Original Maya Wrap Sling Not Padded

We absolutely love our Maya Wrap Sling! We have had the sling for a little over 7 months and love it for on the go. I keep it right next to his car seat and I am able to slide it on and put him in the sling in less than 2 minutes. I like that he was able to be in it from birth until now and still loves it because of the many different positions that he can be put in the sling.  I love it for on the go because after trying several different carriers this one was the best for the run into the grocery store, etc because of ease of use and the ease of getting it on quickly.

The only downside of the sling is that if you wear them for an extended period of time more than an hour and a half or two hours (once they are older) your shoulder starts to hurt so you have to switch shoulders. This is my go to carrier for quick shopping or outings, but if I am wearing him for a while then I will choose another carrier. This is a great carrier to have in your baby wearing arsenal though.

The only "Con" My little one is in a middle stage where I wish I had an actual carrier. She still likes naps in the Maya, but when she's awake she wants to be upright. While this is possible in a Maya it's a little easier for a typical baby, mine is behind developmentally due to heart problems and I think a traditional carrier would better suit us for the moment. 

I purchased this wrap for the newborn period when I was pregnant with my daughter. We purchased the black and white pattern, which matched well with most outfits. It took some getting used to when it came to folding this wrap. I watched the included video a few times, and eventually got the folds and positions down. Once I had it figured out, the folding and positioning were pretty easy to do by myself. Our little one loved being in the sling, and would happy sleep the day away next to mom or dad. The only downsides were the time it took to get used to the wrap and how to use it, as well as the fact that the wrap must be air dried. It can take a day or two to fully dry if it isn't hot out. I would recommend this wrap/sling to other parents, especially those that need something that isn't bulky.

I have tried the newer Maya Wraps and they work wonderfully.  This original one doesn't work as great.  The material slips loose in the rings and the "shoulder cap" does not perform well.  Get the newer ones, this one isn't as good.  

A ring sling is a new parenting must have. They are great for newborns and can be used into toddlerhood, depending upon your child's weight. Maya Wrap ring slings are among the best. You know you are purchasing something that is durable, safe, and with a decent resale value. The only problem I have with my older Maya is the old shoulder style. They are much harder to adjust. I recommend looking up directions to redo the shoulder pleats. Sleeping Baby Productions has a great tutorial for doing it yourself, or you can commission her to do it.