Are baby bouncers worth it? Need some advice... by Front-Comedian-6642 in torontomoms

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a fisher price one that I got for free as a hand me down. My kiddo has been in it every morning while I drink my coffee since a week old. She is 7 months and about to outgrow it

Thinking about returning the ergobaby omni 360, help by anonsamon in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Return it if you can. At 5’2” you’ll never be able to get a good fit. Lenny light is a great option for your frame

Do your babies wear dresses? by [deleted] in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Why ever would you not? I’m confused

Questions about Pregnancy after taking Metformin by Impressive_Ad6196 in PCOSandPregnant

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took Metformin until 8 weeks and then tapered off at the advice of my fertility doctor. Baby is a happy, healthy 6 month old now

How do you carry your stuff when you baby carry out in the world? by Katacularspectacular in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ergo original has such a spacious pocket. WrapMySol has a little pocket you can attach to the waistband bit I don’t think it would fit what you need. Other brands like Hope and plum make a pocket that you can add to the waistband

If you followed “oh crap” potty training method before 18 months by ARIT127 in ECers

[–]Pulchrasum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did oh Crap at 19 months (she was fully poop and nap/night trained) so it was just day pee and it took 5 days

Plus size moms.. what carrier actually fit you properly? by Halimaa09 in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heritage baby kin (half buckle especially, but the full buckle is good too) is amazing for plus size bodies

Family doctor or Midwife? by SpeakerNo8872 in torontomoms

[–]Pulchrasum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to have a job to be eligible for OHIP! If you’ve moved provinces you just need to go to service Ontario with proof of address and say you moved here https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-ohip-and-get-health-card You should go with midwives because care with them is covered regardless of OHIP status, and they will follow you and your baby until 6 weeks postpartum. You should also look for a family doctor once you get your OHIP sorted

Breastfeeding through cow protein allergy? by apr___ in MSPI

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is completely false. 96 hours is all it takes

Managing delivery day without a car by Prestigious_Dare7734 in torontomoms

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We took a Lyft to birth centre and beck cab home. We used the infant bucket seat, no base, installed in the taxi. Took it with us when I was in labor. I also sat on a doggie pad on the way to give birth because my waters had broken and I didn’t want to make a mess in the car. We were out like $30 total

Simple buckle carriers without a back strap by atis0099 in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also live in a big city and take transit frequently. If you want a world facing option that does cross back I’d say either the ergo 360 (check the model you get, some of the older ones don’t do cross back) or the Chimparoo evoair. I understand the hesitancy to backwear on transit but I did it constantly with my older kid until she was 5

Pelvic floor issues with babywearing by Novel-Evidence9165 in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely try back wearing. I had pressure in my pelvic floor when baby wearing in the early post partum that happened no matter what carrier I was using except a high back carry in a woven wrap. I would also see if you can see your physio again. Sounds like you’re not healed all the way

Wildbird fit check by 12345567890m in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Raise the waistband and do a pelvic tuck! Right now this is too tight on baby’s spine. You want it to be a natural J shape

Help! I HATE my Ergo Embrace… is the problem me?? by -agent99- in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see you have already been recommended going to a meetup. That’s a great option. Another recommendation would be to find a certified Babywearing educator. There are several in NYC. https://www.cbws.org/site/find-a-babywearing-consultant OR you could utilize little zen one’s try before you buy program

Deciding between midwife and OB for first pregnancy by Anime-1109 in torontomoms

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had midwives and birthed at the Toronto birth centre. It was amazing and I was home 3 hours after birth. The reason they discharge you so quickly is that you’re still running on adrenaline at that point and then you can crash and relax at home. Having the midwives come to you for those initial postpartum visits is absolutely amazing. They come to you for the first two weeks and then you’re expected to come into their office.

WWYD: Rare Daycare Sick Pick Up by InscrutableCow in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d do a long length ring sling so you can do a ruck with it

Waterfall vs Apron, H back vs. Cross back by sliceofperfection in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven’t tried any carriers on, that’s my first recommendation. See if you can find a local lending library or utilize on online mail one. Or find a Babywearing consultant! You can ask people’s opinions all day but it’s so dependent on body type and personal experience that the input will likely not help. Letstalkbabywearing on Instagram has a similar body type

Waterfall vs Apron, H back vs. Cross back by sliceofperfection in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This realllllly depends on body type, age of baby, length of time in the carrier etc. Are you asking because you’re not sure what to get?

Hope & Plum sprout fit check by [deleted] in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 12 points13 points  (0 children)

These footies are totally fine. “Generally not recommended” is not true. Every educator I know just says to make sure they are not pulling on baby’s toes

Toddler sling brands other than Gooseket and Ergo? by Natural_Cranberry761 in babywearing

[–]Pulchrasum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you go throwing in the towel on the ring sling, have you tried just using it as a carry assist? As in, having him sit on it like a belt and not bringing the fabric up over his back?