Baby Slings

Zziggi

A while ago i remember going through a link from this site to a site that sells baby slings - a bit new-age-ish. Does anyone know what the sites may have been? The slings could be made to be used in a variety of different styles depending on the age of the baby/toddler and the slings could also be used for breast feeding discretely. The slings were basically a piece of material witha ring on it to be worn at the shoulder. Does this ring any bells with anyone?

Firstly, are these slings any good? Secondly do you think i could use on to carry a 32lb toddler who has just turned 2 (this week!). DD is extremely clingy and i can;t keep carrying her about in my arms. Wondered if these slings might be a good idea to give her the comfort she needs whilst leaving my arms free.

black-saturn

They might have changed now but when I had my sling about 11 years ago it was really uncomfortable. I couldnt have carried her in it for more than half an hour or so. But they might be different now.

trinnylilac

There are alot of sellers on ebay that do these slings.I have one and found it very easy to breast feed with it.

bonvonnie

http://www.bloomingmarvellous.co.uk/product.aspx?CategoryID=Nursery&ProductID=7263&language=en-GB

This one from Blooming Marvellous costs £50, and can be used from birth to 2 years.

still it looks back breaking to carry a 2yo in that!!

Counting_Pennies_2

http://www.nctms.co.uk/prodshow.asp?id=548&cat=70&scat=88
http://www.nctms.co.uk/prodshow.asp?id=937&cat=70&scat=88

The above links are to the NCT carriers, there are two that I think are suitable

The one below is to a hip seat, maybe not hands free, but I have a friend who raves about it, and it takes a bit of the pressure off

http://www.kiddicare.com/invt/crshckhipblkb

The next one looks as if it might also be ok

http://www.kiddicare.com/invt/crspmxcscbeachd

Have you thought about a back carrier, I am sure it will be better on your back, there are a variety here

http://www.kiddicare.com/icat/rearcarriers

SammyD_2

Try https://www.littlepossums.co.uk ...they have a very wide range of slings, including lots of ring slings and other "unusual" slings. I have a boring conventional Tomy sling which is ok, but have looked at other possibilities on that web site. A friend uses the kari-me sling (for a twelve month old) and swears by it. However, my own view (having a two year old myself) is that it would be pretty tough using a ring sling to carry that much weight around.

flea72

just do a search for ring slings, but this company tends to be recommended on alot of parenting sites

http://www.littlepossums.co.uk/

hth flea

Savvy_Sue

Zziggi wrote:

Secondly do you think i could use on to carry a 32lb toddler who has just turned 2 (this week!). DD is extremely clingy and i can;t keep carrying her about in my arms. Wondered if these slings might be a good idea to give her the comfort she needs whilst leaving my arms free.

One of my sons was a late walker and so I was carrying him until he was 16 months old, not much indoors but regularly on the 'nursery run' to pick up my eldest, no time to get the buggy out of the car. So I know where you're coming from, but I just wonder if you're not going to perpetuate her clinginess if you put her in a sling? Not to mention wrecking your back! She's not going to get any lighter, and this phase will either pass, or she'll get too heavy to carry, full stop. What then? Just a thought ...

Alleycat

I've not got one (got a different make, from Free Range Kids) but I've heard that freedom slings are very good. They are sold on Ebay by a lady with 12 children (!) and are some of the cheapest around. They've got loads of different colours and patterns to choose from. Theres also a site called the carrying kind which sell loads of different carriers. They're definately much better than using the more commercial ones i.e. Tomy etc as the baby is not suspended by their crotch which puts enormous strain on the pelvis and spine.

Slings are wonderful for newborns as they are supported well and are snug and secure against their mummy. The amount of meals I used to eat with Jess in her sling feeding!! Before I got one, I had to get people to cut my food up for me and try and eat one handed. You know what they are like, as soon as dinner is ready their eyes ping open!!

With regard to carrying a toddler, it may be better to get something a bit more supportive than a traditional sling. The Ergo is great, very versatile and easy to use. It distributes the weight more evenly and so you won't get a sore shoulder and as much 'pull' as a sling. The Sutemi is also well recommended but is a tad more expensive.

Have a look at https://www.freerangekids.co.uk or just google slings will bring up a array to choose from.

bumpybecky

the type of sling you talk about in your first post sounds like a ring sling, I've not tried one of those (yet) but from what I've read they sound good, but maybe better for shorter trips and younger babies. For longer periods of wear, especially with a heavier / older child I'd go for the ergo

I've got one of the new generation ergos and it is great I use it for keeping my dd3 happy while I'm still abel to get on with hoovering, washing up, cooking etc

both free range kids (have bought from and totally recommend) and little possums are excellent sites and sell the ergo baby carrier which is truely fabulous

if you want more advice on slings and baby carriers visit the attachment parenting board at hunnybeez.co.uk

Js_Other_Half

Here are some sites with slings that haven't already been mentioned:-

https://www.babypouch.co.uk/

http://www.smilechild.co.uk/index.asp?sub_category_id=6

http://www.naturalchild.co.uk/