SLINGS

The notes here are a summary from discussions about baby slings at a babs group. There is a plan to prepare an information sheet, so in putting the notes on the blog, we would welcome any comments or ideas about baby wearing, and links to websites, that you are happy to share with others. [Your photos are also welcome]


There are three main types: simple, soft structured carriers, and wraps.

Simple slings:

Meh Tai is a plain rectangle of fabric, with tie pieces attached. It can be bought from ABA Mothers Direct.
Maya Tie, which is based on the Meh Tai.

Pouch/Tube slings
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Soft Structured carriers (with straps and clips): include
Ergo - see ABA Mothers Direct
ABA Simplicity Sling
Also, highly recommended,
Yamo Baby Carrier

Note that there are some soft structured carriers that are available in retail stores that mothers in our discussion did not like. These carriers suspend the baby with a lot of pressure on his/her crotch, while the better carriers achieve support across the baby's thighs and crotch.

Wraps: These are made of long pieces of fabric, either with or without rings. The plain fabric wraps are approximately 6 metres long.

Examples of Ring Slings: Maya Wrap
hugabub ring slings

Other wraps that are used and recommended by members of our groups:
Vatani Wrap
Stork Wrap
Hug-a-bub

cheryl connolly wrote:
there is a great DVD to cover everything - you can get it from Kimba, who sells various cloth baby carriers, at gonanago@gmail.com
a general website to look is baby-carriers-downunder.com
and peppermint.com