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05-06-2016, 02:19 PM | #1 |
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boba vs tula
have any of you used or tried either one?
what was your experience and did you prefer one over the other? I would be wearing a small toddler for a long period of time. ---------- Post added at 05:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 PM ---------- http://www.boba.com/baby-carrier#Verde%20%28Organic%29 http://www.tulababycarriers.com/prod...a-baby-carrier |
05-06-2016, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: boba vs tula
Have both and loved both. If you have a local BWI chapter, I would see if they have any you can try on to see how they fit you. Depending on the size of your toddler, you may get a toddler tula which will be larger than the boba. They are really for kids fitting into size 2T pants for length. Standard tula and boba are similar sizes. I would try them on if possible just to see what you like best for your body. I did like the boba pocket better. Also you can find it cheaper used, Tulas hold their value better.
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05-06-2016, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: boba vs tula
I don't have the option of a try on.
I have a very small toddler who is light weight. I would need to carry for a very long time for long distances. (on a vacation trip). so, it sounds like neither would be a bad choice? |
05-06-2016, 02:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: boba vs tula
Personally I liked both! Dh used the boba and I used the Tula. I definitely like both better than the ergo. Maybe order from a place that sells both and exchange one if you don't like it? But where I am, you can also find a used boba for 50-60 dollars. Tula, pretty much at retail.
---------- Post added at 04:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 PM ---------- I would also get a standard in the Tula if that is what you get. Tula does have better prints. I am sure if you Google you can find blogs with comparisons too.
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05-06-2016, 03:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: boba vs tula
I spent a ton of time online researching the two, and finally decided on the Boba. I got it and hated it. It's 2 or in some places 3 layers of really thick cotton canvas and it was so stiff and hot. I don't know how no other reviews I read mentioned that.
I got the Tula, and I LOOOOOOOVE it. The inside layer is thick cotton canvas, but the print layer is regular quilting cotton and it is so much softer and not stiff and hot like the Boba.
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05-06-2016, 05:15 PM | #6 |
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Re: boba vs tula
I agree. It was very bulky to me, and the straps were too wide and all around it just seemed too large. Maybe because I'm smaller? IDK. I will say I've used mine a few times with my toddler and it was better, but still I like my Beco Soliel much, much better.
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05-06-2016, 05:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: boba vs tula
I have the boba in the kangaroo print. I love it! I have an ergo but I prefer the Boba so much more. I was wearing it today with a 35 pound 4yr old in 85 degree heat and didn't find it all that hot. I wear my little guy in it almost everyday. I wouldn't normally wear her with that since I have a Kinderpack for her but was very happy it still worked so well.
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05-06-2016, 05:35 PM | #8 |
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Re: boba vs tula
Given that you want to use this in hot weather, I'd think about some of the options that are specifically for heat. I wore ds in 100 degree heat and serious humidity in our (regular) Tula. It wasn't terrible, but we were both pretty sweaty. As I said, I wouldn't recommend the Boba Air for long term carrying because the shoulder straps have no padding. (I did also have that carrier with me, which was okay for short term carries).
Here's a list of some other SSC options for water and/or hot weather wearing. I haven't tried most of these, so I can't actually weigh in on them. The Tula mesh isn't on here because it just came out. I'm not sure how hard it would be to get. I will also say that we used a cooling towel when I was carrying ds in that intense heat. I had it around my neck. My one complaint was that it left all kinds of fuzzies on my neck. I think it may have helped some. It's worth a try and didn't cost too much. Just another idea for hot weather carrying. Hope this helps! Beco Gemini & Toddler in Cool Mesh: https://www.becobabycarrier.com/products.asp Boba Air: http://www.boba.com/boba-air#Black Lillebaby Air Flow & All Seasons: http://lillebaby.com/baby-carriers/view-all Bjorn One Air & We Air: http://www.babybjorn.com/baby-carriers/ Bitybean ultracompact: http://bitybean.com/ Onya Baby Outback: http://onyababy.com/outback.php Kinderpack with Koolnit: http://mykinderpack.com/ MJ Carriers with Fresh Mesh: https://www.mjbabycarriers.com/ Connecta Solar http://www.connectababycarrier.com/
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05-06-2016, 03:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: boba vs tula
Huh. I don't remember that at all with the Boba, though we gave it to my SIL so I don't have it here to compare. We did have the boba 3g so maybe it is different. Is the three layer part the part with the pocket?
To complicate matters, a lot of people also love kinderpaks. I think they are easier to get now than they were.
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05-06-2016, 04:07 PM | #10 |
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Re: boba vs tula
thank you...I plan to use it in a very hot climate so that would make a difference.
how are they for back support? and do either one of them dig into your shoulders? |
05-06-2016, 04:27 PM | #11 |
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Re: boba vs tula
So far my Tula has been great for back support, but C is only 9lbs so I haven't really put it to the test yet. The straps are very thickly padded and don't dig into my shoulders at all.
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02-11-2017, 07:18 PM | #12 |
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Re: boba vs tula
Why not the lillebaby with the mesh? That would be great for hot weather. I'm pretty sure there's a tula with mesh though too. I love our regular Tula.
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02-12-2017, 02:05 AM | #13 |
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Re: boba vs tula
Are you talking Disney Orlando, or Disney California? I've lived in FL all of one year, but this last summer walked miles a day wearing DS, who was about 28lbs at the time. I remember it really didn't start to get down to the 70s til October, but the weather's not toooo bad for babywearing. I never felt like I needed to have a mesh carrier. So that being said, a standard carrier is probably a good way to go-to no real need for the mesh or the sport carriers IMO.
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05-06-2016, 06:31 PM | #14 | |
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boba vs tula
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Here I am, to complicate matters! I LOVE my Kinderpack!! I still frequently wear my almost-4yo and it is CRAZY comfy. It's also big enough that I can chuck my 5.5yo in too if she's getting tired. The koolnit comes in very handy here in Oz too! ETA - i realise that sounds like it's big enough to put both my almost-4 and my 5yo in at the same time. Just to clarify...no. One at a time. Lol
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05-06-2016, 06:34 PM | #15 |
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Re: boba vs tula
hmmmm..I will have to look into the kinderpack.
another kink in the decision is this...I would use the sling on a Disney trip. But, I live in the opposite climate all the other weeks of the year. So, a heavier sling would actually be beneficial. and, they are too expensive for me to just buy this one and that one...especially when trying to fund a Disney trip. thanks for all the suggestions, do keep me thinking =) |
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