Saturday, August 18, 2007

Top recommendation for breastfeeding and babywearing

I wrote this in reply to an inquiry last night and I kind of like it. So, here it is!

"My first recommendation for a carrier that will be nice and secure and help with breastfeeding on-the-go is a ring sling. Ring slings have general size recommendations but are also adjustable. The ring sling I carry have medium size rings so they are not too bulky and some light padding in the rails (the two edges that run along your body) to make it comfy when you are on the go and chasing a toddler. I have a two year old too so I know!

You can adjust the fabric in the rings really easily to adjust for a growing baby or even wearing you little one right now in a hip carry. The fabric on the "tail" (the part that is hanging through the rings) on many ring slings is open and so very convenient for covering up a little when you are nursing the new baby and want to feel a little more discreet. You can make it very secure so if you have to jump up all of a sudden at the playground the baby won't be jolted. For most infant carries and nursing you can easily have the baby in a cradle position in the sling. As he/she grows up you can use it for upright carries facing in or out and then for fantastic hip carries and even back carries with a toddler.

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