Which sling do you prefer?

I'm looking to buy a sling for my almost 4 weeks old and have just seen that at a close(ish) baby shop they have Peanut Shell, Bubba Moe, BabaSling and Baby Rock's Comfy Carry Baby Sling. I would like to try one out really to see if I like the feel and everything of carrying her around on me, check that it doesnt have too much impact on my body from the extra weight. I don't know if I'll end up buying one there or on ebay (I'm not very good at using ebay). If any of you know any that are brilliant or rubbish can you please let me know. Also if you see any that are an absolute steal (and good) that would be nice too.

Thanks x

I say either wrap (I have a leo storch and an indy) or Mei Tai :)
I haven't gone the one shouldered slings. I honestly think that carrying a heavy bub that they can't be good on your back or shoulder having all that weight on one side, your better off with something that evenly distributes the weight IMO.

Ergos are great - pricey though.

I have a bubba moe - and found that in the front carry- my newborn HATED it because she hated to lie down (reflux) and she is a long baby so was kinda squished in there.

And it pulled on my shoulder and she wasn't particularly heavy either.

It was brilliant for carrying around my toddler on my back though - not so much on hip (would pull on my shoulder terribly)

I haven't used a peanut shell but they look good.

Ive got a nurture sling (one shouldered) a bubba rocks (a wrap-style) and a baby bjorn - the nurturesling is sooooo great - much easier on my back than the baby bjorn, and my bub loves it :) I got it on ebay, but they also have their own website. It was only about $25 brand new, on sale! Bargain!
I havent used the wrap much yet, but its great so far :)

I have tried a bubzilla sling and a karma baby sling - is it me or do others have trouble getting the hang of using them?
Anyway, the Karma baby seems really good, but just need to practice with it. The Bubzilla was not so good, both me and DH had one each and they seemed too deep.
I brought a mei tai online and its been brilliant!!!!
I got a babyhawk, and its been soooo good and its so comfy.
Bubs wants to be upright so works for him, perhaps thats why we cant get the pouch slings working yet? Does Larrisa like to be settled upright or lying across your arms?

We have an ergo too, which is well designed, but with the infant insert its too hot and bulky. Will be great for when he is bigger though.

baba ling was good when DS was young for short use only as he got grumpy in it and I got sore.


Ergo is great!!!!!!!!!!!! love it

DS is not a fan of being in anything for long

If you are looking at a one shouldered sling I would go for one that has a really wide piece of fabric over the shoulder, like the peanut shell. I have a hotsling (similar design) and used it until my son was almost 2. Before that we used a ring sling that was narrow over the shoulder and I found it uncomfortable even with a small bub.

oh I love my ergo too! Except in the hotter weather I find it bulky. Will be better when bubs is bigger I think :) Infant insert I found useless... too big a baby, too big were my boobs!

We're going to the baby shop today - hopefully they will let us try a few out with Larissa in them. In response to your question salsa it seems to depend what moods shes in, she loves being upright if shes awake but lying in my arms if she wants to go to sleep.

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll let you know what I think of the ones they stock!

I love my HugaBub

I love my Hug a bub, my catbirdbaby mei tai and the ellaroo mei tai, they are all fab. I use the HAB around the house, dont like how so much of the material drops to the floor when out and about. My cat bird baby is my one of choice for trips out now, the ellaroo is still a little big for my baby (8 weeks old).

I hated the bubzilla, according to the sizing i was a medium, well it was way too big, so was the small! gave up after that, dd didnt like being in the pouch anyway.

and of course the close baby carrier is great ;) hint hint!!

Kitten - I found the same issues with the HAB and I did find it hard to put on when out and about. I was considering looking at other types for out and about. I'll have a look at the catbird one. Do you find it easier to put on when out?

bek - yes, the catbird is much easier, but a little bit of the straps do still touch the ground (not much though!) and because it comes with a lil clip you can make it narrow in the crutch, so their legs can dangle out (like the HAB). My baby doenst like the froggy position in the ellaroo.

Well we went and tried on the babasling - it felt pretty thick material and as soon as we put her in it she hated it. I tried on the peanut shell which felt so much nicer but didnt want to try putting her in as she had just settled down. Will try again one time when she is nice and relaxed.

good luck. Sometimes it will take a little while before they are happy to be worn.

As for the HAB, I loved it until Ash hit the 6kg mark then it just wasn't very supportive.

I had a look at slings today and liked the feel off the bubba moe. I also like that it had an adjustable strap so that DP could wear it as well and it had padding around the shoulder part so I think that was better than the peanut shell.
Also it was $30 cheaper than the peanut shell.

I bought a BabaSling today and so far Bubs screams when I try to lye him across ways in it but is quite happy to be upright. Does the job of leaving me hands free at home!

I'm still working out the settings for the straps though - they don't quite feel right yet.

Hug-A-Bub, Hug-A-Bub, Hug-A-Bub
I cannot rave about it enough. Bub is really snug in there. it's like having them back in your tummy. They go over both shoulders and your back, so they distribute the weight ereally well and are super-comfy. Good for bub's developing spine, too.
They aren't cheap for what they are, but, they are worth their weight in gold. I used mine for about 4-5 hours every day from about 4 weeks until 6 months or so. They really are hands free, so you can do anything while bub is in there. They are versatile (different positions) and can be used for older kids, too.
If you don't want to spend the money, buy a 5.5m length jersey fabric in your in favourite colour (the strecth needs to go cross ways), cut it in half lengthways (so you end up with 2 x 5.5m strips) and put an iron on motif in the centre. You can hem the edges. There are websites that give instructions on tieing wraps like this.
I have used a pouch sling and didn't find it all that comfy, cause it pulled on one shoulder only. For older bubs, I love the Ergo. Easy to put on and take off, very comfy for both you and bubs and a very handy zippered pocket at the front.

Sasa

Hi, I am with sunshine_sieben - learning how to use it properly takes 15 minute - once you do it a few time with the DVD that comes with it - it's the best thing since sliced bread! AND it is the best one for your back as well as the baby.

Hi there

I have just used a Hug a Bub to carry my one year old granddaughter around Japan. It was fantastic. I tried a sling on my back and also the HAB, but i liked the HUB because I was actually wearing it. It goes over your shoulders and back and the support made it very comfy. I used it nearly everyday and it was so easy to get around wearing it. We were in the snow and walked everywhere. It also left my hands free for her three year old brother. Daisy faced outwards if awake or inwards if it was nearly sleeptime. One day she slept for two hours on me.

regards Happygran

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I have a bubba moe - and found that in the front carry- my newborn HATED it because she hated to lie down (reflux) and she is a long baby so was kinda squished in there.

And it pulled on my shoulder and she wasn't particularly heavy either.

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Personally I love the BubbaMoe and so does the little guy. I guess it's horses for courses though, because Mr. J is 4 weeks old, 56cm (reasonably big I'm told) and has reflux. I think little guy loves the squish.

I've put him in an Eden Meitai (sp?) once and he screamed his head off. I'll try again, but maybe once he has more head control. One thing about the BubbaMoe is that it can be lifted off and on very easily. I swapped him from me to DP without waking him. Also, when he wakes and starts to grizzle, we just lift it off and lay it down on a flat surface and he's quiet for the next 5 minutes while he adjusts to stretching out. Perfect for that quick window to prepare for a feed.

if you LIKE the HAB you will LOVE the close carrier ;)