Slings

pixelvixen · January 2009

I think I've asked these questions before but I cant find my post nor did I write down any answers. Doh!

What is your favorite type of sling? Why? Where did you get it?

Isn't there a store in Seattle or somewhere that has a ton of different slings to try on? I need to go there.

blueLu25 · January 2009

I have one that is a peanut shell style that I made, and I love it, especially now that DS is getting heavier. I also had an Infantino brand one, which was terrible, imo.

I've also heard great things about the Maya ring slings.

FutureMrsLynch · January 2009

We got to try on a bunch of different slings as part of my newborn prep class. It was a little difficult to use at first, but I think I'm going to go with the Moby wrap.

Whatever sling you decide on, you can buy a just as good, but less expensive knock off on etsy

LuvBug12683 · January 2009

I bought a Peanut Shell for Norah and she hated it...I dont think she liked be confined to a small space...

So now we just use a Bjorn and love it..so much more freeing to her and I can use it for a long time

FutureMrsLynch · January 2009

We also have the Bjorn. Dh is so not the baby wearing type, and the Bjorn was a good compromise for us

pixelvixen · January 2009

We have a bjorn and really like it but Payton hated it until she could face forward. I wanted more of a sling for when the baby is tiny.

Thanks girls!

AnnetteWalker · January 2009

I have a sleepy wrap kind of like a Moby wrap so not exactly a sling but same concept. I liked it and DS liked it when I used it for a while. He got really hot in it but it was so nice to have hands free. Now that he is getting heavy I have not tried it for a long time. I didn't like that it pulled my shirt up in the back. There is a local store that came into baby class at Evergreen Hospital and they had all the different carriers to try with your baby and you to see what works for you. I don't remember the name of the store. Maybe M&M"Michelle" or Anemic Royal "Christa" remembers the name of the store. They were both at class with me. They had a ton of carriers that I liked but I couldn't spend over 100 on a carrier.

MissBlush · January 2009

I've heard really good things about the Moby wrap. You can get them on ebay new for around $30. I was just looking at them last night, because that's the sling I'm planning to get.

JRS72206 · January 2009

We have a couple Hotslings and a baby Bjorn. She likes both. I use the Hotsling all the time around the house, shopping...etc. DH uses the Bjorn. I got both my Hotslings off Ebay for much cheaper then in store.

IdahoGirl · January 2009

After trying on several different slings, I went with a Moby. We'll see how it goes.

MandR · January 2009

I use the Wendy Bellisimo sling we registered for at BRU. It was pretty inexpensive and Ray San loves it.

Marcie

jen_and_tom · January 2009

I have a Hotsling, Moby, Bjorn, and Ergo. The Moby was my favorite up until 3 or 4 months. I wore it for hours every day. DD hated the cradle position of the Hotsling however, I like the Hotsling now that she's older because I can keep it in my diaper bag and it works really well for the hip carry. The Bjorn was mostly used by DH. It's just ok. The facing out thing was nice but I got annoyed with wearing it around the house b/c of her feet dangling. The Ergo is my current favorite and I use it almost daily. In hindsightht, I would have just bought the Moby and Ergo.

MsGirl1 · January 2009

I got a moby too, we will see how it goes....I got mine at the Baby Boutique at Evergreen. It was the same price as all the ones I found online....

I hope it works and wasn't a waste of money!?

scarletii · January 2009

Hey Kim! I have a hotsling that I got when Hannah was about 11 months old. I love it! I've been using it with Gavin and he falls asleep in it within minutes! I got mine from my friend Katy. Here's her website:

https://regardingpeanut.com/category_9/Pouches.php

You can order online, or see her. You can tell her that I referred you.

Seattle_JiLLn · January 2009

jen_and_tom:
I have a Hotsling, Moby, Bjorn, and Ergo. The Moby was my favorite up until 3 or 4 months. I wore it for hours every day. DD hated the cradle position of the Hotsling however, I like the Hotsling now that she's older because I can keep it in my diaper bag and it works really well for the hip carry. The Bjorn was mostly used by DH. It's just ok. The facing out thing was nice but I got annoyed with wearing it around the house b/c of her feet dangling. The Ergo is my current favorite and I use it almost daily. In hindsightht, I would have just bought the Moby and Ergo.

This is my experience too. Although I didnt' have a hotsling. BUt the Bjorn really hurts your shoulders when the baby doesn't weigh much at all. And the Moby is FANTASTIC for when they're little and cuddly. ANd the Ergo is great when they're bigger. I could still put Ben in the Ergo if I felt like it.

There are a few places you can look locally... www.cozybabyboutique.com is in Kirkland, and there's another one I thin it's called "regarding peanut" or something like that... both of those women go to the Evergreen parent/baby classes. I think Birth and Beyond in Madison Park? also has a lot of options. If you look on line at differnet slings and then look at the retailers for them, you should find good places. I also think there's a website called www.thebabywearer.com - they might have resources.

applecider · January 2009

I have a classic fabric one-should ring sling that I love. The newborn loves to sleep in there and it leaves my hands free. The brand is Rosado.

DH has a Moby but the baby doesn't have enough head control yet.

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