https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:27:21 +0000 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:23:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10893 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=250269&title=slings-and-wraps#250269 Author: Slingbabies
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 November 2007 at 8:23pm

LOL I love seeing more ppl converted to slings and wraps, mwahahaha. Good work Robyn
You guys will love the Moby wraps, the instructions that come with them are awesome! ]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:23:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=250269&title=slings-and-wraps#250269 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=223139&title=slings-and-wraps#223139 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 10893
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 11:18am

Oh sometimes I am such a mutant!

I can see them now. Not sure what happened the other day - maybe a slow connection. The other day I could only see the text for each one.

Sorry ignore all previous comments - with piccies I'm fine It all makes so much more sense now.......]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:18:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=223139&title=slings-and-wraps#223139 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=223068&title=slings-and-wraps#223068 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 10:15am

Hmmm, there should be piccies next to the instructions. Can't you see them there? The instruction booklet has lots of piccies too so that'll be helpful.

I'm expecting the shipment today, but I haven't heard from the shipping company. Got to chase them up and find out where it is.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:15:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=223068&title=slings-and-wraps#223068 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=223038&title=slings-and-wraps#223038 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 10893
Posted: 03 October 2007 at 9:26am

Ok I'm going to talk to DH tonight - shouldn't be too hard to convince since he was originally ok with the hug-a-bub

Robyn I might take you up on the offer to demo some of the holds for me - I'm so spacially useless - I can't even roll filo triangles . Have you considered putting a pic next to each instruction on your site? It would be helpful for gumbies like me to match the instructions to the end result.]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:26:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=223038&title=slings-and-wraps#223038 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222932&title=slings-and-wraps#222932 Author: daikini
Subject: 10893
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 9:59pm

LOL maybe I better edit that ticker...

Yeah, Kiya's 6yo (born March 01), Josiah's 2yo (May 05) and Xavier's 10.5 months (Nov 06)]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:59:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222932&title=slings-and-wraps#222932 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222927&title=slings-and-wraps#222927 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 9:50pm

Ha, I thought Xavier was your 6 year old when I read your siggie, but now I realise he was born in 06. I had visions of you pregnant and lugging this huge kid around in your Moby.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:50:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222927&title=slings-and-wraps#222927 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222925&title=slings-and-wraps#222925 Author: daikini
Subject: 10893
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 9:46pm

Nah, its alright... he filled in the form so that it would be addressed to me, but he'll probably steal it off me and make me wait until my actual birthday before I get to have a play and see how well I can carry Xavier around

Thanks! I love the way that one looks in the photo.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:46:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222925&title=slings-and-wraps#222925 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222885&title=slings-and-wraps#222885 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 9:10pm

Hmmm, Rebecca, I notice it's addressed to you. Should I be addressing it to your hubbie, lol. Nice choice by the way.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:10:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222885&title=slings-and-wraps#222885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222862&title=slings-and-wraps#222862 Author: daikini
Subject: 10893
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 8:48pm

Yay! My wonderful husband has bought me a Moby wrap for my birthday! Of course, my birthday isn't for another 3 weeks and I know my husband will make me wait until then before I get to play with it but I can't wait!]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:48:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222862&title=slings-and-wraps#222862 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222463&title=slings-and-wraps#222463 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 10893
Posted: 02 October 2007 at 11:19am

Yeah, my only concern is that I wont be able to figure out how to use it properly. Hmmm but I love the idea of baby being nice and close. I have just bought a peanut shell sling (because the hug-a-bub was way too expensive) but now I want one of these. I wonder if I can get it without DH noticing!! ]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:19:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222463&title=slings-and-wraps#222463 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222135&title=slings-and-wraps#222135 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 6:40pm

I could show you those if you have trouble. I'm on the North Shore too. It's not as hard as it looks, though I haven't braved the back hold yet.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:40:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222135&title=slings-and-wraps#222135 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222110&title=slings-and-wraps#222110 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 5:27pm

Oh this looks awesome - I was pretty much going to go with Hug-a-bub but this looks the same and is cheaper. I can't quite get my head around the instructions for the different holds though ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:27:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222110&title=slings-and-wraps#222110 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222011&title=slings-and-wraps#222011 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 3:04pm

Hey Daikini, if the sale isn't on by the time he orders this month, just get him to drop me a line and I'll give it to him at sale price.

Awesome news! I wish I could have got mine before our baby was born.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:04:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222011&title=slings-and-wraps#222011 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222000&title=slings-and-wraps#222000 Author: daikini
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 2:54pm

Oh oh oh! I think I managed to talk my husband into getting me a Moby wrap for my birthday (later this month)! He said as long as our finances work out the way we think they will, he'll get it for me! Yay! ]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:54:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=222000&title=slings-and-wraps#222000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221985&title=slings-and-wraps#221985 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 2:31pm

Great, thanks.... Ill go and have a look now!!!

]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:31:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221985&title=slings-and-wraps#221985 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221885&title=slings-and-wraps#221885 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 12:11pm

www.scarecrowfarm.co.nz. There's been a preorder sale on. It was meant to finish yesterday, but I'll extend it another couple of days.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:11:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221885&title=slings-and-wraps#221885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221883&title=slings-and-wraps#221883 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 12:10pm

www.scarecrowfarm.co.nz. There's been a preorder sale on. It was meant to finish yesterday, but I'll extend it another couple of days.]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:10:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221883&title=slings-and-wraps#221883 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221868&title=slings-and-wraps#221868 Author: nicolaann
Subject: 10893
Posted: 01 October 2007 at 10:29am

Whats the website for the moby wraps??]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:29:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221868&title=slings-and-wraps#221868 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221550&title=slings-and-wraps#221550 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 10893
Posted: 30 September 2007 at 6:25pm

i am hoping to get a mei tai for this one. i tried one on with toby when he was a baby and it felt so comfortable and toby went to sleep in it. i think tho a sling like a peanut (think thats right) might be better to start with tho...
i dont think the ergo is a heavy carrier and i have only ever heard great things about them and i am sure i saw that bumbles was having a sale on them at the mo. ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:25:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221550&title=slings-and-wraps#221550 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221510&title=slings-and-wraps#221510 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 10893
Posted: 30 September 2007 at 5:14pm

Becca - I really like the look of the Mei Tai. Jen just showed the one she made on TNN. I could try making one for ya in the next few months if you'd like? Hassle me about it if so ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:14:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221510&title=slings-and-wraps#221510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221201&title=slings-and-wraps#221201 Author: Tiff
Subject: 10893
Posted: 29 September 2007 at 5:55pm

Thanks for that I'll jump on your site now! ]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:55:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221201&title=slings-and-wraps#221201 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221199&title=slings-and-wraps#221199 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 29 September 2007 at 5:29pm

Hi Tiff, yes they're really similar to the hug-a-bub. I have an article on the differences and if you want to e-mail me through the website I can forward it through to you.

The tying looks complicated but honestly it only takes about 3 goes to work out what works best and from then on it is a breeze. There is a basic tie and then you can do a few different carries with the basic tie.

It is suitable for Dad also, but some guys seem to be shy about using them. On one of the graphics that I don't think I included on the website because I'm not stocking that colour there is a photo of bubs with Dad. ]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:29:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221199&title=slings-and-wraps#221199 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221183&title=slings-and-wraps#221183 Author: Tiff
Subject: 10893
Posted: 29 September 2007 at 4:54pm

Hi Scarecrowfarm I just had a look at your website and I have to say I do like the look of the moby wrap! I have a couple of questions I wondered if you could answer for me. It looks very similar to the hugabub (although at a much more resonable price) would this be correct? Also the tying looks complacated but I'm buessing it is something that would become easy with practice??!! And lastly is it suitable for both mum and dad? Thanks]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2007 16:54:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221183&title=slings-and-wraps#221183 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221059&title=slings-and-wraps#221059 Author: scarecrowfarm
Subject: 10893
Posted: 29 September 2007 at 10:11am

I've had both a baba sling and a Moby Wrap. Personally I wish I'd had the Moby with a newborn, and I think this would be especially so if there was an older sibling as it holds them more snuggly. The Baba Sling was okay when she was little, but I find now that she's bigger (and she's still only 6.5 kg) that my back gets really sore when I am carrying her in it, so I've had to retire it. I found the Moby to be the best option for me as I have a windy baby and it was one of the few that allowed her to burp

Now my disclaimer. I loved the Moby so much, I'm the one that was responsible for bringing them into New Zealand. So yes, it is now a business opportunity for me, but it wasn't when I purchased it and fell in love with it.]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2007 10:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=221059&title=slings-and-wraps#221059 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=217065&title=slings-and-wraps#217065 Author: Guests
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 September 2007 at 8:22pm

You can also apparently put a baby in a back carry position with the Ergo. I would probably have both an Ergo and a wrap - with a wrap you really just need the right fabric. ]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:22:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=217065&title=slings-and-wraps#217065 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=217046&title=slings-and-wraps#217046 Author: daikini
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 September 2007 at 7:54pm

Thanks ladies

MILF wrote: gosh you are going to be quite the procession when you go to school arent you!

Yeah, Lyla, I know!

busymum wrote: is the baby able to turn front-facing in it?

Yes, Teresa, the child can face forwards when using the Ergo as a front pack.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:54:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=217046&title=slings-and-wraps#217046 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216824&title=slings-and-wraps#216824 Author: Faraway
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 September 2007 at 1:05pm

You could always make one of each? There are directions on TNN cause I've been looking at them ]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:05:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216824&title=slings-and-wraps#216824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216816&title=slings-and-wraps#216816 Author: busymum
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 September 2007 at 12:49pm

Hi Becca, I got a heart to heart sling from TradeMe for just $25. I already had a front pack but I find the sling so much easier to get baby in/out of and heaps more versatile. I initially put Kryssi in it as a very small baby, nowadays she sits on my hip still in the sling (I don't need hands and she doesn't slip out). It enables me to hold two preschoolers' hands when we cross roads etc, and Kryssi is quite happy to sleep in the sling. It takes a bit to get the hang of at first, and I've never mastered bf in it although they reckon you can.

I had a quick look at the ergo link. They have a good reputation and the baby looks snug and neck supported. I forgot to check until after I closed the page, is the baby able to turn front-facing in it? If not a middle-aged baby will always want feeding and an older child will get bored of the lack of view.

Brands - I have a baby gear front pack, I don't recommend it for small babies cause it has no head support, and while it's comfy to wear it takes a lot of getting in/out so is best for a school walk than a lot of in/out shops etc. I have a heart 2 heart sling, it's ok and probably entry level in terms of price and features. Baby wouldn't fall out of it but I'm sure there would be better out there.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:49:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216816&title=slings-and-wraps#216816 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216805&title=slings-and-wraps#216805 Author: MILF
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 September 2007 at 12:36pm

i have a siddha pouch sling and i love it, it is so easy to use and was perfect for the early months with jordis, she was cocooned in it when we went anywhere. now i use it for support to carry her on my hip. one day i want to get adventurus and try wearing her on my back!

i also have a starflower ring sling, but it never got a lot of use, just too much mucking around to get it to the right length for my liking. but if i ever do try the back carry it might be perfect for it

i got the ring sling so dh could carry jordis in it, but he never has he just uses his "manly strength" and carries her..... then complains about how heavy she is!
gosh you are going to be quite the procession when you go to school arent you!]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:36:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216805&title=slings-and-wraps#216805 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10893&PID=216789&title=slings-and-wraps#216789 Author: daikini
Subject: 10893
Posted: 21 September 2007 at 12:01pm

When #4 arrives, Josiah will just be 3 and Xavier will be 18mths. I walk Kiya to school, and have a Phil & Ted e3 for the boys. I've been trying to work out what I can do when there's a newborn to take as well. Josiah is very small for his age, and I think the walk to school and back will be a little too far for him. I'm eyeing up an Ergo (front/back carrier) anyway but I'm not sure I want to carry either Josiah or Xavier's 10kg that soon after giving birth!

I'm thinking either a wrap or a sling for Crumb would be the way to go, and put the boys into the buggy. What do you think would work better? I like that the slings are basically baby-brain proof! but I also like the versitility (sp?) of a wrap. Also (not that I've talked about it with mine) but do many of your DHs wear your babies in your slings/wraps and what do they prefer?
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