thread: Help! Sling/Carier virgin here . . .

  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    Just Coasting
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    Help! Sling/Carier virgin here . . .

    Hi There, I am a sling/carier virgin, apart from a little try of a friends Bubba Moe Sling, and a look at her Hug-A-Bub (which looks good but wayy too complicated for me)

    I'm looking for a sling/carier to put DS in (currently 7 weeks). I want it to be hands free (so I can do things like get dinner ready), comfortable and easy to use.

    Hit me with your suggestions!!!

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Sep 2009
    Melbourne
    1,164

    A soft wrap type sling is best for a wee bubby (like the Hug a Bub) but seeing as you think they're a bit complicated perhaps check out the 'close carrier'? It's very similar except you can just slip in on over your head rather than wrap and tie. When your DS gets to about 6 months then get an Ergo they rock!

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
    14,682

    I'd suggest a Close Carrier - not as complicated I loved mine, and I just got another one secondhand for this next bub. Then I moved onto other carriers, tried many (2 of them being ergos) before I have found my favourite carriers - Beetlebum and Kleinsmekker. They are the bomb of carriers I reckon!

  4. #4
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    Jul 2006
    In The Land Of Wonderful...
    1,751

    Get a close carrier
    They're fantastic... and similar to the HAB without the fuss... super easy & super comfy!

  5. #5
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    Jul 2007
    melb
    8,498

    Close carrier is awesome with a new baby!!

    Once hit 4 months I love ergo, but still use close carrier!

  6. #6
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    Jan 2008
    Just Coasting
    1,794

    thanks girls! Off to google close carriers

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    Just Coasting
    1,794

    **UPDATE**

    I purchased a Close carrier online today so I'm on my way to hands free baby wearing

  8. #8
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    Dec 2007
    Sunny Qld
    14,682

    Woohoo!! You won't regret it

  9. #9
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    Aug 2010
    Albs, WA
    971

    I have a snug-as-a-bub and a plain cloth ring sling, and they are GREAT!
    Once you get the hang of feeding in the sling as well, you can have HOURS of handsfree time!
    Seriously the best gifts I received!