Baby Slings - which is best?
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Topic: Baby Slings - which is best?
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Subject: Baby Slings - which is best?
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:30pm
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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. http://www.unido.co.nz/ - Like these - anyone have this brand? TIA |
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Posted By: Paws
Date 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! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date 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 By: Paws
Date 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.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:46pm
| 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? |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date 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. ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: Daizy
Date 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 By: BuzzyBee
Date 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 By: 11111
Date 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. ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: gemsmum
Date 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. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Shorty
Date 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! ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 6:22pm
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Check this site out
http://www.slingbabies.co.nz/Site/Home.ashx - 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 By: Maya
Date 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. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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