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07.26.08, 17:40 PM General Topics
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best newborn sling or carrier? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.26.08, 05:40 PM Flag
 

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slings are good but a newborn really needs to be in a carrier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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NP: I totally disagree. Slings are actually better for newborns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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that's right! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:58 PM Flag
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It depends on the baby. Mine hated the sling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 10:04 PM Flag
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Baby preference is different from 'needs'. You should do what's most comfortable for you & babe. Point is to simulate womb with snuggish fit, warmth, heartbeat, movement...antithesis of rigid, remote stroller. Pick what you like and baby smiles in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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We love the Native Carrier sling-close baby, totally snug, unisex as can be (for adults) and goes for years, as it can be a seat/sling for any stroller-less, tired toddler times. I did just buy a GRACO sling w/ a built in swaddle harness/belt-y thing(as a shower gift) because it looked great. We didn't Bjorn until babe was 7-8 wks old and then, only outdoors. The sling is perfect for home and ideal for discreet nursing. We really used both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 09:41 PM Flag
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I mostly ended up holding dd. It's true every db is different, some don't like the feeling of confinement in a (some) carriers. I almost never ended up using the hotsling (pouch) and Moby wrap I bought, got a ton of use out of the Ergo (w/ infant insert), which we are still using. I also ended up getting a ring sling, which I had rejected the idea of early on, but think it might actually be the best for a tiny babe (only minus is that it does make one arm less usable). I recommend going to Metro Minis on 75th and Park and talking to Bianca. GL... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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^^^ oh, yeah. dh uses the bjorn (we had a used one given to us) and dd loves it (she's really too big now, though). It's murder on your shoulders, though, and you can't nurse in it, at least it isn't designed for that, and dd nursed so often, so that also made it a no-go for me (also not good for youg dbs for long periods due to their position). There's a new carrier that allows facing out but is better for parent and baby (a la Ergo) called a Pikkolo, which I want to check out, since dd loves facing out! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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Not to sound flip, but the best one is the one that the baby likes. Unfortunately it's hard to tell without testing. Our DB HATED slings but loved upright carriers (Bjorn was best when she was small, then the Ergo was great once she got heavier). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.27.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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