momofthree
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I second all the Jools says.Its a fab must have piece in my book!
baby slings
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I agree, they are ok for older toddlers, but just bear in mind that the span of time you'll use the wrap depends on how heavy your child is.
Mine is 20 months and 14kg, and I actually have to be very careful of my back because if I carry him at all, in any way, with or without a sling, I get a sore back for a few days.
The ring sling I have does help for very short trips, like getting to and from bus stop, then into taxi, etc, but not if I'm going to the shops. My baby was too big for the ring sling on long trips like that by about 11 months.
I have an Ergo which is more expensive, but has lasted me much longer, and I could take my toddler shopping in that. Still have to watch my back though.
The great thing about Maya wraps and similar is that they have a good resell value, so you can end up getting a good 50% or more back selling it 2nd hand.
Mine is 20 months and 14kg, and I actually have to be very careful of my back because if I carry him at all, in any way, with or without a sling, I get a sore back for a few days.
The ring sling I have does help for very short trips, like getting to and from bus stop, then into taxi, etc, but not if I'm going to the shops. My baby was too big for the ring sling on long trips like that by about 11 months.
I have an Ergo which is more expensive, but has lasted me much longer, and I could take my toddler shopping in that. Still have to watch my back though.
The great thing about Maya wraps and similar is that they have a good resell value, so you can end up getting a good 50% or more back selling it 2nd hand.
mrs.duarte
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I did use the sling to breastfeed while walking on the street, shopping, having coffee with my friend in the cafe..............I can't do that with my baby now, because she is 16 months and can't breastfeed like when she was few months old.
I think the sling is really good for breastfeed in the public.
I think the sling is really good for breastfeed in the public.
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Our little lady was 11kg at 12 months, so no light weight. I also have back issues-including having to call an ambulance out because of excruciating pain.
I carried our daughter in a mayawrap sling until was about 21 months, when I was too heavily pregnant with our third to get her leg comfortably over the bump-not because her weight made it uncomfortable.
I would say you need to find the baby carrier that's right for you. Having just finished reading 'Attachment Parenting'-I am even more convinced that 'wearing' your baby is vital for their development.
I carried our daughter in a mayawrap sling until was about 21 months, when I was too heavily pregnant with our third to get her leg comfortably over the bump-not because her weight made it uncomfortable.
I would say you need to find the baby carrier that's right for you. Having just finished reading 'Attachment Parenting'-I am even more convinced that 'wearing' your baby is vital for their development.
barbwong_130
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I used my sling regularly until my baby was about 2.5 years old and then only when she was ill. The last time I used it was during a trip to Japan when she was ill - she was 3.5 years at the time.
But I have a friend with severe back problems who found any carrier too painful after the babies were about 10 months. You can use a sling for as long as you can comfortably carry your child.
But I have a friend with severe back problems who found any carrier too painful after the babies were about 10 months. You can use a sling for as long as you can comfortably carry your child.
lisajbrook
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hi i'm thinking of buying a ergo carrier does anyone have one and would recomend it , i have heard it's a good one for your back ?
lisajbrook
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hi i'm also thinking of buy a quinny buzz does anyone have any thoughts on this is it easy to use around hong kong ?
MilkMonster
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I have the Ergo carrier as well as a Hot Sling.
I use the Ergo if i'm going to be out longer than a few hours because i can put baby on my back and it's adjustable so me and hubby can take turns. If i'm running around for a quick errand then i use the hot sling. i find the sling really easy to get baby in and out of, not as hot as the ergo in this weather, great for taxi, but my shoulder will hurt if i use it for longer than 2-3hrs without a break.
My baby is now 8mths and 19lbs. I don't know how much longer I will be using it for, probably only another 3-5lbs...not sure how old mm will be then...
http://www.hotslings.com/s.nl/it.I/id.5/.f
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/instructions.html
Hope this helps!
I use the Ergo if i'm going to be out longer than a few hours because i can put baby on my back and it's adjustable so me and hubby can take turns. If i'm running around for a quick errand then i use the hot sling. i find the sling really easy to get baby in and out of, not as hot as the ergo in this weather, great for taxi, but my shoulder will hurt if i use it for longer than 2-3hrs without a break.
My baby is now 8mths and 19lbs. I don't know how much longer I will be using it for, probably only another 3-5lbs...not sure how old mm will be then...
http://www.hotslings.com/s.nl/it.I/id.5/.f
http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/instructions.html
Hope this helps!