I'm expecting my second child in April, scheduled c section delivery. I will have a just barely 2 year old in the house and I have this vision of baby wearing as this life saving tactic I can use to calm and hold my newborn while juggling the toddler/house. What do people recommend for the newborn days and early c section recovery? I've been looking at the ktan and solly wraps and also soft structured carriers like the ergo embrace. I had an embrace with my first but never was able to carry him comfortably and without him fussing. I am feeling pretty intimidated.
Suggestions for short torso 5'3" C-section mom
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alexfrankone
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@alexfrankone Thank you very much! Going to Google both carries
anthonyg72
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@mshelia I used both types with my son from a few weeks out. My son was big at 9lbs, so the structured carrier was easier than the wrap pretty quickly. I did underestimate the effect of a C-section and pregnancy on my pelvic floor, and it was exacerbated by baby wearing so just a heads up if you feel lower back pain or pelvic pressure esp early on before your abs get a chance to recover.
@anthonyg72 Thank you so much. You addressed my c section concern and I'll keep that in mind and may wait for 4-5 weeks to babywear and walk at the same time. This may also help my anxiety about putting a brand spanking new baby in a carrier. I have help for the first 3 weeks so that's good.
@shandirtant1 Thank you so much! What's your favorite woven wrap? Is woven wrap the same thing as the stretchy solly type wraps?
rachelanne84
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brotherbeedo15
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@mshelia I think any apron style carrier would work. Ergo embrace, aerloom, happy baby, Integra baby (I have this one and love it), sakura bloom, hope and plum, pikkolo. Stretchy wraps are great for newborn stage, but depending on the climate you live in they might get very hot because of multiple layers
@mshelia I had a C-section about 6 weeks ago. Also have a toddler just shy of 2, and am 5’3”. I didn’t like the wraps mainly bc it was too much work getting them on and off amidst the crazy. I have been wearing the Tula for the past 2 weeks and really like it. With my son we did an ErgoBaby but it’s not as cozy. The Tula is super simple to put on and really just easy all around. My baby girl is 9ish pounds and is fitting really well. I wear it right up under my bust so I have no incision issues.
@kirbdog20 This is so good to hear. Thank you!
@mshelia Not what you asked, but pelvic floor physiotherapy can really help with the core issues. It’s not just for vaginal delivery. Pregnancy does a number in your pelvic floor, then you basically train yourself to not use core muscles for several weeks. You need to relearn how to coordinate core and pelvic floor and ge everything working together.
alexander7791
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@mshelia I started babywearing around 5 weeks or so after C-section. I started with a stretchy wrap. I didn't have any trouble and wished I'd started a little sooner. My healing was pretty straightforward, though, so listen to your body's signals.
A woven wrap would also be great, probably better because it's more supportive than a stretchy. I didn't try that until sometime after 8 weeks, though. And a ring sling would probably be good too if you can figure it out (I couldn't, but some people find them easier than a wrap).
Good luck!
A woven wrap would also be great, probably better because it's more supportive than a stretchy. I didn't try that until sometime after 8 weeks, though. And a ring sling would probably be good too if you can figure it out (I couldn't, but some people find them easier than a wrap).
Good luck!
@alexander7791 Really good to hear you were able to babywear comfortably after 5 weeks. Thank you