Slings.

[Pickles77]

Did/does anyone use a sling much?

I can't help but think I should get one
But
I have the most gorgeous pram.
I drive so will prob use my car seat quite a lot too.
Just wondering people's thoughts on slings really

I plan to use one around the house, but not really planning on using one outdoors :)

I am going to use one I hope. Someone recommended slingmeets to get the hang of how to secure a baby into one before you actually have your baby.
www.slingmeet.co.uk/

I think it looks quite good.

Thanks

I had a sleepy wrap and I loved it, really comfy to wear. Also great as at one point it was the only way I managed to get anything done!

SlingMeets are a fantastic opportunity to meet experienced baby wearers - they can show you lots of different carries and a range of slings. They can also point you in the direction of any local sling libraries or babywearing consultants in your area.

They're really useful, would recommend. It's so stressful trying to go shopping when you can't fit in the shops with your pram!! (Bad memories of a girly shopping trip when DS was a baby!) Also as others say for when around the house. Mine was my number one best buy a couple of years ago when DD was born.

I love using a sling, it's one of the best purchases I made (despite also being on pram number 4 lol). Don't get a baby bjorn type thing, try to find a local sling meet and they will show you some options. My fave when DS was smaller was my Moby wrap (looks scary but dead easy to use) and was also perfect for the days around the house when he wanted constant cuddles but it meant I could still go and make a brew etc

I loved my moby sling and am planning to use it from day 1 with DC2. SO much easier to get out and about without a pushchair, especially around the shops - and could save you having to get a pushchair in and out of the car.

DS1 was a colicky, sickly baby who would not be put down so I carried him around the house most of the time. I think if I had not had the sling, the hoovering, washing up and cooking would never have got done! and that he would have cried much, much more than he ever did.

i have the most lovely pram too, DD2 hates it with a passion, i have ended up carrying her everywhere in my moby and TBH its a lot easier, just got a backpack for a change bag. got my hands free and no problems getting on the bus.

Is the moby easy to get to grips with? Was advised that for newborn then an ergo from 6 months. I have read you can even breastfeed with the moby.. Ie be walking round stains buys with the baby feeding! That sounds like the kind of multi- tasking I like!

Also rock chick, cans you go to a sling meet before you have bought a sling and just try out theirs?

Polly - absolutely! The more the merrier x

I love my moby, i find it easy, but struggle to BF in it only because DD is so long it was fine when she was tiny, i also have a Rose and Rebellion which is fantastic

crazy I've got a R&R now too, it's fab isn't it? DS is now a huge 16 month old and he still just about fits comfortably in it, think I'm going to need to invest in the toddler size soon tho!

Thanks MrsReiver!
Does anyone know how a rose and rebellion compares to an ergo? I'll have a google too..

Rockchickit's your fault i've got one lol i saw you mention it on another thread so looked them up and was in love

Ergos and R&R's are both buckle carriers, however R&R's are works of art, while Ergos are fairly utilitarian.

My ultimate wish-list carrier is a Melkaj.

Did you know you can get Hopp Tyes on Amazon? I'm due in Feb so will be asking Santa for one, they're gorgeous.