We're doing this. Although hoping to use the sling until approx 12 months old before we get another pram. Mainly because DS is still in a pram and i dont want a tandom one.
We have a Maclaren Techno stroller, it lays back for a newborn but is very light, compact and folds/ unfolds easily. It's pretty affordable compared to other newborn to toddler strollers. You might be able to get away with a sling, but my DD hates them! We have 2 Baby Bjorn slings, one was a gift, one that we bought and she howls when we try to put her in. I think she doesn't like feeling so restrained. But if you can find a sling your baby likes it might work. Good luck!
You definitely can! I owned a pram but for the first 3 months almost exclusively used a sling. My pram generally got used to carry my handbag and my son's napy bag.
My son is nearly 11 months old (ETA and close to 11kg lol, and I have a shocking back and shoulders) and the only times the pram gets used is if we are going out for dinner, or to rock him to sleep at home. I would suggest not getting a pram straight away - you can always buy one if you need it once bubs is born.
Last edited by suse; October 19th, 2008 at 05:23 PM.
Defn think you can - i think its a great idea too in your situation. Infact i used my sling when DD#3 was first born, that when it did come time to use the pram (she would have been 10wks old +) that i forgot how to open/close it !!!!
I've had 2 prams and didn't use either of them ore than twice! Now that DS is a bit older I use an umbrella stroller but that only gets used once every few months.. He hates being stuck in the stroller and cries until he's out s now I only use it if its absolutely necessary!
Just a thought there are strollers out there that take a newborn. I have the steelcraft profile and it is a umbrella fold type stroller and can take a newborn. It cost about $170, and can be used when older two.
I have a fing sling and mai tai and bub does not like them to much she is not one for being wrapped or couped up tight.
I had DD in pram from very start - she slept in it at shops and friends houses and it was so much easier to shop knowing I could be hands-free. I know slings are awesome but I am still a little skeptical that you can do EVERYTHING like shopping with them. I find bending down difficult without tipping baby.
Anyway it sounds like others are very happy doing without one for awhile so good luck!
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