Hi Moms,
My second baby is due in 7 weeks, and I'm searching for a baby sling that I can purchase before he's born. Do you have a favorite brand of sling and where did you get it? I've been searching the internet today and so far have found Slinglings, Sleepy Wraps and hugamonkey. I'm looking for one that's easy to use, comfortable for me and baby, useful when nursing and can be used to carry baby (newborn through toddler) in several positions.
Thanks for any suggestions!
A.
Thank you, Moms, for your great suggestions! I just visited Peppermint Baby Boutique in Richardson today and bought a Baby K'Tan sling. It was great that I was able to try it out and compare it to other slings. I think I will be thrilled with it! My baby is due in 2 weeks, and I'm excited to use the sling from day 1. I also bought my 2.5 year old daughter a child-size Moby Wrap. I think she'll love to carry her babies in it. :)
I just bought a Baby K'tan last week and really like it. It can be used as a sling or a wrap. You can check out more info at www.babyktanproducts.com or I bought mine at the Peppermint baby boutique in Richardson. The website is www.peppermint.com, they also have babywearing classes so you could check out several different types before purchasing.
it's a local lady who used to work out of her home in East Dallas but she's got her product in lots of stores now.
Having one carrier from newborn to toddler-age can be tough. I think different carriers are better at different ages.
We used a Moby Wrap with my daughter up to about 3.5 months of age. I like the Moby Wrap best for newborns, as there are many different positions that you can put baby in (some babies like the cradle hold, others like to be more upright). It's also cheap ($35 retail), so if you end up not liking babywearing, you're not out much $$$. It's a little stretchy for older infants/toddlers, though, and you can't easily do back holds in it.
We switched to an Ergo when she was 3.5 months old. The Ergo is not good for newborns -- it requires a special insert, which costs almost as much as the Moby Wrap! But it's great for older babies and toddlers. My daughter is 1 year old and we use it almost daily and plan to continue using it for quite a while. It's also the only carrier that my husband will wear -- he considers the others to be too "girly."
I now have a Hotsling as well. I leave it in the bottom of my diaper bag so that I'm never without a carrier. It is nowhere near as comfortable as the Moby or Ergo for long-term use, but it's great for quick errands.
Hi A.,
I would definitely head over to Peppermint in Richardson, it would be the best way for you to try out different carriers and stuff and see what you like best. The girls up there are great (one of my best friends works there) and have tons of information. There are SO many different types of carriers available it is hard to recommend just one, as everyone likes something different and has different needs that need to be met with a carrier.
Peppermint holds the monthly DFW Babywearing meeting at the store, and the next one is June 14th at 10am.
