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Slings and baby carriers - your views please?

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carriemumsnet · 31/01/2006 15:15

Hi All

We've been asked to gather some views on Slings and baby carriers in addition to the find the best surveys.

So if you have a spare moment and have used one (or more) would you mind telling us
1 If you used one?
2. How long you used it for and why you stopped?
3. How would you rank it as a nursery item ? essential etc?
4. Do you think the designs have improved and how?

Any other insights and thoughts on the subject!

Thanks as ever in advance

OP posts:
RosiePosie · 31/01/2006 15:55

I have used many, including the ergo - which I agree is fab. For me a good sling is an essential piece of equipment, more so than a pushchair or a baby seat/rocking chair.

I would say that the highstreet slings ( ie babybjorn or tomy etc ) are not the best available. There are many more comfortable slings available that can be used for much longer. For these you need to do your research and shop online. My personal favourites are:

For a newborn - a Wilkinet and a fleece pouch sling ( such as a Brightsparks sling )

For an older baby - The ergo or patapum ( both similar in design )

I used the latter two until about 5 or 6 months and the ergo until 18 months. I would still be using the ergo now with my two year old, but stopped slinging when I became pregnant.

Yorkiegirl · 31/01/2006 15:41

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