I am looking for a carrier for my one year old.  He is small (17.5 lbs, 29 inches).  We have tried the Ergo, but he does not like it.  We have tried the front and back carry positions.  The Ergo also seems a bit bulky and uncomfortable for me (I am small--5 ft 3 in with a short torso).  He is happy as a clam in Baby Bjorn (and has been since about 4-5 months; before that I had him in New Native sling--which he liked till that point).  I think he just got used to facing out in Baby Bjorn and now that is all he likes.  Wish I knew more about carriers before I had him---I friend of mine suggested Baby Bjorn--so that's what I got.   Baby Bjorn is getting a bit uncomfortable for me and now I realize it is also not the most supportive for his pelvis.

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated.

There are a bunch of different carriers that you can use to face him out like the Bjorn.  You could use a pouch and kangaroo him with his legs crossed.  There is at least one way to tie a wrap and put a baby facing out.  I think they really like being up high on your back, too.  Then they can really see what is going on!  You can use a Mei Tai for facing out if the legs are crossed inside, or for short periods with the legs out.  What about a hip carry?

HTH!

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Stacy :)
Mom to Garrett-2.23.01- and Chase-9.30.03- and Aiden-3.15.06

Thanks for your help.  I am going to order both the Mei Tai and the Wrap and see which one works best.  As for the hip carry, I tried it with the Ergo and he did not like it.  Maybe it will just take some getting used to.  Next baby, no more Bjorn!!  Wish I had more knowledge about all the carrier options earlier!!  Oh well....

With my daughter, she didn't like some carries right away, but with a little practice, she was fine with them. One thing that helps is to get moving as soon as they are in, dancing, spinning, singing, bouncing & looking at interesting things. You'll love your new carriers!!