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There is going to be nothing good about this sling is there?

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BlueAndRedMakePurple · 18/09/2012 19:20

This is one of those too good to be true things isn't it

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Indith · 18/09/2012 19:29

Yeah don't bother, you wouldn't want to end up with something that is not properly stitched and reinforced. Ebay not a great place for slings though you can usually pick up a babyhawk for around £30-£40.

fuckityfuckfuckfuck · 18/09/2012 19:31

I am royally creeped out by those photos Confused

pootlebug · 19/09/2012 07:21

Fake buckle carriers scare me a lot (it's basically an Ergo knock off). The buckles can be any old rubbish and if a buckle pops open it could be really dangerous.

PeggyCarter · 19/09/2012 07:35

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BlueAndRedMakePurple · 19/09/2012 18:12

I figured it was going to be one of those kind of slings.

I'm still tearing my hair out trying to decide what to buy. SO much choice I don't know where to start.

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Indith · 19/09/2012 19:50

Have you got a sling meet or a sling library near you?

What age baby are you looking for?

BlueAndRedMakePurple · 19/09/2012 20:10

Baby is 14 week old, and a big bugger (weighed 14lb at 8 weeks so must be nearing the 17lb mark now!)

Theres a sling meet near me which I'm tentatively thinking about going to, but surprisingly no library-despite me living in the second biggest city in England!!

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Indith · 19/09/2012 20:27

Definitely go to the sling meet, it will give you the chance to try out lots of slings. Sling users as a general rule LOVE converting people and will gladly let you try on their slings and show you how to use them.

There are lots of different ones but you can easily narrow things down.

I wouldn't bother thinking about a stretchy wrap since your baby is a few months old so you could consider a woven wrap. There are lots of makes, lots of beautiful fabrics etc but they don't have to be hugely expensive and you can get a very good one for £25-£30 if you are on a budget (from someone like Victoria the sling lady) or you can spend up to a couple of hundred and enything inbetween.

You could get an ergo or patapum type which is quite structured. If buying an ergo be very careful as there are a lot of fakes around.

Or the is the mei tai. Again lots of brands etc. The are a bit more structured, less wrapping involved. You can get them with straps which you wrap and tie or you can get them with buckles. Some have a buckle waist and then you tie the shoulder straps. Again huge variety of cost but you can easily pick one up for £40 or so.

All are great, all are comfortable. It just totally depends on what you feel happy using which is why it is best to try them out. I love wraps best personally and have wrapped all my dcs but my 3rd isn't so keen any more so I've sold my wrap and bought a MT.

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