Ring sling and ring wrap from sleepingbaby.net (Rev Jan)

[smbirth]

Anyone have this sling or the new ring wrap?? Would you reccomend either of these for a beginning sling user? I have a pouch but am considering a sling or wrap for my 7 week old.

TIA!
Sheri
Mommy to David 13 years and Nathaniel brand new at 7 weeks old!!

[tarahsolazy]

The Rev Jan ring sling is very nice, and affordable. I got one when DS was about a month old, but never really figured it out at that time. I was intimidated by the rings! Now, I cand work a ring sling just fine. I don't know about the ring-wrap, but I like the Moby wrap, which is a similar design, with more fabric and no rings.

[shindagrl]

I have a Rev. Jan ring sling, and the workmomship is excellent, but to be honest, I'm just not into all that fabric that makes the tail (however, it's the first one I grab if I need to protect DD from rain or wind). If you want a ring sling that's similar to a pouch, try a Wise Woman sling.....it's kind of a combo between the two. I have a water mesh one for showering and I love it; it's very comfortable.

I have an Ellaroo, and if I could only pick one carrier to have from birth to toddlerhood, I'd get a wrap in a nanosecond. It's not the quickest to put on, but it's the one that I feel is the most comfortable and secure out of any carrier I've tried, and it's incredibly versatile.

Good luck in your experimentation!

[ismommy]

I posted this review a while back. I cant rave enough about Rev. Jan
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=62&topic_id=6043&mesg_id=6043&page=
Helene
mommy to Isabella
baby x EDD 1/11/05

[calebsmama03]

That is the most gorgeous sling I've ever seen!! You've inspired me to order one for the new baby - now I'm scouring ebay and fabric stores to find a silk print I like enough to pair it with a solid. I'd have never thought of that design, either, with the 2 fabrics. Nice job picking those out!
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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Oh my!! #2 5/05

[cooper]

Hello-- I had the ring wrap and I sold it a couple of weeks ago. I had for a couple of months and it was great! It was very well made! The reason why I sold it was because I use stretchy wraps with DS. And I wanted someone to get use out of it! The person I sold it to uses it all the time! The RW is what gave me the confidence to use the stretchy wraps. It is great--it turns into a ring sling in a snap--literally! I do own 1 Rev. Jan sling that I use all the time! But I am having a custom Sling made--it is going to be beautiful! I can't wait! Rev Jan slings are very comfortable and cup the shoulder nicely. And her prices are awesome and her workmomship rocks!!!! It is a great sling for a beginner!

[ismommy]

Lynne,
It was inspired by the ooopababy.com slings. I had fallen in love with the kiwi one but wasnt sure about the price. The co-op did happen so I bought the kiwi but in the meantime someone had suggested Reverend Jan and I fell in love with that fabric on ebay. So I ended up with 2 (well actually 3 silk slings but I am selling one) Look under charmeuse on ebay.
How are you feeling?

Helene
mommy to Isabella
baby x EDD 1/11/05

[calebsmama03]

I haven't been on this board much, so I'll have to check out the ooopababy ones. I know what you mean about that floral fabric - it's gorgeous! Do you remember which seller it was? I may go hunt around the fabric stores here too.

I'm feeling pretty good so far thanks for asking :) Nausea is getting more manageable, too! My second appt is this Fri, so hopefully all will be well! I tell you though, EVERY time I feel a cramp or funny tummy sensation I get really nervous! How are YOU! Hope things have gotten better and you're not on complete bedrest anymore.

Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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Oh my!! #2 5/05

[ismommy]

Lynne,

This is the seller I bought from
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28158&item=8144636714&rd=1#ebayphotohosting
If you type in charmeuse you will find others on ebay.

This is where I got the duiponi from
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28158&item=8144636714&rd=1#ebayphotohosting

I am still on modified bed rest and slowly losing my mind. 31 weeks so the end is in site:)
Helene
mommy to Isabella
baby x EDD 1/11/05

[calebsmama03]

Thanks hon! I did a quick search on e-bay yesterday and wasn't finding any silk prints - I like the idea you did with pairing a print with a solid. Is the solid just at the bottom, or is the entire length lined with it?

Glad to hear you're still doing well. I can't believe it's 31 weeks already! If your doc is anything like mine, they'll probably let you totally "free" in about 4-5 weeks then? Awesome :)
Lynne
Mommy to Caleb 3/3/03
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