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Babywearing?
Evening ladies!
I've recently been given some rave reviews from friends about babywearing/slings etc and was thinking about looking into it a bit more for when this little one arrives, not least because it may make things easier whilst having a newborn and a 16 month old to run around after! I just wondered if any of you knew much about it or had any good recommendations on websites that I could get some more info from?
Carly 16+3 xxx
I've recently been given some rave reviews from friends about babywearing/slings etc and was thinking about looking into it a bit more for when this little one arrives, not least because it may make things easier whilst having a newborn and a 16 month old to run around after! I just wondered if any of you knew much about it or had any good recommendations on websites that I could get some more info from?
Carly 16+3 xxx
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I tried her in the sling for the first time today and although it hurt my shoulder a bit, I had her in there for about 4 hours and she was happy as larry. When she woke for a feed I just put her on the boob still in the sling, so I still had both hands free.
Really sorry, I don't have any recommendations of sites which is what you actually asked for, but just wanted to add to your friends' rave reviews and say I'll be keeping an eye on this post as I'm also interested.
babies arnt items of clothing so why say wearing him?
slings do look useful and it depends on what type you want, fabric, fleece, self tie ones etc.
claire xx
24+1
i got given an upright carrier where you wear the baby on your front either facing towards you when very little, or looking out from you when they're a bit bigger. a lot of folk have said they're very good, but i was also told they're not the best for when the baby is very little as it puts too much pressure on their hips and spine, so i've also just bought a sling style one, called 'babasling'. i heard the closer-to-you ones are very good as well.
the babasling one says on the website you can breastfeed when the baby is in them, a friend who had one told me that's true as long as your boobs aren't too big!!! then there's not enough room... fine for me though, i'm excited about the fact I've gone up to a C cup now and might even make D before the end
aileen xx
There are more on Born in Dec '08 if you're interested.