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Best baby carrier for around the house?

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Nic165 · 03/01/2020 16:19

Can anyone recommend an easy to use baby carrier for round the house? I previously tried the long wrap style but it was too much of a faff and I always worried it would come undone as I never got the hang of putting it on!

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LoisLittsLover · 03/01/2020 16:27

I use a close caboo and it's comfy enough to wear all day akd pop dd in and out as needed. I can get her in and out independently and tie it without help - it has rings which make it very simple

Ohyesiam · 03/01/2020 16:29

Eco, might be spelled Ecco .

Justasconfusedwithnumber2 · 03/01/2020 20:34

I've just brought the babybjorn mini for the exact same purpose. I tried on a few wrap ones and just couldn't fathom them, or how i would cope doing putting them on alone with a 2 year old wrecking the house at the same time. The babybjorn you can do by yourself very easily.

drowsy · 03/01/2020 20:46

I really struggled with getting my head around most slings but found the Baby Bjorn Mini brilliant and so simple to use.

asmv · 03/01/2020 20:58

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ElphiasDoge · 03/01/2020 21:06

I have a Beco Gemini which I love but what I’d actually recommend is going to a sling library and trying some out. You can let them know your requirements and get them fitted properly. At ours you pay for 4 weeks hire, you can swap it over if it’s not quite right and they take the cost of the hire off if you go on to purchase.

RoseReally · 03/01/2020 21:08

Can't recommend Marsupi enough. It's velcro, so no faffing with wraps or buckles. Super easy and comfortable.

fairybeagle · 03/01/2020 21:27

The Ktan was my lifesaver. All one piece, nice and short, not hanging bits and so easy to use! Honestly could not recommend it highly enough!

Gibbonsgibbonsgibbons · 03/01/2020 21:32

A short wrap like bara barn tied as a rebozo or a ring sling were my go to for in the house. Very easy to pop on/baby in.

If you can get along to a sling meet someone could help you with the longer wrap - once you get the hang of them they’re utterly fantastic.

Nic165 · 03/01/2020 22:44

Thanks everyone! Lots to research 🙂

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