SSCs, shoes and other questions...

[GinMonkey]

Hi everyone, some questions about carrying my 8 month-old DD... she is a pram-hater but is happy as a happy thing in a sling :)

I currently use a mei tei (Maya Tie) on loan from SIL - this generally is working OK for me, but is a bit faffy for DH's taste so thinking we should move to a SSC instead, for him to just clip and go. I have contacted our local sling library to see if I can borrow a couple but not heard back - unfortunately I work on the days the library is open for loans so can't get there in person.

Seems the ergo is popular here? V scared of ordering one without trying since they are pricey... DD is long and skinny and I'm tallish but average build, and DH is over 6ft - anyone out there think this sounds OK for an ergo or similar?!

Finally - this is a bit of a weird question, but what do your LOs wear on their feet when in a sling? I don't have any coats/long cardis that button over DD when she's on my front, and she doesn't have shoes yet as she doesn't walk (though she loves standing up if I hold her hands). For some reason it strikes me as a bit weird to buy her shoes at this age, but otherwise, if in tights/socks her feet seem awfully exposed to the elements, especially as it's getting so coooold now.

Thank you very much for any advice!

[Wrigglebum]

Those little leather crawler shoes (one popular brand is Daisy Roots) should work. Otherwise try something like this. I made something similar and it keeps us warm, it's useful as you can take it off without disturbing them if they fall asleep in you go indoors.

[pootlebug]

Some sling libraries do postal loans - I know South London Sling Library do, for instance.

I fasten the bottom of my coat below the sling which keeps baby's legs under it. So even though I can't fasten my coat over my baby in the sling as coat isn't big enough, it still comes around the edges to keep her legs and arms warm....does that make sense?

[GinMonkey]

Yes perfect sense, thank you! And that cover is very sweet, had no idea such things existed. Much appreciated!