Best Baby Carriers for HK

[banane76]

What is your opinion on the best baby carriers to use in HK. The climate is so different here so just wondering what people think?

 

[AutoCAD]

I liked to use a Lascal (similar to the Baby Bjorn) when my daughter was under 4 months, then I switched to the Ergo, which is much easier on my back. I always thought the infant insert for the Ergo would be very hot and not as easy to use, but I never actually tried it. I found any carrier was quite hot during the summer and so I opted to use a stroller for much of the time. I'm back to using the Ergo and my daughter is now 16 months old.

 

[Tini]

I will use my ring sling again. The fabric is not too thick and i don't have to tie the sling around my body. I usually don't wear much and neither needs your baby otherwise both of you will get very hot; especially here in HK.

 

[southside852]

there are tons of posts on this website about carriers so do a search for other options.

we love our ergo!

 

[mcdill]

The Lascal is good for as long as you can tolerate the weight, easy to operate.

I think the Ergo without the infant insert is best for the back.

The Mayawrap is handy, but I think the fabric is a bit warm for summer if you are using cradle position.

 

[Sleuth]

We use the Mayawrap, and it probably is hotter in the summer if you cover the baby, but it isn't like it is cool here in the summer to begin with.

 

[neshxb]

Tell me about it... My ergo was too bulky and hot after while, so I switched to the carry-b and it really suits the hot & humid weather here.
Bought it online from their website: Carry-B Baby Carrier - Carry Your Baby Easily and Conveniently

 

[mrstee]

maya wraps are great. it's 100% cotton so it breathes. it is really hot in hk so anything you use will feel hot.

i found that the ergo was too thick and too bulky..especially if your toddler wants to run around, then be carried, then back down to run around again...ring slings are great.

la leche league sells them - LLL-HK Home Page

 

[Gataloca]

I am planning on making my own slings. I checked on the web, and seems pretty easy to make. For ring slings, for example, all you need is the fabric, and a pair of strong rings... Of course, you would need a strong sewing machine.

... By the way... where could I buy a pair of strong rings???? So bad Spotlight (at Megabox) is now closed :-(

 

[Speculator]

I think it's safer to use a Baby Bjorn. My wife used the a Mesh summer version when we were in HK last summer.

In my opinion, baby slings are dangerous and not very comfortable for the baby. We tried to use a babasling when our second child was born last May but found it covered her face and she looked uncomfortable. We switched to the Mesh Baby Bjorn as soon as she reached the minimum weight.

Here's a safety warning issued last Friday.

Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies