Water sling?
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Topic: Water sling?
Posted By: Ella1
Subject: Water sling?
Date Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:38pm
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I was wondering if anyone on here has made a sling (pouch sling) that you can use in the water. If so, what type of fabric did you use?
Also, any tips for fabric that is strong enough for a sling, but suitable for hot weather? Thanks |
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 22 February 2010 at 11:57pm
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Have you seen the Breeze Baby sling, I have one of those which can be used in the water and is good for hot weather....I don't know what the material is but I could have a look at the instructions and see if it tells me anything about it.... ------------- 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 8:48am
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There is also a ring sling available through Scarecrow Farm that is suitable for water - look on their website for TaylorMade ring slings. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 9:11am
ok, I am stupid.....what do you use it in water for? I am trying to imagine and cant 
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Posted By: Ella1
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 9:41am
| Hahaha. We live by the sea, and it would be nice to carry her in the sling when we stand in the waves, instead of having to just hold on to her. |
Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 10:47am
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I think some people might use in shower as well, and in the pools. I got ours for at the beach too. -------------
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Posted By: kathamill
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 12:50pm
| if you were planning on making one, a great fabric is called sports mesh. its the fabric that you often find on the inside of mens swimming trunks. hth |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 1:00pm
| Oh! so you mean one that is water proof or resistant. I had images of swimming with them in it and that was freaking me out LOL |
Posted By: Ella1
Date Posted: 23 February 2010 at 10:47pm
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No, not waterproof. But when cotton gets wet it get very heavy.
Mesh sounds nice, I just wonder if that's strong enough. |
Posted By: kathamill
Date Posted: 24 February 2010 at 9:20am
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Yea, sports mesh is just a name, it has quite large holes, but they are woven in, not cut out, IYKWIM?
ETA if the mesh is good enough for mens nether regions, it's gotta be good for baby. lol |