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Baby Sling Help

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thatboysmum · 08/07/2012 18:59

I have been looking for a baby sling but have no idea where to actually start. I want one that can be used from birth, something that is easy and fast to put on by myself without having to wrap hundreds of layers, one that sits evenly on both shoulders and one that looks nice! I hope to use it quite regularly as I don't drive and figure it will be easier to use on public transport. Any recommendations?

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belindarose · 08/07/2012 19:02

Connecta?

Pascha · 08/07/2012 19:03

I used the Connecta once my son reached 3.5kg (about 7.5lbs). Easy and fast to put on, sits evenly on both shoulders, looks nice and best of all, its a piece of piss to put on.

Bumperlicious · 08/07/2012 19:04

I really recommend a Kari me or other sort of wrap sling. You say you don't want to wrap layers but they are so easy once you've used them a couple of times. The fixed ones like baby bjorn etc that you don't wrap just aren't as good for you or your baby.

A compromise might be a Close baby carrier, has the benefits of a wrap sling but is fixed in place.

Bumperlicious · 08/07/2012 19:05

Oh the connecta looks good too.

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CuriosityCola · 08/07/2012 19:11

I'm not very good with slings/wraps, do bought an ergo carrier. It has been my best purchase! I do wish I had got the hang of a wrap for in the house though. Would recommend attending your local sling meet and trying before you buy.

Ds is ten months old and still easy to carry in the ergo, which is great for hoping on and off buses. Avoid baby Bjorn carriers. Horrible position for baby and none of my friends are able to still use them (since 4 months) for more than 20 minutes without immense back ache.

There is a section on slings in mumsnet products.

Catsycat · 08/07/2012 19:14

I've just used my Wilkinet for the first time, and it was really good. The instructions have lots of steps, which put me off at first, but then when I tried it was straightforward and I know I won't need the instructions next time. I have a bad back, but this was fine. I felt DD3 was held in place firmly, she was really comfortable and slept well in it.

PotteringAlong · 08/07/2012 19:18

If you google uk sling libraries you will find somewhere near you where you xan try out / borrow lots of slings. I've got a boba wrap and a connecta and both are fab.

PotteringAlong · 08/07/2012 19:19

www.ukslinglibraries.co.uk/

Donki · 08/07/2012 19:23

Absolutely loved my Wilkinet - some people find the straps offputting, but I practised with a teddy bear (and DH), and it was dead easy after about the second attempt. The weight was very well distributed, and my physio was very impressed (having never seen one before) - said it was much better for my back than most of the carriers she had seen.

debdee · 08/07/2012 22:15

I love my Babyhawk. It's easy to use, comfortable & looks good. There are so many different fabric patterns & colours that there is something for everyone! & its reversible for when you fancy a change!

yellowflowers · 08/07/2012 22:43

Another Kari-me vote. I am a complete klutz and thought any knots I tie will come
apart and I'll drop the baby but it was amazing and easy and so comfy.

bansku · 09/07/2012 07:55

Kari-me vote here as well, although it is the only one I have tested :).

I was nervous about slings but after couple of times using it, I find it really good. Baby just sleeps in it. I wanted a sling for DC" as baby-bjorn, which we had for DC1 wa snot really good.

KatAndKit · 09/07/2012 08:32

I have recently bought a Bondolino and it is fantastic! Suitable from birth to toddler, distributes weight easily on both shoulders, no complicated wrapping just two straps to tie together, no buckles to adjust, can put it on and take it off very quickly, is comfortable for walking around in, has a hood and a very handy dummy holding pocket. It is a bit pricey but since I have ad mine it has been worth its weight in solid gold - my very fussy baby sleeps soundly in it for an hour at a time :)

www.hoppediz.de/en/bondolino-regulaere-qualitaet.html

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thatboysmum · 09/07/2012 10:07

Thank you for all your replies, they have been very helpful. I'm pleased there are a few names that have come up a couple of times, definitely makes things easier!

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nancerama · 09/07/2012 10:10

I had a Moby - it is one of the acres of fabric types, but I had it mastered in a couple of days. It was dead comfy and easy to adjust. There are YouTube videos showing how it's done - try getting hold of one and having a go - you might be surprised.

DS was quite a sicky baby for the first 3 months. The benefit of a big piece of fabric is that you can wash and dry it easily in a couple of hours.

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