I have a baby bjorn synergy, a joey sling and a backpack style called deuter kangakid.
I like the baby bjorn synergy because it has a back support in it, but find it annoying to keep adjusting between me and DH.
So I got the joey sling for me, and I love it! More than I thought I would. I got it for for discreet breastfeeding and short trips - like the supermarket, or a mad dash in to the shops, but I have found myself using it more and more. I have even gone on walks with him in it as it is so much more comforting to him when he is grumpy or tired. And I have a bad back and I have not had any issues with it while using it. And of course yes, the funky design makes it all the easier to wear in public cos I didn't want a hippy look! And the reversible design means I can work out which colour is more suitable to me on the day And the other thing I like is that it is sized for me, and it is unadjustable. This means that I don't have to worry about anything slipping or giving way so as long as Jett is tucked in and the edges are up around him and he isn't going to topple out I can just get on with what I have to do.
The backpack we will start using once Jett can sit unassisted which he isn't quite at yet, but even then I think the joey sling will still be used by me as it is just so versatile!
I have a peanut sling that both myself and DH can use as we are roughly the same height and size. I havent used it for my baby yet but i have used it in the kangaroo and hip hold for my 4yo nephew and 6 month old friends baby on numerous occassions and found it to be extremely comfy.
It also just folds up and fits into your bag but it does have a padded edge which makes it a little more bulky. Initially i was going to get a bubzilla but couldnt find anywhere in my area who sells them to try one out.
Best of luck, i found there to be so many choices that it got really confusing!
Just wondering how you have gone with Byron in the peanut sling? I'm wanting to get a sling for Jacob who is 3 days younger than Byron, as he gets cranky all afternoon and wants to be held for hours.
I have a Baby bjorn and he hated it when we tried him in it 2 weeks ago, so looking for something more comforting and sleep-friendly.
Hey Carole! If you want something that holds a new little one close and cozy and lets them sleep, then I'd try a wrap. I know it's summer time in Aus, (I'm in Canada, and it is VERY much wintertime here!) and so the idea of wrapping is not so appealing, but I believe there are some wraps out there made of really light breathable material that might be cooler for summertime use. The Sassy Wrap, by Rolz and Sassy might be one to look at. It's made of a gauzy type material.
Good luck with finding something suitable!
And the other thing I like is that it is sized for me, and it is unadjustable. This means that I don't have to worry about anything slipping or giving way so as long as Jett is tucked in and the edges are up around him and he isn't going to topple out I can just get on with what I have to do.
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