How many slings you got? - Page 2

[serenetabbie]

Wow.
I have 2 OTSBHs. I had one until I had my second child (who wanted to be near me all the time ), then a friend gave me another. Having 2 was wonderful, and very nice for if the baby spit up on it/I spilled food on it/the cat layed in it and one had to be in the wash. Where on earth do you keep more than that? Doesn't it get $$? I mean, perhaps the price of slings has gone down in the 8 years since I bought the first one (it was $35 bought new then, which I thought was a lot but worth it), but STILL! MAybe if I made them it would be more affordable, but still the rings alone cost like $10, don;t they?

[binxsmom]

for me, it's kinda like a hobby, in a way. i really enjoy carrying my baby and do so every day. i have several styles of carriers generally use at least 2 different ones a day, depending on what i'm doing. i also like having carriers coordinate with my ouftit or my mood. maybe that's kinda wacky, i don't know.

the expense factor is totally relative. what's spendy to one isn't to another. i received a sling for my birthday, i'll get one for christmas and i'll probably ask for another for mother's day. it's just what i'm into.

[mom2orionplus1]

slings

I have two Freedom slings. Both made by a friend of mine. One is a windpro fleece and the other a canvasy type. I use the windpro a good deal more.

Eventually when I get more $, I would like to either get more or experiment with some different types.

[MidnightCafe]

I used to have 4 - a snugli, a nojo, an OTSBH, and a Maya wrap. I'm down to just the Maya now.

My OTSBH is on loan to somebody else. I hated the Nojo & I gave away the snugli when DD got too big for it.

I'd really like an Ergo backpack, though.

[Tanibani]

Originally Posted by binxsmom

i really enjoy carrying my baby and do so every day. i have several styles of carriers generally use at least 2 different ones a day, depending on what i'm doing. i also like having carriers coordinate with my ouftit or my mood. maybe that's kinda wacky, i don't know.

I also enjoy carrying my baby and do it every day (most of the day). It's like shoes... most women own more than 4 pair, because you "need" it to go with different outfits. It's not wacky at all.

Everyone has their own "obsession." A lot of people on MDC are obsessed about cloth diapers (buying their own stash and washing it themselves.) I just don't get that. I use a cloth diaper service.

I found a mainstream board once where the women were nuts about strollers. They felt compelled to own every brand (and you know how expensive strollers are - way more expensive than slings.) That was an amusing board to read and a great source of feedback if you were looking for a specific stroller.

I own:
2 OTSBH: Leopard and Tie-Dye
My Leopard (makes me feel stylish and beautiful) is what I use most days and Tie-Dye (which I'm sure screams hippie to people :LOL ) is the back-up. I love the padding. The Tie-Dye is a "Extravagant Love Sling" and a size Regular. : So it's more snug fitting than my roomier Medium. Had I realized that at the store, I would not have purchased it.

3 Maya Wraps: Solid Denim (my only purchase this time), # 44 (gift to new baby), # 63 (had from last time). I lost my favorite # 39 (I left it at my sister's fiance's apt 2.5 years ago and they have yet to return it. : ) and # 51 (from the first time).

I use a stroller for naps only. I put the OTSBH inside the stroller for comfy padding and then cover the stroller with an open MW.

1 Silk Zolo: Green Silk
I bought it used once for $100. I'm not in love with it (it's hard to adjust and I like to nurse, walk and talk and do stuff while I babywear ) and will sell it.

2 Kozy's: Wall Flower and Meadow
I just got these two. I'm probably going to return (or sell) the Meadow (sold out) because I'm not in love with it. I am in love with the WF, which I did not expect, since that one was going to be the back-up. However, my baby is just hating the back carry! But I'm going to give it some more time.

1 Gauze Wrap: lime green
I purchased this 2 months ago, eager to learn the back carry. I've been so busy, I just haven't made time to learn it. I just had a babywearing party and a friend showed me how to do it (carrying her 3 yr old) and it was so easy! I'll probably use this at some point later.

1 Kelty back metal frame carrier
Used 10-13 months the last time. When I'm done with babywearing, I'll sell it.

Expensive?
Well, it's not expensive for me. And I do save on other things! I buy used items (clothes/gear for kids) when I can and I save a lot that way.

I am pretty happy with my stash. I don't feel the need to buy anymore.

[Star]

I have an OTSBH and a home-made Maya wrap type. I hate the OTSBH, because the padding is bulky and gets in the way, but I adore the Maya wrap one.

[mrzmeg]

I've had tons and have passed many of them on, for various reasons. My current stash:

KKAFP
Mom & Me Creations PIP
ABC (homemade)
stretch twill pouch (homemade)
Onbuhimo
New Native (too big, probably will sell/trade)
Ergo
Taylormade Treasures organic cotton mesh
Maya Wrap (may sell/trade b/c I prefer my TMT)

Geez, that's more than I thought I had! I also have an Ellaroo Podegi on the way. I don't use most of these much (mostly just the KKAFP and PIP), since ds is rather independent now, but I'm stocking up for the baby on the way

[kunama]

My Stash

Ok, Right now I have the following in my collection:

Red cotton wilkinet

Leopard print fleece hotsling pouch
Cammo print fleece coorie pouch
Black microfleece coorie pouch
Purple cotton batik coorie pouch

Maya Wrap ring sling - Just sold as we didn't get on with it at all
Red Solarveil ring sling

Ellaroo Wrap
Moby Wrap

Freehand Mei Tai
Freehand Onbuhimo.

And i've got a Doodlebug carrier on order and am contamplating putting my name on the waiting list for a kozy

Think i've got most bases covered there :-) Although, i'm wanting a
solarveil abc right now, but getting my bathroom installed takes
priority for the moment, lol.

[Goddess3_2005]

LOL I do sew, I would say at least half of my carriers are ones I have made. I believe my slings are fashion acessories, like great shoes or a purse and I need a variety to match my outfits,

[thismama]

Re: $$

I am not rich at all. I am babycarrier lucky! I have come by most of mine without spending.

Heart2Heart and MAya: both gifted to me second hand from mamas
Babytrekker: $15 at a garage sale. Woohoo!
PurplePenguin wrap: only one I paid full price for - $50 plus tax at the time
Newest wrap: Bought 6 yards of fabric for $12, and that was enough to make a wrap for myself and my best friend. Paid an artist mama for her labour to make them beautiful.

My babycarriers are the most important baby-related things I have, and are dear dear dear to my heart. They represent for me my connection to my daughter, our closeness, her infancy and toddlerhood, and the way I have chosen to parent her, which I am very proud of. I am getting all teary as I write this!

Often I think I only want one child, but when I think of NEVER AGAIN carrying somebody in my babycarriers, I think again!

[Joannect]

Current stash:

Hug a Bub
KK Solarveil ring sling
MNM pouch
Maya Wrap
Sachi Mei Tai
Freehand Mei Tai
Kozy on it's way
Mei Hip Carrier
Ergo

[kunama]

Oh yeah, we want a mei hip too, and i'm getting DH am cammo fleece Cwshti ABC for his birthday

[binxsmom]

Originally Posted by thismama

Newest wrap: Bought 6 yards of fabric for $12, and that was enough to make a wrap for myself and my best friend. Paid an artist mama for her labour to make them beautiful.

i'd love to see a pic

[boricuaqueen327]

I have 4 right now. I have one WAHM made ring sling which I love, 2 homemade pouches (one out of a sheet and the other out of nice fabric I bought for sewing the sling) and a Snuggli. I use the ring sling all the time. The pouch from a sheet I only use around the house because it doenst look look as nice due to being made from a sheet LOL. The nice pouch I just finished today but I plan on wearing it all over the airport tomoorw and all over Puerto Rico in alternating rotaition with the ring sling. The snuggli was used alot for the first 3 months mf my dd's life before I got my ring lsing and I still have it because she is still within the weight limit and because its the only carrier my husband will wear. I really want a nice WAHM pouch maybe from hotslings and a mei tai or podegi for when she gets heavier and one shoulder gets uncomfortable.

[Sailmom]

When dd was first born we had a BB that dh liked.

A friend loaned me OTSBH and a Maya and I used the Maya for a few weeks and just didn't get the hang of it and never liked the OTSBH.

The main components of my stash are a Mom and Me hemp fleece PNP, a silk and velvet Sachi Mei Tai, and I have a Kozy on the way.

I want a wrap and have been so close to ordering a Pack-pack from Babyfairies about a million times and will probably break down after Christmas and order one as I am really feeling the ABC love.

[thismama]

Originally Posted by binxsmom

i'd love to see a pic

I don't know how to post em, or I would show you. My babydaddy has a digital cam, so I could take one...

[LoveMyLil'B]

I have about 15 rings slings and tube slings. My first sling was borrowed from my SIL, and my MIL took a look at it and decided to make me some. I like having a variety of patterns to choose from.
My current favorite is a fleece tube sling. I love it because it is so thick, and keeps DS warm, and the thickness acts as padding, keeping me from getting uncomfortable when he's in there a long time. I usually have him in the hip carry when we're out.
I think I kept him in the ring sling for the first few months of his life. I loved having him so close to me, and it was the only way I could get anything done.

[Mihelinka]

I've got 4 carriers/slings right now and for me they could become an obsession like shoes!

Baby bjorn: started out w/ this, ds & dh loved it. I loved having my hands free when taking him shopping. We just retired this one. Ds got too big

OTSBH: This one i picked really because i didnt know anything about slings at the time. Its very bulky and i should never have gotten black. My ds got way too hot in it in the sun.

MayaWrap: i've had it for 8 months and i finally figured it out & have been using it since the baby bjorn went into the outgrown it box in the closet. Its nice & light. I could see myself owning several of these. I love the different fabrics & colors.

Ergo: just got in the last month. Its very strappy but it distributes the weight very well and i can hold ds close in the cold.

[MamaOui]

A baby bjorn and a sling eeze. That's it. I use my sling every day. I wash it at night and hang it to dry over night. My dd loves to face out in the baby bjorn. I have had the bjorn since ds#1 was born and the sling since ds#2 was born. They have such sentimental value to them.

[intensity_too]

All I have are mei tais

Kozy
EBMT
Babyfairies
Doodlebugs
Freehand
one made for me by a friend

That's all of 'em