slings / carriers

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Helloo

I had a (second hand, front carrying only) carrier with DS that I didnt use often. I'm hoping to be able to carry DS2 in a sling/carrier and push DS in his buggy if needed, so buying a new one. I'm torn between a 4 way carrier (front facing, parent facing, on back and BF) and something like this
Anyone with experience of both types have any opinions? :)
Ta!

Ardenbird - I've tried a Papoozle (and a lot else - I run a sling library and have been carrying my two kids for 4 years). Don't really rate it to be honest. I think the Close is better, and a stretchy wrap like the Moby etc better still if you can cope with the tying - it doesn't take long to get the knack. I would also recommend looking at the Hoppediz Hop Tye - made out of woven wrap fabric, but with a shaped body panel that is very adjustable so still lovely and snuggly for a newborn.

Mobys are quite hot in summer....my favourite summer stretchy is the Wrapsody Stretch - it has proper hemmed rails and is thinner but more supportive than the Moby/Kari-Me etc so better for summer, and lasts quite a bit longer because of the extra support. But it is pricier. Victoria Sling Lady stretchy will work fine.

For OP, I'd avoid the ring sling - they are great for pottering but for main use whilst pushing a buggy I'd prefer a 2 shoulder carrier. As others have said, I'd avoid the 4-in-1 facing out things as they don't tend to last too well and aren't that comfy. If you want a buckle carrier that can do front and back I'd look at the Manduca or Connecta (the latter is more structured on the waist etc. both can be used from newborn)

I bought a papoozle at a baby show once as I don't seem to have dainty little babies even as NBs so thought the theory of the hip belt as extra support/spreading th weight made sense - but I didn't rate it. Still have it somewhere if you want a 2nd hand one to try!

LOVE the close carrier (now known as caboo) but wish they'd brought out the pretty designs earlier! Similar to using a wrap but v low faff and comfy withthe wide fabric on your shoulders

I also have a coorie from brightsparkslings which is simply a loop of (gorgeous bright rainbow) fleece which I like when they're tiny and it cradles them asleep, then I go off it when they're bigger babies, but it comes back into its own again as almost a hip support when they want to walk but tire easily - much easier to stuff into a change bag than the hippy chick hip support. Can't wear them for long on 1 shoulder though

beyond there uses to be a sling place in Tintern....not sure if it's still there but Tintern is a nice day out anyway!
I am planning on getting a Moby when number 2 arrives and I've been using a Boba 2G since DS was 4 months. I LOVE it! Apparently the new Boba 3G has a newborn insert.

Here's an old thread regarding this subject www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/946099-Babybjorn-carrier-vs-sling/AllOnOnePage

Security from day one www.babybjorn.co.uk/about-us/carrying-children--brour-thoughts-on-closeness/

Thanks for this thread! I have looked on some of the baby wearing community sites but find them a bit overwhelming...

Does anyone have a view on whether a Kari Me or Moby is better? Think I've settled on one or the other but now wracked with indecision

I think they're much of a muchness, hotpink - virtually the same thing, just by different companies. Which one does the colour/s you like best?!

I got a moby one from ebay for my second dc. Took a bit of getting used to , but now I wish I'd jumped in first time round.

Ps. There are sling meets in north wales!

the Baba sling is truly hands free and perfect for newborns I think.

One style to avoid is the bag sling type, which are made by lots of different manufacturers with different names.

RealLifeIsForWimps - I disagree. The vast majority of people I see with a babasling are using one hand to help support the baby. It's hard to adjust and uncomfortable, and pretty much forces a newborn to be in a low cradle position which isn't as safe as upright or a higher cradle position.