https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:41:10 +0000 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:39:11 +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=29930 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=840174&title=sling-help-please#840174 Author: Peanut
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 1:39pm

Thanks for your help - I have just purchased a Unido sling so will give that a go.

I really appreciate all your comments and help. If I don't like this new one I will be back for more advice ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:39:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=840174&title=sling-help-please#840174 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=840143&title=sling-help-please#840143 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 1:25pm

Can you take a photo? I second weegee's comment, if it's a bag sling please throw it in the rubbish ASAP (don't sell it on).]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:25:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=840143&title=sling-help-please#840143 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839965&title=sling-help-please#839965 Author: Peanut
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 11:26am

Ok, thanks weegee! I will now be buying a new sling. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:26:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839965&title=sling-help-please#839965 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839893&title=sling-help-please#839893 Author: weegee
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 10:28am

Just as long as it's not a bag sling - if it is please stop using it immediately! ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:28:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839893&title=sling-help-please#839893 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839858&title=sling-help-please#839858 Author: Peanut
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 10:03am

Ok, I have never really looked into slings so please forgive my description of my sling.

Its an American brand and I was sent it as a gift so just used it as had no intentions of buying one. It is adjustable at the back but have it at the tightest/smallest bit at the moment but feel like it is tugging on my neck a wee bit.

Will go off and google all the slings you guys have mentioned as def find it easier with bubs in a sling at times.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:03:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839858&title=sling-help-please#839858 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839818&title=sling-help-please#839818 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 9:37am

Darn, you two beat me to it!

As has been explained by weegee and lilfatty, a two shouldered carrier like a meitai or a wrap might make things a bit more comfortable for you - that way the weight is a bit more evenly distributed.

What kind of sling is it that you are already using? I agree that with pouch slings fit can definitely be an issue, so it pays to make sure your measurements for sizing are correct.

My personal favorite is the Kozy carrier, followed closely by my woven wrap, and in third place would probably be my Ergo. ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:37:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839818&title=sling-help-please#839818 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839681&title=sling-help-please#839681 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 29930
Posted: 16 November 2009 at 6:57am

If you measured yourself its actually a tough measurement to get correct.

I measured myself and was 4cm out when the measurement was done by a "professional" (Shelley from Unido), so you may well be wearing the incorrect size, which is why it feels like she is heavy?

I carry Issy in a sling and I cant feel her weight at all (although I dont carry her for long periods of time like I did when she was under six months old and could lie in it).

I have a Dulce & Zoet and a Unido, I think the Unido is a trimmer fit when all other things are equal (size etc).

As Weegee said, a ringsling would be good (I found them comfy, but not something you can throw in your handbag) .. also if a wrap seems complicated, you could always try a "not so complicated" carrier, like a Kozy, Ergo, Manduca or Beco.

Elias will sleep for hours in our Ergo .. so we Ergo's in this house ]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:57:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839681&title=sling-help-please#839681 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839654&title=sling-help-please#839654 Author: weegee
Subject: 29930
Posted: 15 November 2009 at 10:31pm

hmmm, if DS2 is already feeling too heavy in it I wonder if it's sized right? I assume you mean a pouch sling? If you hold it (empty) diagonally across you does it match you shoulder to hip or is it a little longer?

Wraps really aren't that hard but if you're set on a sling try someone like Unido, gorgy prints and custom sized so you could be sure it fits right. Or try a ring sling you can tighten to the right size, I've never used a ring sling personally though.

edit to fix url tag

Edited by weegee]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:31:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839654&title=sling-help-please#839654 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839652&title=sling-help-please#839652 Author: Peanut
Subject: 29930
Posted: 15 November 2009 at 10:23pm

I have a sling that I used for DS1 that was great and am using for DS2 but I find around this age they get too heavy for it and it starts hurting my neck.

I am loving the sling this tim ebut was wondering if there was one that is more recommended than others. I am not such a fan of wraps as they look too complicated for me ]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:23:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29930&PID=839652&title=sling-help-please#839652