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Babywearing/slings - have I made the right decision?

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QueenFee · 05/02/2009 21:14

Help! I bought a wrap sling earlier in my pregnancy as I felt it would be the best option but now I am not so sure. I had a carrier with my 1st 2 but didn't feel they were really hands free IYSWIM also I want to be able to BF in it. However I am beginning to wonder if it going to be too fiddly to use a wrap sling and if it is going to be too hot for me as baby is due in July.
Please tell me some wonderfull stories about wrap slings and if you have any of the opposite tell me what you have found best?
I bought the sling second hand so wouldn't have lost anything if I sell it on agian and get something different.

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QueenFee · 05/02/2009 21:17

Sorry "again"

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cmotdibbler · 05/02/2009 22:08

Did you get a stretchy wrap ? With those you can pre tie them and just pop the baby in and out through the day

davidbowiescodpiece · 05/02/2009 22:10

Can't go wrong with a stretchy wrap imo. Just put it on and pop baby in and out as needed.Has the added plus of hiding any jelly belly too I wouldn't be without mine.

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QueenFee · 05/02/2009 22:33

Don't know too much about them as new to all this It's this one :sling

I got the impression it may make my jellybelly more obvious? Does it sit quite low down then?
How long did it take you to get the hang of tying it? Is it the sort of thing you could grab and run with or would you have had to put it on already before you leave the house?
Sorry to ask so many questions...

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davidbowiescodpiece · 05/02/2009 22:51

Hmm, it doesn't look like its completely stretchy so it might take a bit of getting used to . When I first put my stretchy one on ds ended up practically round my knees because I had made it far too loose! I htink it is very easy to get the hang of really, I often take it under the buggy if ds is being fussy so I can whip it out and carry him if I need to. Best to practice first at home though I think

PortAndLemon · 05/02/2009 22:59

It's not very stretchy -- that will make it more tricky to use with a newborn but (there are always swings and roundabouts) it'll have a longer life in terms of being able to use it with your DC as they get older (a very stretchy wrap isn't so good for that). It might be worth getting (borrowing?) something stretchier for the first few months, though.

PortAndLemon · 05/02/2009 23:01

I did find a wrap hot in the summer with DS, to be honest. But he was a January baby so already quite heavy by then. With DD I used a Solarweave Connecta in the summer heat, but you'd never be able to bf in that (mind you, I never really got the hang of bf in the wrap either).

mrsleroyjethrogibbs · 06/02/2009 08:38

It will be fine with a newborn. It has a slight stretch to it so as a newbie you should be fine. I am not aiming to use a stretchy at all. I have several woven wrap which will be perfect from birth. My lo will be born in May so it will soon get warm. The trick is to dress lightly to take into account the body heat of your baby. Unless you are intending on wearing for most of the day it should be too much of an issue. I am I guess and experienced babywearer and have found that you simply adjust the sling differently for a woven to a stretchy. Both are as good as each other so dont panic.

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AccidentalMum · 07/02/2009 13:48

It looks lovely. Just bob baby inside in just a nappy if it is very very hot. You will both be comfortable that way. If it is not too stretchy, you will be able to wear it into the winter as well. Wraps really come into their own then as you can avoid a snowsuit

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QueenFee · 07/02/2009 19:51

Hadn'tthought about that in winter thanks. Have been trying it our with my DDs doll but definately haven't got the hang of it yet!
However DD liked the look of it and had to wear it for a while with her doll in!
Am I right in thinking you basicall tie the same for each carry but just slightly adjust it for differnt positions?

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AccidentalMum · 07/02/2009 19:59

Initially that is exactly what you do. The tie is normally called a PWCC or FWCC and you pre tie, then shove baby in the top . Either cradled or tummy to tummy.

koziekomforts · 07/02/2009 23:10

Sorry to crash in but I just had to say how much I LOVED my hug a bub wrap....used it daily from birth to 14 mths with ds4 after years of 'normal carriers' which were never 'right', iykwim!
I only stopped using as at only 5' I couldn't see over his head while out and about!
Going on the website for hug a bub and seeing all the piccies is the only thing which makes me broody!!
I always tell people who are expecting to get one. And if I had my time again I'd not buy a pram at all and just get one of these wrap slings again, like a shot!
It does look tricky to tie but honestly, a few times and you can do it in a flash, and leave it on all day!
Hubby mastered it too after a few weeks, could do it on his own no probs!
They are soooo comfortable and look so lovely on I thinkbatter than all those straps and buckles any day!
Hope this helps you decide to give it a go and am betting you'll love it!!
All the best
Rachel x

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QueenFee · 08/02/2009 22:12

Is the hug a bub a really stretchy one?
I won't be using it all the time due to health probs but hope it will help round the house to keep me hands free as have 2 dcs and also when popping out locally to shop etc

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