Best Baby sling

Im looking for a baby sling to use instead of a baby bjorn. Any recommendations for where I can buy a good one?


Also are there different ones for babies and infants or can one do the trick?

Using my maya wrap in Guangzhou was a life saver!

Especially if relying on public trasportation.

I have several. In this past winter I used my kangaroo korner fleece pouch. Very comfy and warm for both the mother and the baby. See link below:


Kangarookorner.com


I also have a lightweight cotton ring sling for the summer - check out zolowear.com.


My latest purchase was a didymos - it's very comfortable because you could carry the baby on both shoulders and it distributes the baby's weight evenly on the shoulder, back and hip. Only down side is that a bit too hot for the Hong Kong summer.

I have a maya pouch, but find it is too hot on the hotter days. I recognise that we will always be hot, but I have decided to get a cooler sling for summer.


So I have just ordered a sling from http://www.taylormadeslings.com


The absolute best place to research slings is http://thebabywearer.com - This is a site totally dedicated to slings!! (but so much information it can be overwhelming!)

I searched the forums for words like 'humid' and saw which ones were recommended. I also read the reviews, etc...


I love using a sling or pouch and prefer it to the Baby Bjorn for comfort and ease. I think it is easier to start with a pouch, with a slight stretch to it.


Warning, they are great items, and now I admit that I am now a sling addict :)


Here are the three main types.


Pouch - one loop of fabric (no tail), easy to put on and off, a slight stretch to the material will help. Some pouches are 'adjustable' in size, others are one size only.


Ring Sling - a long piece of fabric with 2 round rings. the 'tail' goes through the rings and you can adjust the position more than with a pouch - you can also use the tail for covering while breastfeeding and some tails have small pockets for diapers, keys, etc...


Wraps or Ties - these are long pieces of fabric that you literally wrap and tie the baby to you in numerous positions - they are supposed to be super comfortable, but have a very high learning curve.


Padded and unpadded - padded slings have more form to them and are more comfortable, but hotter. unpadded are probably best for HK summer.


You can see video examples of how to wear a sling and pouch at http://www.mayawrap.com/ I found these very useful when first deciding and learning.


and then there is a whole other category of 'traditional' style baby carriers..


And there is the choice of fabrics... from solavair which blocks UVA UVB to cotton with or without stretch, weave, mesh, fleece, etc...


It is really overwhelming all the choice and styles, etc... But way fun and a great way to carry your baby :)

Didy - sent you a PM

CRJ,

Thank you for your post. I went on mayawrap and am so excited to finally get to use my sling correctly. Great site.

this thread just came in need.thanks.