Manduca - patterned or plain?
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Topic: Manduca - patterned or plain?
Posted By: Jaune
Subject: Manduca - patterned or plain?
Date Posted: 02 February 2011 at 4:34pm
It's probably a stupid question but I'm having trouble deciding what Manduca to get...
I just wondered whether anyone got a plain coloured one and wished they'd got a limited edition/patterned one or vice versa?? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 02 February 2011 at 6:48pm
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I got a chocolate one and haven't had any regrets about the colour. goes with everything and is very unisex so DH can use it as well. ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 02 February 2011 at 8:21pm
I have two and they're both patterned - the Herbal Garden Ltd Ed from 2009 (I think) and the Maple Leaf from 2010... though I'd be just as happy with a Chocolate or Red  ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 02 February 2011 at 10:14pm
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I got a choc coloured one. I like some of the patterned ones, but don't regret buying a plain one. I'm not sure if DH would wear a patterned one. I think buy whichever one you like the most. And will go with what colours you wear etc. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 02 February 2011 at 10:21pm
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That's my dilemma - I've found the one I really really like but it's patterned and quite feminine looking so not really something DP would use...but then I've asked him how much he would actually use it anyway and he didn't think very often. But I don't know if I want to rule it out completely by getting something he won't wear...but if he's not going to use it then surely I should get the one I really want?!! Arghhhh!!
I'm going around in circles! If it wasn't such a large investment I probably wouldn't overthink it quite so much... (I'd just get 2!  )------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 03 February 2011 at 10:54am
I have the Olive Grove ltd edition, so it's green and a bit flowery (but not too much!) and DH will still wear it. I LOVE it! plus there's some really nice limited editions out atm  ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 03 February 2011 at 10:58am
Is that the one with blue or red accents?? I'm looking at the one with red accents and I adore it... Have found one for sale in Australia I'm thinking of getting... I also like the Moonlight Ltd Ed which I guess is a little more unisex...no flowers at least!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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gypsynita wrote:Posted By: londonbaby
Date Posted: 03 February 2011 at 7:15pm
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I have the black one and it goes with everything! And my DH wears it more than me :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: bebebaby
Date Posted: 03 February 2011 at 10:58pm
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Mealz, I say get the patterned one. DH really only uses it when we go for bush walks etc. So think about when DH would use it. Will it be at malls etc, or more like walks, parks. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Mum_me
Date Posted: 04 February 2011 at 11:11am
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We have a patterned one which I love and DH happily wears.
Our pattern is quite masculine though (blue, grey and brown with circles on it) |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 04 February 2011 at 1:00pm
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I showed DH the brown one with red butterflys last night and he said he wouldnt worry about using it, but doesnt think I should get it cos DS is a boy!
Also saw an awsome one but its white with black patterns- stupid colour for a carrier IMO- DS will suck the straps etc too Im sure and it wont stay white long! So Im pribably gonna go for the Moonlight one- DH likes it too. I do like 2 of the blue ones also tho, haha! Such a tough decision! |
Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 04 February 2011 at 2:57pm
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I know what you mean - DP was the same about me carrying our son in a feminine looking carrier - I'm the one who's wearing it!
I know the white one you mean - awesome! Wish they made it the reverse, mainly black with white detail...much more sensible! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 04 February 2011 at 4:31pm
| Yeah I would totattly get that one then- its awesome, but far far too much white!! Oh the decisions!! |
Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 04 February 2011 at 9:39pm
I had choc one but I recently got a Ltd edition Summerwave its sooooo purty Go with what you like
Kelllz you can get protectors for the straps now. I LOVE those B&W ones ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 05 February 2011 at 6:21am
| Yeah Ive seen the strap protectors, I still think the whole thing would get too dirty tho- although they are machine washable, hehe! |
Posted By: Jaune
Date Posted: 06 February 2011 at 3:41pm
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Well...decision made! Thank you so much for all your input, it was really helpful!
I was going to get one from www.ycn.com.au, an Australian company, as their online prices were so good and they had the one I wanted that was sold out everywhere else. I tried to place the order and shipping came up as $95.40! I thought that was a bit steep so I contacted them by phone and, yes, it was wrong. The actual shopping cost is $45! Still very expensive! So won't be getting that one...will buy from a NZ stockist instead and get one of this years limited editions. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Emmi_
Date Posted: 08 February 2011 at 9:34pm
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Kellz, where did you find the black and white one?! Ive been searching for that pattern!!!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 10 February 2011 at 7:32am
| I cant seem to find it now- it was a site that only sells a few of them. I found it on the Vendors list on the slingbabies website, but cant find it now. Sorry! |
Posted By: Emmi_
Date Posted: 10 February 2011 at 7:38am
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oh bummer. i thought i had looked at them all, will have another look ta -------------
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Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 11 February 2011 at 1:38pm
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The patterned ones are lovely - moonlight is my fav ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 11 February 2011 at 3:44pm
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I was lucky enough to buy a moonlight or blue velvet off Tweedle am so excited to get it! ------------- 
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Posted By: amme_eilyk
Date Posted: 11 February 2011 at 5:53pm
| i think naturebaby have a few left in the different patterns |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 13 February 2011 at 11:09am
| Im getting moonlight too - from cheeky cherubs! Cant wait! |
Posted By: Hopes
Date Posted: 18 February 2011 at 3:07pm
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I'm getting the moonlight as well. I like it because it was a bit 'special', but plain enough to go with most things and look OK on a bloke -------------   
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Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 18 February 2011 at 7:56pm
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Those are stunning designs Even better that we are giving away the gorgy Lily & George toys with carriers at the mo! ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |