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baby carrier for gardening?
I'm posting here instead of the babywearer.com forum b/c I remember to read
this group and that's about it. I have made several ring slings, wraps and a Mei Tai. I also have two structure soft carriers (infantino and one with Pooh on it). I tried all of these yesterday trying to get my 5month old (15lbs) into a high back carry so I could garden. I could get her into a regular back carry with the MT and the structured carriers, but she's down so low she can't see anything. She screams if she can't see anything. Screaming in my ear is bad. I want her high enough she can look over my shoulder, but secure enough I can bend over and weed or dig. I seem to be completely unable to do a back wrap carry of any kind (rucksack, tibetan, etc) because I just can't get her up on my back high enough. When I try the "toss" method, both of us freak out and she's still in a low position anyway. I can't seem to scoot her up enough. So, any tips to doing high back carries would be helpful (I've looked at www.thebabywearer.com and most of their associated links). Actually, for anyone who does use a baby carrier for things like gardening or yardwork, what do you use, and in what position? I'm just wondering if I should work on using the wrap with help from a partner, or focus on the MT. I may make another MT since the one I made is felt and fleece, so it has no stiffness. I'm wondering if a cotton light canvas would hold it's shape better. Any suggestions appreciated. I've used www.sleepingbaby.net for my patterns. If I can't find something to make, I am wondering about those hiking framed backpacks. Expensive, but I could try to find used. It just seems too bulky to be useful for gardening when I'll be up and down. Thanks! Amy |
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