Quick to put on carrier

[MasterFlea]

Do you have a favourite carrier for rainy days?

I am using a mei tai for my 3 month old and I love it but today it was raining. I was trying to get baby out of the car, into the carrier and fastened in while it was lashing. I had pre empted and had it around my waist like an apron while I drove.

The ends of the straps were wet after being dropped on the ground and I was a sodden mess for taking so long getting baby tied in.

I've been looking at the Manduca. Is that quick to get sorted?

When baby gets his head control I will use a pouch for short periods.

[SweetTeaVodka]

Haven't personally tried the Manduca, but most buckle carriers of that type and quick and easy to get on, in my experience. My favourite is the Connecta, a huge bonus of it being that it folds up nice and small to go into the changing bag. I also really like the Tula.

Do you have anywhere you could try them out?

A tip for mei tais and wraps in wet weather, if you have a car, is to open the boot and put the tails in there while wrapping.

[MasterFlea]

Great tip about the boot. I'd never have thought of that.

Well I bought the Manduca yesterday. It is really comfy and fast to get on and off. My older dc will be disappointed that she can't use the straps as a skipping rope while I'm putting it on.

Thanks for the advice.