Love is sweeter the 2nd time around. My 2nd Saya Carrier

A few months back I bought my first Saya VTB in Oro Black. After a few tries I found it complicated to use with my then 3 month old girl so I sold it online. Now that my daughter is turning 6months (7kg) it became harder to carry her so I became interested in babywearing again. I got a Chicco SSC which I thought would be better but it gave me shoulder and back pains. Also I found out that it is a narrow base carrier which is not recommended (Read: Hip Dysplacia)

Luckily I was able to order another Saya through babymama.ph. This time I got a VTB Element (Brown) in size 1. Now I am determined to utilize it. I find it much easier now that my baby has neck control, putting her in the Saya is such a breeze compared to before. Yesterday we were able to test it while we were strolling through the mall. In just about 15 mins she fell asleep and it lasted for around 2 hours I think.

Isay sleeping soundly

Am I satisfied? Definitely! ♡

My love-hate relationship with my Saya VTB Carrier

My baby loves being carried and as much as i love carrying her too it gets more difficult now that she's getting heavier. She now weighs 5.6kg at 2.5 months.

After breastfeeding in Shi Lin (Nursing cover from Nanay at Ako)

I've searched for tools that I can use in babywearing. Initially, I wanted an ergobaby or a tula but was turned off by its price (7k to 9k pesos) which is the same price as her stroller already. Then i've read about Saya and it's positive reviews. A lot of moms swear by it. I then ordered mine through babymama.ph for 1400php with a 125 delivery charge. I got a Saya Oro Versatek Blend in size 1.

Saya comes with a pouch and an instructional guide (not in photo)

What I love about it:
1. The design is simple and classy
2. The packaging - the pouch makes it easy to bring the Saya by putting it in a baby bag, carrying it like a bag or hanging it in the stroller
3. Everytime I use it, my baby falls asleep in less than 10 minutes. So I can say she is quite comfy.

Salcedo Weekend Market (Isa sleeping in her Saya)

What I don't like about it:
1. Difficult to wear (or maybe since i'm just a newbie) - I've only successfully done the Yakap position so far. Putting my baby on it is quite a struggle too.
2. Not breathable enough - I can't wear it outside for a long time especially here in Manila
3. I'm afraid it is too tight for my baby - I have only done the Yakap position because I'm not sure that other positions will be comfortable enough for my baby

I rarely use my Saya because of the reasons above but I'm not giving up on it yet. Hopefully I can manage to try the Duyan and other positions as well and be one of those moms who loves babywearing. Maybe one day I will use it again once my little girl has more neck control.