Comments on: Ask the SlingLady!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:39:12 +0000

I am a plus size mom of a 7 month old. We have a Moby Wrap that we love. Living in FL we find that it’s a little warm for the summer. We’d like to find a structured carrier that will allow more than a front carry, that is also not “complicated” for my parents to use with my daughter. What do you recommend?

By: The SlingLady

The SlingLady — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:55:13 +0000

Hi Julie! That is a Beco Butterfly 2 for sure. It’s a custom print, so it was only sold in one or two stores. I’m not sure of the name, since it wasn’t one of ours! I’ll do some asking around and get back to you if I find out more.

Cheers,

The SlingLady

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:50:24 +0000

Hi, I bought this BECO used & was just curious if you know the name of the print? Also, about how old, what year (generation?) this came out. Thanks!

(please excuse the poor image quality)
[IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/2i06hk6.jpg[/IMG]

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:38:36 +0000

Hi, I might be a lil late to ask if I have purchased the right carrier for my family since I am waiting for CMA to dispatch my Pikkolo order. But I thought I might as well ask the Slinglady! I need the carrier to suit my whole family which consist of a petite 154cm me, a larger sized husband (he’s not tall, just wide and muscular), a 15kg 4 year old and a 8 month old cruising baby. I personally like to hip carry but would love something versatile in case the need arises to carry any other way. We travel on the public transport quite a bit and sometimes need our hands free for shopping bags. I have tried the bjorn (can’t accomodate both kids), couple of hip carriers (dig into my shoulders) and a ring sling (doesn’t seem to carry my 4 yo that well) so I hope the Pikkolo is the carrier to meet all these needs mentioned. Please tell me I’ve got it right this time?? Thank you.

(Thank you for not publishing my question.)

By: SlingLady

SlingLady — Wed, 12 May 2010 19:14:46 +0000

Hi Daye! Stretchy wraps are a great choice for breastfeeding with a newborn. I think you can’t go wrong with either a Bali Stretch or a Moby Wrap. In terms of functionality (meaning how you use them), they are the same. Based on what you’ve written, I think you may prefer a Bali Stretch wrap. It is just slighly less stretchy than the Moby, but still stretchy and comfortable. The Bali Stretch is also a bit thinner, which is something to keep in mind, with summer coming.

That being said, either one is a great choice for nursing from day one.

Please let me know if I can answer any more questions!

Warmly,
The Sling Lady

By: daye

daye — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:45:31 +0000

I didn’t mean to say I need something easiest for a beginner. I know that as far as wraps go none of them are as easy as a buckle carrier and that’s fine. I know that it is a wrap that I want. And I would prefer a stretchy wrap b/c I heard they were easier than wovens, however I don’t want to be tightening all the time. . .

By: daye

daye — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:42:48 +0000

Hello!
I am trying to decide between your moby and your bali stretch wraps. I need a wrap that will BEST hold my newborn while I attempt hands free nursing. You see I have a toddler to chase after!
I am not new to baby wearing. I have a Maya ring sling, a hotsling, and several SSCs. But I AM new to breast feeding while baby wearing. I could never manage it with the carriers/ slings that I already have.
So I looking at a wrap now which I have no experience with. I am not interested in a woven wrap because if my new baby outgrows his/her stretchy wrap then I can just use another of my slings/ carriers.
I just need something that is easiest for a beginner and yet is supportive enough for a little bitty newborn. I want to use my wrap in hands free nursing from day one.
So which would be best for me? Moby or Bali or are they the same. I have Bali is not as stretchy. However, what is best for a little new born? More or less stretch? I have heard both but never from people who have tried both wraps.
Well thank you so much!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:02:32 +0000

I just read your post about the new Ergo heart-2-heart insert. I’m wondering if you think that it would be possible to convert an old style infant insert into something more like the heart-2-heart insert. I already have the old one, and don’t plan on buying another one, but I like this new style. Thanks!

By: SlingLady

SlingLady — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:38:19 +0000

Hi Simona, while I don’t know the BabyPouch wrap, there are a few tips that might help you.

Try your baby in an upright position, instead of a cradle carry with his head tucked into the fabric comes down over your shoulder. This will keep him upright and in a supported position. You can either put him in a semi-reclined cradle hold (slightly inclined) or in an upright carry with his tummy facing yours. Here are some pictures of this carry:
http://www.carrymeaway.com/item_617/Tattoo-Moby-Wrap.htm and http://www.carrymeaway.com/item_619/Pacific-Moby-Wrap.htm .
Secondly, tie the wrap *much* tighter than you think you should. Babies feel more secure when they are snugly held.
As far as convenience of getting things done, the upright hold should help you with the concern about banging his head. If you really want hands free, though, you might consider a wrap that can do a back-carry (like the Bali Stretch or Bali Breeze wraps) or the Kozy Carrier mei tai, which can also be used as a back carrier for an infant.

I hope this helps!

Warmly,
The SlingLady

By: Simona

Simona — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:07:16 +0000

Dear Sling Lady~

My mother-in-law got me a BabyPouch (http://www.vimeo.com/5291569), which for all I can tell is pretty much the same thing as the Moby (huge long piece of cloth). I’m trying it today but have run into two problems/questions:

1) I have my son in the womb/cradle hold, but he keeps slipping down, so that now he is almost horizontal with his chin close to his chest instead of more sitting upright. Any thoughts on how to keep him more in the “right” positions? Or, do you recommend a different way of putting him in the sling as a 1month old?

2) While my hands are technically free, it’s still relatively difficult to do things like dishes, b/c I have to reach around him to get to things. Ex: when I pull the cloth around my shoulders for more support, his head is around where my armpit is, so if I want to do anything with my left arm, I basically can only use my forearm. If I reach around/extend, it jostles his head every time.

Thanks,
Simona