Still confused over slings....

[Pretty Butterfly]

Ok, just as I decide a Hotsling is just perfect for me, I go and find a Bubazilla!!!!

It looks just as good!! And seems to have a "deeper" pouch, and looks safer...A little more $$$, but at $89, still a good price...

Its all so confusing!!! We dont have any big baby outlets up here, just the usual chain stores that dont tend to sell "good" carriers, so Ill be buying blind over the net...

But I've narrowed it down to Hotsling or Bubazilla.... (bubazilla have it in dark purple... uummm?!)

[Nelle]

fak, but they look good, make sure you get the right size, and even check the return policy in case you need to exchange.

Can't recommend youtube highly enough for sling tutorials.

Slings are great for short time use, and yep, are quick to throw on.

[Cricket]

I just got a sling for my DD - it's a slingling. They are a little tricky to size, I found. I ordered mine according to the chart the website gave, but it was still too big. Thankfully I could shrink it in the wash. Comfy Joey also makes beautiful slings. (google.) The hotslings website has a sizing chart that is apparently not so great - go down a size or two is the advice I've heard.
Anyways, all that aside, I LOVE my sling. I also have a moby wrap, which I love. Different uses - wrap is great for keeping a newborn cozy, (she'd sleep INSTANTLY and I could wear her for ages without getting sore or tired) and for longer term wearing. The sling is wonderful for a quick carry, especially now that she can go on my hip. Very quick and easy and comfy, although not great for long carrying.
theslingdirectory has a list of hundreds of different carriers with reviews and price ranges. (all one word, the usual beginning and end. )

[Pretty Butterfly]

Thanks Cricket, that site is awesome!!!

I now love the Bubazilla and the Slingling.

THEN i found Cuddle Pods slings.... a traditional sling but with adjustable strap, and a drop down strap for breastfeeding!!!

Its SOOOOO hard!!!!

Do you know if we have any stockists over here for Slinglings??? I couldn't get an international price, but thet have a buy 2, get a third FREE!!!

[Cricket]

I have no idea about whether they are available in Australia. I went for the buy two get one free thing with my sister. Maybe you could find a couple of other people who are interested in getting one, and then share the costs? You can mix and match sizes and styles. My sister and I got one each, and intend to give one as a baby gift, or something, some time. It ended up costing me about $100 Canadian for all three, by the time they got to my door.
I was also getting overwhelmed by sling choices - there's a whole forum for it, which a dear lady here on BB directed me to (I'll pm you if you're interested) and I posted a thread asking for info on pouch slings, and the more I heard, the more I couldn't decide! My conclusion was, they all have good points and bad points, and you'll probably be fine either way!
All the best!

[ll80]

I have no idea either, I keep changing my mind.
I need one that will stay cool too and is idiot proof, I have enough trouble tying shoe laces.
So hard to decide...gonna check out the ones you are looking at now Purplemamma. Maybe you can deicde for both of us lol...

[Pretty Butterfly]

I have pretty much decided on getting the 3 for the price of 2 Slinglings!!!!

They really look great, choice is HUGE, and the reviews are fantastic.... So I think thats what we'll get.

They also refund in 30 days, or if pregnent and cant return till bubs is here, you can exchange for a better size after bub is here!!!

I'm getting 3 different colours in 3 different fabrics.... the range is massive!!!