tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post9107493524577101554..comments2023-03-22T18:24:53.003+00:00Comments on My Name Is Beth: Why I love SLINGSBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17752281328769945620noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-48411175008561089052011-11-10T11:26:34.941+00:002011-11-10T11:26:34.941+00:00Hi Helen - sorry only just seen your comment. Yes...Hi Helen - sorry only just seen your comment. Yes, a woven would get your bw mojo back ;). Do it! I didn't get my first until JC was around 18 months old, and it was like a revelation. Strechies are really only suitable while they're smaller, as you won't get the support needed when they get bigger, and obviously ring slings put the weight on one side so it's not ideal for longer carriers. I've never tried a manduca though I've heard good things about them - if you're finding it hurts it might be worth finding a slingmeet near you to get the fit adjusted. The natural mamas forum is great for that kind of advice, you could post a picture of it on and they would advise on the fit and how to make it more comfortable. Then you could pop over to the FSOT (for sale or trade) board and snap yourself up a nice pre-loved woven :D. It's better to get a used one as it'll be broken in and easier to use. And cheaper ;). Good luck! Keep me posted. xxxxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752281328769945620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-39444830855900419142011-11-08T20:03:11.128+00:002011-11-08T20:03:11.128+00:00Really interesting post, thank you.
So, really tr...Really interesting post, thank you. <br />So, really truly honestly, are you telling me that if I splashed out on a woven wrap it would help me get some of my babywearing mojo back? I was gutted when the sausage got too heavy for the Moby, and my beautiful ring sling has only ever been good for very short wears for us, and while he adores being in the Manduca I don't seem to be able to use it for more than a couple of hours without paying for it in backache the next day - and he's only 18lb so we've some way to go!<br />I'd love "permission" to get a woven one....Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415841494207669940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-89992069989873479212011-10-21T21:03:17.100+01:002011-10-21T21:03:17.100+01:00Aww thanks for that lovely. Its unchartered terri...Aww thanks for that lovely. Its unchartered territory for me so was unsure where to start.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234777266508150097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-20264969503417793732011-10-21T20:40:17.946+01:002011-10-21T20:40:17.946+01:00Oh that's lovely, I obv haven't seen any p...Oh that's lovely, I obv haven't seen any posts from you on V lately as I hadn't seen your ticker! Yay! WRT best allrounder, it depends entirely what you want. About the only type I haven't tried is a stretchy (like a Moby), which are supposed to be best for newborns as you can tie them on in the morning (search on youtube for instructinos) and then pop baby in and out all day as required. With a woven wrap, you have to rewrap each time, which wouldn't bother me because I'm used to it, but it might be a bit of a nightmare learning it with a newborn. You could also use a soft-structured carrier with a newborn insert (like an Ergo, I think, or a Connecta), which would be your best bet for a long-term really good carrier, though I don't speak from personal experience. There's loads of info on slingguide or natural mamas, you might want to join the forum there and ask for advice, or try asking on the BLW forum as there's lots of cross-over! HTH hun xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752281328769945620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-22810411823137969322011-10-21T20:27:34.450+01:002011-10-21T20:27:34.450+01:00You've not really missed any obvious announcem...You've not really missed any obvious announcement as blog post isn't finished so haven't published it yet. Have just briefly mentioned it on the May due date thread on V and I have a ticker, but yes am 12+2 with nothing short of a miracle so the more sling advice you can give me the better ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234777266508150097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-2099406217158372572011-10-20T22:00:39.618+01:002011-10-20T22:00:39.618+01:00Issi - No rush for the RS! Honestly, you hang on ...Issi - No rush for the RS! Honestly, you hang on to it as long as you need it x.<br /><br />Rach - "This time around..." - Have I missed something??!?!?!?! Congratulations! Muchos squeeeeeeing from me ;) xxxxBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17752281328769945620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-22060883945788290382011-10-20T21:34:18.266+01:002011-10-20T21:34:18.266+01:00Beth I am glad that you posted about slings. You ...Beth I am glad that you posted about slings. You must have read my mind. It was something that I was desperate to do, but missed out on with having two so this time round the plan is to have a pretty basic pushchair and sling sling sling (without it costing me too much money) so I am after your advice on the best allrounder that will last.<br /><br />Thanks lovely<br />xxRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234777266508150097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-75805670864255428762011-10-19T22:54:23.232+01:002011-10-19T22:54:23.232+01:00I'm so sorry, I meant to pop it in the post af...I'm so sorry, I meant to pop it in the post after our failed meet up attempt. Will get on it ASAP but you know how things are at the mo...Isadorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01317645883445017088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-67783249954138967542011-10-17T23:30:41.462+01:002011-10-17T23:30:41.462+01:00I've had both the BB type and the ring slong a...I've had both the BB type and the ring slong and I'm sad to say me and the girls didnt take to them. Tho Tilly has had a few naps in our BB style one, but is getting too heavy even at 12lbs for me to carry in a sling and carry on with odd jobs (my bones are weary and sore still and i overcompensate by leaning back when they are on my front) I found both my girls were (and are) shoulder girls, and that's how they like to be! Maybe someone will invent a sling which allows babies to lie over mummy's shoulder and my little tilly bud will be very happy indeed!) <br />I love your pics tho, he looks so comfy and i am a little envious that i never got on with mine. And unfortunately my sewing skills (or lack of!) will never allow me to make a mei tai!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369306691972984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-49923091860737908022011-10-17T20:59:15.400+01:002011-10-17T20:59:15.400+01:00How fascinating, and oooh! I *am* glad you're ...How fascinating, and oooh! I *am* glad you're back in the blogosphere! You never know, maybe you'll inspire *me* to update and start posting again... :D Thanks for your in-depth tour of your sling journey, I must admit I feel quite out of my depth. Though I am still *totally* into your Mei Tai, and find it to be extremely comfortable and easy to use - thanks Beth's mum! Love to you lot, looking forward to More Posts! XXXGlovecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951083989596493974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295579862593817242.post-31154780898411815592011-10-17T20:27:25.975+01:002011-10-17T20:27:25.975+01:00I like how your blog has organically developed! A...I like how your blog has organically developed! And I see that sling journey.. We went Elastic wrap ==> BB ==> Expensive but uncomfy ring sling ==> Manduca. I love the Manduca and we pretty much live in it.. But maybe I should get a woven wrap? You know, just the one..?<br /><br />(Scotrail from the BLW site)Tryllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544046379874694037noreply@blogger.com