I do love holding my babies. But I also love letting them play independently. And exposing them to caregivers at church and the gym early in life. My goal is to raise happy, confident babies that don't need me 24/7, yet whose needs are met and know to their core that they are adored by their mama.
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When I first saw a mom with a baby sling, I didn't get it. It didn't look comfortable, it didn't look safe (although I now know that they are), it didn't look easy to figure out...it wasn't for me at ALL. Over time, I noticed that the moms who wore slings mostly fell into the "attachment parenting" category, which isn't my style.
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A couple years ago, I saw a friend with four girls who wore a sling. Her parenting style is very similar to mine, and she insisted that she is able to get much more done with baby #4 in a sling. Her sling had the big ring and still looked too complicated for me.
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Then this summer, I ran into a friend grocery shopping while wearing a Hotsling. There was no giant ring. No extra fabric hanging around. No criss-cross wrap all over the place. She bought it at Home Goods for $20. (they're $40+ at Babies R Us)
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I bought one and am now hooked.
I can never properly put on my Snuggi without assistance, so when we're out, I find myself carrying my babies around in their infant carrier most of the time. It allows me to put them on the ground and be hands-free to help my other kids or whatever. But now I have this Hotsling. I finally figured out how to put it on without watching the DVD on pause and rewind (I'm a little slow...) and LOVE it. I don't wear it every day, maybe only 1-2 times each week, but when I do use it, it's the perfect answer. Taking Kaylin to an open gym yesterday? It was the perfect solution. Making dinner while Jason is gassy and needs to snuggle? Throw on the Hotsling. Packing tonight when I really wanted to just sit and hold my baby that I'll be missing for 4 days? You got it: the Hotsling.
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It looks small and unstable, but it is absolutely secure and perfectly safe. And there are several ways to adjust it to fit different sized babies and kids...all shown on the included DVD.
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You would think I was getting paid to review this product, but I am seriously in love. And I NEVER thought I would be a sling type of mom. Never say, "never."
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When I first saw a mom with a baby sling, I didn't get it. It didn't look comfortable, it didn't look safe (although I now know that they are), it didn't look easy to figure out...it wasn't for me at ALL. Over time, I noticed that the moms who wore slings mostly fell into the "attachment parenting" category, which isn't my style.
.
A couple years ago, I saw a friend with four girls who wore a sling. Her parenting style is very similar to mine, and she insisted that she is able to get much more done with baby #4 in a sling. Her sling had the big ring and still looked too complicated for me.
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Then this summer, I ran into a friend grocery shopping while wearing a Hotsling. There was no giant ring. No extra fabric hanging around. No criss-cross wrap all over the place. She bought it at Home Goods for $20. (they're $40+ at Babies R Us)
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I bought one and am now hooked.
I can never properly put on my Snuggi without assistance, so when we're out, I find myself carrying my babies around in their infant carrier most of the time. It allows me to put them on the ground and be hands-free to help my other kids or whatever. But now I have this Hotsling. I finally figured out how to put it on without watching the DVD on pause and rewind (I'm a little slow...) and LOVE it. I don't wear it every day, maybe only 1-2 times each week, but when I do use it, it's the perfect answer. Taking Kaylin to an open gym yesterday? It was the perfect solution. Making dinner while Jason is gassy and needs to snuggle? Throw on the Hotsling. Packing tonight when I really wanted to just sit and hold my baby that I'll be missing for 4 days? You got it: the Hotsling.
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It looks small and unstable, but it is absolutely secure and perfectly safe. And there are several ways to adjust it to fit different sized babies and kids...all shown on the included DVD.
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You would think I was getting paid to review this product, but I am seriously in love. And I NEVER thought I would be a sling type of mom. Never say, "never."
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5 comments:
I had the Snuggli type thing with LC and never used it, either. But I have a sling (of some description, I can't remember what) that I can't wait to use with The Spare. I'm all about being hands-free but cozy, and you know how 'two peas in a pod' we are on parenting styles. So glad you love yours!
I was the same way! I NEVER used it with my first...didn't need to! I just held her, or didn't have anything else to do! But with my second (and I'm presuming with the third) I used it all. the. time!! I thought it would make them more dependent and want to be held more, but turns out #2 is just as happy and adjusted as all the other kids!! And these days I need my hands more, and don't have the luxury of just sitting around holding a baby!
Really! The fact that this pretty much shouts efficiency, I'm surprised you weren't on board day one! So glad you discovered it for yourself! I was always a big fan of my baby bjorn and should I have number 4, slingmama I will be.
I did NOT love the sling, but I did LOVE the baby Bjorn front/back carrier. I did have a sling but it hurt my back. Will be willing to try new options next time. You look too cute with your hat. And baby jason looks JUST LIKE Kaylin! HOpe you are having a blast RIGHT NOW with your hubby (or maybe just sleeping :) )
He looks soooooo adorable! I would never have thought to use a sling either, but you make it look like a cool accessory! : )
btw, are you planning on going to Relevant? Inquiring minds want to know! : )
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