Sling Types

I am often asked what the differences are between the various sling types in my range. Often it is just a matter of personal taste or a preference for a particular ‘look’. However on the whole slings fall into two main categories – Pouch types and Wrap types. The easiest way to explain the difference between the two is that pouch types have a ‘fixed sized’ pouch area into which you place the baby or toddler. This area cannot be increased in size, although you can alter the way you wear it to change the baby’s position or change the way you place the baby into the pouch. With Wrap style slings the wearer forms a pouch area with the fabric into which the baby is placed with the fabric forming a ‘cocoon’ around the baby. This type of sling therefore literally ‘grows’ with your baby. Below I have summarised what I feel to be the main advantages of each sling type in my range.

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- The ‘contented little baby pouch’ is an easy to use pouch. The gentle movement of the pouch is great for calming upset newborns and young colicky babies.

– same as the freedom pouch but with the added advantage of drawstring sides making the pouch area adjustable giving extra assurance for the nervous first time parent. Also has a lightly padded pouch section which is very soft against tender c-section areas.

- The best all round sling. Copes equally well with a newborn as it does with a 3+ year old. Very versatile sling that literally grows with your baby.

- As the Freedom Sling but with lightly padded rails which are perfectly positioned for supporting baby’s head whilst breastfeeding on the move.

- Compact, light, versatile sling. Easy to use, no rings, buckles or straps etc. Great for school runs, travelling etc.

- A full 5 metres of fabric spreads the weight of heavy toddlers making them remarkably easy to carry. Great for long walks, adventure trips etc.

All slings are suitable for breastfeeding with the padded and unpadded slings being endorsed by best selling author and midwife Sharon Trotter. Both these slings are the only ones I would recommend for breastfeeding on the move.