Lovely sling, impossible for some to master.
Safety conscious, pro-breastfeeding, scientific, living in the country, a first-time parent, environmentally minded
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2008
Maya Wrap Baby Sling —
Ahhh.... yes.... I am becoming accustomed to being the one swimming against the current. I purchased a Maya Wrap sling when my son was a newborn. Beyond watching the DVD (repeatedly), and enduring several frustrating attempts to love the thing... it went to eBay.First, the good:
The construction of this sling is solid. I know as a first time mother, I was hesitant to 'wear' my son... what if he slips/jumps/wiggles/etc?!?! Yeah, funny now, but then it was a bit stressful. The Maya wrap sling was solid and the fabric feels as durable as it is lovely. The colors (and the choices) are awesome, great/colorful/vibrant, and such a nice alternative to the 'everything is pastel' world of babies. The DVD was a nice addition to the package - helpful to see the different methods of babywearing. The sling is portable and discrete for those who are nursing.
The not-so-good:
The rings slip! And I mean they slip when you just think about the rings slipping. I found it difficult not only to position my son so that he was comfortable (and content), but also to keep him there once positioned. I tried many times, but all with the same end result. This sling ended up in a heap, and finally went off to eBay. Also, the positions are difficult to master and the sling seems to twist easily. It was a frustrating learning curve and I was disappointed to abandon this sling.
Unfortunately, I sort of gave up on slings and carriers until a friend talked me into trying a pouch. OOOH TRUE LOVE! Once fitted, the pouch did not slip once, was EXTREMELY secure in holding my son close, and accommodated him throughout a range of sizes/activity levels (from infant to toddler). I saw the babywearing light. I do realize that the Maya wrap sling has its place, and most people are head-over-heels for it... but I found MUCH better alternatives out there. I only wish I had found the alternatives first, but that's life, eh?
In summary, I would not honestly recommend a Maya wrap sling to a friend. I would recommend borrowing a friend's if possible first to try it out. Better yet... I'd recommend scouring the reviews for alternatives before jumping into a Maya wrap sling. I truly wish I had done more research before purchasing this one, getting frustrated, giving up, and then returning to babywearing after my sabbatical. I found pouches (fleece and cotton) as well as ring slings wtih plastic rings (they don't slip!!) to be a far better alternative.
Last edited on Mar 18, 2008
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