carrying on your back

zak · 06-24-2005, 06:42 AM

what age/development can you start? is it possible with a NoJo or a New Native?

kris10s · 06-24-2005, 06:55 AM

I wouldn't try it with a Nojo myself. I have done it in my pouch after she started sitting on my hip, but she has to *want* to be there in a pouch, she could arch her back and

An unpadded ring sling is a little more secure, but the only way I felt really comfortable wearing her on my back so far is in a cuddle 'n carry or another mei tai.

DogwoodMama · 06-24-2005, 06:56 AM

It's possible, but for a newbie, I honestly wouldn't recommend it. It depends on the baby & comfort of the mom for back carries about what age to start, but I would strongly recommend making a wrap or getting a mei tai or similar for extended time in back carries, for both of your comfort.

I'll put C on my back in a sling for just a few minutes if I need her back there... for longer periods, she goes in my Cuddle n Carry.

zak · 06-24-2005, 06:58 AM

I really want a mei tai... so good excuse to get one now!!

Iarwain · 06-24-2005, 09:16 AM

I have done a back carry with a newborn in an unpadded ring sling and also with a rebozo (and a Baby Trekker). But not until I was on baby number 4 or 5. By that time I was totally confident with it and could do it myself easily. With some help putting it on I was able to do it with a knit wrap pretty early on, too. Once they're in there it's pretty secure, it's just getting them on safely that can be tricky. www.rebozoway.org has some instructions for doing a back-carry with a tiny babe and you can use just a regular piece of fabric.

06-24-2005, 06:42 AM	#1
zak Administrator Friend of the Fellowship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The South Posts: 33,212	carrying on your back what age/development can you start? is it possible with a NoJo or a New Native? __________________ -zak Wife to MrZak Mama to the ZakKids - 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2017 Dedicated GCMer since 2003 Administrator and Moderating Cradled, Babes, Breastfeeding, Beautiful Mothers and Circumcision

06-24-2005, 06:55 AM	#2
kris10s Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,586	Re: carrying on your back I wouldn't try it with a Nojo myself. I have done it in my pouch after she started sitting on my hip, but she has to want to be there in a pouch, she could arch her back and An unpadded ring sling is a little more secure, but the only way I felt really comfortable wearing her on my back so far is in a cuddle 'n carry or another mei tai.

06-24-2005, 06:56 AM	#3
DogwoodMama Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,773	Re: carrying on your back It's possible, but for a newbie, I honestly wouldn't recommend it. It depends on the baby & comfort of the mom for back carries about what age to start, but I would strongly recommend making a wrap or getting a mei tai or similar for extended time in back carries, for both of your comfort. I'll put C on my back in a sling for just a few minutes if I need her back there... for longer periods, she goes in my Cuddle n Carry.

06-24-2005, 06:58 AM	#4
zak Administrator Friend of the Fellowship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The South Posts: 33,212	Re: carrying on your back I really want a mei tai... so good excuse to get one now!! __________________ -zak Wife to MrZak Mama to the ZakKids - 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012 and 2017 Dedicated GCMer since 2003 Administrator and Moderating Cradled, Babes, Breastfeeding, Beautiful Mothers and Circumcision

06-24-2005, 09:16 AM	#5
Iarwain Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,686	Re: carrying on your back I have done a back carry with a newborn in an unpadded ring sling and also with a rebozo (and a Baby Trekker). But not until I was on baby number 4 or 5. By that time I was totally confident with it and could do it myself easily. With some help putting it on I was able to do it with a knit wrap pretty early on, too. Once they're in there it's pretty secure, it's just getting them on safely that can be tricky. www.rebozoway.org has some instructions for doing a back-carry with a tiny babe and you can use just a regular piece of fabric. __________________ ~Iarwain Student midwife and Mama to the amazing half-dozen: Hacker - 18 The Mad Scientist - 18 Princess - 15 Lemur - 12 Noodle - 9 ... and little miss Rosebud - age 6

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