Recommendations for a sling to use from birth before I move onto my patapum

[Stickhasgrownup]

I'm currently expecting DC3 and am looking for a sling suitable from birth.
I have a patapum - which I can use from 5 months, so I'm really looking for something from birth to 6m.
My main requirements are

1. Something I can discretely bf in.
2. We're going on holiday when DC will be approx 6weeks old - so something I can pop on easily in the confines of a plane so I can carry DC around the airport.
3. DD is starting reception (on my Due Date) so I want something to hold DC3 as I take her into her classroom and settle her. Buggies and children are usually left outside as its all a bit cramped - not sure I want to leave my brand new baby in the playground... but may have s/he in buggy to get to school and tranfer into sling in playgound (as too much to carry with 2 DC and newborn).

So any suggestions? I have a babyborn type thing - but not a fan - hense buying patapum when I had DD. TIA

I have a Closer, which is a stretchy wrap with a fixed cross back and rings rather than ties. It's been fab for the newborn stage, even for sling-shy DH and is mch eadsier to put on than a trad wrap.

however ds is now getting heavy and I am seeking a ssc - would you by any chance fancy a temporary swap with the patapum for 6m till your dc3 grows into it ?

MrsBadger - Sorry for the delay... had a busy few days!
A temporary swap may be a good idea , DC3 is not actually due until 2nd September! But I like to be organised!
What colour is your Close Wrap? My patapum is stone/beige.
I guess if DC3 is born at the correct time and is of average size, I'd be looking to swap until about Feb/March 2011.

Stretchy wrap without a doubt. Moby or Kari Me or the like.

ooh, splendid - it's brown

tried to CAT you but no go - have you signed up?

Oh, maybe not! I signed up with a new name when I first concieved DC3 as I didn't want anyone in RL to identify me!
helenot at hotmail dot com...

MrsBadger - Just to say I'm going away for a week... but will email you back asap when I'm home, so please let me know if you're still interested