly fee) from the group :-)
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Depending on how small the newborn is it could. Probably not too ideal for a newborn under 8 pounds plus the padding that comes with it is a little rough too so I could rub wrong on a little one.
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No matter what I did the adapter constantly slipped, wobbled, and was unsteady I would hold the carrier down with one had while strolling... If you can take it back. Lower the back of your stroller so it is like a bassinet and depending on how young your child is use a snugglie, I actually use the infant cushion from our momma roo for our little guy.... He's getting bigger and I'm slowly propping him up more. Scratch the carrier and put your baby right in the stroller comfortably and safe.
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Hi Liz, I also bought the adapter and found that I used it for my newborn on the bottom more often than on top simply because I'm not crazy about the lack of view the bottom seat gives. My toddler stayed on top and I actually enjoyed having my baby on the baby, out of the way of nosy strangers :)
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Yes! There are many different "holds" you can place your child in. There is one way specifically for a newborn. That hold is the only acceptable way to place your newborn. As you will read in the instructional booklet, other holds should be for after they are 2 months of age because of the positioning of their hips in that position. It is important not to place a newborns hips apart without support under the thigh because this can lead to hip dysplasia since newborns hips are free floating in the socket until they are older. I really enjoy this wrap! It is worth giving it a shot and if you find something you don't like it is very easy to return an Amazon purchase! Hope this helps and congrats on your new addition!
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It is great for newborns thru approximately 6 mos or so. After that, they tend to want to sit up and it's not really designed for that.
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I carry my son in mine pretty often, but not for long amounts of time. Probably no more than 20 minutes. He is 30lbs, so not quite as big as your child. I think the Boba distributes the weight really well. I don't feel any pain when I carry him. It feels more like a weight pulling me back, like a turtle with a shell, but not to the point where it is painful. Idk where you are from, but there are baby wearing groups near me that hold meetings so that you can try out different carriers. I found a group on Facebook. That may be a way to try before you buy.
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No, I would not use that for a newborn. There are frames that fit the car carriers. Far more suitable for a newborn.
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It is rather bulky with newborns. I haven't tried it recently but the photo on the cover implies it fits well when babies are older and bigger.
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No. Latch it in and you are done. Unless I totally missed something. It is at the perfect angle if you ask me. I don't think I would be comfortable with a newborn in it. I started using ours at 7 months....