[MiaPia]

I need suggestions for a good all-purpose water sling. It will mostly be used in sprinklers, occasionally in a pool, probably in the shower, and on vacation this summer at the beach in San Diego. I usually wear my baby in a Zolo or Ergo. So what should I get for water use? TIA! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile">

 

[MollyandCleo]

Most water slings are solarveil or solarweave. Solarveil is a sort of UV protective mesh, while solarweave is more like the material for men's swim suits.<br><br>
If you love your Zolo, they make a solarveil water sling, so that might be a good option for you. If you want to change things up, you could look at a solarveil mei tai (like Sachi) or a pouch (there are several different ones out there).

 

[Quirky]

Although I love mei tais in general, I didn't like the solarveil mei tai I bought because the straps turned into little ropes and were very uncomfortable for me. I much preferred my solarveil pouch. I've used a Hotslings pool pouch and I've also used a TaylorMade mesh water sling that wasn't solarveil but worked well and was very soft and comfy. (If I had to buy it over again I'd do solarveil for the sun protection factor, though.) A sling is a good choice if more than one person is going to wear it.<br><br>
Keep in mind that even with the solarveil you need to put sunblock on all over your child, because the sling/pouch isn't going to cover all of them all of the time.