Carriers & Slings: Infant
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Baby Sling or Baby Carrier
Asked by A.T. from San Antonio
on September 16, 2006
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Hi!
I'm expecting my second baby in about 2 1/2 weeks and would like to buy a sling or baby carrier to keep my hands free. I was wondering if any of you have any rec...
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- I bought one for my daugther that she loves. She can nurse, let baby sleep and it lasts. It has now been used by 5 babies and it still looks like it just came out of...
- Hi- I A. in the same situation as you, so I A. going to try this one. The reviews mention a lot about no back pain from other users. My mom friends and I never fel...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!! Oh the excitement of welcoming a new addition to your family. I have an 8 year old son and A. a big girl so I couldn't use a sling or carrier but,...
Baby Carrier, Sling or Ergo?
Asked by H.F. from Boca Raton
on August 26, 2009
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I have a very active 2.5 year old son and am expecting baby #2 in mid-October. I'm thinking that I will need and make good use of a baby carrier, sling or Ergo carrie...
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- I used the Baby Bjorn air carrier (the mesh one) and loved it. I felt that the baby was really strapped in securely and the construction is very sturdy. It's machine w...
- Hi I have a 16 month old son and in the beginning I used an all cotton sling which I found great as he slept well in it. Then it was good for when he could sit up and ...
- Hi, H.. Well, I've only had experience with baby carriers and slings (the kind you wear across your chest and the baby is supported on your hip). I've used the soft ki...
Carrier or Sling for a New Born
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Just wondering what type of carrier or sling is recommend that anyone has used to carry a newborn. We have a Baby Bjorn but I know that the baby needs to be older wit...
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- I used an Infantino for my son, but if I had to do it again, I'd use a New Native carrier. I got a HotSling and didn't like the feel of the ring on my shoulder, but ot...
- It really depends on your personality (and the baby's too). I fell in love with the adjustable ring sling, mostly because it was sooooo easy to nurse while I was doing...
- I HIGHLY recommend the Metrowrap (look it up online). I used the Baby Bjorn for my two older children and thought it was great until it really started bothering my bac...
To Sling or Not to Sling....
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on February 14, 2008
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Expecting my second child this summer and trying to determine if I want to purchase and use a sling carrier. Used a Bjorn with my first, and loved it, but now that I...
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- A Maya Ring Sling would be a great purchase. Newborns can easily be carried in the sling, and slings are great to use for quick in and out type of carries. You also ca...
- I really liked the Infantino sling. It's secure, and my son really liked it when he was really little. He preferred it to the Bjorn. I even used it when he was abou...
- Hi L., Consider the Moby Wrap as the cloth is soft, slightly stretchy and will go over both shoulders comfortably. L.
Sling
Asked by E.R. from Dallas
on August 8, 2006
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I have a 2 year old son and will have another son on the way very soon. I tried the backpack type of carrier for my first child but returned it because it was uncomfo...
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- I would recommend that you look into the Ergo carrier or the Patapum. I have the Patapum and love it. It's for when they're too big for the sling.
- I have used different slings/pouches over the years, starting with the easy to find but much too padded NoJo. I currently use a Maya Wrap (that is six years old and al...
- E., You should check out the responses to the sling/carrier question that I posed last week. I got some really great responses about different slings for infants ...
Sling
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on September 25, 2006
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My 13 month old daughter is going through separation anxiety and likes to be carried at times, esp when we go out. She weighs about 22-23 pounds.
I've seen the Playt...
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- Mary, Maya Wrap slings are great even for older kids. My daughter likes it and she's 16 months. I have a friend who still uses hers at times and her son just turne...
- I carry my 13 month old everywhere when he doesn't want to walk. We love our KangarooKorner.com sling - we have the adjustable fleece pouch which is perfect for the wi...
- I have a 22-pound 14monthold dd and we use several kinds of carriers. IMO, a one-shouldered carrier is only going to work for an extended period of time if you're usin...
Baby Sling
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on June 9, 2009
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What do you recommend for a good baby sling? We have a Borne carrier that we used for my son but I am wanting something that I can sling the baby in now and use until...
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- There are so many babywearing options out there! I like both my pouch slings and my Ergo (which I still use especially with traveling with my 20 mo old, but the Ergos...
- I have to say I have never used just the sling but when shopping at IKEA this past Monday I saw a women with an infant in one & as she was walking all I could do is wa...
- I love the slings/pouches from wallababy.com. Great customer service and they are handmade.
Best Sling
Asked by E.D. from Great Falls
on August 8, 2008
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I would like to get advice about the best sling out there. I do own a Maya-wrap which I don't find very "user-friendly". I have watched the video a thousand times and ...
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- I am not sure if you are completely sold on a sling, but I had alot of luck with my Hotsling - just put the sling over your sholder and instert the baby. The down sid...
- Hug-a-monkey slings are the best I ever tried! And I shopped around before I got one. They are light-weight, made or organic cotton, super easy to put on. They open up...
- www.b-sling.blogspot.com they are really cute and super comfortable just $40 good luck
Baby Carrier or Sling
Asked by C.B. from Madison
on November 14, 2008
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My little girl is getting to be not-so-little anymore! I have used the Baby Bjorn since she was born and she loves it. As long as she's with mom, she's a happy little ...
Baby Sling
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on May 14, 2007
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I want to use a baby sling with my baby to be born in June. Do any of you have suggestions as to a brand. Have you used Hotslings? Good experience? Not so good?
Tha...
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- Congratulations!! I LOVE-LOVE my Hotsling!!! It's wonderful!! I used it with my first daughter until she was almost a year old...and now I'm using it with my new daug...
- I got an awesome one made by a WAHM on www.planetzebes.com - Your choice of gorgeous fabric and custom tailored to you :) You can also search on www.hyenacart.com for ...
- I bought a Mamma's Milk sling - my daughter is six months old and she still uses it. Plus it's very comfortable compared to some of the other slings I tried. What I re...
