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I have the Infantino Wrap and Tie carrier and I love it. It was only $30 dollars and it can be worn on the front facing in, facing ouyt or on the back. The directions are sewn onto the carrier in the right places like it says somthing along the lines of “this side towards you at waist and tie in the back” at the waist tie. No losing instructions or forgetting when it gets packed away for a later baby. I don’t use it a ton, because we like having the storage space of a stroller, but I’ve used it to take the baby and my 8 year old hiking, and I wear her on my walks with friends because it’s just a better workout. The best part is that it’s easily adjustable for any size. I’m a plus-size momma with a 42 DD chest and I can make it fit me comfortbly with room to spare. I can’t get any of the expensive ones with buckles and such to fit me at all. It’s super easy to get on and off. Tie 2 knots and you’re done.

I understand totally the different wraps/carriers for different reasons! I am accumulating quite a stash myself. And I’ve had other people ask to pat my babies bum while he was in the wrap.

I love, love, love babywearing! In the early days my husband would use the ergo with insert but, for me, there’s nothing like feeling your baby wrapped around you in soft fabric. I was using a Close, but I have loaned it out and am investigating wrap carriers at the mo. My boy just doesn’t seem as happy in the ergo on my back and, to be honest, I haven’t found it the best for for my narrow shoulders. Apparently the Boba solves this problem, but I still love the feel of a sling or wrap.

LOVE BABYWEARING! it kept me sane, lol. we use the Baby K’tan and love it so much. its easy to use and is comfy. also have two other carriers that we sometimes use for certain things. but overall just wearing lo and could not image life without it.

I, too, had a Snugli with my first baby (1995) and wore her constantly – she was an early baby and babywearing helped her with the temp regulating, breathing, etc. and just made her calm like nothing else (well, except washing her hair, but that is tough to do when you are on the go.). After that experience, I was determined to be prepared with the “right” babywearing equipment for my second baby, born 8 months ago. I figured that there would be a few more options available, what with 15 years worth of technological advances and all, but I was stunned with the wide array. I ended up with a new “modern” Snugli and two slings before E was born. After spending the first couple weeks in the NICU (and being more than 50 miles apart for the first few days) babywearing with my little pumpkin was even more important to me. I tried the three things I had on deck, but none of them worked ideally – she was just too little. Especially the sling. It is one non-adjustable piece, and I was so afraid she’d suffocate or fall out that I had to hold her with both hands anyway and was still a nervous wreck! A friend recommended the Sleepy Wrap, and my hubby got me one. I. Love. It. A LOT. And E loves it, too. She prefers facing out most of the time now, unless she is really tired, but she loves it. It is so comfy and secure feeling at the same time. And it fits me (I am 5’2″) my older daughter (5’6″) and my husband (5’10″). I can even nurse her in it discreetly. Now that E is bigger, we do use the Snugli and the sling for certain activities, but the Sleepy Wrap is still my hands down favorite. It has become my number one recommendation for the piece of baby equipment you must have with a new baby. I wholeheartedly believe that babywearing makes for happier, healthier babies and happier mommies!