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jtedcastle
Center Barnstead, NH
Hotsling - couldn't get the fit right
3 star rating

practical, a first-time parent, married, a baby-wearer, Dog Owner, pro-cloth, Bargain Shopper
Pros

    adorable prints, stores compactly, great for shorts trips or to run errands

Cons
    has to be fitted properly, long leaning curve, not adjustable

APR
12
2009

HotSlings Stretch Baby Sling/Wrap — 

I really enjoy baby-wearing, and was hoping that the Hotsling would work well with my son.  I was excited to see they were sold at Target, but they only carry the smaller sizes.  From the chart on Hotsling's website, it looked like I would need a 6.  I bought one, and found that it was really tight across my shoulder when my 8 month old was in it.  I traded a friend for a size 7, and found that was too loose for him.

I think the concept is great.  They're very sturdy, and the materials are gorgeous.  I have no idea how to do any carry besides a hip carry - it seems like if a baby wasn't sitting up in it, it wouldn't be really snug. 

Also, it seems like it works well for small - average size Moms.  Plus size Moms, it doesn't seem to adjust well for broader shoulders, or a longer distance to your hip.

I really wanted to like this, but it didn't seem to work well for us.  I had much better luck with a ring sling that I could adjust to the length I needed.



I_thumb_up HotSlings Stretch Baby Sling/Wrap is recommended by jtedcastle

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