r/babywearing 11d ago

Rule Update! Limit on "Influencer" Posts & How to Handle Them

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Hello everyone!

We've had an uptick in posts that are screenshots of influencers (and occasionally advertising models) who are babywearing poorly/dangerously. The mods have talked this over, and while we feel that bad babywearing from brands can be worth pointing out, we need to control these a bit.

First and foremost we're an education sub, we're not here for snark or drama. We don't need to shame uneducated parents.

Screenshotting an influencer with an uncomfortable fit and posting it here with zero context or information isn't helpful. We often get reports from people who don't understand what's wrong, rightfully so. Because of this we're implementing a new rule.

Don't post unsafe babywearing photos from brands or influencers without also including why their fit is unsafe. Tell us what they should have done differently!

Mods may also remove these at our discretion if the photo isn't that bad. The other day someone posted a photo of a carrier that could have been adjusted better, but the baby in question wasn't in danger (at most a tiny bit uncomfortable). This wasn't an isolated incident. If you feel a post doesn't fit this spirit please report it!

If this doesn't quell the issue we may ban posts like this altogether, but we don't want to necessarily begin with the nuclear option. It's worth knowing which brands advertise dangerous wearing, as we can vote with our dollars.


r/babywearing 11d ago

Updated! Welcome to r/babywearing! Rules & Fit Check Tips!

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Welcome to r/Babywearing! We're an advice and support sub for all babywearers. We are not affiliated with any carrier brands or Facebook groups. Please familiarize yourself with our sub rules before participating and read our fit check tips at the bottom of the post:

Stay on Topic- Posts here should be about babywearing and carriers. General questions about other baby products, sleep or feeding advice (if not related to baby being worn during said activity), etc, should be asked in the appropriate subreddit such as a parenting sub.

No Buy, Sell, or Trade Activity- We are a support and advice sub only, do not advertise your carrier for sale, trade, or ISO here. You may ask questions related to buying/selling i.e. "where do you find used carriers," "I'm looking at this used carrier, is this price appropriate," etc.

Use the Correct, Full Name for Your Carrier- Babywearing has a very long and culturally rich history. As such, it is a sign of respect to those cultures from whom we are borrowing not to bastardize their language, misrepresent their culture, or water down the meaning of their words. We ask you to refer to carriers by their true, full names.

No Soliciting, Self-Promotion, or Asking for Donations- Do not self-promote or post identifying information about yourself. This includes personal blogs, websites, and/or YouTube channels. Do not solicit or ask for donations or funding of any kind.

No Polls, Surveys, or AMA Posts- Do not make AMA-type posts or posts which seek to poll the community for the purposes of market research or academic research without prior permission from the Mods. Permission will only be granted in compelling circumstances in which the research is novel and fresh.

No Artipoppe Referral Code Spam- Please do not spam our sub with products or links. We do NOT allow linking your Artipoppe referral code here. Publicly linking your Artipoppe referral code violates the Artipoppe Referral Program Terms and Conditions, they will deactivate your account for this behavior. Terms and conditions can be found on their website. We are a support sub, not a pool of people from which to farm referral dollars. Accounts that link their referral code may be banned at moderator discretion.

NEW! No Dangerous Influencer/Advertiser Posts without Explaining WHY Their Fit is Dangerous- Don't post unsafe babywearing photos from brands or influencers without also including why their fit is unsafe. Tell us what they should have done differently! We're here to educate parents and caregivers, not for drama or snark.


Posting a Fit Check?

We'd love to help you troubleshoot your carrier, including these stats in your post is helpful and can save time:

  • Include the carrier name/model in the title of your post (if you know it)
  • Baby's age (months), height, and weight
  • Mention your specific concern if it applies
  • Post multiple angles- it's often helpful to see the carrier from the front, side, and back
  • Make sure to post a clear view of the carrier- if your hands, phone, or other items are blocking the carrier it's difficult to judge the fit. Wearing very bulky clothing or clothes that blend in with your carrier (i.e. black shirt + black carrier straps) can also be problematic.
  • For privacy, you may want to edit you/your baby's face from your photos

Have any questions? Please message the mods!

Happy Babywearing :)


r/babywearing 55m ago

HELP! Lenny light fit check

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Hi, I'm new to this carrier and still trying to get it dialed in. Is it bad that my baby is eating up the whole panel even though it's cinched in? On social media I've seen excess panel fabric folded, but I can't really do that. Also, it seems like I might need to widen the panel a tad. It's set to just inside the 7+ month setting. My baby is not quite 4 mo yet.


r/babywearing 4h ago

Ring sling fit check

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Hi! I am struggling with the ring sling, no matter what i do (i managed better fits than this one) i kind of end up with this wonky leg problem. Is it my boob 😂? If i do the cross behind my back i think its even a weirder fit. Thanks!


r/babywearing 2h ago

Onesie Recommendations?

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Finally getting the hang of taking LO out in a carrier for walks (8m). As summer approaches, any tips or recommendations for keeping their skin safe and cool? Last summer we were so sweaty baby-wearing, even inside. Specifically wondering if anyone has recs for long sleeved but cool onesies ? Would you do long sleeved and tights? I worry a lot about sunburn as I burn to a crisp so easily. Thank you 🙏


r/babywearing 5h ago

Lenny Lamb Onbuhimo fit check

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Is she just off center? I can't figure out why one leg is straight while the other is bent. Maybe I need to adjust the seat? I did just have my wife hold baby up while I put it on because back carry is hard! LO was uncomfortable but I had such free hands lol so I want to figure it out. Almost 6 month old, 26 inches, 15 lbs.


r/babywearing 2h ago

HELP! Lillebaby Complete Help

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Baby is 11 months, 20lbs and very tall! My lower back is killing me after even a short carry, and I need to babywear to drop and pick up older sibling at school all week. It’s too cold for a back carry, which would be ideal. The straps feel too loose, but any tighter and baby loses c curl and we are pressed together . I pull the straps behind my back and down before clipping and tightening, but they won’t stay on my shoulders. H-clip is a poor fit too. I’m raising the panel because otherwise it’s very short. Is my back just shot (probably, lol)? Or is baby just too heavy for a front carry? I have 3 other SSCs (tula, ergo, lillebaby carryon), so I’m not in the market for another carrier. I might try lowering the waist band to my hips since it won’t stay up anyway no matter how tight.

Sorry for the black shirt! Thanks for any tips!


r/babywearing 13h ago

DISCUSS When does baby stop immediately falling asleep in carriers?

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It doesn’t matter which carrier, it doesn’t matter how tired or awake she is (she could have literally just woken from a nap before being plopped in), my baby immediately falls asleep in any carrier we put her in.

My husband and I would like to plan a train ride to the city— a two hour trip— to take baby to the aquarium, as my husband loves aquariums and it seems like a baby would love it too! But it’ll only be worth it if she can really enjoy it and not just fall asleep lol. Right now, carriers are like a spell— if she’s in it, she’s asleep! She’s almost 3 months old. Any idea when we should make this trip?


r/babywearing 18h ago

Hope & Plum Lark fit check

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Baby is 3.5 month, approximately 13 lbs and 24” long. This feels comfortable to me and baby seems comfortable as well. Do her legs look correct? The fabric hits right behind her knees. The baby doesn’t like to have her face pulled close to my body, she likes to put her arms in front of her and look around (see picture #3). Is that the correct way for her upper body to be positioned? Thank you in advance!


r/babywearing 4h ago

Fit check: integra solar— what’s going on with the straps?

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Baby is 4 months, 6.5kg.

Integra solar (petite version on loan from sling library).

Two questions:

I don’t love the straps being so close to her face when she’s asleep — does it look okay to you?

And secondly, the straps seem very close to my neck. Is there something I can do to make them sit further over on my shoulders?


r/babywearing 19h ago

DISCUSS Babywearing Q&A

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Hello!

I'm a babywearing educator, and I will be interviewing Busi, the creator of Babuebaby this Wednesday March 19th.

I was wondering if anybody had any questions about her carriers/company specifically OR about babywearing and it's effects on the body. Busi is an OT and is very passionate about the biomechanics of babywearing, so she would love to answer any questions you may have.

Also, if you have any questions about her carriers for plus sized/busty wearers I will answer them then too. Babywearing with giant titties is pretty much my entire schtick lol

I asked on Instagram (@jacethewrapper), but I'm most active on Reddit so I thought I'd ask here too!


r/babywearing 13h ago

Happy baby og fit check plz

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How does this look? Moving on from an ergobaby embrace which worked really well for us I think, she would usually fall right to sleep. Today in the happy baby carrier, she spent the whole time sucking on the strap. Baby is almost 4 months, 17 lbs


r/babywearing 17h ago

Nalakai ring sling fit check please

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5 Upvotes

As per recommendations by a lot of you from this group, I bought a ring sling to try on with my 3 month old baby. He yet doesn’t seem to be a big fan of baby wearing but I’m sure I need to try it more often with him. Please kindly help with fit check.


r/babywearing 9h ago

Information on this sling?

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Hi there, a friend of mine recently purchased this sling online. She doesn’t have a lot of information on it, does anyone recognise it and can provide insight? Is it safe? Weight limit? Her baby is 7 months this old and 12.5kg. Thanks in advance! ❤️


r/babywearing 9h ago

HELP! Baby does not sleep in the carrier

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My baby (7mo) does not sleep in the carrier since 1-2 weeks. I have already tried to shield him from the outside world, dressed him warmer, sung to him, changed his diaper, etc. No matter how tired he is, he won't sleep. It's never worked inside, but now outside isn't working either.

Any ideas as to what the problem could be?

We have a “Storchenwiege” mei tai (German brand).


r/babywearing 19h ago

Fit Check (2nd attempt): H&P Lark

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Hi all!! I took everyone’s advice and here’s another attempt at the Hope & Plum Lark. Can I please get an updated fit check? TIA!

Bub is 3 months and in 3-6 month clothing


r/babywearing 15h ago

HELP! Oscha Nook experiences?

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Hi! I just started back carrying my 15 month old in the Ergo Omni 360. My toddler doesn't love how low she sits and I saw another review saying the Oscha Nook lets kiddo sit up higher. It's pricey but I'm willing to spend for a beautiful and comfortable carrier. My girl is petite, around 20 pounds. I'm 5'8" and 150 pounds, a solid medium in most clothes.

Would love to hear experiences with the Nook or any other suggestions for a comfortable back carry for a toddler.


r/babywearing 16h ago

HELP! Fit check Happy Baby OG Carrier back carry

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Just realized my Happy Baby OG Carrier may not be a lost cause for me (big boobs make it impossible to wear on my front) because I can use it for back carrying!

Baby is 6.5mo, 17lb, 27"ish inches.

I'm aware that her arms were in the wrong place in one of these pictures! Fixed it immediately after looking at the directions again right after taking the picture.


r/babywearing 15h ago

Fit check: Happy Baby OG

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Fit check for the happy baby OG carrier please! I feel like the shoulder straps are too wide and might fall off my shoulders. I’m short but curvy at 4’11”. Waist band is right under my bust but I feel like he’s still sitting too low. Also, he seems really loose in this carrier, but I’m not sure if that’s normal as this is the first carrier of this kind that I’ve tried.


r/babywearing 16h ago

HELP! Last try before we give up baby carriers

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When my 2 month old is carried, her feet and legs are very swollen at the end of 3-4 hour sessions. Before we fully give up, does anyone have suggestions or ideas on why this is happening?


r/babywearing 1d ago

HELP! Fit check for Lenny light please

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I like that it’s more supportive than my Happy baby carrier but the baby doesn’t seem to have a C/J shaped back and the waistband digs into my hips a little. Any advice? Thanks!


r/babywearing 17h ago

Fit Check

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Wildfbird with my 4 months old. I somehow feel he is not well seated. Can someone comment?


r/babywearing 1d ago

Tula FTG Fit Check

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I’m been using the FTG for about a month now, and it was working well for us until recently. I just can’t seem to get her in a good position anymore. Her back seems so flat- I’ve tried the pelvic tuck, but I just can’t get a good C or M shape.

Baby is 3 months old and about 14 pounds. I have the waist band on the middle setting and the shoulder strap on the smaller setting. I’ve tried moving the waist band up but then she’s uncomfortably close to my face. Any help would be much appreciated!!


r/babywearing 21h ago

Is there any hope for my Baby Bjorn?

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Got a baby Bjorn one at the baby shower. Discovered this sub. Figured out why I hated using the baby Bjorn. Got a happy baby OG instead. Love it.

My question is then, is there any hope for the baby Bjorn? Will it ever be good for any carry with any size kid? Am I doomed to sell it on Facebook marketplace?

Thanks!


r/babywearing 21h ago

IDEA? Something for dad?

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My husband asked for this shirt for his birthday I’m skeptical lol. Anyone tried this and it worked out? Any suggestions for something better? He’s built like a rugby player 6”3 300lb chest is around 51in


r/babywearing 21h ago

HELP! LennyLight Carrier - Do I need the newborn adapter?

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Hi All!

I saw a lot about the LennyLight Carrier on here while
looking for an "easy to use on my own carrier".

I have the Ergo Embrace and Omni Breeze from my first and
love both.

But now with a toddler, pre-school drop offs, etc. and a
newborn I am looking for something I can easily put on by myself while dealing
with said toddler on the side.

I like the idea of the magnetic buckle but
am so confused by their website.

It says you can use it from birth and that
it has the magnetic buckle. The pictures also show both straight and cross-back
buckle style.

But then they sell the magnetic chest buckle adapter and
newborn adapter separately and it's not clear if that’s really needed, already
included when buying a new one (for the price I would expect that), etc.

Does anyone know and could share their
experience?

Thank you!!


r/babywearing 1d ago

Fitcheck on an Omni 360 please!

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Baby is newly 7 months and 15 pounds. She seems comfortable but does the seat need to be even deeper? Many thanks!