OHbaby! Forums : Sling in winter https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2009 14:43:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=26399 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Sling in winter : For sure you can use the sling...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=683412&title=sling-in-winter#683412 Author: Niecey
Subject: 26399
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 2:43pm

For sure you can use the sling in the winter. Like the others said, you just wear a jacket over to keep them warmer, wrap them in blankets etc. DS isn't too crazy bout the sling I bought (wish I would've bought a nicer one with better head support...) but I'd be using it if I could. I got a frontpack that will be well used once it arrives! (been waiting for ages it seems...)]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:43:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=683412&title=sling-in-winter#683412 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : I LOVE my naturesway sling and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=682239&title=sling-in-winter#682239 Author: queenb
Subject: 26399
Posted: 09 May 2009 at 6:44pm

I LOVE my naturesway sling and so does Layla. I use her merino wrap and beanie, and when it gets colder, I'll use an additional blanket. Love the idea of a big jacket so we're both toastie warm!]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 18:44:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=682239&title=sling-in-winter#682239 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : I am anbother that used the moby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681998&title=sling-in-winter#681998 Author: Daizy
Subject: 26399
Posted: 09 May 2009 at 11:24am

I am anbother that used the moby wrap and found she was always toasty. I usually would have her dressed warm, thermals, jerseys, and hat and mittens, and half the time I would end up having to strip her down, even right in the middle of winter.

If it were really cold I would often just throw a large jacket over top (mainly to keep me warm) And it worked fine.

]]> Sat, 09 May 2009 11:24:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681998&title=sling-in-winter#681998 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : I cart Cooper round in my moby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681662&title=sling-in-winter#681662 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 7:21pm

I cart Cooper round in my moby wrap for school drop offs & pick ups.

I have him towards my tummy frog style & then I have my big jacket zipped up, toasty warm.

If it's super cold or windy I tuck his head under the shoulder strap & have the other bit over his face as well. He's always asleep so is not bothered by that, I keep my hand there as well to keep the air flowing.

I also find it very easy to cart stuff around as I have two hands free & I can also eat quite comfortably with him on me as well.

eta: It's super comfy, you keep warm as well & no aches & pains & it feels just like being pregnant as well Plus you can breast feed in it.

Edited by Aliasmum]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 19:21:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681662&title=sling-in-winter#681662 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : monikah wrote:lmao mummapickle,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681418&title=sling-in-winter#681418 Author: umka
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 2:42pm

Originally posted by monikah monikah wrote:

lmao mummapickle, that is sooo creepy. i like the jacket idea to keep bubs dry, will utilise that when i go back to uni. thats the only thing i never figured out and pushing a pram up kelburn hill would actually kill me


Hehe, monihah, this is what I am looking for too. I need a perfect solution for uni. Have no idea how it's possible to climb with a pram in kelburn or go to the library ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 14:42:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681418&title=sling-in-winter#681418 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : I used a sling, just wrapped him...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681295&title=sling-in-winter#681295 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 1:31pm

I used a sling, just wrapped him up. My sling had merino lining so it was nice and snuggly.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 13:31:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681295&title=sling-in-winter#681295 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : lmao mummapickle, that is sooo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681261&title=sling-in-winter#681261 Author: monikah
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 1:11pm

lmao mummapickle, that is sooo creepy. i like the jacket idea to keep bubs dry, will utilise that when i go back to uni. thats the only thing i never figured out and pushing a pram up kelburn hill would actually kill me]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 13:11:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681261&title=sling-in-winter#681261 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : Or you could get one of THESE ...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681225&title=sling-in-winter#681225 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 12:35pm

Or you could get one of THESE


Seriously, I use/d a Moby Wrap.
Over winter last year Hannah was 3-6 months. She'd just snuggle in (I'd also dress her in layers, obviously). If we were going to be outdoors for a length of time I'd have a blanket over us, too.
But when indoors she was warm enough against my chest. ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 12:35:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681225&title=sling-in-winter#681225 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : if you havent already check out...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681205&title=sling-in-winter#681205 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 12:17pm

if you havent already check out the slingbabies website, lots of diff styles and ways of carrying too...]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 12:17:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681205&title=sling-in-winter#681205 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : umka wrote: Bizzy wrote:i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681203&title=sling-in-winter#681203 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 12:14pm

Originally posted by umka umka wrote:

Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

i suppose you could wear a poncho?

i carried my baby using a mei tei, so she was kept warm by my body heat and i wore a cardy or jacket that would do up round both of us! she kept me warm and cozy!


I think you cannot carry newborns in a mei tei or similar carrier until they have some head control, can you?


yep you can. had her on my front, facing in, froggy style, so legs pulled up, and the top of the carrier came up to the top of her head too. ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 12:14:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681203&title=sling-in-winter#681203 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : Oh and she was a July baby too...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681170&title=sling-in-winter#681170 Author: Maya
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 12:00pm

Oh and she was a July baby too ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681170&title=sling-in-winter#681170 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : I had lil miss in the Moby from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681169&title=sling-in-winter#681169 Author: Maya
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 11:59am

I had lil miss in the Moby from new, and like Ella said my body warmth helped keep her warm (in the summer I would strip her to her nappy so she didn't overhead lol). I would just tuck her head under one of the side flaps so all that was exposed was a tiny bit of her nose and mouth and that was she was all nice and snuggly.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 11:59:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681169&title=sling-in-winter#681169 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : When I have Mika in the moby wrap...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681151&title=sling-in-winter#681151 Author: Ella1
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 11:46am

When I have Mika in the moby wrap (you can use that for newborn) I use one of of DH'sjackets. It's great, cause she gets my body warmth against her front, the jacket over her back, but her head is not covered by the jacket, so she won't suffocate. (I do put her little merino hat on, as her head is sticking out of the jacket)

]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 11:46:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681151&title=sling-in-winter#681151 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : Bizzy wrote:i suppose you could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681135&title=sling-in-winter#681135 Author: umka
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 11:38am

Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

i suppose you could wear a poncho?

i carried my baby using a mei tei, so she was kept warm by my body heat and i wore a cardy or jacket that would do up round both of us! she kept me warm and cozy!


I think you cannot carry newborns in a mei tei or similar carrier until they have some head control, can you? ]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 11:38:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681135&title=sling-in-winter#681135 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : nah its a great idea. i did it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681103&title=sling-in-winter#681103 Author: monikah
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 11:15am

nah its a great idea. i did it with my neice when i was looking after her and the cold isnt a problem, they keep pretty toastie if you wrap them up well and cover them in blankets although once they are too big to lie down in there and have little feet or heads protruding they can lose alot more body heat so if it was absolutely freezing and you had to be outside for a long time im not sure, depends how cold it gets where your from. i still have no solution to the rain though, never quite figured that one out. lol. if your only doing short runs between building in the rain you could just cover it but if your walking round the block or any reasonable distance it might wet the material causing bubs to get chilled. ill be using a sling for my boy too because i find buggies bulky and a pain in the bum but if the weather is really bad its probably the better option]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 11:15:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681103&title=sling-in-winter#681103 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : i suppose you could wear a poncho? i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681102&title=sling-in-winter#681102 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 11:14am

i suppose you could wear a poncho?

i carried my baby using a mei tei, so she was kept warm by my body heat and i wore a cardy or jacket that would do up round both of us! she kept me warm and cozy!]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 11:14:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681102&title=sling-in-winter#681102 <![CDATA[Sling in winter : Hi there, My baby is due in July...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681052&title=sling-in-winter#681052 Author: umka
Subject: 26399
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 10:36am

Hi there, My baby is due in July and I want to carry her in a sling but my concern is that it is rather cold and windy in the winter time. How should I keep her warm then? Put a snowsuit on, wrap her with a blanket?? Or is it just a bad idea to use a sling in winter?']]> Fri, 08 May 2009 10:36:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26399&PID=681052&title=sling-in-winter#681052