Maternity Leave: Infantino

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Baby Carrier or Sling?

I work at home and I am going to back to work on Tuesday after being out on maternity leave. My son will be 6 weeks old on Tuesday. He really likes to be held a lot so I am think I will need a baby carrier or a sling so that I can hold him but still have my hands free to work on the computer. Which do you think will be better? Can I sit at a desk with a baby carrier or will I squish his little legs? I have heard that some babies have suffocated in one brand of slings. Does anyone know if this is just that brand or do I need to stay away...

Breastfeeding & Work

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Breastfeeding in Public and Hands-free

Can anyone recommend a good sling brand for breastfeeding in public and on the go? I'm a new mom of a week old baby girl, and am feeling a bit overwhelmed about getting "back to normal" and doing everyday activities while incorporating my daughter's frequent eating schedule. I'm large-breasted and breastfeeding is such a big production between getting my position down, exposing the breast and propping baby. I'm not sure how to get all this done while in public (at a baseball game, the upcoming wine festival, etc.), and thought a sling...