r/babywearing • u/Chalksuey • 11d ago

Just for Fun / Meme LennyLamb Light vs Gojiberry?!

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I think I narrowed it down to these two!

I love an X back, waterfall style, and I am planning to hopefully back carry. For fun, I’d love to hear what you’d go for and why?!

I also haven’t heard as much about Gojiberry so I’m interested to hear what people know.

Thank you!

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u/RegrettableBones babywearing nerd 11d ago

I’d go for Lenny hands down, Goji is a cheaper social media brand and IMO their removable covers look like a huge PITA to deal with.

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u/Chalksuey 11d ago

I had no idea about it being a social media brand!! Thanks for letting me know.

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u/Chalksuey 11d ago

Now what if I threw in the Oscha Bairn??

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u/Gaerfinn 11d ago

That’s the one we have. I LOVE IT and I’m still using it every day 14 months in. Everyone else I know hates it lmao so if you can find a way to try it out before buying it would be much better.

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u/RegrettableBones babywearing nerd 10d ago

The Lenny will have more longevity, but Oscha makes really nice carriers too (I'm biased and prefer Oscha's patterns over Lenny's). How old/big is your baby?

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

15 pounds, 5 months

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u/Far_Promotion9725 11d ago

I have the gojiberry and the covers are not difficult at all.

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u/RegrettableBones babywearing nerd 10d ago

I'm glad you don't find it faffy, but compared to other carriers that don't have that component it's still extra work.

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u/Far_Promotion9725 10d ago

I guess… or if you didn’t want to change covers, you don’t have to

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

How are you liking it?

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u/Far_Promotion9725 10d ago

I use my gojiberry multiple times every day and find it comfortable (baby is just 5 months old). My baby sleeps in it often when I’m on walks with him. My SIL used it as a back carry at the zoo for her 18 month old and was comfy for a few hours!

When he pooped all over one cover, it was nice to just switch covers and wash the one instead of the whole carrier (since the poop didn’t make it to the base). The two covers came free when I ordered it, so not really any extra expense there. I have no experience with lennylamb, though.

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

Thank you for your Gojiberry perspective!!

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u/RiskyBiscuits150 11d ago

I haven't heard of gojiberry but looking at the picture it doesn't look nearly as adjustable as the Lennylight. I think for a waterfall carrier they're hard to beat.

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u/Chalksuey 11d ago

Thank you! What about the Oscha Bairn??

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u/RiskyBiscuits150 11d ago

I personally really dislike waterfall carriers, so the bairn suits me much better. I really like it. People say the Lennylight is more supportive for a larger baby and it probably is but I just can't stand the thick rigid waistband. Other people love that about it. Can you test them both from a sling library or try before you buy retailer?

ETA the Lennylight was the best fit for my newborn. She was very comfy in it. I just wasn't!

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u/aferalhousewyfe SSC Veteran, Ring Sling Noob 11d ago edited 11d ago

No question, LennyLamb. Gojiberry is an influencer carrier. Also the whole changeable cover thing seems like a useless gimmick since the covers are $50 a pop and look, imo, very removable/temporary when they're on there.

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u/Chalksuey 11d ago

Ha ha OK so it’s not just me. I also thought it looked a bit funny. Now what if I threw in the Oscha Bairn??

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u/aferalhousewyfe SSC Veteran, Ring Sling Noob 11d ago

I would still get a LennyLamb. The Bairn is less padded and apron style, waterfall provides more structure and padding and will be comfy for longer.

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u/Chalksuey 11d ago

So so helpful! Thank you.

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u/ispyamy 11d ago

I’ll always vote for a lennylight!! I tried several carriers before trying my first Lenny and wow what a world of difference. It’s the only ssc I truly will ever need!

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u/Chalksuey 11d ago

!! Are you in the US? I’m wondering how to go about purchasing…

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u/RegrettableBones babywearing nerd 10d ago

If you want to avoid a tariff surprise charge you can order through Little Zen One, they're the main retailer over here and they bundle in the tariffs. You're still ultimately paying an inflated price because the tariffs, but you know the total going into it instead of being billed months later by FedEx/UPS.

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

So good to know! I had read mixed things on here. What about woven baby?

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u/ispyamy 11d ago

I am! I bought mine secondhand on a Facebook Babywearing BST group. You can also purchase Lennylamb through a US retailer. I think her shop is called Woven Baby

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u/sseven-costanza 11d ago

Are you in Canada? Little zen one has carriers, I think lennylamb is on there. They ship to Canada and the US

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u/phatphatphatty 11d ago

The barin and lenny lamb are both part of the US try before you buy program.

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u/sseven-costanza 11d ago

I totally misread their comment earlier omg. But yes! TBYB is great!

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

Sorry for being a bit dense lol. Could someone explain the little zen one try before you buy program please?

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u/sseven-costanza 10d ago

Go to the TBYB tab and hit “how it works”. It’ll prompt you to fill out a google form and join the Facebook page. You’ll get an announcement on Facebook when it’s your turn and the person who has it will ship it to you. When you’re done with it, you’ll ship it to the next person :)

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

Ugh! Unfortunately, I don’t have Facebook. :(

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u/sseven-costanza 10d ago

Ahh I’m sorry. I don’t know of another way to participate. I only keep fb for this stuff and for marketplace lol.

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u/Fair-Neighborhood-68 10d ago

The new Lenny lamb upgrade pro so much more comfortable

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

Interesting! How so?

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u/Fair-Neighborhood-68 10d ago

The waistband is bigger more cushion, added lumbar support, more width panel material as they get older, height adjustments same as the light but it’s longer, hood, you can change the adjustments on your shoulder straps to fit your size so you don’t have any loose straps. If you want more cushion/support and fit get the upgrade pro, get the light if you want it simple.

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

This is so thorough! Thank you so much. This one bit “adjustments on your shoulder straps..so you don’t have any loose straps” is that not what the light has?

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u/Fair-Neighborhood-68 10d ago

No this was added on the upgrade pro the shoulder straps adjustment is only on the upgrade pro its great because you can customize to fit different people to get a snug fit

This vid is what I watched on the comparison

https://youtu.be/p1KB8MyJChQ?si=MiGiwok0xgbIZmdN

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u/Repulsive-Tea-9641 11d ago

Lenny lamb Lenny light hands down. Much more adjustable and comfortable x I love mine

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u/Chalksuey 10d ago

I love that for you! What color did you get?!