Has anyone used a Mammas Milk Sling?

[Shiv]

I have been doing some research on slings for when my new baby arrives and i really like the look of the Mammas Milk sling, but had previously never heard of them. It looks great for breatfeeding which is my main concern with a toddler running around.

So have any of you ever used one and how do you rate it?

Thanks

 

[lozzy21]

Iv just had a look at them and i dont think id get one, they dont look very surportive for you or for baby. If your wanting hands free breastfeeding id sugest a stretchy wrap.

 

[Shiv]

Iv just had a look at them and i dont think id get one, they dont look very surportive for you or for baby. If your wanting hands free breastfeeding id sugest a stretchy wrap.

Thanks - stretchy wraps just look really tricky to tie to me, i shall do some research into it though.

 

[lozzy21]

They look realy daunting at first but they are easy once you get the hang of it. Practising with a teddy infront of a mirror is a good way to practice.

Have you had a look to see if there is a sling meet near you? That might be a good idea.

 

[Kate&Lucas]

See I like the look of that. It doesn't look much different to a Babasling or a ring sling. I had a Babasling and it came in handy the first couple of months when Lucas just would not sit upright in a wrap. Is it adjustable? If not you might want something that is. But other than that it looks good

ETA: I also agree with Lozzy, if you wanted to look at stretchy wraps they're a lot easier to use than they look

 

[Shiv]

You can get adjustable ones. I like the idea of something you can just put over you and voila it's ready for baby! Yes I am that lazy

 

[Pixxie]

A stretch wrap only has to be tied once then you leave it on taking baby in or out as needed much better for your back and you can change the position as baby gets bigger, once they get to about 3 months they are not a fan of the cradle position! Have a look at a Moby or Sleepy wrap xxx

 

[Aunty E]

I have a pouch sling for that exact reason, sometimes I just want to fling something on!

 

[Shiv]

I have a pouch sling for that exact reason, sometimes I just want to fling something on!

Which one have you got AE?

 

[Sam292]

Looks like a hotsling - very handy but you will want something more supportive for long journeys and as baby grows too. A Sleepy wrap would be good to have as well xx

 

[Shiv]

Thanks for all your replies ladies. I have done a bit more googling and I think i will but a pouch sling (perhaps the mammas milk one) plus a stretch wrap one, i like the look of the sleepy wrap.

I feel it would be easier in the early days to feed newborn from the pouch sling as it looks like a more natural position for latching. The stretch wraps seem to hol dbaby quite high and if I am honest my boobs have gone somewhat south and I don't think I could breastfeed baby in the upright (hug) position without hoiking my boob up about a foot!

So my plan is ot use the pouch sling for the early days and then use the stretch wrap when baby is a bit older (3 months say) and for longer walks etc.

Just don't tell my hubby that I am buying two!

thanks again
Siobhan