Best sling for a new mom/new baby?

[sbjf]

I'm expecting my first in May and want to use a sling but I'm VERY uncoordinated! Can you recommend an easy sling to use? I'll also have a Baby Bjorn, if that matters. Any tips at all for a first time mommy/sling wearer will be much appreciated!!!!!!!! Thanks!!

[stillplayswithbarbies]

The Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Fleece Pouch is my favorite for a newborn (and new mommy!). It's easy to use and comfy for a newborn.

www.kangarookorner.com

...Karen
Jacob Nathaniel Feb 91
Logan Elizabeth Mar 03

[Momof3Labs]

Skip the Bjorn (awfully expensive for very limited use) and go straight to an adjustable pouch like the Mom & Me or KKAFP - they are VERY easy to use and soooo much more comfortable for a newborn!

[apfb]

Congratulations on expecting your first!

Check out www.newnativebaby.com for single piece (no rings, adjustments, etc...) baby sling. I have an organic cotton one which I love to use. Baby finds it very comforting, too. Check out the website for instructional videos on various ways to wear this sling. A lot of passerby's make comments about how comfortable and happy the baby looks in the sling.

[sbjf]

Thanks everyone! And thanks for the congrats! I think I'd like to order a reversible cotton/cotton or cotton/lycra sling from Hotslings, Kristen is a member of a board that I occasionally post on and I'd like to support her business. Do you think one of them would be suitable for someone like me? It doesn't seem to have any rings or anything complicated so I'm hoping it'll be easy enough for me, yet comfortable to wear/comfy for babe.

[Momof3Labs]

Just make sure that it fits well (you won't know for a while since you're still pregnant) - that's one big disadvantage of nonadjustable pouches. If they don't fit just right, they are very uncomfortable!!