Anybody thinking about newborn slings yet? - Page 2

[PM]

I'm undecided between a fleece pouch from Kangaroo Korner and a pouch from WiseWomanSling. And I know there was another pouch I saw somewhere that I liked even better than the WiseWoman, in terms of looks, but I can't remember where that was!

You all should read the reviews here on MDC. The New Native does not get good reviews.

Wraps sound too complicated for a tired mommy. Plus, I don't like the look of them very much.

I can't wait to be one of the only mamans in Paris with a sling. Everyone uses BabyBjorn (or that type).

[momoen1]

I recently ordered an adjustable hemp fleece pouch from www.momandmepouch.com. I also already have a Mayawrap and a Didymos. Can never have too many good slings.

Mona

[Belleweather]

I'm thinking Hotsling, or some other pouch kind of a sling. I'm trying to decide if I should buy one at first, or make one from a pattern I found on the internet and see how that goes. I'm a pretty accomplished seamstress and there are only three seams -- what do you think?

[hypatia]

ParisMaman, I have a friend in Paris who has a Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Fleece Pouch, so you won't be the only one with a sling. Not that that's much consolation, I suppose.

Belleweather, I don't think it would be that hard to sew your own pouch. I would just do it.

[s_kristina]

Belleweather, I'd say make your own sling/pouch and see how you like it. They are pretty easy to make although you might want to do the french seam on a straight edge first if you have never made one before. I like making my own slings so that I can adjust them exactly how I want them. I have never really cared for pouches though because I like being able to adjust the sling as I go for nursing and sleeping and all the different things we go through during the day.

[cjbeach]

I have used a maya pouch and a homemade unpadded sling with DS and DS but my favorite was my fleece Kangaoo Korner pouch. Since FL weathe is too hot for the fleece I'll probably make another unpadded sling and purchase a New Native baby carrier with this baby.

[MamaFern]

i just bought a solarveil water wrap from someone on MDC. im hoping it will work in and out of water.. and also that it will work with my son while im pregnant throughout the summer. i really want a sling that i can comfortably carry him with but my shoulder and back gets sore fast. im hoping that this one will be good for a back carrier. it looks soft and lightweight and cool, so ill let you know how it feels when it gets here!

[cjbeach]

Originally Posted by MamaFern

i just bought a solarveil water wrap from someone on MDC. im hoping it will work in and out of water.. and also that it will work with my son while im pregnant throughout the summer. i really want a sling that i can comfortably carry him with but my shoulder and back gets sore fast. im hoping that this one will be good for a back carrier. it looks soft and lightweight and cool, so ill let you know how it feels when it gets here!

I had one! You'll like it a lot. I re-sold mine on ebay so I no longer have it. It is very lightweight, great for warmer climates and wonderful, wonderful in the water. I usually stick to peapod or chest-to-chest holds and can vouch for the fact that the Solarveil was great in those positions. Congrats on your find!!!