Need a sling that's quicker to put on than my Moby wrap but is not a ring sling - any ideas?

[KirstyJC]

Hi there. I have been using a Moby wrap since my DS was 12 weeks (now 11.5mo), and love it. However, now I am back at work I need something that I can put on really quickly in a car park in bad weather when I carry him / my workbag / his nursery bag up from the car all at the same time!

I have tried the Moby - still incredibly comfy, even though he's a bit on the cuddly side, but it ended up being blown through a puddle. So not ideal!

I tried a ring sling before getting the Moby, but even at 12 weeks old I found it pulled too much on my shoulder, as I have problems with muscle strain in my neck/shoulder. So a ring sling is also out!

Does anyone have any suggestions? It would be for a short use time - really only a couple of minutes at a time, as I still use the Moby for longer periods. I don't like buckles as I find they always seem to dig in, and I need wide straps over the shoulders. I was wondering about Mei Teis, but don't really know how quick they are to put on - if you have to do a lot of tying then that would be as tricky as the Moby. Or I also saw the close carrier, which looks slightly more promising.

Any suggestions would be very gratefully received!

[KirstyJC]

Ooh, sounds interesting! Do you mean to tie them loosely to themselves before putting it on, so then I tie the waist bit, pick DS up and then pull the front panel up over him, THEN pull the straps to full length?

I would still need to be holding him with one hand at this point though, so wouldn't I still get the straps on the ground when I undo the loose knots (as would only have one hand to undo them with) or is it just that I'm REALLY kak handed!! .

I did try (once, indoors over settee!) loosely tieing it up and them getting him in the front, ready to tie the straps tighter - but he wriggles too much!

Hmm, will persevere. (Need to - DH was at the cost so don't want to lose face and admit it wasn't what I needed!)

[MoominPlotsTreason]

They hold their value very well so you will be able to sell it on if it doesn't work for you.

But do give it a bit longer. With only a little practice it will be second nature to you.

When you're putting it on in the car park, have you tried leaving the car door open and leaving the top straps inside the car while you tie around your waist and grab the baby?

Then pull the panel over the baby and hold him in place with one hand while you chuck one strap over your shoulder, and then swap hands and do the other strap. Then cross etc.

Some people tuck the straps ends in their pockets while putting a mei tai on.