Cheap pouch slings

[Rosieroo]

Made from cotton so good for the summer. Ideal for someone who wants to try a sling but doesn't want to pay loads, my fave is the pink striped one

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/sleepytoes/s ... arance.htm

 

[minikins]

Yeah I think I will get one of those the next time around. Dom is too big and wriggly for it now - damn !

 

[Rosieroo]

They're great for a hip carry - I have a different one and it's fab to sling Ella into instead of carrying her all the time. My right arm is starting to become a lot stronger than my left

 

[minikins]

Do you think it will work with a 20lb 10 months wriggler?

 

[Rosieroo]

Works for my 6 month 18lb 'jumper'. She's got a habit of humping up and down (for a better word to describe it!) she only seems to do it with me She does the same thing in the swimming pool, looks like she's trying to do the butterfly.... It just helps save you arm if Dom wants needs carrying.

· Hip Carry (for babies with head control 6 months+)

The most natural way to carry your older child, the exception being that all their weight is taken across your shoulder and back instead of your arm. Place seam to your side near your hip, your child’s bottom should be in the middle of the seam. Lift your child against your shoulder and lift down in to the pouch spreading the layers of fabric, placing their bottom into the pouch. Pull a layer under the bottom up behind the knee, and a layer up over their back (this layer can always be pulled over the head if your child falls asleep). Baby’s legs should be parallel to the floor, their bottom at the same level or lower than their knees, this ensures the weight is evenly distributed, and does not cause red marks.

It's really quick and easy to do once you get the hang of it Plus pouches folds down so small that you can pop it in your change bag or whatever