Product reviews

This was by far the best sling I tried, and I tried several. Its main advantage was that after a little practice it was possible to get my baby into the sling in only a few seconds - no fiddly clips or ties. It was very comfortable for me with good padding. My son frequently fell asleep in it, so I presumed he was comfortable too! Fantastic product. The only warning is if you have back problems, because the baby is positioned to one side, the weight will not be symmetrically positioned. That being said, I still found this one far superior to other designs.

Excellent sling to start off with until you feel confident wearing your baby - great for men but can feel very bulky for women.

A nice way to carry a baby or toddler- especially if you want to get them in and out a lot, but it's hot in summer and akward to get a coat over or under. You can breastfeed discreetly and easily while wearing it though. I managed to feed while walking along using it. Quite a boon for a busy gal!

It took a while for me to get the hang of using this sling, but once I got it I found it very easy to get my daughter in and out with no problems. The instructions for use were difficult to follow, and I ended up experimenting with different positions until we were both comfortable. I found it invaluable for travel on public transport, and for those times when my daughter just didn't want to be put down (i.e. the first 4 months of her life). I used this sling almost every day until recently - my daughter is now too heavy for me to carry her comfortably for long periods of time (she is 28 months and 13kg), and we both miss it! This was the best 'baby' purchase I made by far.

I used a Huggababy with dd3 and loved it, from birth right up to 3. It was fairly easy to use, and great having different positions. The padding is good for sling novices though can be a bit hot in summer. Tried it with dd4 and found it quite bulky (due to padding) - once you have the hang of ring slings you may prefer (like me) an unpadded sling - more flexible, less bulky, cooler. Would recommend a Huggababy as a first sling.