I have a pocket sling (ring on the shoulder style) and absolutely love it. It is a similar thing to a HAB, you can carry baby in a number of ways, front, back and hip. I swear by it because I could wear Jack or Tom in there for ages without hurting my back, and because I can still comfortably carry Tom in it and he is a year old now. It just take practise to use it though. So you could start practising now with a teddy bear LOL!!