[ilfan96]

I am looking for a sling to carry my 7 week old around in. I have never used a sling before, so I am not sure what is out there. I am not looking to spend tons of money and would prefer to support a WAHM if possible! Thanks!

 

[CajunMama]

I would look at pouches. They have the smallest learning curve, IMO. Try www.hotslings.com I would choose the stretch fabric, but her basic pouches are great too.

A ring sling like a maya would give you the most flexibility, www.mayawrap.com

HTH

 

[Artisan]

I would go for a pouch sling. Since you've never used a sling before, slings like the Maya have a much higher learning curve. The other mama listed hotslings. You could also check out the adjustable fleece/cotton pouch at www.kangarookorner.com

 

[sebrinaw]

I would reccomend a stretchy wrap, I found it really easy to learn. A moby wrap is perfect. If I had another baby I would for sure be using my Moby all the time

Sebrina

 

[Jaime]

I am new to slinging and am awaiting my first sling...

i ordered from hotsling and got a stretch pouch!
I can't wait to get it, but from all my research i just kept coming back to hotslings.

 

[chellemarie]

I agree with Sebrina - I'm all about the Moby Wrap.

If I had a bitty baby, I'd buy a Hotsling pouch.

 

[yitlan]

I, too, am all about the Moby. Stretch wraps are perfect for keeping them snug against you like little bugs!

 

[Kristine233]

Most of the slings are really good if worn correctly. Check out www.Thebabywearer.com for reveiws on all of the slings listed.

My favorites (not including my own lol) are:
Hotslings Stretch www.hotslings.com
Silk Zolo www.zolowear.com
KKAFP in winter www.kangaroocorner.com
Moby Wrap - mine was from www.mothersville.com
and any good asian carrier for when they have head control.

For a little bity baby I would start out with a good pouch or ring sling. Have fun!

 

[SheBear]

Personally, I don't like a pouch for a newborn. I want something that I can adjust, because with a newborn, I may use several different holding positions in a day--cradle while they are nursing, heart to heart while just sleeping, then when they get a tiny bit bigger, front-facing (kangaroo carry) so they can see things. IME, one pouch just won't allow for all that very well. Unless, maybe, it was a very stretchy pouch. Or maybe and adjustable pouch (no personal exp. with an AP).

I don't have much experience with wraps, (just one I've designed myself--I love it for wearing long-term, but not for nursing in...guess I have a learning curve, LOL!)

Anyway, to the original question: I personally choose a ring sling for the most adjustability/versatility and still easy to use with a newborn. I'm partial to unpadded varieties.

Edited to change "learning curse" to "learning curve".....although the former may actually be more accurate, LOL!

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