Slings

[Redstiletto]

Alright I am giving in, anyone know of a good place to get a good sling?

I really liked the ones at Rockinbabysling.com

But they are to expensive.


Anyone know of any other good place?

 

[BananaCake]

Check out this thread:
http://www.christianforums.com/t5261931-[open]-baby-slings-carriers.html

 

[RoseofLima]

Red- because of your back issues I heartily recommend getting a Moby Wrap. Once you get the basic idea down it's really easy (you tie it on you ahead of time and then put baby in)--and it's very, very comfy and it goes over both shoulders and spreads out over your whole back.

I'll see if I can find a link!

 

[BananaCake]

http://www.mobywrap.com/

 

[RoseofLima]

LOL! thanks!!

 

[Redstiletto]

Thanks ladies!!!

the main reason why I am looking into a sling is for breastfeeding, I am thinking that it will be easier and more private because we do have a lot of places to go and I will be toting the little one along, and I just think it will be easier for feeding.

What are your opinions?

 

[RoseofLima]

Hmmm- then a Moby Wrap might be more difficult... If you are looking to be able to nurse in a sling-- you'll be best off getting a heavily padded ring sling with an open tail -- like the one's found here: http://www.kangarookorner.com/c-4-standard-padded-slings.aspx

 

[Onomatopoeia]

I personally love and recommend Hotslings (hotslings.com). They're a little on the pricey side, but not terrible-and you can usually find them on ebay slightly used for less. You can use them from birth, but I got mine when my youngest was 8 months old, and it was well worth it then. I actually got 2 (they come in all different patterns and fabrics), and ended up giving them both away to friends. I wish I hadn't because I could still use them for carrying my 3 year old when we go out for long periods.

There's a local store that sells them near me, so now that we're going to have another little bean joining us, I can't wait to get over there and get a new sling.

 

[RoseofLima]

I personally love and recommend Hotslings (hotslings.com). They're a little on the pricey side, but not terrible-and you can usually find them on ebay slightly used for less. You can use them from birth, but I got mine when my youngest was 8 months old, and it was well worth it then. I actually got 2 (they come in all different patterns and fabrics), and ended up giving them both away to friends. I wish I hadn't because I could still use them for carrying my 3 year old when we go out for long periods.

There's a local store that sells them near me, so now that we're going to have another little bean joining us, I can't wait to get over there and get a new sling.

I've never been able to nurse in a pouch, though....can you???

 

[jgonz]

My favorite slings were from www.MayaWrap.com Beautiful fabrics, easy to use and adjust, and they have a longer tail that you can use to cover the baby when you're nursing.

 

[olafias]

I personally love and recommend Hotslings (hotslings.com). They're a little on the pricey side, but not terrible-and you can usually find them on ebay slightly used for less. You can use them from birth, but I got mine when my youngest was 8 months old, and it was well worth it then. I actually got 2 (they come in all different patterns and fabrics), and ended up giving them both away to friends. I wish I hadn't because I could still use them for carrying my 3 year old when we go out for long periods.

There's a local store that sells them near me, so now that we're going to have another little bean joining us, I can't wait to get over there and get a new sling.

I think I saw hotslings at Target yesterday.