https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:23:05 +0000 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:05:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32025 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=972249&title=manduca-vs-ergo#972249 Author: angel4
Subject: 32025
Posted: 18 March 2010 at 8:05pm

Thanks ladies. I am so excited now cant wait to get it!!! looking forward to trying each of the kids in it. hehe ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:05:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=972249&title=manduca-vs-ergo#972249 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=972179&title=manduca-vs-ergo#972179 Author: myfullhouse
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Posted: 18 March 2010 at 7:03pm

I am loving mine, I have to back carry anyway as Ben is too long and I wouldn't be able to see over his head! Only problem at the moment is I have to be careful and aware of what he is doing as he someties pushes his head and sholders back by pushing on my back. I am sure that he is secure enough but I still worry he might fall out!]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:03:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=972179&title=manduca-vs-ergo#972179 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=972087&title=manduca-vs-ergo#972087 Author: HippyMama
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Posted: 18 March 2010 at 5:32pm

Yup, I would just be making sure baby has a good strong neck and decent head control - I first started back carrying DD2 when she was about 4 months old and WOW! What a difference! We almost entirely back carry now unless I am in a super hurry. ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:32:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=972087&title=manduca-vs-ergo#972087 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=971634&title=manduca-vs-ergo#971634 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 32025
Posted: 18 March 2010 at 11:47am

I'm pretty sure it is just as soon as they have good head control Kyla ]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:47:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=971634&title=manduca-vs-ergo#971634 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=971400&title=manduca-vs-ergo#971400 Author: angel4
Subject: 32025
Posted: 18 March 2010 at 8:51am

I have been looking at a manduca now for a while and saving up my small amount of extra money each week to be able to buy one. Almost got enough now - two more weeks and i should be able to get one. Dh thinks i dont need another baby carrying device lol since i already have a sling and a wrap but i think i am slowly becoming addicted.

Just wondering if anyone knows when you can use it to back carry? Like age/ weight? I cant seem to find anywhere that says this information.

Thanks ladies]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:51:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=971400&title=manduca-vs-ergo#971400 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=960073&title=manduca-vs-ergo#960073 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 10:03pm

I actually got mine from Precious Bubba directly as opposed to through TM. From what I could see they are the only ones selling them in NZ at the moment, plus I was too impatient to wait for one to come up 2nd hand!]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:03:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=960073&title=manduca-vs-ergo#960073 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959987&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959987 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 32025
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 8:31pm

will definitely keep my eyes open for secondhand! Got a good while still to look so maybe I'll be lucky ]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:31:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959987&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959987 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959984&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959984 Author: weegee
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Posted: 06 March 2010 at 8:26pm

Or keep an eye out for one second hand - all my babywearing friends hate me, I got mine on TradeMe for $72 ]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:26:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959984&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959984 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959979&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959979 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 32025
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 8:23pm

Tm - Precious Bubba sell them through there - $182 for the standard and $220 for the designer version. Fuzzibunz are all sold out at the moment. You could also buy from overseas I guess. With the USD being good, it might work out well.]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:23:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959979&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959979 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959951&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959951 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 32025
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 7:54pm

Ooh, I'd so love a Manduca

Where is most cost effective to buy them?]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:54:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959951&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959951 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959493&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959493 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 06 March 2010 at 9:06am

Yeah I am hoping that Jack will sleep while at playcentre if I put him in there]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:06:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959493&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959493 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959316&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959316 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 32025
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 9:45pm

Awesome!! I've got a black one too and we love love love it!!! Just started carrying DS on my back in the last couple of weeks and OMG can do soooooo much!! Took him out to fix the fence the other day and he slept through it
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:45:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=959316&title=manduca-vs-ergo#959316 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=958974&title=manduca-vs-ergo#958974 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 3:57pm

Black. It was a choice between black and red]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:57:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=958974&title=manduca-vs-ergo#958974 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=958952&title=manduca-vs-ergo#958952 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 32025
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 3:37pm

Woohoo! What color did you get?]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:37:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=958952&title=manduca-vs-ergo#958952 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=958776&title=manduca-vs-ergo#958776 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 05 March 2010 at 1:37pm

Managed to talk DH into letting me buy a Manduca so ordered it last night before he could change his mind . Hopefully it will arrive early next week, can't wait!]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:37:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=958776&title=manduca-vs-ergo#958776 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957993&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957993 Author: skp
Subject: 32025
Posted: 04 March 2010 at 6:28pm

I have one and it is awesome! Been all over the world with us, instead of a big buggy. Our DD was about 4 months when I got it, she is still in the front but I can probably try her on the back now. Its really easy to use and much more secure than the ergo (i think)

Good on you for getting a good carrier and not a crappy baby bjorn and hurting your poor bubbas hips ]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:28:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957993&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957993 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957186&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957186 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 10:05pm

Thanks Hippy Mama, I really want one now!]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957186&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957186 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957013&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957013 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 8:40pm

Oh! I should clarify, it has an inner harness of sorts that folds down, that is for use with newborns - mine didn't come with a head insert or anything but I'm not sure you'd need one... though as I said earlier if you really wanted one they'd be easy to make.]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:40:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957013&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957013 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957005&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957005 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 8:36pm

These instructions from the Slingbabies site are for the Patapum, but give you a rough idea of it (getting baby on for a back carry):

http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Instructions/PATAPUM_ERGO_-_Back_Carry.ashx]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:36:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957005&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957005 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957000&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957000 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 8:34pm

From what I have read it is newborn to toddler and any inserts or extras needed for little babies come with it. There are more details on the link in my first post]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:34:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=957000&title=manduca-vs-ergo#957000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=956998&title=manduca-vs-ergo#956998 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 8:33pm

Linzy - it is easy as to use once you have the straps sorted to the position you want, I generally use the 'hip scoot' (YouTube is good for this) to get her around onto my back as I can't use the superman toss the way I would with my Kozy.

She definitely sleeps in it with a back carry, if she is sleeping that's really the only way I will carry her now no matter which carrier I use (except for a pouch). The sleeping hood helps keep her tucked in as well as acting like a little sun shade too.

MrsH23 - yep it's a one size, although I'm not sure if there is an infant insert out there for it, it is fairly easy to make your own that would do the job just as well as a bought insert.

]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:33:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=956998&title=manduca-vs-ergo#956998 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=956977&title=manduca-vs-ergo#956977 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 8:24pm

Sorry for the thread jack but is the Manduca a one size carrier like the Ergo where you can attatch an insert for smaller babies?]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:24:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=956977&title=manduca-vs-ergo#956977 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=956946&title=manduca-vs-ergo#956946 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 03 March 2010 at 8:06pm

Hippy Mama how easy is it to use? How do you get baby on your back? I assume that is how I will carry Ben as he is 8mths and probably about 10kg! Does your DD sleep in it while you back carry?]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=956946&title=manduca-vs-ergo#956946 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=955791&title=manduca-vs-ergo#955791 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 32025
Posted: 02 March 2010 at 10:18pm

Oooh! Pick me pick me! LOL

I have had both, and so far the Manduca is winning hands down.

To be fair though, I will explain a bit more.

I bought an Ergo when DD1 was 18mos, to use for travelling overseas. It was absolutely fine for her, but I didn't end up using it much after the trip. Then DD2 was born and once she was big enough I tried her in it, and it was fine for front carries. Now however, I back carry the majority of the time (she is 7mos), and the Ergo just didn't cut the mustard. It felt looser, and the back panel isn't as tall, plus I didn't like the sleeping hood.

So, I got a loaner Manduca, and that's how it all started... I love love LOVE it so much!

You can get them on TM but the range is limited, I think a few people I have heard of lately have been getting them from Precious Bubba (which I think is an Aussie based site). I got mine from Fancy Pantz but it was their last one in stock (and a ltd edition one).

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:18:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=955791&title=manduca-vs-ergo#955791 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=955722&title=manduca-vs-ergo#955722 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 32025
Posted: 02 March 2010 at 9:17pm

I was looking at getting an Ergo but then heard about the Manduca and found this comparison of the 2. Has anyone used either of these? Would be interested in feedback, I am leaning towards the Manduca still.

Also where is the best place to get them? I have seen them on TM, is that the best place or can someone recommend somewhere else?]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:17:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32025&PID=955722&title=manduca-vs-ergo#955722