Ring sling or Pouch before Ergo?

[LuluHB]

I agree with Rufalina - the ergo with the infant insert is brilliant. I've had my DD#2 in there from birth and its been great. She is so snuggly warm and is very secure - I can easily have her in the ergo and still bend down, move around etc dealing with DD#1. I've also got a ring sling (and a BB and a HAB!!!) and would definitely choose the ergo above them all right from birth and onwards.

[Trish]

Kellie, I never had my Ergo when Abbey was a newborn, but I did get myself a Peanut shell. I loved it for when she was a tiny newborn. I love that they are hidden in there, away from prying eyes and hands, I love that you can breastfeed bub in it and it's really easy to use too. I still use it now occassionally to hip carry Abbey in it.

Let me know if you want to have a look at it and I will bring it around next time

[Nelle]

My babies were/are in the happy group of those who hate the cradle position! So our pouch and r/s aren't useful til they can support their weight quite well and are closer to sitting.
So Si's been in the Pikkolo (similar type of carrier to Ergo, but not needing the infant insert) or a Mei Tai from birth. I love my Mei Tais (yes, it's plural), find them fantastic for newies, and if you end up with a bub like mine who demand to be carried upright, then they're amazing.

Just thought I'd share that, cos I love my pouch and ring sling, but they're not much use to people with newborns who hate lying down! :P (unless you can manoeuvre them into secure upright positions, but I never could...)

[MrsFabuloso]

Ok still trying to decide what to do.....to just buy an ergo insert, or to get a sling too, I think I will get a sling too so that I have another option for bubs. I have just been googling pouch slings and have found a peanut shell sling on sale for $70. I have seen one in use (Thanks Trish ) and it looks good. But I found a sling called 'nurture sling' which looks exactly the same but $40 cheaper than the peanut shell, even on sale.
Has anyone used a nurture sling, or do you know someone who has one? Are they any good?

[MrsFabuloso]

*BUMP*

Anyone???
I don't want to buy one and waste my money...even though it's only $35 or so I just don't have it to spend atm and not use the product.

[sweetpea678]

i maded a ring sling it cost the matiaral and rings all up about $25 and time to sew it works well. google how to make a ring sling.

Hope this helps