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Going to chime in on a carrier. I know you said slings scare you but they shouldn't! If you use them correctly they are not dangerous. Find a local group of moms that use carriers and get some instruction on how to use them. My preference for a newborn is a stretchy wrap, most easily found as a Moby or Sleepy Wrap, but there are better ones out there. Mobys are hot! You can even get by with a few yards of jersey from the fabric store.
I'd stay away from a soft structured carrier (Ergo, Beco, Boba) until your baby is older. Some people can get them comfortable with tiny babies, but not many. A mei tai (Baby Hawk and others) could be an option, but you really need to learn to use them correctly so that the baby is supported correctly and their airway is open and clear. This goes for all baby carriers.
FWIW, bouncy seats, car seats, and swings can also be misused and compromise a baby's airway. Beware of baby head slumping with chin against chest in any of these baby items. There's a study out there somewhere that shows when infants are in carrier style car seats they only get like 1/3 the amount of oxygen they need.
Getting off my soapbox now, but if anyone wants more details or a great website to learn more about carriers PM me.
I'd stay away from a soft structured carrier (Ergo, Beco, Boba) until your baby is older. Some people can get them comfortable with tiny babies, but not many. A mei tai (Baby Hawk and others) could be an option, but you really need to learn to use them correctly so that the baby is supported correctly and their airway is open and clear. This goes for all baby carriers.
FWIW, bouncy seats, car seats, and swings can also be misused and compromise a baby's airway. Beware of baby head slumping with chin against chest in any of these baby items. There's a study out there somewhere that shows when infants are in carrier style car seats they only get like 1/3 the amount of oxygen they need.
Getting off my soapbox now, but if anyone wants more details or a great website to learn more about carriers PM me.
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