Well I'm the opposite - NO WAY!!!!!!!

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!