Sling/wrap for travelling
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Topic: Sling/wrap for travelling
Posted By: MrsH23
Subject: Sling/wrap for travelling
Date Posted: 25 February 2010 at 7:51pm
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What kind of wrap/sling would be recommended for carrying my DS around the airport etc? He's currently about 12kgs (not walking yet tho) and I'd like to get something that I can use to carry him around the airport after we check in the pram. We are planning on going to Aussie around June/July ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Mamma2N
Date Posted: 25 February 2010 at 7:55pm
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Hiya Lisa - I would say a SSC (soft-structured carrier)
An Ergo, Manduca, Beco or Patapum. Since you're in Auckland, I would recommend going to a http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Home.ashx - Slingbabies meet-up. Their is info on their site as to when they are held - you can then try different carriers to see what would work best, before buying. We have a Beco, which we love, but I think next time around I'll go for a Manduca. So easy to use though! HTH 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 26 February 2010 at 8:57pm
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M2N beat me to it, so I can really only echo what she has said thus far - and add that the next Slingbabies meeting is on the 5th of March. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 27 February 2010 at 1:17am
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What they said
I have an Ergo and it's been a lifesaver for travelling!! It's easy to get it on on the plane after you land/waiting to get off then you just go! Easy peasy. Callum will happily sleep on me (or DH) in ours and the front pocket is just the right size for your wallet and passport  ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 28 February 2010 at 2:05pm
I'd love to go to the slingbabies meet up but I'm not able to get there  Does anyone know of someone who would have one of these in the South Auckland area that I might be able to try on?
They all look great though.......... ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 28 February 2010 at 3:43pm
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Where in South Auckland are you MrsH23?
I have a Manduca you are welcome to try on just for a fit, and I also have a couple of Kozy mei tai's you could try too... I'm not in South Auckland though but could make the trip if you're keen. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 28 February 2010 at 5:37pm
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I'm in Pukekohe. What part of Auckland are you in?
We could possibly meet up in Auckland somewhere if that works, I don't want you to have to come all the way out here! I'll just bribe my Mum to bring me out (gosh who would guess I'm 26 saying that!! lol)------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 01 March 2010 at 8:46am
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I'm on the North Shore - though happy to meet somewhere in between? PM me if you like ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 10 March 2010 at 2:04pm
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I've just got an Ergo from Belly Beyond to try for a week, will try taking DS for a walk in it this afternoon but it seems to be so far so good, it's actually easier to use than I thought. Although the back is a wee bit low, and I'd like to compare it to a Manduca.
So does anyone know where I might be able to hire a Manduca from for a few days? I'll gladly pay postage and a deposit, I just can't get to anywhere to pick it up as I'm carless. ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 10 March 2010 at 10:04pm
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Email Jess at Slingbabies (go to the website) and ask her about joining Slingbabies and getting on the list to try out the Manduca that's in the library - I know it went out to someone from the last meeting but should be back at the end of next week. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |