Please help me ditch the stroller!

Hey y’all!

My LO is 5 months old and about 14 lbs, and I’m looking for recommendations to get back into baby wearing.

A little background: when she was a newborn, we both loved the Ergobaby Embrace. Since I went back to work and she started daycare, though, baby wearing has dropped off a lot.

During Mardi Gras this year, I tried wearing her in the Mabe carrier at a parade, but she absolutely hated facing inward and screamed until I turned her outward. She’s definitely the queen of FOMO, so in hindsight I shouldn’t have been surprised!

Another issue is that she seems uncomfortable in her infant car seat and often has reflux when she’s in it. I’m thinking about switching to a convertible car seat soon, but that leaves me wondering what to do for quick errands (like running into a store) when I can’t just click the car seat onto the stroller.

So I’m looking for recommendations for an easy affordable hip carrier or ring sling that:

works for a curious, nosey 5-month-old,

is safe for a baby who can’t sit up unassisted yet, and is quick and easy to put on by myself for short trips.

Would love to hear what has worked well for y’all!