Best sling for toddlers?

Desert Rose · 04-08-2005, 06:48 PM

I have two ring type of slings. I have heard of the pouches and other kinds, too. But, in your experience, what's the best kind of sling for a toddler?

ETA: I know I just posted about what sling is best for the back carry, but now I'd like to know about slings in general, not just for the back. Please excuse my excessive questions!

Mamaka · 04-08-2005, 08:16 PM

I had a real basic ring sling for ds up to about 14 months old and then he was just too big for it. At about 18 months I got a maya wrap and loved loved loved it! It worked great for hip, front, and back. He's a pretty long guy and is heavy (at least for me)... the only way I could carry him for extended periods of time is w/the maya.

MarynMunchkins · 04-09-2005, 05:27 PM

I actually don't like the sling once the kids hit 20 lbs. It hurts my shoulder to keep them in it. I made a mei tei, and it's fabulous!

Comfortable and fairly easy to get on and off. The back carry is wonderful!

Anything that goes over both shoulders is a lot more comfortable for me.

Punkie · 04-09-2005, 05:50 PM

I say:
Ergo
Podaegi (Lovewrap was the one I used)
Hotsling

04-08-2005, 06:48 PM	#1
Desert Rose Rose Garden formerly known as apronstrings Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,197	Best sling for toddlers? I have two ring type of slings. I have heard of the pouches and other kinds, too. But, in your experience, what's the best kind of sling for a toddler? ETA: I know I just posted about what sling is best for the back carry, but now I'd like to know about slings in general, not just for the back. Please excuse my excessive questions! __________________ *Janice* Wife to my Ironwood since 1999. Mommy to a Creosote and a Cactus Blossom. "When a culture simply shrugs about what happens to people in war, it breaks the fragile sequence, the bond between all people." -- Michael Meade. Celebrating Family - Come see my new blog! (and vote for it here).

04-08-2005, 08:16 PM	#2
Mamaka Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the Journey Posts: 12,328	Re: Best sling for toddlers? I had a real basic ring sling for ds up to about 14 months old and then he was just too big for it. At about 18 months I got a maya wrap and loved loved loved it! It worked great for hip, front, and back. He's a pretty long guy and is heavy (at least for me)... the only way I could carry him for extended periods of time is w/the maya.

04-09-2005, 05:27 PM	#3
MarynMunchkins Deactivated Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 38,127	Re: Best sling for toddlers? I actually don't like the sling once the kids hit 20 lbs. It hurts my shoulder to keep them in it. I made a mei tei, and it's fabulous! Comfortable and fairly easy to get on and off. The back carry is wonderful! Anything that goes over both shoulders is a lot more comfortable for me.

04-09-2005, 05:50 PM	#4
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,092	Re: Best sling for toddlers? I say: Ergo Podaegi (Lovewrap was the one I used) Hotsling __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 4, certified herbalist, homesteader, and overly ambitious crafter

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