Anyone got a Peanut Shell Sling?

[bubbaloo]

Just a quick question...

Has anyone tried a Peanut Shell Sling/Pouch? How did you find it? Is it easy to BF in?

Thanks in advance!

[Caz1971]

I bought one today - it is good cos you could BF in it.

[Trish]

I have one, got it a couple of days after Abbey was born. I love it. It's quick and easy to put on. Abbey falls asleep almost instantly in it, and yes it's quite easy to feed in too

[soon2be]

Hi. I've got one and wear it everywhere - at home and out and about. Oscar loves it too and will happily sleep in it. I find it really easy to get him in and out really quickly and with minimal fuss, and the more I get used to it the more versatile it is. It's great for breastfeeding discreetly too. It's taken my body a few days getting used to the carrier, but now I have I find my back, neck and shoulders don't suffer when I wear it. I'd say it's fairly ergonomic, which is important.

[Karina]

Can you use them for older babies as well? Up to what weight can it comfortably carry? I've looked on a website and it says 16kg, but as the thing is not adjustable, would a big toddler fit in it comfortably?

I've been wanting to get a sling for a while but just havent found one that I really like... but these look pretty cool.

Claire is 8.6kg. How heavy are your bubs and can you carry them easily in it?

[Michelle71]

My son is one and I use it all the time for short trips to the shop. I carry him on my hip and it means I am hands free. I would be carrying him anyway and the peanut sling makes it so much easier on my back. I haven't been brave enough to try the back carry yet

[Karina]

Oh ok, so Oscar is not much younger than Claire. How heavy is he? Does the sling hurt your shoulder or is it pretty comfortable? Thats why I want it, so I can hold her on my hip with a bit of extra support.

[Michelle71]

He's roughly 9kg and if it is positioned properly it is very comfortable. I also wear him facing me when he is tired so he can go to sleep. I will be using it for ages to come because it makes what I would do anyway (carry him on my hip) so much more comfortable and it doesn't hurt my back.