brittone2
10-22-2003, 03:50 PM
Hi ladies,
I have lurked here on and off and also on the yahoo babywearing board, and I've spent time researching sling options as well. The more I read, the MORE confused I am as far as selecting a sling. I'm totally and utterly confused right now.
I'm due Feb. 21st, and live in PA, so it will be chilly here. I've considered the KK AFP and like the idea of a pouch style sling I think. My question is, how soon will it be too hot? Can I wear it in warmish spring weather (like temps in the 70s) or will it be too hot even then? Is it okay except for the really hot part of summer? I could get a cotton and an AFP, but if I'm only going to get to use the AFP for a short time, maybe I should just get the cotton?
I am planning to BF, and I know some prefer ring slings like the Maya and Zolo for this. I like the idea of a "tail" for discrete nursing, but my fear is learning to use either of these two. I see very few sling wearers in my area IRL and therefore I don't have anyone to help me IRL if I'm struggling. I'm going to my first LLL meeting tomorrow...I'm hoping there are some sling wearers in the group but I can't imagine there are that many since I never see anyone around here w/ a sling in public.
As far as sizing, how true to sizing charts are these? I'm short (5'2" ) and about 115-118 lbs prepregnancy. This would put me on the cusp of small/medium as far as KKAFP I believe. I guess I should go to the medium to make sure it fits? I also have a short torso. Would my size/height make it difficult for me to use any particular style of sling? Would a maya or zolo still work?
Any help you can give me as far as directing me toward a good, relatively easy to use sling suitable for a newborn, and suitable for a fairly petite mom would be sooooo appreciated. I don't know what else to even research...I feel like I'm going in circles. I have no idea which is best for us at this point.
Thanks ladies. Any feedback is appreciated. I know there is no one right sling for everyone starting out...I'd just love to hear you all weigh in w/ things I should be thinking about before buying.
Beth
I have lurked here on and off and also on the yahoo babywearing board, and I've spent time researching sling options as well. The more I read, the MORE confused I am as far as selecting a sling. I'm totally and utterly confused right now.
I'm due Feb. 21st, and live in PA, so it will be chilly here. I've considered the KK AFP and like the idea of a pouch style sling I think. My question is, how soon will it be too hot? Can I wear it in warmish spring weather (like temps in the 70s) or will it be too hot even then? Is it okay except for the really hot part of summer? I could get a cotton and an AFP, but if I'm only going to get to use the AFP for a short time, maybe I should just get the cotton?
I am planning to BF, and I know some prefer ring slings like the Maya and Zolo for this. I like the idea of a "tail" for discrete nursing, but my fear is learning to use either of these two. I see very few sling wearers in my area IRL and therefore I don't have anyone to help me IRL if I'm struggling. I'm going to my first LLL meeting tomorrow...I'm hoping there are some sling wearers in the group but I can't imagine there are that many since I never see anyone around here w/ a sling in public.
As far as sizing, how true to sizing charts are these? I'm short (5'2" ) and about 115-118 lbs prepregnancy. This would put me on the cusp of small/medium as far as KKAFP I believe. I guess I should go to the medium to make sure it fits? I also have a short torso. Would my size/height make it difficult for me to use any particular style of sling? Would a maya or zolo still work?
Any help you can give me as far as directing me toward a good, relatively easy to use sling suitable for a newborn, and suitable for a fairly petite mom would be sooooo appreciated. I don't know what else to even research...I feel like I'm going in circles. I have no idea which is best for us at this point.
Thanks ladies. Any feedback is appreciated. I know there is no one right sling for everyone starting out...I'd just love to hear you all weigh in w/ things I should be thinking about before buying.
Beth