Best Baby Carriers for HK
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My husband made our own ring sling when I had to carry my little one in a craddle position and walk a lot to put him to sleep. Like you said, it was not difficult to make.
We cut a bed sheet to the desired length and width. As for the rings, that was the hard part. We looked everywhere and we finally found rings that we think were strong enough in our kitchen. We have a cabinet that has rings to hold cups. My husband took the rings out carefully and it worked.
But we only used the sling at home and for putting him to sleep and WE WOULD NEVER USED IT OUTSIDE WHEN WE ARE ON THE MOVE because we know it's not guarantee safe.
I love that sling. But we stop using it to put him to sleep when he was around 5 month old because he was too long for it.
But I still can't tell you where to get your rings.
We also have a carrier like the Baby Bjorn. It's by combi and we got it in a second hand store. It gives very good support but the fabric is too thick and it's bulky and hot for the Hong Kong summer.
I am also looking for the perfect sling for this hot summer. My son is 10 month old now and it likes to be carried a lot. Moby wrap amd Maya seems interesting but I like to try it out before I buy it.
Good luck in finding one that suits you.
We cut a bed sheet to the desired length and width. As for the rings, that was the hard part. We looked everywhere and we finally found rings that we think were strong enough in our kitchen. We have a cabinet that has rings to hold cups. My husband took the rings out carefully and it worked.
But we only used the sling at home and for putting him to sleep and WE WOULD NEVER USED IT OUTSIDE WHEN WE ARE ON THE MOVE because we know it's not guarantee safe.
I love that sling. But we stop using it to put him to sleep when he was around 5 month old because he was too long for it.
But I still can't tell you where to get your rings.
We also have a carrier like the Baby Bjorn. It's by combi and we got it in a second hand store. It gives very good support but the fabric is too thick and it's bulky and hot for the Hong Kong summer.
I am also looking for the perfect sling for this hot summer. My son is 10 month old now and it likes to be carried a lot. Moby wrap amd Maya seems interesting but I like to try it out before I buy it.
Good luck in finding one that suits you.
Gataloca
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Thanks Carey. I would like to make my own sling, as I like to DIY a lot, and sometime when stuffs are made by yourself, they are more special. But yes, probably will use it just to carry the baby at home. My mom bought me a Snugli baby carrier anyway, so probably that is what I will use to take my baby outside.
By the way, I think I will make my sling by following this pattern (Free Baby Sling Pattern). It is a baby pouch, so doesn't need ring.
By the way, I think I will make my sling by following this pattern (Free Baby Sling Pattern). It is a baby pouch, so doesn't need ring.
There is a thread out there on this, but this is pure scare-mongering.
Fourteen deaths in twenty years, come on.
And "many" were low-birth weight twins, were preemies or had breathing problems. So, how many normal, healthy babies died from slings over 20 years?
We used a sling when they were very young and then from about 4 months until they were about 2, we used the slings they sell in the wet-market, kind of like a traditional Chinese baby-carrier only with plastic clips instead of knots.
I always admire the Indonesian helpers who just use a simple piece of cloth (but know how to knot it).
I always admire the Indonesian helpers who just use a simple piece of cloth (but know how to knot it).
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Honkyblues
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Slings for sale
I'm selling 2 slings if anyone is interested:
1. A Wilkinet baby carrier (see Wilkinet Baby Carrier). It's denim blue, very lightweight, and in new condition (think I used it twice, but my baby hated it). It's a front carrier that ties on - best to look at the website and the instructional video and see if you think it would suit you. Costs around HKD500 brand new. Will sell for HKD300.
2. An Ellaroo lightly padded ring sling - unisex beige colour (so Dad can carry it too). The padding is on the edges to make it more comfortable on the shoulders; the bulk of the fabric is lightweight, but strong, cotton. The Ellaroo website (Ellaroo Baby Carriers) isn't the most helpful (I think you can download a brochure if you click on "Wearing instructions"), but just search for "Ellaroo ring sling" on the Net to get pictures/info. Cost around HKD600 brand new. Again, used only once or twice as baby was not happy in a sling (then again, baby wasn't happy anywhere!!). Will sell for HKD350.
For anyone worried about sling safety, please visit
http://www.babyslingsafe.com/
Please PM me if you're interested in either sling.
Thanks.
I'm selling 2 slings if anyone is interested:
1. A Wilkinet baby carrier (see Wilkinet Baby Carrier). It's denim blue, very lightweight, and in new condition (think I used it twice, but my baby hated it). It's a front carrier that ties on - best to look at the website and the instructional video and see if you think it would suit you. Costs around HKD500 brand new. Will sell for HKD300.
2. An Ellaroo lightly padded ring sling - unisex beige colour (so Dad can carry it too). The padding is on the edges to make it more comfortable on the shoulders; the bulk of the fabric is lightweight, but strong, cotton. The Ellaroo website (Ellaroo Baby Carriers) isn't the most helpful (I think you can download a brochure if you click on "Wearing instructions"), but just search for "Ellaroo ring sling" on the Net to get pictures/info. Cost around HKD600 brand new. Again, used only once or twice as baby was not happy in a sling (then again, baby wasn't happy anywhere!!). Will sell for HKD350.
For anyone worried about sling safety, please visit
http://www.babyslingsafe.com/
Please PM me if you're interested in either sling.
Thanks.