Recommend me a sling/wrap.

jayne191284 · Nov 19th, 2009, 14:36 PM

I need something that is going to fit both me - size 20/22 and 5ft6 and the hubby who is XXXL and 6ft7.

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Kitten · Nov 19th, 2009, 14:47 PM

Connecta fits up to size 22, or you could get an extra long fabric one x

Vici · Nov 20th, 2009, 03:06 AM

I'm 5' 5" and DF is 6' 3" and we both use our Moby. As you wrap it yourself it fits to you. I think you can also get extra long ones as not sure a standard one would fit your DH if he is XXXL. Would be worth trying one first I think, although saying that. I tie mine at the back and my DF has to wrap it round again and tie at the front

AP Mama · Nov 20th, 2009, 21:55 PM

Hi. I'm relatively new to the forum and not sure if outside links are permitted but here's an article with a lot of links to finding the right sling with comparison charts and such: http://www.examiner.com/x-23788-Minn...-right-for-you and here's a link to patterns if you want to make your own (lots of types) : http://www.examiner.com/x-23788-Minn...own-baby-sling

If you get a wrap type it will fit any size, or you may find it's worth it to get you each one that works for you. People have very different preferences even if it does fit both. My personal favorite was the Kangaroo Korner fleece pouch (no affiliation), because I'm very little and have chronic neck pain (and have big babies!) and it was the only type that didn't end up hurting my neck and shoulders. It was also so simple to use-- you just slip it over your neck and one arm and put the baby in whichever way you want him to be positioned. But I think every one of my friends had a different favorite.

Good luck! HTH!
~Alicia

jayne191284 · Nov 21st, 2009, 16:05 PM

thankyou. I ended up getting a freedom sling and a moby style wrap custom made to fio us both. Im just waiting for them to be made and get here now. I cant wait to try them out

x

dippy dee · Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:48 AM

ooooooooooo i can't wait to see them.
If ever you are after a ring sling i am the same size as you and bought an ellaroo one in a size medium and it is massive with plenty of length left so either a medium or large would fit you both. x

jayne191284 · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:32 AM

Im afraid they arent very exciting. Both plain black as the OH has to wear them too lol

Thats good to know about the ellaroo. Is it anything like this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREEDOM-BABY-S...item45e99a95e6

MelanieF · Nov 22nd, 2009, 15:12 PM

I was a size 22 when DS was born.... having breastfed for two and a half years, I'm now a size 14.... But I reckon that size does make a difference to which sling works for you, and being curvy a ring sling works really well.

melanie

Nov 19th, 2009, 14:36 PM	#1
jayne191284 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 979	Recommend me a sling/wrap. I need something that is going to fit both me - size 20/22 and 5ft6 and the hubby who is XXXL and 6ft7. xx

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Nov 19th, 2009, 14:47 PM	#2
Kitten Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 6,343	Connecta fits up to size 22, or you could get an extra long fabric one x

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Nov 20th, 2009, 03:06 AM	#3
Vici Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 5,931	I'm 5' 5" and DF is 6' 3" and we both use our Moby. As you wrap it yourself it fits to you. I think you can also get extra long ones as not sure a standard one would fit your DH if he is XXXL. Would be worth trying one first I think, although saying that. I tie mine at the back and my DF has to wrap it round again and tie at the front

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Nov 20th, 2009, 21:55 PM	#4
AP Mama Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 12	A couple of links Hi. I'm relatively new to the forum and not sure if outside links are permitted but here's an article with a lot of links to finding the right sling with comparison charts and such: http://www.examiner.com/x-23788-Minn...-right-for-you and here's a link to patterns if you want to make your own (lots of types) : http://www.examiner.com/x-23788-Minn...own-baby-sling If you get a wrap type it will fit any size, or you may find it's worth it to get you each one that works for you. People have very different preferences even if it does fit both. My personal favorite was the Kangaroo Korner fleece pouch (no affiliation), because I'm very little and have chronic neck pain (and have big babies!) and it was the only type that didn't end up hurting my neck and shoulders. It was also so simple to use-- you just slip it over your neck and one arm and put the baby in whichever way you want him to be positioned. But I think every one of my friends had a different favorite. Good luck! HTH! ~Alicia

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Nov 21st, 2009, 16:05 PM	#5
jayne191284 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 979	thankyou. I ended up getting a freedom sling and a moby style wrap custom made to fio us both. Im just waiting for them to be made and get here now. I cant wait to try them out x

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 07:48 AM	#6
dippy dee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle under lyme Posts: 3,185	ooooooooooo i can't wait to see them. If ever you are after a ring sling i am the same size as you and bought an ellaroo one in a size medium and it is massive with plenty of length left so either a medium or large would fit you both. x

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:32 AM	#7
jayne191284 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 979	Im afraid they arent very exciting. Both plain black as the OH has to wear them too lol Thats good to know about the ellaroo. Is it anything like this? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREEDOM-BABY-S...item45e99a95e6

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 15:12 PM	#8
MelanieF Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 185	I was a size 22 when DS was born.... having breastfed for two and a half years, I'm now a size 14.... But I reckon that size does make a difference to which sling works for you, and being curvy a ring sling works really well. melanie

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