Experienced sling users

[Laurelsmom2002]

I now have my adjustable pouch from mammas milk, made from a strechy cotton, Is it normal for me not to be able to use my full range of motion on my left arm??? ( where the shoulder of the sling is) I feel a bit like a tyranasorus (sp) rex w/ that arm since I really can only use my forarm. Is this due to it being cotton instead of fleece??. Is it because its a pouch instead of a ring, or is this just a sling thing and thats why some people like the wraps better?? I do have a hug a bub too, but I do like the popablilty of the sling. I havent been able to master the ring sling so I hope the pouch concept will work for me
thanks

[new_mommy25]

That is true of most pouches because they come down so far on your arm. I know Mom and Me pouches have a slimmer shoulder design but I haven't tried one before. Jenn isnt making them right now but they come up on ebay and babywearing swap. You will have more movement with a ring sling because the shoulder area isn't as wide.

hth!