Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 I'm seeking suggestions... I have a Wilkinet (I have a small person in it as I type) which is v good for walkies, housework and getting her to sleep if she's feeling a bit overtired and grouchy. But! It is no good from a feeding point of view and so I am thinking about an over the shoulder 'proper' slingy sort of sling. I know there are several brands out there and I'd appreciate any thoughts from anyone on which one is best - or are they much of a muchness? Thanks all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 Try this: http://www.betterbabysling.freeserve.co.uk/index.html >I'm seeking suggestions... > >I have a Wilkinet (I have a small person in it as I type) which >is v good for walkies, housework and getting her to sleep if >she's feeling a bit overtired and grouchy. But! It is no good >from a feeding point of view and so I am thinking about an over >the shoulder 'proper' slingy sort of sling. I know there are >several brands out there and I'd appreciate any thoughts from >anyone on which one is best - or are they much of a muchness? > >Thanks all, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 But! It is no good > >from a feeding point of view and so I am thinking about an over > >the shoulder 'proper' slingy sort of sling. I know there are > >several brands out there and I'd appreciate any thoughts from > >anyone on which one is best - or are they much of a muchness? I am known by the local NCT as the woman with the sling, as I have one of these and use it incessantly. (I am having trouble convincing DS2 that there are other ways to get around!) I tried the better baby sling and sling easy, and in the end got a sling easy, solely because they came in wackier patterns. Other wise there was no difference. The sling easy also had a really good booklet, which was useful at the beginning until you get really comfortable with it. Some even come with videos. It takes time and practice to get the hang of feeding in it while on the move, but worth persevering. I fed DS1 in it while shopping in Sainsbury's. Likewise some people say that they've found it hard getting the baby in it well, so the pictures are good, as are the useful tips - ie walk round while getting baby in - they don't like you putting them in when you're stationary. The positions are useful as they are so versatile, and it gives you ideas until you work out what's best for you both at that time. It does change. IMHO- the ones I've seen are much of a muchness. I cannot recommend mine too highly. It is the best piece of baby equipment I bought. used it constantly rather than a pram/pushchair for the first year, it's been used frequently since and he still bounces up and down with excitement when he sees it. I have back problems, and find that holding a toddler gives me terrible pain, but the sling supports his weight and is still useful as it is easier to use it for those (too frequent) occasions when you have to carry them ...eg from the car to school, while waiting outside. Pricey, but not when you think about the use you can get out of it. (sorry - end of advert. :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2000 Report Share Posted April 28, 2000 But! It is no good > >from a feeding point of view and so I am thinking about an over > >the shoulder 'proper' slingy sort of sling. I know there are > >several brands out there and I'd appreciate any thoughts from > >anyone on which one is best - or are they much of a muchness? I am known by the local NCT as the woman with the sling, as I have one of these and use it incessantly. (I am having trouble convincing DS2 that there are other ways to get around!) I tried the better baby sling and sling easy, and in the end got a sling easy, solely because they came in wackier patterns. Other wise there was no difference. The sling easy also had a really good booklet, which was useful at the beginning until you get really comfortable with it. Some even come with videos. It takes time and practice to get the hang of feeding in it while on the move, but worth persevering. I fed DS1 in it while shopping in Sainsbury's. Likewise some people say that they've found it hard getting the baby in it well, so the pictures are good, as are the useful tips - ie walk round while getting baby in - they don't like you putting them in when you're stationary. The positions are useful as they are so versatile, and it gives you ideas until you work out what's best for you both at that time. It does change. IMHO- the ones I've seen are much of a muchness. I cannot recommend mine too highly. It is the best piece of baby equipment I bought. used it constantly rather than a pram/pushchair for the first year, it's been used frequently since and he still bounces up and down with excitement when he sees it. I have back problems, and find that holding a toddler gives me terrible pain, but the sling supports his weight and is still useful as it is easier to use it for those (too frequent) occasions when you have to carry them ...eg from the car to school, while waiting outside. Pricey, but not when you think about the use you can get out of it. (sorry - end of advert. :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2000 Report Share Posted April 29, 2000 >I'm seeking suggestions... >I am thinking about an over >the shoulder 'proper' slingy sort of sling. I know there are >several brands out there and I'd appreciate any thoughts from >anyone on which one is best - or are they much of a muchness? I have a Huggababy. Used it from 10mo to 2y3m and very occasionlly since. Currently not in use so if you'd like to try before buying.... -- Sue Chair and Membership Secretary, Nottingham Branch Area A Rep, Region 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2000 Report Share Posted April 29, 2000 >I'm seeking suggestions... >I am thinking about an over >the shoulder 'proper' slingy sort of sling. I know there are >several brands out there and I'd appreciate any thoughts from >anyone on which one is best - or are they much of a muchness? I have a Huggababy. Used it from 10mo to 2y3m and very occasionlly since. Currently not in use so if you'd like to try before buying.... -- Sue Chair and Membership Secretary, Nottingham Branch Area A Rep, Region 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2000 Report Share Posted April 29, 2000 , , Sue, being over-fond of internet shopping, in the process of having a wee look at 's www.bouncybaby.com site yesterday just after I sent the 'help' message, I kind of, er, impulse ordered one from there! (Credit card ordering has a lot to answer for...) So problem solved - thanks for the suggestions, help, and offer of a shot of one! Will let you know how we get on when it arrives next week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2000 Report Share Posted April 30, 2000 >, , Sue, > >being over-fond of internet shopping, in the process of having a >wee look at 's www.bouncybaby.com site yesterday just >after I sent the 'help' message, I kind of, er, impulse ordered >one from there! (Credit card ordering has a lot to answer >for...) So problem solved - thanks for the suggestions, help, >and offer of a shot of one! Will let you know how we get on when >it arrives next week... > > Oh spooky, since an email I wrote mentioning (?reiterating) that at bouncybaby makes slings is still sitting unsent in my outbox! Hope it all works out, slings are OK but I don't want any arrows! On the subject of recommendations, we had our first Hoppa Board outing yesterday and I am afraid it wasn't a great success. We did it with the pushchair rather than the buggy, which might be better. 's head kept banging into the handle and we had to walk like ducks in order to push it. -- Vaudin jennifer@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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