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BuzzyBee 
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:30pm |
Looking at getting my cousin a baby sling for her baby shower gift, just want to get a feel for whats out there ...brands, websites etc before I go and buy the first one I see
I'm talking about the modern funky ones that can go from newborn up to around 2 years and can be worn diff ways.
Like these - anyone have this brand?
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:33pm |
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Ohhhh I tried my cousin's one on with Miss M in it and loved how it felt...haven't used one properly yet but do want to get one!
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:34pm |
They look neat aye, i'd definitely go with this option for any future children ...Lucas is far too heavy/tall to go in one now 
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:37pm |
Yeah Maddie is boarderline really I think but it helps when she wants to be carried though! And I figure if I get one I can use it when we have another bubs. 
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:46pm |
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So true. I just realised how expensive they are ....opps! Not sure if i can afford that much LOL! Babyshower isn't till the end of jan so I guess i have time to save ....can anyone suggest similar slings that aren't as pricey?
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 9:23pm |
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Dulce & Zoet are on sale for $70ish and bellybeyond.co.nz have them on sale for $65 at the mo.
We use that type for Issy .. although I do like the way that unido you can mix and match the fabric.
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 9:41pm |
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I was looking at the unido slings for Maddi, they looked gorgeous! I am sure they were only $65 back then though.
We ended up getting a Dulce and Zoet off Trademe for $30 pretty much brand new.
I have to say I wasnt overly keen on them at first and used the wrap a whole lot more but now shes older its fantastic. And its so handy to just have in my handbag, I use it all the time for all sorts of different things.
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Posted: 30 December 2008 at 9:44pm |
Yeah I'm sure the Unido were around $60 when I last looked too, $80 is kinda pushing it ....I'm sure money well spent but not on my budget 
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Posted: 31 December 2008 at 8:21am |
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After intinal teething difficultis I had now mastered my Moby and think its the best ever.
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Posted: 31 December 2008 at 8:35am |
I love my Unido sling but I only paid $65 for it (only a few weeks ago  ). Not sure I would've paid $80. Zach generally loves being in it and it really makes the school run easier......although if it's a really hot day I'll still drag the pram out or we both end up a bit hot and sweaty.
I notice Unido have some gorgy new fabric patterns too. My one is black and white but I don't think you can get that one anymore.
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Posted: 31 December 2008 at 8:46am |
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We had a Dolce & Zoet....I only paid $35 but that was a couple of years ago, have brought a few for friends for $55 from their web site.
Once I knew how to use it properly I loved it!
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Posted: 31 December 2008 at 6:22pm |
Check this site out
http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Home.ashx
Has some very funky stuff. I really wished I had done slings but didn't think they would be much use with twins but after seeing this site I realised how wrong I was. In fact I'm still considering it 
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Posted: 31 December 2008 at 7:46pm |
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LOL Lisa, I wish I'd seen the Moby wraps before I had the gremlins, I have one now with lil miss and I would love to have been able to put the gremlins in it, it might have helped with our attachment/bonding difficulties.
I've got a Jazsling (from TM, $35) which is pretty similar to the D & Z but I have to say I'm not in love with it, in fact I think I've used it twice and both times it was a huge mish to get her positioned so we were both comfy. I am totally in love with our Moby tho, and she loves it too. The only downside is that it is quite hot, but I just strip her down and make sure I have on one layer less than usual.
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Baby Slings - which is best?
