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QUESTION:
We have a NoJo Baby Sling, but my husband finds it incredibly uncomfortable to wear. Is there a better brand? I try to use the sling as much as a can, but I find it cumbersome and difficult to do much housework while I'm wearing my big 5 month old! The only way I find it really useful is when I'm out walking around on my own or with my other children, or when I am at the shops. Help! RESPONSE FROM DAWN: The NoJo, if I remember correctly, has quite a bit of padding to it. I don't know how large your husband is, but the padding might make the sling just a bit too short to be comfortable on your husband. Until recently, I had only used padded slings, but with my most recent baby, I switched to an unpadded one (Maya Wrap, available through Wears the Baby) and find that it is much more adjustable, versitile, and comfortable. Some come in different lengths, too, and I am aware of several people who, technically, are not large enough to warrent a size L but who have them because the extra length gives that much more room to adjust. As far as you getting around the house with a big 5 month old in the sling, it has been my experience that at around 5 months it does get a little harder because the baby has that much more bulk and is sittingup straighter. It's harder to, for example, wash dishes or fold laundry around all that bulk right in front of you! However, all is not lost. If not now, at least soon (within the next month or so), your baby will have enough strength and balance to be worn in the sling on your back, which really does give you much more use of your arms. At around 6 months, a lot of people also find that a good quality backpack (such as a Tough Traveller or Kelty) which keeps the baby's weight supported on your hips (as opposed to your shoulders) is a welcome addition to baby carrying. Many babies love being up high and peeking over Mom's shoulder while she is doing work. Many dads also like the backpack as well.
RESPONSE FROM LAURA:
Hello Karen,
Have you looked at William and Martha Sears' The Baby Book? It has useful illustrations for figuring out various ways to wear babies in a sling. Having the right size sling is important, as is adjusting it properly to avoid back or shoulder strain. If your baby does not like to be put down while you do housework, perhaps you could try a backpack type of carrier, or wearing him in the sling on your back? Best wishes |
