Just want to hear if anybody has had any experience with Ring slings...Kinda thinking about using one of those this time around,and I am curious to hear about other mom's experiences with them,or any other infant carriers?:-)
I made a Maya Wrap ring sling from a patter on their site. I like it, but I like my Boba wrap 1,000,000 times better.
Quoting Turtledoves:
I love maya ring slings.
I've looked at those too.I also really liked the Hava Ring slings.Have you heard anything about those?
Why carrying a baby facing out (bjorn/snugli/infantino/jeep) is not such a good idea
http://www.bobafamily.com/blog/2011/10/11/nine-reasons-not-to-carry-your-baby-facing-out/
All the variety of good slings fall into 3 major categories
One shoulder carriers.
**Recommended site **http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5883368**
This includes pouches or ring slings.
Pros:
- easy in easy out,
- gives you upright and horizontal positions,
- very comfy hip carry.
- good for nursing.
- fold up to almost nothing.
- Ring Sling is adjustable and can be shared by parents.
Cons:
- spread the weight over one shoulder, that will get sore if worn for a long time.
- Longer learning curve.
- Back carry is possible but not the most comfortable in the long run.
- Pouch is not adjustable, if sizing is not correct the pouch will become uncomfortable or impossible to wear.
Simple pieces of cloth
**Recommended site**http://www.etsy.com/shop/babyette **
This includes rebozos, short wraps and full-length wraps - the most versatile of the whole bunch. They can be stretchy (knit) or non-stretchy (woven).
Pros:
- super dee duper versatile - millions of wearing positions.
- spread weight over both shoulders in most positions.
- Woven wrap will last you from newborn to toddler to child stage.
- Knit wraps are very forgiving and will feel comfy even with less than perfect wrapping.
Cons:
- Longer learning curve.
- Some wraps may feel too warm in hot climate
Asian inspired
**Recommended site http://paxbaby.com/zen/structured-carriers-c-11.html**
Mei-tais, onbuhimos, podageis, ERGO, Boba, Beco, ABC, BHOS.
Pros:
- spread weight over both shoulders
- easy learning curve
- wide selection of pretty panels
- easy back carry
- adjustable and most will fit both parents
Cons:
- hip carry is possible in some but not the most comfortable
- no horizontal carry
- not to comfy to breastfeed an infant in, but older babies do fine.
SO, what is right for you? I don't know. They are like shoes, you can't have just one pair. The wrap would be your walking shoe - comfy for longer periods. Asian inspired carriers are great for back carrying. I'd say it's a fancier walking shoe :) One shoulder carriers would be your flip flop that gives you fast in and out, but you wouldn't wear it to .. Disney, for example.
Hope that helps :)
***Special Thanks to Tanya Taylor at www.wearingbabies.com***
I liked mine during a less mobile phase, like pre-crawling. Once my babe slept less and moved more, she wiggled too much and after a short period of time the sling would sag. I'm a fan of pouch slings during the newb phase, Mei Tais or SSCs until the hip carry in a pouch is comfy, then it is back to the MT or SSC after about 14-15 months through late toddlerhood.
How much weight did you all gain?
- littleschatzi
on Nov. 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM