Did you/do you use a baby sling/carrier? ?

Question

I'm finally comfortable using my Snugli with my daughter in it. I've been using it when she's crying & all she wants is for me to hold her & walk around. I figure I can give her the comfort she needs, (she usually falls asleep, which is why she was crying) and I can get my household work done. How often did you use your baby sling or carriers? When did you stop using it? Was it a hard habit for your child to break, or did they easily transition into no longer being strapped up on your chest? I don't want to risk hurting her independence down the road, but it's such a convenient way to give her what she's needing & also free up my hands to get a few things done.

Answer 1

you think too much!  :]  Sit down and enjoy her!  Let the dishes pile up and the dust bunnies roam!  I have a 10 yr old daughter and an 8 yr old son and a 10 week old baby girl.  My husband and I tag team eating dinner usually and get done what we have to but know this is goes by too quickly!  She will only be 1mo old once, 7wks old once, 88 days old once so celebrate her every day!  If you want to use it everyday all day it will be ok because she wants her mommy!  Take lots of naps and pictures and follow your instincts and you'll be happy!  Enjoy!

Answer 2

I use mine when I need it, if she is having a bad day, I just put her in it and she falls asleep that way I can get my stuff down. I am asuming you stop using it when they stop fitting in it lol. As long as you dont abuse it and use it to settle her down everytime she cries it wouldnt be hard to breakt the habbit.  

Answer 3

All four of them,(ages 6 weeks-10 years) in every kind of carrier out there, and it's one of the best things you can do for yor baby. You're on the right track. But...and I hate to rain on your parade- the snuggli is horrible. It's bad for your spine and worse for your baby's, not to mention her neck, hips and pelvis.

PLEASE look into a wrap, rebozo, ring sling, pouch sling or mei-tai (which you would need to practice for use with a newborn), anything-

other than a snuggli or baby bjorn. Really- think about what that is doing to her hips and pelvis.   She also shouldn't be in it at this age regardless of her weight.

Check out this site-

thebabywearer.com and look at healthier alternatives. You are definitely on the right track though! And there is *nothing* wrong wth wearing her to sleep. My older kids are the very independent-because they are secure enough to be-and they all did it.

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with using the Snugli.  I would, however, suggest that if she is crying because she is tired, you should start breaking the habit of falling asleep in one right away.  The longer you wait, the harder it is.  Pay attention to her cues and put her in bed for a nap when she is tired.  If she cries, let her cry for about 10 minutes, then go in, comfort her without picking her up, and leave again.  She'll learn to go to sleep on her own.

As far as when she's just fussy or wanting to be held, I don't know that there is anything wrong with using it as long as she wants it.  I wouldn't use it all the time for the sake of your back.  I use it with my son currently while I'm getting work done or at the grocery store.  Eventually, she'll be able to play on her own and will enjoy some independent play time while you get your work done.  

Answer 5

First, yes- a month is definitely too young to cry it out- minimum 6 months (according to my nurse). I stopped using the carrier inwards around 4 months- he was just too bored- i have one of those ones you can turn outwards so they can see everything. Kept him amused for hours watching what i'm doing. When he was about 6 months I bought a hip hammock because he was just too heavy to wear on my chest anymore. He still loves it and I carry him around like that at the grocery store, mall etc.

As for the sleeping thing- yes the carrier will put him to sleep, but will also train her to take mini catnaps, not a long rest full sleep. You should invest in a sleep training book. You have to ask yourself if you believe in crying it out. From your question I take it you do. I myself am not- before you think about resorting to letting them cry it out I recommend "the no-cry sleep solution" by Elizabeth Pantley which will show you some gentler ways to encourage your daughter to have a healthy sleep schedule. A moderate controlled crying book is 'the sleep-easy solution' not sure of the author.  

Answer 6

i have a 4 month old son

who uses a walker now lol

even though hes still a little short he can touch though when he tries =]

he can roll over and sit supported now so the bouncer & swings are out !

but i used the swing & bouncer with him so i could get my house work done ..it was a life saver !

ha ha he liked && i did too.

it cool now a days though..

like birth to 3 months..use the swing or bouncer

then 4-9 months..use a walker or they'll crawl

so like it really depends

i used it up until a month ago

now hes going to town in his walker =]

i'm sure its fine if you keep doing what you're doing =]

Answer 7

i used baby bjorn baby carrier and it was the most comfortable thing ever until my son got too heavy for me (not the carrier though) and that's when i stopped using it. my son weighed almost 20 lbs by the time he was 4 months. if you have to stop because it's too heavy you just do it. but by this time there are other things available to your baby, like walkers, bamboo seats etc. it's like a natural transition so you don't need to worry about that.

but like someone has said, it's good to teach her to fall asleep on her own. sooner or later you're going to have to teach her this. a month old may be a little early but you'll know when your daughter is ready. it isn't easy because there is crying involved but the sooner you do it the faster she learns. i know i'll get some thumbs down for saying that but i believe it's true. my son was a really bad sleeper until i taught him how to fall asleep on his own and now he's a wonderful sleeper. but in the end, you do what you need to do in order for your little girl to sleep.

best of luck!

Answer 8

I have a Snugli Backpack. I've been using it since my son could hold his own head up no trouble and I'm still using it, he's 14 months. We go for walks with it and I get my housework done with it. Its properly weighted with the weight at my hips so my shoulders don't hurt. He likes it a lot I have to say and its SO much easier to walk the dogs that way than with a stroller.

I did have a front carrier that I used before he could hold his head. I tried to put him in it ONCE after he used the backpack and he fought so much I couldn't do it up.

Where ever your one month old falls asleep that she feels safe is good.