Baby carriers

Can anyone recommend a baby carrier that works well with C-section? I’m due my c-section in 2 weeks and not really sure what’s the best way about things - carrier, sling… not going to get to a sling library before hand so would appreciate advice for a first time mum!

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I have a wrap but didn't use it until a few weeks after my caesarean. That's not to say you wouldn't be able to wear it earlier, but I wanted to wait until I felt it wouldn't hurt me to wear baby. I'm a FTM and had an emergency caesarean though so if I was to have another baby and failed to have a VBAC again, not sure if I would try a wrap earlier for convenience

I used the baby bjorn mini after my c section because there’s no waist strap!

If you do plan on visiting a sling library at some point you could always send them a message now and ask for a recommendation, that way you could rent it now (they can send to you via post) and if it’s not perfect you can swap for another instead of having to spend out on one to own x

I also use a wrap. I started a week and a half after my c-section but I try to limit my time still and do only as much as I need to with him wrapped because I cannot set that boy down

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