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5 Best Slings & Wraps
A category of baby carriers suitable from the womb.
It can be frustrating when you’ve picked out a baby carrier before your baby’s born only to discover it needs an infant insert or has a minimum weight guideline. If you have a preemie or a smaller-than-average baby, there will be a lot of carriers — like some of the Soft Structured Carriers we love—that simply won’t work until your infant puts on a few pounds. Slings and wraps, however, are a great introduction to babywearing and generally work for even the tiniest of babe.
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- <h1><a href="http://www.agapebabies.com/agapebabies/boba-wrap-organic-bamboo-yellow-19842.html" target="_blank">Bamboo & Organic Cotton Monkeywrap</a></h1><br /> $63.90<br /> <br/><br /> <p>There are few wraps—stretchy or otherwise—that can top the Canadian-made Monkeywrap. The bamboo and organic cotton version is very thin, making it really comfortable for babywearing in hot, humid temps; and it's easier to use right out of the box than other wraps because it's shorter and has tapered ends. Wear it over your shirt all day and just pop Baby in and out as you need to. Pro-tip: sneak in some extra <a href="http://www.canadianfamily.ca/kids/baby/5-ways-to-bond-with-your-new-baby/">skin-to-skin time</a> by keeping baby and you naked under the Monkeywrap while you cook (or watch TV — we won't tell).</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://serenesling.com/" target="_blank">Serene Sling</a></h1><br /> $168 USD + $10 shipping<br /> <br/><br /> <p>The Serene Sling is an Öko-Tex-certified knit sling designed by a Japanese man who worked in the knitting industry for 50 years. After seeing a mother struggle with a carrier, he invented this as an alternative. It sits comfortably on the shoulder and supports baby beautifully. Nursing in a sling is easy, too. This sling fits slightly small so be sure to look carefully at sizing. You'll be glad to know that it also has Dr. Sears’ stamp of approval.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.everythingmomandbabyshop.com/category_89/Je-Porte-Mon-Bebe-Wraps.htm" target="_blank">Je Porte Mon Bébé</a></a></h1><br /> $140<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If a woven wrap seems too tricky but you want that kind of babywearing experience, Je Porte Mon Bébé might be right up your alley. It's a hybrid wrap that marries woven wraps with stretchy wraps to give you the ability to back carry, which you shouldn't with other stretchy wraps because they simply won't provide the support your baby needs to be back there safely. The JPMBB is much longer, wider and thicker than its stretchy wrap cousins. Like a woven wrap, it'll take some getting used to but the practice will be worth it.</p>
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- <h1><a href="https://www.didymos.com/en/Babywearing/DIDYMOS-Baby-Wrap-Sling/Coloured-Stripes/Baby-Wrap-Sling-Standard-Blue-Nature.html"target="_blank">Didymos</a></h1><br /> From $190<br /> <br/><br /> <p>These organic cotton classic woven wraps from DIDYMOS are often heralded as the category’s best. Stunning patterns and oodles of different fabric options are just the beginning, but be prepared for a bit of a learning curve. Experienced babywearers who use woven wraps swear by them, but we suggest watching the video provided with this wrap before you get started. Tip: wash your woven wrap at least once before you use it to soften the fabric a little; and be sure to use online sizing charts or phone a retailer to order the right size.</p><br />
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- <h1><a href="http://www.thepeanutshell.com/Adjustable-Baby-Sling" target="_blank">The Peanut Shell</a></h1><br /> $50<br /> <br/><br /> <p>If you're not sure whether babywearing is going to be your thing and you don't want to invest a year's worth of lattés on a baby carrier, a sling like the adjustable The Peanut Shell — with an entry-level price but some not-so-entry-level features — is a great option. Since it's adjustable, you don't need to worry about ordering the wrong size (or being the wrong size after dropping a heap of baby weight!) and a sling like this can fold up pretty compactly in a diaper bag. Note, however, that this is only ideal for babies between eight and 26 pounds.</p>
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