NatiBaby Greece
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NatiBaby GreeceGeneral Review: This NatiBaby purple and white Greece is well broken in and extremely soft. Short wraps are the perfect quick back carry ups for us when we are on the go running errands. It's short enough to do a basic ruck and long enough to experiment with some fancy finishes or different style back carries like this shepherds carry. It feels very well padded on my shoulders and glides nicely for making sure all passes are snug and secure. My daughter who is 13 months was fast asleep with in 10 minutes so it comes with comfort and sleepy dust.
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Lalu Wovens
This wrap is breaking in to be both soft and supportive. It is relatively easy to tighten and rocks a Front Reinforced Torso Sling Carry! The pattern is unique and modern. I like it’s subtle beauty. The wrap is relatively dry and has some grip which makes me feel like it will be nice for wrapping big kids as well as for this newborn stage. The ends are just barely tapered, so that makes it easy to tie off, without losing a lot of length to deep tapers. It makes a stable slip knot that isn’t difficult to tighten/adjust but also has enough texture to stay put.
Action Baby Carrier
General Review: The Action Baby toddler carrier has a padded waist band with dual side
adjusting buckles. The padding is less thick and firm than a Tula waistband. The shoulder straps are padded and have webbing to adjust, the buckles can be unclipped and the straps can be crossed, though the buckles are not dual-adjusting. The chest clip can also be removed if you are crossing your straps if it’s bothersome, though it’s slim and wasn’t in our way. The panel is tall, which is great for leaning toddler. Instead of a square panel with leg padding (like the tula and KP) the Action Baby has two layers to the panel, the internal black layer and the exterior patterned layer. The internal panel has a nice curved shape at the bottom where your toddler’s legs come out. I really like the large, flat hood, the hood buckles into place (similar to a Kinderpack) which is my preferred hood style. I also like that this Toddler is aimed for 18 months and up, many “toddler” carriers don’t fit until 2T/3T clothing. This is a great option when a standard feels too small but a toddler is still rather huge! Soul Slings Ring Sling
General Review: This carrier is a ring sling with a gathered shoulder and is absolutely spectacular for carrying my 16 month old 25 pound wriggly, seat popping toddler. It is supportive and just cushy enough without being too much. The fabric is jacquard weave cotton which is medium thickness and soft, and the colors are bright and remind me of the sun. I've been able to comfortably wear my son for up to an hour easily in this, but it is also quick and easy to get him up and down so it would make a great carrier for running errands or for a child who just likes to go up and down frequently. Another bonus of this carrier type is the ability to nurse fairly easily while carrying your child in it. Overall, I think this ring sling would make an excellent carrier for anyone because it can be used for a small baby but is supportive enough for a much bigger kid, so you'd definitely get your money's worth! I also cannot say enough good things about the company that manufactures it, Soul Slings, as they are culturally inclusive, ethical, and environmentally responsible.
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General Review: This review is for the discontinued Lenny Lamb "Mei Tai." It has been replaced by the newer "Wrap Tai," but frequently pops up for sale on the babywearing swaps or in clearance sections of stores. This one can be found in the Monday lending library, and there is another in the Sunday lending library.
This meh dai baby carrier can be used for front and back carries, and is tied to custom-fit the wearer. It is a baby size, which holds 5-18 kg (roughly 11-40 pounds). My 16.5 pound daughter fit well and was comfortable with plenty of room to grow. This carrier is a full conversion from a woven wrap, so it is very soft and floppy. It has a padded waistband and slim padded straps that were very comfortable on my narrow shoulders. In contrast, the newer Lenny Lamb "Wrap Tai" has wide, flat wrap straps which are unpadded. (Fidella and Soul meh dais have hybrid straps with a padded rail as well as a wide portion.) There is a non-detachable hood that can be pulled up and secured to the shoulder straps for head support for older babies during naps. I am a fairly petite build and the shoulder and waist straps fit me well, but I would recommend trying on to make sure you get a good fit. For reference, the waist band is 74" and shoulder straps are 80". On the Soul meh dai the waistband is 96" and shoulder straps are 85". We used this meh dai for a few short walks to the grocery store and around the neighborhood, but it is comfortable enough for me that I would bring it on a hike. This is one of my favorite meh dais that I have tried, and I highly recommend checking it out! Important sizing note: I am a fairly petite build and the shoulder and waist straps fit me well, but I would recommend trying on to make sure you get a good fit. For reference, the waist band is 74" and shoulder straps are 80". On the Soul meh dai the waistband is 96" and shoulder straps are 85". Fidella "Fly Tai"General Review: The Fidella brand meh dai is a wrap conversion meh dai with “padded to wrap” straps and a cinchable panel. This is the “infant” size, which is suitable from birth up to about 32” & 33 lbs. My toddler is a little taller, but with the spreadable wrap straps, I was able to fully support his legs. (If I were buying for myself, I’d go with the standard/”new size” or toddler size, both of which are similarly adjustable.) The snowflake print is super pretty! Wrap conversion meh dais are a great choice for people who like the beauty of woven wraps but want something a little faster, or with less of a learning curve. I took a nice two-mile walk with my toddler up high on my back, and we were both really comfortable. In the past, I’ve used this same style of carrier as my primary out-of-the-house wearing option, and it was fun to use one again.
AnoonA
General Review: The Soul AnoonA carrier is an adjustable carrier which can fit infants and up. When fully extended the Soul AnoonA is basically standard size carrier. As a comparison, the Soul Standard SSC is 15.5 inches wide and 17 inches tall, even when fully extended the AnoonA is slightly smaller than this by 0.5X1 inch. The Soul has padded waist band, shoulder straps, and legs-out-padding. The legs out padding is thin but dense, and is larger and flatter than what is common on Tulas and Kinderpacks. This carrier is flexible and moldable and the fabric feels like it will break in to be very soft.
Waistband: The carrier adjusts using snaps in the waistband, similar to a Tula Free-to-Grow. Panel base width is adjustable from 7” to 15”. The AnoonA offers a pocket but instead of being on the panel-side of the waist band it is on the side of the carrier. Thus accessible whether baby is on your front or back! Panel Height: Instead of PFAs it offers an adjustable panel at the top (in the same location PFAs are found) again like the Tula Free-to-Grow. Panel height is adjustable from 11” to 16” Panel Width: The carrier also has an adjustable cinch from left to right on the panel near the legs-out-padding to help the body cinch in the mid-section. The Ergo Adapt offers a similar snap-adjustment on the middle of its panel. Body panel width is adjustable from 6.5” to 14.5”. Neck Support: the soul has padding at the top of the panel, this reminds me of the neck support on a Beco Gemini and Ergo Adapt. When the carrier is cinched it provides more structure near the infant’s head. When fully extended this provides back or neck support to larger babies. Buckles: Soul’s wait band buckles on the hip, similar to a Tula waist. The shoulder straps offer a unique buckling option. The buckles are located on the front of the carrier, this allows them to be unbuckled and crossed-straps. It also allowed for straight backpack straps. BUT my favorite feature it the lack of buckle-in-armpit which can eb uncomfortable in a tank top, or rub, just depending on your fit! Positions: The AnoonA can be worn in 5 different carry positions. Including forward facing, inward facing, hip, and back carry. Hood: Large, flat hood which uses snaps to connect to the shoulder straps. Similar to the Ergo. We really enjoyed our trip through Target in the AnoonA and found it to be comfortable even with a big kid! BabyBjorn Baby Carrier OneSunday Meeting Lending Library (Westerville Public) Monday Meeting Lending Library (Lane Rd.) Saturday Meeting Lending Library (Northside Branch) The BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One is a perfect option for newborns as an insert is not required for this carrier. It is also easy to obtain as it can be acquired in local retail stores or online. Some of the best features of the Bjorn One include the lack of chest clip making it easy to slip on over your head and not have to reach around your back to clip, the internal harness so that the carrier can be worn before placing the child in the carrier, and the easy to adjust base, two zippers take this carrier from the narrow newborn position to a wider seat suitable for older children. The Bjorn One also features an adjustable waist and well padded shoulder straps, and is a 4-way front and back carrier. If you are looking for a carrier for your newborn, checkout the BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One at our next meeting!
BabyBjorn graciously donated three Baby Carrier Ones to our Lending Library. Thank you BabyBjorn! Learn more about our lending library here! Sign up for a Columbus Babywearing annual membership today to rent this and other great carriers!! Soul Slings OnbuhimoMonday Meeting Lending Library (Lane Rd.): Maze Honey Sunday Meeting Lending Library (Westerville Public): Maze Jade; Imperial Carrier Type: Buckle Onbuhimo Carrier Manufacturer: Soul Slings Carrier Design/Print: Maze Honey; Maze Jade; Imperial Carrier Material: pure jacquard cotton Carrier Size: Standard (15-40 pounds) Retail Price Point: <$100 Size of Wearee: 2T pants, 30 pounds Age of Wearee: 23 months We checked out the Soul Slings Maze Honey Jacquard Onbuhimo from the Monday Lending Library. The first trait that I noticed about this onbuhimo was the significantly cushy shoulder straps. When wearing an onbuhimo, the weight of the child is carried on the wearer’s shoulders, so comfortable straps are a plus. Onbuhimos are best suited for an older child with strong torso control, who can sit independently and self-correct in the carrier. My child is almost two years old, 30 pounds, and wears a 2T pant size. This carrier was perfect for my toddler; the material was strong and supportive and the panel length fit his trunk well. This onbuhimo was perfect for a short trip to the playground at Grandma’s house. We had to cross two busy streets to get to the playground so this was easy to get on and off, using an over-the-shoulder throw. When it was time to play, I wore the onbuhimo like a backpack, for peace of mind that I wouldn’t forget it on a park bench! There was no waistband hanging down like an SSC or extra fabric from a wrap. I forgot that I was even wearing it! I would recommend this carrier for anyone looking for a comfortable way to carry an older baby or toddler for shorter periods of time. I’m looking forward to using this carrier again!
Columbus Babywearing purchased the Soul Slings Onbubimos at a discounted price during the Spring 2017 CBW Group Buy for the Lending Library. Learn more about our lending library here! Sign up for a Columbus Babywearing annual membership today to rent this and other great carriers!! Jublii Baby CarrierSunday Meeting Lending Library (Westerville Public)
How lucky for me that the Jublii went unchecked out this Sunday! This carrier has it all - padded waistband, personal fit adjusters and dual adjust clips -- on ALL clips. The shoulder straps are thickly cushioned and the dual adjust clips make getting a comfy fit a breeze! My personal favorite feature? The padding where baby's legs go out of the carrier means no more red lines on tiny baby legs! And how cute are the matching accessories - the suck pads and snap off hood?
This carrier might just be unrivaled in terms of comfort! It reminds me of a tiny Tula but with more cushion and no infant insert. The Jublii is size small and can fit a baby that is 8-35 pounds but it is recommended for a baby who is at least ten pounds and 22 inches. My little guy was a perfect fit. It can be used for both front and back carries, making it perfect for your everyday ups. This carrier is awesome. Don't just take my word for it, come check it out at the next Sunday workshop! Columbus Babywearing purchased Jublii for the Lending Library. Learn more about our lending library here! Sign up for a Columbus Babywearing annual membership today to rent this and other great carriers!! |
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