what slings do you all have?
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kirsten1985
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I have a Simply Mei Tai:
https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/freya100509/DSC01707-1.jpg
And a Maya Wrap Ring Sling:
https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/freya100509/DSC00400.jpg
I love them both!!
https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/freya100509/DSC01707-1.jpg
And a Maya Wrap Ring Sling:
https://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab231/freya100509/DSC00400.jpg
I love them both!!
LOL - this could take some time!!
I have tried loads
I currently use a Connecta (Soft Structured Carrier based on a Mei Tai with buckles). I love it - so quick and easy to use!
I have a Rockin Baby Ring Sling which is perfect for popping in and out of the car!
I have just gone back to using a Moby Wrap (sold mine before to try a Mei Tai) as I thought my LO was getting too heavy for it but I was wrong (he's asleep in it now as I type and it is SOOOO comfy!).
I have used a Babyhawk Mei Tai which is a good starter Mei Tai - would rate it althouigh I think I slightly prefer my Connecta.
I have tried a woven wrap (Girasol Old Rainbow) but need some practice to get into wrapping first - sold it for PP!!!!!
I originally had a Baba Sling when LO was born and we both hated it! Then I had a Baby Bjorn and boy do they hurt your shoulders/back (well they did mine).
I am waiting on a custom Simply Mei Tai at the moment - due to be finished mid Nov so am looking forward to that!
What do you want from a sling? For a larger baby or newborn or both?
My current favourite is a Moby Wrap if I'm honest which I never thought I'd say but my Connecta and Ring Sling have their place too
(PS. They say a stretchy wrap won't last for a bigger/heavier baby - I beg to differ as my LO is a big baby at 8.5 months we're both so comfy....no sagging to the fabric and no pulling!
)
Hope this helps a bit? Sorry rambled
I have tried loads
I currently use a Connecta (Soft Structured Carrier based on a Mei Tai with buckles). I love it - so quick and easy to use!
I have a Rockin Baby Ring Sling which is perfect for popping in and out of the car!
I have just gone back to using a Moby Wrap (sold mine before to try a Mei Tai) as I thought my LO was getting too heavy for it but I was wrong (he's asleep in it now as I type and it is SOOOO comfy!).
I have used a Babyhawk Mei Tai which is a good starter Mei Tai - would rate it althouigh I think I slightly prefer my Connecta.
I have tried a woven wrap (Girasol Old Rainbow) but need some practice to get into wrapping first - sold it for PP!!!!!
I originally had a Baba Sling when LO was born and we both hated it! Then I had a Baby Bjorn and boy do they hurt your shoulders/back (well they did mine).
I am waiting on a custom Simply Mei Tai at the moment - due to be finished mid Nov so am looking forward to that!
What do you want from a sling? For a larger baby or newborn or both?
My current favourite is a Moby Wrap if I'm honest which I never thought I'd say but my Connecta and Ring Sling have their place too
(PS. They say a stretchy wrap won't last for a bigger/heavier baby - I beg to differ as my LO is a big baby at 8.5 months we're both so comfy....no sagging to the fabric and no pulling!
)Hope this helps a bit? Sorry rambled
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kirsten1985
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I agree with Laurie, I had a Baby Bjorn and it really hurt my back and shoulders.
You had the same one as me (I remember from your pics) and they have no waist support hence why they pull/hurt. I think the more expensive ones like the active or something have some sort of waist support but I would never use one again
x
It's really down to personal opinion but a lot of girls on here rate Moby Wraps! They do take a bit longer than other carriers to put on but I use mine still now and my LO is 8.5 months old and a BIG baby (they say stretchy wraps don't late over a certain weight baby but I was only saying I beg to differ above!).
I use and sell them if you want any advice!
xx
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LOL - this could take some time!!
I have tried loads
I currently use a Connecta (Soft Structured Carrier based on a Mei Tai with buckles). I love it - so quick and easy to use!
I have a Rockin Baby Ring Sling which is perfect for popping in and out of the car!
I have just gone back to using a Moby Wrap (sold mine before to try a Mei Tai) as I thought my LO was getting too heavy for it but I was wrong (he's asleep in it now as I type and it is SOOOO comfy!).
I have used a Babyhawk Mei Tai which is a good starter Mei Tai - would rate it althouigh I think I slightly prefer my Connecta.
I have tried a woven wrap (Girasol Old Rainbow) but need some practice to get into wrapping first - sold it for PP!!!!!
I originally had a Baba Sling when LO was born and we both hated it! Then I had a Baby Bjorn and boy do they hurt your shoulders/back (well they did mine).
I am waiting on a custom Simply Mei Tai at the moment - due to be finished mid Nov so am looking forward to that!
What do you want from a sling? For a larger baby or newborn or both?
My current favourite is a Moby Wrap if I'm honest which I never thought I'd say but my Connecta and Ring Sling have their place too
(PS. They say a stretchy wrap won't last for a bigger/heavier baby - I beg to differ as my LO is a big baby at 8.5 months we're both so comfy....no sagging to the fabric and no pulling!
Hope this helps a bit? Sorry rambled
OMFG is there that many types of slings?
ive got one like the baba sling so now im thinking im gonna get rid and get a different one.
i like the wrap looking ones.
i was thinking for a newborn/young baby.
i most probably wouldnt even use it tho.
I sell them hun - brand new and I sell them cheaper than anywhere I can find atm.
PM if you're interested!
xx
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I have a Munchkin Jellybean sling, 2 home made slings, a Moby Wrap. For this new baby I'm going to get a New Native and possibly a Peanut Shell.
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You might want more than one for different occasions... I have a bunch of them (being a Baby Wearing- holic!! 
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I make ring slings and LOVE them!
Here is a pic of one I made when I was still pg... my LO loves these best atm!
https://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/birdzell/DSCF2177.jpg
I also have a Snuggli, it is good for short walks, but tends to hurt my shoulder.
I also have another one similar to a baby bjorn that is pretty good, but hard to get LO in and out of.
And I just bought this Kelty Baby Carrier FS 3.0 off Ebay... can't wait to use it for long walks and hiking!
(not really a "sling" but slings are not practical for long hikes in the mountains!)
https://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/birdzell/keltybackpack.jpg
)I make ring slings and LOVE them!
Here is a pic of one I made when I was still pg... my LO loves these best atm!
https://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/birdzell/DSCF2177.jpg
I also have a Snuggli, it is good for short walks, but tends to hurt my shoulder.
I also have another one similar to a baby bjorn that is pretty good, but hard to get LO in and out of.
And I just bought this Kelty Baby Carrier FS 3.0 off Ebay... can't wait to use it for long walks and hiking!
(not really a "sling" but slings are not practical for long hikes in the mountains!)https://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/birdzell/keltybackpack.jpg
