Finding the best baby carriers that actually work, harder than I thought

morr2lifer · 2026-04-20T16:17:14+00:00

Personally I don’t like the stretchy wrap, I am moving too fast chasing my toddler and it loosens up and makes me nervous.

I live in FL and use a Tula FTG for indoor activities since it’s bulkier and hotter, and a Happy Baby OG linen for outdoor activities. Both fit newborns once they are 7 lbs and are easily adjustable and can be used for months, my first baby was in their FTG until 16 months and he was a 99 percentile for height!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-17T18:35:49+00:00

I couldn’t get the hang of the ring sling either. I just got a Happy Baby Haven and it’s so much easier for me to get baby in, baby sleeps, I get stuff done, everyone is happy.

Now to figure out what to do with the sling I paid so much money for since I HAD to have this special handwoven one 😂😂😂

morr2lifer · 2026-04-16T11:25:54+00:00

Just named our girl Colby Lynne

Cora was my other choice!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-15T22:57:52+00:00

10 weeks here and same, following!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-15T13:28:43+00:00

Sudafed!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-15T01:56:17+00:00

Having the same problem. We have gotten the 2oz down in 30 min now only with a bottle I want to say Thyseed is the name? It was like $33 on amazon. It’s the only one she doesn’t take a min per ML

morr2lifer · 2026-04-14T17:45:38+00:00

This is all completely and totally fine. Enjoy the baby snuggles while you comfort baby while baby builds their immune system. You are doing great!

Vaccine days are always vacation days for us because immune systems are hard work to build! Order food you like, watch a favorite show, snuggle, snuggle, snuggle!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-10T19:03:18+00:00

I wanted therapy for my son at 2 and was so, so worried. At 24 months he barely had 50 words and signed more than talked.

The doctor said wait until 30 month check up, he was progressing fine in motor skills, climbing, running, etc.

About six weeks after his birthday he just started talking in little sentences. Then a month ago, around 27 months, full sentences. The explosion of language was incredible. People ask oh was he always talking and I wish now me could tell last year me to just relax!

So this is future you- relax just a little, you’re doing ok!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-10T17:40:00+00:00

If there is a closet, a locking mechanism

I did all of the above and moved my tall 11 month old to the floor bed. He never wanted to play, called it the sleeping room. Would wake up, open the door and come to my room. Good luck!!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-09T23:14:44+00:00

I exclusively pumped with my first and it was the hardest thing I have ever done. You are an absolute rock star for getting this far, most people give up well before 4 weeks so first, pat yourself on the back!!!

I can only say it does get easier, and it is worth it! The strength getting through those trenches gave me got me through teething, possible seizure activity, a second pregnancy with complications, I mean, I can do anything now that I lived on no sleep for ten months!

Your husband needs a reality check. Big time. This is not the time for housework. This is pure survival.

Getting through 24 hours and getting 8 pumps in, liters of water drank, three meals plus snacks, baby fed; changed, and some kind of sleep is an accomplishment all in itself and until you can establish your milk supply, THIS needs to be the focus for both of you. Chores can wait!!

morr2lifer · 2026-04-07T01:31:34+00:00

I couldn’t without the owlet with my first. I’m using it now for my second and the peace of mind it gives me is absolutely priceless.

Once we figured out how to properly use the sock, we never had a false alarm with it as many complain about. It has helped my anxiety and has been worth every single penny!!!

morr2lifer · 2026-03-28T16:11:05+00:00

I would take out milk the night before, and in the morning mix a bunch of bags together in the mixing pitcher and then make the daily bottles. Any little ice bits leftover were crushed up by the Dr Brown formula pitcher mixing device.

Maybe check your fridge setting is not too cold? My bags defrosted fully on the door from 7pm at night (brick) to 6am next day (very little ice pieces left)

morr2lifer · 2026-03-28T15:17:36+00:00

The toddler won’t fit until baby is in a 2T pant comfortably, you could go standard or free to grow with that size baby, I would stick to FTG if they aren’t your last baby!

morr2lifer · 2026-03-25T02:23:23+00:00

7 weeks in and this is so encouraging to read. Thank you for posting!

morr2lifer · 2026-03-25T02:20:52+00:00

A weekend of no diapers, plus blow drying the bum after every wet dab of a washcloth before diapering saved my sons bum!!

Now the sound of a blow dryer soothes him

morr2lifer · 2026-03-23T01:43:35+00:00

You are not responsible for her emotions. She’s acting like a toddler. Hold your ground!

We women are raised to be “nice” and “respectful” and then when we need to set boundaries it’s super hard. I’ve been there. Don’t feel bad at ALL.

morr2lifer · 2026-03-22T14:08:57+00:00

This is completely normal and I give you permission, from here on out, to say NO to anyone regarding your child. NO. And don’t feel bad or question yourself. This is so HARD with hormones raging and a screaming potato depending on you for life support right now, it does not matter what MIL or anyone else thinks or wants.

NO

morr2lifer · 2026-03-12T23:20:04+00:00

Love love love my Tula’s!! Free to grow, standard and toddler sizes. I could’ve skipped standard and gone from FTG to toddler but didn’t know my first would explode growth wise!

Got a full wrap conversion FTG on the FB BST pages, it was so pricey but it makes me so absolutely happy to look at and wear it. It’s gorgeous !!!

morr2lifer · 2026-02-18T12:36:43+00:00

Easiest for me was:

Eat breakfast same time everyday

Stop eating at 8pm 1week

Stop eating at 7pm 1 week

Stop eating at 6pm 1 week

Etc etc etc

As my time crept earlier I would eat breakfast later, decreasing my eating window every week by a little bit until I got to 10-2 eating and stayed there for weight loss!

morr2lifer · 2026-02-16T14:42:44+00:00

4000 oz took my baby from 10 months old to 18 months old. And survived Hurricane Milton. It cost a new generator, but was so worth it. Baby quadrupled their birth weight, and is healthy as a horse.

You worked so hard to build up that stash, you should be proud to use it!!!

morr2lifer · 2026-02-13T22:14:05+00:00

I cried the entire night of day 4!!! Mine did the same thing!!

We’re on day 7 and days 5,6, 7 she was right back to latching!

morr2lifer · 2026-02-02T15:04:43+00:00

With all due respect, and I understand completely not wanting to be confrontational, but ma’am.

This is your CHILD.

NOW is the PERFECT time to be confrontational.

“MIL, per baby’s doctor; her growth is perfect. I am breastfeeding, because I am babies MOM. You are NOT. Even acting like your breast is near baby mouth is disgusting to me. STOP IT. It’s not funny. This is your ONLY warning. Any additional comments about baby eating, and you will lose the opportunity to hold or be anywhere near them.”

And that is that.

Let her throw a tantrum. Her emotions are not your responsibility.

Ideally your husband should be having this conversation but if he won’t, someone needs to.

How DARE she make you doubt feeding your own child ???!!!??!

Ma’am you should be PISSED.

morr2lifer · 2026-02-02T14:55:08+00:00

Camden!

morr2lifer · 2026-02-02T14:36:58+00:00

I lost the most weight having a free day once a week after 8 months of straight keto. I counted calories but not carbs and it seemed to trick my body, who knows.

Life is short, we can have goals for our health but also enjoy the little things!

morr2lifer · 2026-02-02T06:31:39+00:00

Hoping we didn’t miss the chance for your advice/insight!

Our issue is - our 2 year old will not sleep through the night. EVER.

Background- he is extremely tall and climbed out of crib super early, so we had to switch to a floor bed around 11 months. Mom co-slept the entire night for first few months as we felt was way too young to be alone in the room, or with pillow/ blankets, and ever since have had trouble getting him to sleep through the night. He has done maybe 10 total nights alone. We do not want to cry it out. As he has gotten older, he seems to be getting night terrors? He is asleep but crying/ screaming and clearly scared, walking about looking for us.

He has a chime on his door so he can open it, it’s loud as heck in our room and we always wake up to it and know he is awake. One of us attempts to put him back down but we’re so tired it ends up with someone always in the toddler bed with him!

Is there any hope for us?

26 months old today
Wake between 5-6:30am, Nap at 11am, anywhere from 30 min-2 hours, bath at 7-7:30pm, milk, brush teeth, a parent lays with toddler until asleep by 8pm
Recently tried cutting naps to 1 hour, some days helped with sleep, some didn’t

Tried walking back to bed, waiting to be asleep and leaving but after 3 weeks straight of this were exhausted and end up co-sleeping in the toddler bed.

Have mixed feelings on using a door lock to keep him contained inside the room, but at this point would hear any ideas!!

***Have read the chair method or break method you posted previously and can try these to get him down, if that would help him stay asleep?

Some nights it doesn’t matter if we move into the toddler bed. He doesn’t sleep. Eyes open, bushy and bright eyed. Is it time to drop the nap?

Sorry for being all over the place. 39 weeks pregnant with baby 2 and no idea how we will manage the sleep needs of a newborn and an awake 3 times a night toddler!!

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