Baby Carriers: HELP!

[Depree]

Hi all!
I have a wonderful 3 month old son named Israel---the other thing is he is almost 20lbs or over. I have Maya Wrap sling---and it's hurting my shoulders and back. Is there any other type of carriers that offer more support so I can carry my little guy a little while longer. Also if it gets to a point where I cannot carry him is there another way I can get the same attachment affect if I don't carry him?

:nak

[cannuke]

Check out arwen's site at http://www.cuddlencarry.com (http://www.cuddlencarry.com) . I made a carrier similar to that myself. I haven't used it yet, but they do go over both shoulders, so that might help distribute the weight better.

HTH! :grin

[lenswyf]

Another option would be a wrap, such as the Ellaroo Wrap (https://www.naturalfamilyboutique.com/shop/Products/5090.aspx?maryc). It offers lots of flexibility for positions, but uses both shoulders and holds baby in closer to your center of gravity. They are pricey, but beautiful.

[Joesmomma]

Yhe Ellaroo is great, you can make your own, if you would like, I bought stretchy fabric at Walmart for 2.50.
Therese

[KarenBoo]

I really love my Ergo, but I only like it on the front. It just doesn't work too good for us as a "backpack."

[lovelymama]

Nelly from http://attachedtot.com/ makes mei tais that distribute the weight over both shoulders and can be worn on the front or back. Melynda from http://www.mom-designs.com/ makes a really great gauze wrap that can distribute the weight over both shoulders as well.