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Baba sling - is it too hot for summer?

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questions2008 · 15/04/2009 19:49

i'm looking to get an easy to put on pouch type sling to go with the kari-me i've got for 1st baby due in june. i thought it might be useful to have a throw-on one to use around the house...or something. the babasling looks nice and i like the idea of a buckle, not keen on ring-slings, but it looks quite padded. has anyone used one and do they think it would be too hot to use in warmer weather (weather permitting )? if so, can anyone recommend a lightweight version?

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sazm · 15/04/2009 22:00

i have a baba sling and i loved it when ds was little,after about 4 months(he is a big boys lol) he outgrew it in the lying down position and he doesnt like sitting upright in it!so i've just bought a front carrier,
i did prefer it for a newborn tho,MUCH easier to use then a normal front carrier,

it has the main buckle and also a smaller safety buckle for extra security,its really comfy to wear as well,and a little pocket for a phone/keys
im selling mine BTW, navy blue,as new still in box,lol
sarahx

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questions2008 · 15/04/2009 22:32

thanks sazm, do you think it would be ok temperature-wise in the summer as it looks quite padded and warm?

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questions2008 · 16/04/2009 12:02

bump..

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sazm · 16/04/2009 20:13

hiya,
its just cotton so i would imagine it would be fine,so long as lo isnt wearing lots of layers,

TheHedgeWitchIsNAK · 18/04/2009 02:12

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ihavenewsockson · 18/04/2009 21:01

we took it to new york last summer. there was a heat wave and temp reaced 108degrees. ds was fine. it wasn't too hot at all. i have the khaki one.

PolkSaladLucie · 18/04/2009 21:13

hi - just wanted to say I have a kari-me for my 9 week old, and use it round the house, and when i'm out in the garden. you might not need to have a second...

newlark · 18/04/2009 21:27

it is only the shoulder that is padded and the top/bottom "rails" - the main body is just a single layer of cotton. ds hated being in the cradle position but both dd and ds like the hip carry (once they can hold their heads up) which is what I bought it for really. I used it as a throw on sling in and out of the car. YOu can sometimes pick them up in TK Maxx for £20 or there are loads on ebay.

foxytocin · 18/04/2009 22:49

babasling has safety issues. here. you are better off with a stretchy wrap or pouchif you don't like ring slings

foxytocin · 18/04/2009 22:51

sorry, wasn't babasling. had something else in my mind

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