Slings - Page 2

[Mama Bear]

I have a Hotsling and an Ergo and a mei tai a friend made for me. I want to get a KKAFP and am considering a wrap just to be well rounded with my collection LOL

[Apryl Srissa]

Thanks for the input! I guess I have a while lol, but definately want to try a new one this time around.

I second wishing to be where its to warm. Our high today was 9, this is just crazy

[Apryl Srissa]

Another question. Does the Moby get warm easily? I overheat really easily, and so far our boys have also. Looking at it, it looks like there would be layers over baby, so I'm just wondering. Thanks, back to looking at all the links

[LittleBrownDog]

There are lots of different weights of stretchy wraps- Most, like the Moby, hug-a-bub, etc are similar to t-shirt material. There are different ways to tie them so that there are fewer layers. One of my favorite features of a wrap is that if you are just hanging out around the house, there's no need for a shirt! Baby is skin to skin, easy BFing, and you are covered in case someone rings the doorbell

The HotMama wraps are a little heavier weight but they are beyond gorgeous and so comfortable. And WAHM made

Gypsy Mama Bali Baby Stretch wraps are a nice weight. I wore DD at 18 months old around a VERY hot Irish festival last summer and we stayed comfy. The Bali Baby Breeze gauze wraps are even cooler, but IMO are not quite as comfy and squishy for a newborn. All the GypsyMama wraps are SO pretty. She also usually has water wraps but they're out of stock at the moment.

Also, if you join the forums at thebabywearer.com you can get amazing deals on used carriers- I have bought the majority of mine 2nd hand for way less than they'd cost new!

[StacieM]

Originally Posted by monocyte

Can I come visit??? I'd love to be somewhere where its too hot for fleece!!

Today it was in the single digits for a high, below zero with windchill. Horrid. And we had to go out!!

Yowza on the cold! Yikes. If we had a high of 69 here, we'd all be bundled up. I don't know how you guys handle it. I heard once that it's better for boys to be born in the summer because male babies are weaker at birth? So they have a harder time than girls being born in the winter. Okay, off topic, but just thought I'd share the thought that popped into my head.

Back to discussing slings...

[Momma Aimee]

She also usually has water wraps but they're out of stock at the moment.

this is the water sling i looked at with DS that I WANT for this baby. DS loves water, so we have baths, pools and my showers to think about. DS will only be turning 2, it is unfair of me to think i can ask him to leave the baby alone -- ie baby sitting in bouncy in the shower like he did, while i shower and he runs around......and i do not want dhand i to have to take turns sitting out and miss the pool fun with him either, that would not be fair to DS or us......

Aimee

[FillingMyQuiver]

We have a Maya Wrap ring sling (swore by this w/ both my kids), a fleece hotsling, a Kozy mei tei, and a Kangaroo Korner solarveil ring sling. I'm hoping to be able to use all of them w/ this new babe and to make a wrap for the nb stage to make chasing 2 toddlers easier

[Apryl Srissa]

I never even thought of a water one!

You guys have given me lots of ideas. And oddly enough, our local babywearing class teaching mama was talking about another class soon. I'm just not announcing this lil one yet, so haven't spoken up, to many members in that group shop where my mom works, so have to wait a bit.

Thanks for all the info and opinions. I think I'm going to see who has what locally that I can play with while I'm deciding, once the cat is out of the bag

[LittleBrownDog]

You can see if there is a NINO group in your area to try things out before buying!

http://www.nineinnineout.org/localgroups.htm

[Azuluna]

I had a polar fleece sling custom made for me by a lady on eBay. I had bought one of her other ring slings and loved it, so I emailed her to ask about the PF. I am going to be using a convertible carseat from the beginning, and I wanted to have something warm and snuggly to put the baby in for carrying in/out of stores, the house, etc.
I also found a wrap at a consignment store, and have a third ring sling that I made when dd was a baby. Hopefully 4 carriers will get the job done, but I may buy an Ergo in the future...they look so cool for bigger babies & toddlers.

[chubbycheeks]

I loved my Mom and Me pouch, and my Sutemi as DS got older. Think this time I may get a Hotsling or a KKAFP, since its cold here and the baby will be born in the winter..

[Bonawich]

I'm thinking I might like to get a wrap this time....with a 3 year old to run around after, I'd like to have something where I could get the baby fairly secure. Any one know where I could find a good explanation of the different types of wraps?

[LittleBrownDog]

Originally Posted by Bonawich

Any one know where I could find a good explanation of the different types of wraps?

Are you looking for a brand comparison or a discussion of stretchy vs. woven vs. fleece etc?

If I was only going to have one I'd get a woven- Ellaroo or Didymos or Storchenweige. They are tough and will be just as supportive for a big toddler as they are cozy for a tiny newborn.

Here's a comparison chart of some popular brands/styles of wraps and other carriers: http://www.peppermint.com/comparison.html

Back with more info later- DD yanking on my arm

[Organicavocado]

I have a New Native on the way, and I want to get a moby and a mei tei. I know my husband will be most open to wearing the mei tei, he always notices when daddies have their babies in slings.
-starts bawling, really.-

[Bonawich]

Originally Posted by LittleBrownDog

Are you looking for a brand comparison or a discussion of stretchy vs. woven vs. fleece etc?

I guess both Any and all info on wraps is much appreciated! There seem to be about 15 different brands, so I'm also trying to figure out the difference between all the stretchy brands and the woven brands.