Does anyone else think it is about time to get a dedicated Babywearing topic list?

[kiskidee]

sigh. or do I have to keep hunting around for people to talk to me about slings.

good idea indith and muppetgirl - a category for baby transport....

Just to let you know that we discussed this at yesterday's meeting and I'm afraid it's a no. We just feel that there isn't enough variety of content to warrant an entire topic - plus we're pushed for space on Talk topics! That said, we're in the process of enhancing and developing My Mumsnet and, in time, you will be able to set up your own groups via this section of the site - so you'll be able to have your own "inner threads" so to speak. (Although that does sound rather odd and possibly painful.)

thanks for asking.

I bet there are no Babywearers in MN towers.

yes please a babywearing topic would be excellent - it is one of my things of the moment - essential to life with a baby who doesnt want to be put down and a 2 year old who wants my constant unswerving attention

I have now three slings and getting them right is a complex mission - need others to talk to about this

I didnt see the bringing up baby programme as would have found it too upsetting, but my friend has bought the 'Close' sling which the babywearing woman on there designed and it seems really good - like a hugabub but adjustable with rings

There are currently no babies in MNHQ, and carting around a seven-year-old is bad for your back.

i have asked for that recently, stefka

Just adding another yes please on the baby wearing forum! I have loads of questions on this and they get buried in the other forums.

Yes, we need a babywearing topic please MN Towers.

And we need the sling review section to be subdivided into types: ie stretchy wraps, woven wraps, pouches, ring slings, mei tais and other Asian slings, and soft structured carriers.

See, there's a whole world waiting to be explored.

ha! my old tread revived.

MN will just have to keep having its regulars budging over to other sites to talk slings, being so slow on the uptake

On a site filled with women with babies or about to have one a babywearing forum would surely be used by more people than a blooming horse forum.

pleeeease.

i am getting confused by all the types.
i need a mn section

see this topic ought to be on a babywearing board.

Does babywearing just mean using slings? The term wasn't around when mine were babies, though of course we all used slings.

If it just means using slings a babywearing topic would just be like a buggies topic etc? -- In other words it would be a bit consumery. Do we have a buggy topic or other consumer topics?

if you actually wanted to carry a baby in a sling you'd quickly discover it is more than about consumption.

Sounds good, but please can it be called something about slings and NOT "babywearing".

Why don't we just start a thread in products- like the pushchair thread. The sling cupboard maybe?!
I think it would be helpful actally. I have got some great guidance from people on here about slings and carriers, but it can be hit and miss as to wether the right people are about to see your post. If there was one big thread it might be a bit easier.

As I said, foxy, I used slings extensively for both my dcs

sling thread

is that ok?