sling/carrier for 10month old

[ariane5]

I really need something to help me carry ds2 10mths (18lb).

I either carry him facing out or on my hip but my back and left hip are v v painful and the heavier he gets the worse it is it is also pulling my arm.

I need to be 'hands free' as well for when dd2 is at nursery as I have to stay with her.

Ds2 hates being put down anywhere he screams so I need a carrier where he can face outwards or sit on my hip.I had a normal one when he was younger but it was too much faffing about with clips etc and he wasn't comfy but I expect he's far too big for the stretchy moby ones??

[pootlebug]

Him facing out is probably exacerbating your back problems. When babies face out, their centre of gravity is further from you - which pulls on your back.

If you want him on your hip have a look at the Scootababy carrier - very quick and easy to put on but spreads the weight well.

Are you near a sling library or sling meet? If you can go and try something in person that would probably be useful.