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Baba sling? anyone tried it? or the Tricotti

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mumeroo · 19/07/2008 10:13

Anyone recommend the best out of these 2 slings? Have a good sling for when they are older but this one is for a new born. Thanks ) I'm not very patient about tying etc so the baba sling seems appealingly simple! But you never know...

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nelix2000 · 20/07/2008 11:55

had/have a babasling....ds LOVED it.....did feel he was a bit lost in there as a newborn but after 3 months he went everywhere in it. Also excellent for when they are older and can support themselves...my son is a giant and i stopped using it when he was one...but would fit any averge child till they were two and soooo much easier than a buggy! cant wait to have another baby to use it all over again!!!

belgo · 20/07/2008 12:06

I have the tricotti. I didn't find it so good for a newborn, but it was great for the ages 4-10 months when the baby can face outwards.

Ambi · 20/07/2008 12:15

I have a baba sling, I didn't like it, I couldn't get DD comfortable in it. We have the coorie which worked better for us, though I still don't use it too often. You can have my baba sling if you want, its red though.

MummyToOneForNow · 20/07/2008 21:41

Bought the baba sling to take on holiday when dd was 14 mths - used in the hip carry position and found it invaluable - great for going up and down stairs and hands free (unlike the hippychick seat we had borrowed which made my arm ache). Will be trying it with a newborn later on in the year so will see how I get on

ExterminAitch · 20/07/2008 21:55

i loved my tricotti when dd was tiny, it was wonderful, she slept the minute she went into it, all curled up like newborns are supposed to be. however, i couldn't really recommend it if you'd need to wear it in summer as i found it quite hot. lovely, lovely for autumn/winter babes though.

missmuddle · 20/07/2008 22:11

we have a baba sling - really easy to use have used since newborn, dd is 6 months now and we still use it everyday

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mumeroo · 21/07/2008 19:46

ooh thanks for all this... feeling totally overwhelmed by all the choices and I'm 39 weeks now! I guess it's really dependent on body type, weight of baby etc etc but don't want to waste money. If your Baba sling is really going spare Ambi I would love it but only if you are sure. I could give it a go and if I don't get on with it give it back. The coorie is one I was toying with too... arrggh - stop me before my head starts spinning around. ;o)

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Ambi · 22/07/2008 00:31

Sure mumeroo, not a problem, email me at [email protected], and I can send it out.

Eirlys · 22/07/2008 13:19

Mumeroo - once you've had your baby why dont you look to see if there's a slingmeet in your area? (my first link on mumsnet so hope it works!)

And if there isn't set up your own - I did and have been really surprised how well it went!

btw I fell in love with the coorie at my slingmeet and have now purchased one...

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mumeroo · 22/07/2008 14:11

thanks Ambi and Eirlys - feel like this little one will be with us very soon so about time I finally sort this out ;o)

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hanaflowerisnothana · 22/07/2008 14:16

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Ambi · 23/07/2008 22:59

Mumeroo, it's all packed and ready to post tomorrow

I hope you get some use out of it

FruitynNutty · 23/01/2009 13:42

Just thought I'd bring this thread back for anyone looking for a sling - Babaslings are half price in TKMaxx. Still full price in Boots

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