What's the best type of sling for infants?

EarthMama · Mar 22nd, 2012, 05:04 AM

Can you recommend one to me? Also I read that there is suffocation risk with slings because it curls the baby's chin too far into chest.

Pixxie · Mar 22nd, 2012, 06:14 AM

http://http://babyslingsafety.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

Ring slings are closest to this style but with proper positioning, or you can keep baby more upright in a mei tai or wrap type carrier, also an ergo.

I loved the Moby wrap when my LO was small x

sun · Mar 22nd, 2012, 09:29 AM

I liked stretchy wraps also - I used a boba with my daughter and a moby with my son.
The wraps keep the baby upright.

aliss · Mar 22nd, 2012, 10:23 AM

The suffocation risk is with "bag slings", they aren't even slings (ie. "Infantino sway"), they are just a purse to put a baby in! All the rest recommended above are fine.

EarthMama · Mar 22nd, 2012, 11:25 AM

Sadly I can't use wraps, I feel like a claustrophobic Egyption mummy inside them...I got a Beco butterfly 2 on the way but don't know if that's good for wearing around a lot in the house

Pixxie · Mar 24th, 2012, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthMama

Sadly I can't use wraps, I feel like a claustrophobic Egyption mummy inside them...I got a Beco butterfly 2 on the way but don't know if that's good for wearing around a lot in the house

Beco are good

everyone has a preference, it might take a few goes to find something you love, but carriers can usually be resold at high prices. X

EarthMama · Mar 29th, 2012, 14:57 PM

I LOVE my beco and I finally got it down. :-)) LO also loves it.

I am still looking for a sling for just cruising around the house. I'll check out a ring sling.

Mar 22nd, 2012, 05:04 AM	#1
EarthMama Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kapoho, Hawaii Posts: 1,699	What's the best type of sling for infants? Can you recommend one to me? Also I read that there is suffocation risk with slings because it curls the baby's chin too far into chest.

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Pixxie Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Salford, UK Posts: 7,239	http://http://babyslingsafety.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1 Ring slings are closest to this style but with proper positioning, or you can keep baby more upright in a mei tai or wrap type carrier, also an ergo. I loved the Moby wrap when my LO was small x

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sun Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,727	I liked stretchy wraps also - I used a boba with my daughter and a moby with my son. The wraps keep the baby upright.

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aliss AutoSignup (SAAB) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Québec Posts: 24,341	The suffocation risk is with "bag slings", they aren't even slings (ie. "Infantino sway"), they are just a purse to put a baby in! All the rest recommended above are fine.

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Mar 22nd, 2012, 11:25 AM	#5
EarthMama Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kapoho, Hawaii Posts: 1,699	Sadly I can't use wraps, I feel like a claustrophobic Egyption mummy inside them...I got a Beco butterfly 2 on the way but don't know if that's good for wearing around a lot in the house

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Mar 29th, 2012, 14:57 PM	#7
EarthMama Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kapoho, Hawaii Posts: 1,699	I LOVE my beco and I finally got it down. :-)) LO also loves it. I am still looking for a sling for just cruising around the house. I'll check out a ring sling.

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