Saturday, May 23, 2009

Baby sling plea

It has been raining here since Monday. It is supposed to rain through Wednesday. There is something about a lack of sunshine that seems to suck the joy out of everything...including a new baby.

H is driving his father (and me, though to a lesser degree) nuts. I know that it is a bad case of cabin fever. He is actually a dream of a big brother. He really loves his babies and doesn't seem to be jealous. TLL is a different story...that girl isn't happy. I hope that she'll adjust after a few days, because right now it isn't pretty folks.

Which leads me to asking...can anyone suggest a baby sling/carrier? I have an el cheapo one that isn't comfortable. I hate it. TLL hates it. I haven't even tried the baby in it. I have never really used one, but, I'm a little desperate. If any of you have used one and liked yours...please tell me what to look for and offer any advice. Pretty please!

3 comments:

  1. I had a JJ Cole PreMaxx sling I LOVED with Helena. It was so perfect for when she was little and floppy, and it was truly hands free.

    That's the only sling I've ever had good luck with.

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  2. There are reviews of slings at www.TheBabywearer.com. For a really cheap, truly comfortable and WAY easier than it looks sling, make your own no-sew wraparound sling out of t-shirt material. Yes, really. Great for around the house, not so awesomely cool for out in public, but I guess that depends on the fabric you find. There are directions for this at www.WearYourBaby.com. Learning to tie it would take about 5 minutes, so don't be intimidated. If there's a babywearing group near you, they can give you great advice and let you try all kinds of carriers. If you want to buy a sling, try a specialty internet shop, NOT a big box store. When I see "pefrect for little and floppy," I hear "has a really short useful life."

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  3. I used the baby bjorn. I loved it. It worked well for tiny infants as well as bigger babes. they can face toward you or look out at the world. I got good use out of mine.

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