the melodramatic mouse is now mellomom
BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original Classic

My Verdict:
We first tried the carrier last month. Natey didn’t fit so well then because he was tiny — he sinks right in despite it says to fit 3.6kg onwards. So I continued using the sling and yesterday was our 1st outing experience with the carrier.
He likes the BabyBjörn very much because he could see the surroundings. His little head would turn left and right soaking in all that he could see.
With the baby carrier, Natey’s weight spreads evenly on both shoulders and I was able to carry him without much complain throughout the short outing — definitely kinder to the back! A few times I almost forgot that I was carrying him as I was busy looking at groceries
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I would recommend using a baby carrier once your baby reaches 5kg onwards. Later when they are heavier, the husbands can do the wearing *winks*
Jumpsac Baby Ring Sling

My Verdict:
I started wearing Natey with the baby sling when he was 3.9kg. It was a God sent to put him to sleep at night without worrying he’ll slip off my embrace because I had fallen asleep.
Since then I’ve wore him out with the baby sling a few times. People would gawk and stare and smile
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The baby sling is perfect for babies below 5kg. Anything heavier will surely give you backache as their weight cannot distribute evenly.
In conclusion, my verdict would be to wear your baby with a sling first then move on to a carrier if you have the budget.
Now that I’ve used them both, they are an indispensable luxury!
Baby Wearing Sequels
Part 1: The Research
Part 2: The Purchase
Part 3: The Gift
Part 4: The Tryout
Part 5: My Verdict
Part 6: Baby Carrier vs Baby Sling
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Baby Wearing, pt 1 – The Research.
Baby Wearing, pt 2 – The Purchase.
Baby Wearing, pt 3 – The Gift.
mel⋅o⋅dra⋅mat⋅ic
[mel-uh-druh-mat-ik]
–adjective
1. of, like, or befitting melodrama.
2. exaggerated and emotional or sentimental; sensational or sensationalized; overdramatic.
–noun
3. melodramatics, melodramatic writing or behavior.
mouse
[n. mous; v. mouz]
–noun
1. any similar small animal of various rodent and marsupial families.
2. a quiet, timid person.
3. Slang. a girl or woman.
6 Responses to Baby Wearing, pt 6 – Baby Carrier vs Baby Sling.
May Yee
May 5th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
Thank you! I got this off ebay (second hand) beige colour…
Thanks for the feedback. Was worried that it would be too warm for our weather.
mellomouse
May 5th, 2010 at 7:55 pm
It is warm if worn outside air conditioned places. Use it for shopping then no prob
Joey
May 10th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Thanks for the review, Jac! I was still contemplating btwn ring sling and Bjorn. Well, since Ewan is already 5.1kg and is a busybody who will definitely enjoy seeing more, the decision is obvious now. My Bjorn Air is on its way from US and arriving next week!
mellomouse
May 11th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Wow I’m full of envy now. I want Bjorn Air too! I would kill for Synergy LOL
We can only afford an Original
Joey
May 11th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
I got my Bjorn Air at almost RM200 cheaper from US. If I have such ‘lubang’ next time, will let you know
mellomouse
May 12th, 2010 at 10:51 am
Oh please!