Need a sling suggestion please!

[aliss]

I currently use an Evenflo Sway, which I *love* because I can throw it on while I walk the dog and it is the only thing that 100% guarantees to put my crying baby to sleep (fingers crossed I didn't jinx this)

BUT... it only goes up to 15lbs and my fat little muffin is pushing 13lbs at only 5 weeks.

I really need a good sling suggestion, one that makes it very "womb like" for the crying baby.

I don't care about price and I don't care how it looks, just need something like the womb and something fairly easy (or at least with really good clear video instructions). I had a hotsling but I couldn't figure it out

Thanks so much

This is the Sway I currently use:
https://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/28/84/16/0003288416269_215X215.jpg

 

[Eala]

I use a Freedom Sling ring sling - https://www.freedomslings.co.uk/ They're made by a lady who lives about 5 mins from me

I liked mine when LO was tiny, put it away for a bit in favour of a Moby and then a Mei Tai, and have just brought it out again because my LO prefers a hip carry. I have the padded version, and I do really like it

Though annoyingly I am going to have to sell mine and buy a new one. I bought it when I was pregnant and got a larger size, just in case I didn't shift my baby weight! Problem is that now it's too big I have to pull it in as tight as it'll go, and the "tail" nearly hits the ground

Sorry, went a bit off-topic there Hope you find one that you get on with!

 

[Lisa1302]

I use a Freedom Sling ring sling - https://www.freedomslings.co.uk/ They're made by a lady who lives about 5 mins from me

I liked mine when LO was tiny, put it away for a bit in favour of a Moby and then a Mei Tai, and have just brought it out again because my LO prefers a hip carry. I have the padded version, and I do really like it

Though annoyingly I am going to have to sell mine and buy a new one. I bought it when I was pregnant and got a larger size, just in case I didn't shift my baby weight! Problem is that now it's too big I have to pull it in as tight as it'll go, and the "tail" nearly hits the ground

Sorry, went a bit off-topic there Hope you find one that you get on with!

I have these too! My linen ring sling and my fleece pouch were hers! She is great for advice too!

She also sells an American brand on her other website https://www.herbalbaybee.co.uk/page9.htm - called Slinglings, its a pouch that goes on in one go, no straps or adjustment.
I actually want one of these, I LOVE my fleece pouch, you can not get a more simple carrier, but it was too warm for summer, an although I love my ring sling, there is no getting away from the fact it does need adjustment.

On that link you can see the different positions, I think the second down on he right (a brown one) looks very comfy for a young baby)

Just noticed on the page about them it says 'Out of 500 slings in the U.S.A,these came out on top !'

 

[MrsRabbit]

I'd get a ring sling [have one] or a mei tai [want one] if I had to pick a sling.

 

[embo216]

I love my mei tai I have a close and a freedom pouch but not as keen on them xxx

 

[retromum1]

I'd get an ergo baby, pricey but absolutely worth it, they are cocooned like they are still in the womb and you can do front, side and back carries with them. I absolutely love mine and the resale on them is really high.

 

[Dopeyjopey]

I have a maya ring sling and a mamas and papas u.go. i prefer the maya at the moment as the u.go seems a bit thick for warm weather but it will be good for hip carrying later. The maya is unbelievably easy! x

 

[aliss]

I'd get an ergo baby, pricey but absolutely worth it, they are cocooned like they are still in the womb and you can do front, side and back carries with them. I absolutely love mine and the resale on them is really high.

I tried out a bunch today and ended up buying the ergo with infant carrier ($150, eek!) but it seems to be really great, I'm very happy.

Thanks everyone The ergo is sling #4 so I'm sure I'll get around to purchasing all of them

 

[Dragonfly]

I am looking a sling to breastfeed number 2 and I havnt got a clue theres so many, wanted it to kinda be a cover also. I seen one I liked on eastenders once but havnt been able to find one like that since.