My newborn who is about 7 weeks old, does not like to be put down. So I pretty much have to sit on the couch all day just holding him so he can nap. Do you have any good suggestions on what type of sling I can get in order to do some chores around the house or read to my toddler, while still keeping him happy? Please help! – Shellie
Dear Shellie,
This is a common concern of parents of infants. Most babies prefer to be close to their caregivers most of the time, and some are more, shall we say, vocal in letting their preferences be known!
For carrying your baby very securely so that you can get chores done, my top recommendations are a mei tai (like the Kozy or Ball Baby mei tais) or a stretchy wrap (like the Moby or Wrapsody Stretch wraps). Both of these carriers hold baby very securely, so that you can bend over without concern of the baby slipping out. They are also both two-shouldered carriers, which means they are very comfortable even for holding your baby for hours on end. I find the stretchy wraps to be the most comfortable and cuddly with an infant, so they are my top choice. For people who are intimidated by the length of material in a wrap, or who want a carrier that they can also use easily with a toddler, a mei tai is a good bet.
If you would prefer a buckle carrier more like the Baby Bjorn, then I recommend a Beco Gemini. The Gemini holds baby in the proper ergnomic position, while also being comfortable for you!
Best of luck with your choice, and let me know how it goes!
Warmly,
The Sling Lady