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Tricotti, hotslings or coorie pouch?

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 07/01/2008 23:04

Im looking for a sling that I can easily just throw on - mostly for school runs but also for hands free round the house.

I have a hug a bub but the tying isnt suitable for when I want to put it in on in a hurry!

Any comments on any of these 3?

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 08/01/2008 10:57

bump!

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 08/01/2008 15:36

bump!

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redclover79 · 08/01/2008 16:52

no advice but will lurk as I'm trying to decide on a sling for when dc3 is born! I like the wilkienet as I think my back's gonna be a bit knackered!

Kif · 08/01/2008 16:53
chipo · 08/01/2008 16:55

I had a corrie and it was good in the colder months but much too hot for me and baby when it got warmer

fingerwoman · 08/01/2008 16:58

pecka, I have a moby which is similar to the hugabub I think and I only tie it once a day and just get ds in and out of it.

coorie is good and v quick for when out and about, but I found it made my back ache as ds grew bigger. he's only 10 weeks now and about 14lb and I can't carry him for long in it

MrsBadger · 08/01/2008 17:01

hotslings aren't worth the money imo - the basic ('murron') pouch here is almost the same and much better value.
I also reckoned thate cotton would be better than fleece (eg Coorie) for summer - in the winter put more clothes on the baby...

cosima · 08/01/2008 17:12

is a murron better than a coorie?

MrsBadger · 08/01/2008 18:00

The Murron is like a Peerie - not stretchy, so not as cosy for a tiny but more supportive for a bigger child, but lighter / smaller folding and not as sweaty in the summer, also cheaper.

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 08/01/2008 18:05

Thanks everyone, Im on the verge of ordering a tricotti as I like the idea that apparently "you have all the carrying positions of a wrap swing without any tying or buckles"

This appeals to me!

hmmm why is it always so hard!

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accessorizemybaublessanta · 08/01/2008 19:58

I have a hotsling and they are more expensive than a coorie but I've worn mine virtually every day since I got it and always get comments. I'd prob. go for a Peerie if I was buying again simply because they're made in this country though! But am still v.happy with my hotsling (they do a fleece one btw) although maybe one of the non-slippy fabrics would be a bit better - you can see I just want to buy another! I was looking at tricotti too, they're just hard to find.
What about a slingmeet etc, try them all out?

ChirpyGirl · 08/01/2008 20:05

For throwing on and easy storage a simple pouch is best, a hotsling is just a mroe expensive version of the same thing so go for a coorie.

The tricotti is good but not as easy to just sling on as a pouch as you have to sort two sides(!)
It depends really on how long you want to be wearing it, any longer than about 15 minutes in a pouch and my back starts to ache, however (just to throw a spanner in teh works) I can wear a ringsling for about an hour and that is much easier to get on and off than a pouch cos of the adjustabilityness(?).....

NoviceKnitter · 10/01/2008 19:21

I LOVED my coorie till DD was about 5 months when it stopped working as well for me. But it was never hands free. I've now got a Maya Wrap for quick in and out stuff. It's not as quick in and out but more supportive so I can carry DD handsfree. I still wouldn't have been without my coorie though.

workstostaysane · 10/01/2008 19:40

hotsling hotslinghotsling.
honestly - it will last you forever. i'm stlll lugging 18mo dd around in it to cook dinner and its as strong as ever. have bought them for my MIL and SIL as well. as for ease - its much less faff than a ring sling as it never slips and you can just leave it on all day and slip lo in and out as needed

if you don't want to pay full price go to www.thebabywearer.com . there are always some there for much cheaper.
comfyjoey is also a good make and a bit cheaper

enjoy

NoviceKnitter · 11/01/2008 10:04

Would be really interested to try a Hotslings to see how compares to Coorie. Wonder if I've just not adapted Coorie right now she's bigger. It saved my life when she was really wee...

MrsBadger · 11/01/2008 10:20

Have you tried her with her legs out of the sling thus, Novice?
[actually have we had this conversation before?...]

NoviceKnitter · 11/01/2008 13:35

ah, I have now... thanks Mrs B - kind of been in back of my mind to try but like so many things these days don't get round to it. Don't think we've had this exact conversation but other sling chat. Infact I remember you saying your DD stayed up watching West Wing - well snap. We're down to the last two eps ever - not sure what on earth to do with my evenings next...

As for the Coorie - this is really great. Is this only position? Is it important where the seam goes? DD seems comfy (she's in it now) but it seems a bit tight round the back of her legs - am I doing something wrong?

PS Anyone want to buy a Maya Wrap?

NoviceKnitter · 11/01/2008 13:45

DD now sound asleep in Coorie - I love it all over again - it's the cuddliest of all slings imo and back to orig post (sorry for hijack) I wholeheartedly recommend it for your needs.

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 11/01/2008 17:18

got tricotti, tried it on, baby cried!

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mum2fo · 11/01/2008 20:30

Quick pouch/hotslings question - how tight should pouch be round baby's back and shoulders when baby is being carried in hip carry at 6 months plus? When I carry DD2 ( who is big baby) in this position, I feel that she can lean back a long way and that when I pull fabric up over her back and shoulders she is still able to flap around quite alot and do back dives. Any suggestions on how to tighten it up?

accessorizemybaublessanta · 11/01/2008 21:47

My hotsling is fairly tight around ds2. I do find washing it tightens it up as the fabric stretches a little - maybe try that. They will go leaning out, won't they?

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 13/01/2008 17:03

Arghghghghg this sling thing is a minefield. Im not happy with the Tricotti, the size I bought doesnt seem right and the 2 tubes still seems like a faff too far. I really just want to be able to fling it on very quickly for in/out the car trips.

Is coorie my next best bet do you think?

Any advice on sizing? Im a 14 (normally a 12 and on my way back to it and 5ft 6. Normal norkage (about 36c)

Thanks!

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accessorizemybaublessanta · 13/01/2008 19:34

Pouch sizing has nothing to do with your dress size, they'll give you the way to measure for them on the site (with hostlings it's from the shoulder bone to the hip bone, prob the same for coorie). Look at brightsparks if info not elsewhere. A decent sling seller will advise you and allow you to exchange the sling if it's not right (I did this 3 times!).
Interesting about the tricotti, I thought it would have been straightforward, was almost going to buy one! I know it's frustrating when you want something right now, but have to keep waiting!

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PeckaRolloverAgain · 14/01/2008 09:30

accessorize I am going to sell mine if your interested.

It is straightforward its just I think I would rather have the coorie to sling on over one shoulder and pop baby straight in as I only want it for school run rather than babywearing iyswim.

Anyway its a medium black one

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accessorizemybaublessanta · 14/01/2008 12:37

Thanks, Pecka, but I don't think I need another sling, I was looking at tricotti but bought hotsling instead. can you not just return it? How'd you get on with sizing yourself for a coorie? If you did want a hotsling, homegrownbaby sell them and she's fab, very helpful.

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