Help me pick a Hotsling size?

[friendlymamma]

I want to get a Hotsling for my LO due in 2 weeks. I will probably buy on line (I like the deals on ebay ) and I want to get the size right. How important is the bust size? I am 5'6" and about 165 lbs pre-pregnancy, currently right at 200lbs at 37 wks pregnant and I'm usually a C cup, though who knows what will happen when milk comes in. The 165 was heavy for me pre-pregnancy, but I figure it will take a while for me to get back down to where I like to be (150ish). Anyway, I'm thinking a size 4, anybody with experience able to advise me? I'm afraid the size 3 will be too small, even though that's the correct bust size. The size 4 bust is D-E which is way bigger than I've ever been. And I'm fairly certain size 5 is too big, I expect to lose at least 20 lbs fairly quickly after the baby comes. anway, thanks for any help, I've never "baby worn" a newborn before!

[Rowansmama]

Well, I'm only 5'3", a B cup, and weight 130, and I use a size 4. It seems that the sizing chart runs small because a 3 would be wayyy too small for me. Hope that helps a bit!

[icy02]

My target baby section carried them for awhile. I would try seeing if they were still there b/c it is extremly helpful to be able to try one on. You really need a good fit with these slings. Too big or too small will not work.

[TefferTWH]

I had a 3 with my son and I was about a size 12 PP with a 36DD, and it turns out, it was too small for me. My breasts are pretty sensitive to plugged ducts with any pressure. This time around I bought a 4 in hemp, but the baby hates it, so I can't say if it plugs me up, but it does give me more room (I'm a small size 12 with a 36 E or whatever is bigger than DD!!).

[friendlymamma]

Originally Posted by icy02

My target baby section carried them for awhile. I would try seeing if they were still there b/c it is extremly helpful to be able to try one on. You really need a good fit with these slings. Too big or too small will not work.

Yes, I've seen them at Target before, but now can't find them there. I'll look some other places, too. But, if i do try them on, how do I know I have a good fit? Especially with a pregnant belly?

[HeidiMcD]

It's very hard to size someone with a pregnant belly. I sell Hotslings at my work and from what you're saying, I would go with a 4. It should be a snug fit. One rule of thumb is that the bottom of the sling is at your navel with baby inside, no lower. You could always buy a 3 and a 4 and re-ebay the one you don't keep.

Good luck.

[friendlymamma]

Thanks everyone! I did find a place that had them today and she thought I was a 4 - it was a little snug around my middle, but that will soon be gone!!! Otherwise it was a good fit. I'm so excited to wear this baby!