Is the Close Baby Carrier complicated to use?

[Pinkjenny]

I am extremely cack handed. I have no desire to try and deal with my 2.5yo whilst simultaneously wrestling with yards and yards of fabric to get ds into a sling.

Anyhoo, I have seen lots of positive feedback about the Close carrier, and I am thinking, "I'm reasonably intelligent, surely I could manage to tie it?"

Any feedback from you lovely ladies? I have a Baby Bjorn which is fine for outdoors, but I am looking for something that can be worn inside. Assuming that ds is as much of a whingebag as dd was.

narky bump

I have one that never gets used.

It's not difficult to put on, just a case of putting it over your head and pulling tight.

I bought it for the reasons you have really - looks simple to use when you have a toddler with you but tbh I prefer the wrap though can't really put my finger on why.

Thanks craftynclothy - would you recommend it for a sling virgin, so to speak?

Meant to add it comes in two bits, the one that goes over your head, then an extra bit you just tie round.

Oh yes, it's v simple to put on. Definitely suitable for someone who is new to slings. In fact I'd say that's exactly what it was designed for.

I think I find it a bit more bulky than the wrap I have and that's what I don't really like. I'd say it's a good starter sling.

Perfect. Will definitely get one then. Looks like the resale value is good too.

Ive just bought one for DS 6mth, I wish i bought it sooner, I really like it, Easy peasy to put on, once you've adjusted it to fit it just goes over your head... 'On like a t shirt' as they say!! I sometimes put mine on under coat then its on when get to where want..
I had baby bjorn but recently sold as DS got to heavy for it, i have a fleece one piece hammock type sling too (sorry cant remember name!!)
Ive tried ones that tie but it was too complicated for me!!!

Does it look a bit, tree-huggerish?

They are great and easy to put on, but they don't last long as it's a stretchy wrap, when your baby gets heavier you'll need a stronger, woven wrap like a Girasol/Didymos/Hop.

Have you thought about a Coorie fleece pouch, I loved mine..bought it from www.brightsparkslings.co.uk, you wear it just like a sash and your baby lies in it, my dd3 always fell straight to sleep when I put her in it . HTH

They just look really uncomfortable!