I'd suggest a Close carrier, even though it has ties, because they are already tied for you basically, you just put it over your shoulders and adjust it to your size. Easy as!! I've found it was only good up to about 10kg though because they started to pull too much on the material because its not a real firm type of material - ITMS? Oh, and I think you can wear bubs facing outwards, but its not recommended to have bubs in that position anyway. So thats about the only suggestion I have for an easy to get on and off sling.
Or a mei tai, either something with an adjustable base (if bubs prefers legs out, eg: catbird baby, or the pikkolo which is a buckle version if you are really adverse to straps), or babyhawk, or the Storchenwiege half buckle carrier is excellent for newbies. Actually, that would tick all of your boxes, it is adjustable for newborn up to toddler, it is made of wrap quality cotton so is supportive yet very cool, it has a good headrest for newborns. Personally I'd recommend something with good adjustability because you want to keep a reflux baby properly upright, so a half buckle would be able to be adjusted better. For the same reason I'd suggest trying a close carrier before committing to one, as it is stretch fabric you may find that bubs slumps without frequent adjustment.
I loved the Close Carrier when my bub was little. I have just bought an Ergo now (she has just gone 9 months) cos she was getting a bit heavy for the Close Carrier.
I'd suggest the close carrier too, DD2 has pretty severe reflux and it was our saving grave until the meds started working. but it is so comfy and she loves it and snuggles in for a sleep, but does spit it when putting her in and out...
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