I did something STUPID *blush*

[*Efjay*]

I think you would find you & bub would get sticky skin to skin, I would wear a light t shirt or singlet.

I made my self a HAB style wrap from a light jersey knit fabric & still found it rather hot. Ita a lot of material wraped around your body.

Honestly look in to the Mei tei's or clip on ABA sling, they even do a cool clip on thats perfect for summer.,

[Kazbah]

Anything skin-to-skin makes me so very, very sweaty! Wearing a light singlet / shirt as F suggested will absorb the sweat and evap nicely. MeiTei is good - I've also seen some lovely slings on ozebaby (good ol' google ) that are reasonably priced.

Good luck!

[Nadine216]

Thanks for the info Saram

I checked out the Meh Tie Sling, pretty impressive. I like it. I now have to make a choice, don't I ....


Someone else gave me a heads up on a mesh ring-sling, and I am leaning towards that one also.

So many choices ... *sigh*

Thanks again for all the tips!!

[sunshine_sieben]

Saram, Nothing is comfortable to go vaccuuming in.... Vaccuuming just isn't meant to be comfortable, I think

Nadine, I think whichever fabric or carrier you end up buying, you will get warm. Most of the heat comes form the close contact between you and your bub. If you do end up going for a mesh type material, there are 3 things to think of: first, make sure it isn't a loose mesh where little fingers could get trapped. It's not the end of the world, but could prove annoying. Secondly, again, about how tight the mesh is. cause some meshes can really dig into your or bubs skin. Ever tried to sit on one of those mesh type office chairs in a mini skirt? It hurts after a while. So make sure it is a nice soft fabric with a small holes. And lastly, Even if it is a mesh, if it is fully "plastic", it could still get sticky. Some man made products actually have fantastic breathing qualities, but others don't.

Now about ring slings, I know some women swear by them. But I personally prefer wraps or Mei Tais (although I've never used a MT) as they are worn over both shoulders and they pull bub really close to your centre of gravity which makes it very comfortable in the long run. Slings that go over only one shoulder just don't really feel all that comfortable in the long run, to me. Alright for a quick trip to the shops, but not for long term wearing.

If you do decide on a MT, then I think (from other people's feedback) going wiht one that has slightly padded or very wide straps might make them more comfortable.

Just my personal opinion.

Sasa

[Nadine216]

Second on the vaccuuming!!

Ya see, that was exactly the first thought popping into my head ... about the mesh digging into bubba's skin. I could just imagine picking bubba out and his/her little legs be all checkerdboard.

And my second thought was (re ringsling) about the kangeroo. If this bubba is a premmie too, I would like to kangaroo and tbh I don't see how you can get the bubba in an upright position near your bossom with a over-the-shoulder sling.

Thanks for the food-for-thought

I totaly forgot that my sister has a degree in clothing design and she would be able to get me some fabric cheaper, she lived in the city for about 5 years now and know all the "hot-spots" So I am waiting for her to get back from London and then we are going shopping. I think I might just get me 5m fabric and see how it works, if not ... then I'll try something else.

[Nelle]

I LOVE Mei Tais. Used one for my 21 month old, used one for my newborn. Love them.

[Beach Mama]

Mum is about to make a Mei Tei for me as well, will let you know how we go but if you want the instructions we are using just PM me hun. My material for the Mei Tei cost $25 and the pattern (according to her!) is really easy plus we can adapt it and put more/less padding in straps etc! It will be coming up to summer here too when bubby is born, so I wanted the option of the two!