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Can anyone help me with my choice of baby sling?

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ReneRusso · 11/03/2010 13:21

Sorry, I'm sure it's all been done to death before. Baby is due in about 3 weeks. I am overwhelmed with the number of different products out there. I have read the review section, but still not sure, there are just so many. For my previous babies I had a Baby bjorn, but that was a while ago and I suspect there are better options now.

I am thinking about:

Kari Me
Moby Wrap
Close Baby Carrier
BabaSling

but will listen to any other fervent recommendations.

My criteria are:

  • it must be suitable from birth to 1 year
  • ideally it has a position suitable for breastfeeding
  • I am less likely to use it for older baby / toddler
  • Not too concerned with budget, happy to pay for the right product
  • I am not particularly competent at tying or adjusting things, might need something easy for dullards...
  • ...but like the idea of something very soft and comfortable for newborn

Grateful for any advice, thanks

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hotbot · 18/03/2010 19:47

baba sling good also, ds falls asleep straightaway, but it found to tricky to adjust

BitterAndTwistedChoreDodger · 18/03/2010 19:55

Can I recommend the peanut shell?
I have only just stopped using this with DD 14m. It is as easy to put on as putting a bag over your shoulder, and it folds up small enough to stick in your bag.
It's also really snuggly, I had DD in it as a newborn out in the snow, and she only needed a vest and babygrow to be really toasty warm.

ReneRusso · 19/03/2010 10:37

Ah, some glowing reviews of the baba sling just to confuse me. I have decided to get the 'Close', and bought one yesterday. I haven't tried it out yet, still sitting in the box. Unfortunately my DDs have mutilated all their baby dolls (rather ominously) so I will have to practise with a teddy bear. Thanks to everyone for the advice.

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