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 Try an Over the Shoulder Baby Holder instead | |
| I have used a dozen or so slings and find them to be wonderful, lifesaving, essential to babyhood. But- there are many better slings available. The first thing you should do is look for a local distributer of the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder. She will show you a selection of fabrics and show you how to wear it. She may even show up with a baby or toddler in one so you can see how to use it, first hand. If you have an older baby or toddler, or are an experienced "babywearer", a Maya might be a good choice for you. These are often sold by moms and La Leche League groups as well. Dr. Sears is a great guy- writes good books, has a nice pediatric practice, is a good speaker, and advocates "wearing your baby". Sadly, the NoJo does a disservice to many parents who want to keep their baby on them. It's too long for most people; it's the length of the size "large" OTSBH. I have only met one mom who couldn't fit the regular size OTSBH, and most dads fit those as well. The NoJo just isnt' comfortable either. As an experienced sling user, I tried a NoJo briefly with my 3rd child and it wasn't comfortable for me! I just couldnt' get it to work. Save your pennies for a better sling. | |
 Awesome! | |
| I already own the Snugli front and back carrier. It works fine, but it's a little complicated getting a squirmy infant into the Snugli. So my husband and I bought the Nojo Baby Sling. It is fabulous. It's so easy to use. You just put it over your body and slide the baby in. There are no buckles, fasteners, or doo-dads. It's still very secure. When my son gets into the Baby Sling, he goes right to sleep, because it reminds him of how he was in my womb. He curls up and feels safe and secure because Mommy is holding him. To him, I am carrying him around and he likes that. To me, I am carrying him, but I am still able to have my hands free to take care of chores around the house, going for a walk, or shopping at the market. One of the best features about this sling is that I can breastfeed while I am carrying my son in it. Unlike the Snugli, which does not make it easy for me to breastfeed while I carry him. So, I can discreetly breastfeed him while in public without having to stop what I am doing. It has been a great purchase for me. My husband likes using it, too! We highly recommend this product. | |
 Not What it's cracked up to be | |
| I bought the sling in hopes of bonding more with my newborn son and to calm him in his fussy moments. Well, unless your a larger size person, this is not the sling for you! I am only 5ft 3in with a small frame and even on the tighthest setting, the sling is simply too big for me and my son to be comfortable. Also, it was simply too big for him even though he was born at almost 9 lbs. The material is not soft, nor soothing and it's just a very awkward design. Definitely not worth the money. |
