Easy to use sling for new born?

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chocolatestar · 14/11/2010 09:19

I already own a Mai tai which I used with ds 1 when he was older. Expecting dc 2 and would like an easy to use sling for the early days. I have a really bad back so one with good support. Any suggestions?

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Loopymumsy · 14/11/2010 13:14

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chocolatestar · 15/11/2010 21:16

Baby due jan do will be cold!! What stretchy wraps are good and easy to use would you say?

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roundthehouses · 15/11/2010 21:19

I used a calin blue one, i found it easy enough - took a bit of practice to get really quick at it - but was comfy to wear and supported ds really well.

blueberryboybait · 15/11/2010 21:21

I have a KariMe and a Moby is very similar - both easy to use once you have putting it on sorted ( it took 2 tries to get it right for me). If you are looking for something pre-tied then a Close Carrier is good but I found it not as secure as one I tied myslef.

Scarabeetle · 15/11/2010 21:29

Close Carrier - it's wonderful - I found it very secure and much more comfortable than the Baby Bjorn I later moved to (when DS faced outward).

The Close Carrier has 2 rings on the back of the shoulder 'straps' - it crosses over your body in front and the baby fits snugly in the cross at the front. There's a separate band to wrap around your body to feel even more safe still. Rave rave rave...

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chocolatestar · 16/11/2010 07:09

Brilliant thanks! I am thinking the Moby from looking at posts on here. Is it ok for short people? I am excited about having one from the start this time round.

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Ineedsomesleep · 16/11/2010 07:11

Choco, I'm short and found the Close good.

bamboobutton · 16/11/2010 07:27

im shortish(5'4) with back problems and i find a moby perfect.

have a mei-tai too but moby is much comfier with better support over the shoulders.

legallyblond · 16/11/2010 14:06

I LOVE my close carrier... I tried a babasling and a karime but couldn't get on with either - the babasling because DD hated it (she likes to be upright) and the kari me because after a few days and lots of practice, I still couldn't tie it properly (but others seem to find it easy, so it may be just me!).

I have used the close carrier since DD was 10 days and it is a LOFESAVER - the only way I can actually do chores round the house as DD just loves being held. It really is fab.

I also have a bad back - feel v supported.

legallyblond · 16/11/2010 14:07

oh dear - lifesaver, obviously!

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