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GAOMariposa · 01-04-2011, 08:12 PM

Hello everyone. I need some suggestions for a sling. My baby loves for my to carry her around and it's pretty hard to do when I need to do chores, etc. So I decided a sling would be nice. I have 2 Kwigy-Bo bags, but those don't sit very well while doing chores.

I am not looking for something that's really expensive. It would be for just around the house. I looked at the one from the Eastside Collection. It's about $24 on Amazon. Does anyone have an experience using it? Thanks in advance for your help.

CouversMom · 01-04-2011, 10:59 PM

I have the Outward Hound sling and I LOVE it. It is great for shopping downtown and you don't want to carry your KB bag. Both of mine love riding in it, and it is very lightweight.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...:referralID=NA

NAUTILUS1900 · 01-05-2011, 02:59 AM

Sling is a fantastic idea. I use it all the time. You can also try some slings for human babies. They are the same and much cheaper.

Pa Yorkie Mom · 01-05-2011, 03:58 AM

You can find free instructions online to sew your own baby sling. If you don't sew maybe a friend or relative could make one for you. There is actually only one seam to sew if you use fleece or a material that wont unravel. I have made three, a fleece one, a cotton one , and a knit one. I absolutely love mine. I use them around the house sometimes, but more often when we go out. Pistol has gone hiking in one, to a parade, to an auto show, tons of places. He stays comfy, and both my hands are free. You can google " make a baby sling" and get quite a few hits. They are easy to make.

BeyonceMomma23 · 01-05-2011, 05:04 AM

I was thinking of doing the same thing (: let me know how you like your sling

bettyeanne · 01-05-2011, 05:54 AM

When we first brought Toto home, she was barely 1 1/2 lbs. at a little over 16 weeks. She, also, wanted to be in my arms all the time. I had the "genius" idea that a sling would be great. Since I only needed it to free up both my hands, Patrick picked up one of those made for humans with a broken arm. It worked beautifully ... until ... I was cleaning one of our toilets with Toto happily sleeping in her sling, leaned over & yep, she almost slid out the end right into the toilet!

The thought never occured to me that maybe the end needed to be sewed up. I felt so stupid!

To answer your question, yes, a sling works beautifully. Toto loved napping in hers. Good luck!

GAOMariposa · 01-06-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I have the Outward Hound sling and I LOVE it. It is great for shopping downtown and you don't want to carry your KB bag. Both of mine love riding in it, and it is very lightweight.

Outward Hound Pet Sling - Dog - Web Exclusive - PetSmart

Awww...your babies look so cute and comfy in their carrier. How big are your babies? I want to get my baby a little sister in the future. I'm already planning. LOL!

GAOMariposa · 01-06-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

When we first brought Toto home, she was barely 1 1/2 lbs. at a little over 16 weeks. She, also, wanted to be in my arms all the time. I had the "genius" idea that a sling would be great. Since I only needed it to free up both my hands, Patrick picked up one of those made for humans with a broken arm. It worked beautifully ... until ... I was cleaning one of our toilets with Toto happily sleeping in her sling, leaned over & yep, she almost slid out the end right into the toilet!

The thought never occured to me that maybe the end needed to be sewed up. I felt so stupid!

To answer your question, yes, a sling works beautifully. Toto loved napping in hers. Good luck!

Good think she didn't land in the toilet!

I can't wait to get the sling. I ordered the East Side Collection one. It went on sale from when I posted this thread to the next day, so it worked out even better. I'll let everyone know how it worked out.

GAOMariposa · 01-06-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BeyonceMomma23

I was thinking of doing the same thing (: let me know how you like your sling

I ordered on online. I can't sew and I don't really know of anyone who would do it for me. My friend had a friend who sewed a little denim skirt for my baby, but she's in another country, so that wasn't an option right now. LOL! I ordered one online that was fairly cheap. We'll see how it goes.

GAOMariposa · 01-06-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pa Yorkie Mom

You can find free instructions online to sew your own baby sling. If you don't sew maybe a friend or relative could make one for you. There is actually only one seam to sew if you use fleece or a material that wont unravel. I have made three, a fleece one, a cotton one , and a knit one. I absolutely love mine. I use them around the house sometimes, but more often when we go out. Pistol has gone hiking in one, to a parade, to an auto show, tons of places. He stays comfy, and both my hands are free. You can google " make a baby sling" and get quite a few hits. They are easy to make.

I really wish I could sew. Maybe that would keep me from spending so much on clothes, etc. for my baby. LOL! The one I was looking at went on sale, so I ordered it. I don't really know anyone who sews, so this was a little easier. I'll post a review on it once I get it. Thanks for the suggestion.

143julz · 01-06-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I have the Outward Hound sling and I LOVE it. It is great for shopping downtown and you don't want to carry your KB bag. Both of mine love riding in it, and it is very lightweight.

Outward Hound Pet Sling - Dog - Web Exclusive - PetSmart

What a cute pic, i just ordered one now b/c of it...They are on sale for $14.95 too

Can't wait to get it.
I took Dex for a "field trip" Sunday in my bag, not only did he poo BUT Puked inside, I think from motion sickness

CouversMom · 01-06-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GAOMariposa

Awww...your babies look so cute and comfy in their carrier. How big are your babies? I want to get my baby a little sister in the future. I'm already planning. LOL!

Thanks! They definitely love being together. I was worried when I first got Khloe that it would be harder to travel, but they love laying together in the same bag and sling. I couldn't be happier with the addition of Khloe to our family. She has completed our fur family

CouversMom · 01-06-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 143julz

What a cute pic, i just ordered one now b/c of it...They are on sale for $14.95 too

Can't wait to get it.
I took Dex for a "field trip" Sunday in my bag, not only did he poo BUT Puked inside, I think from motion sickness

They are great for when you want to take them out and not have to hide them. It also more evenly distributes the weight than a shoulder bag does.

01-04-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
GAOMariposa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 581	Suggestions for a Sling Hello everyone. I need some suggestions for a sling. My baby loves for my to carry her around and it's pretty hard to do when I need to do chores, etc. So I decided a sling would be nice. I have 2 Kwigy-Bo bags, but those don't sit very well while doing chores. I am not looking for something that's really expensive. It would be for just around the house. I looked at the one from the Eastside Collection. It's about $24 on Amazon. Does anyone have an experience using it? Thanks in advance for your help. __________________ Mommy to Itzel Mirai and new mommy to Olivia Ilse. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041766&id=28002407&l=fe7f758320

01-05-2011, 02:59 AM	#3
NAUTILUS1900 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 172	Sling is a fantastic idea. I use it all the time. You can also try some slings for human babies. They are the same and much cheaper. __________________ Maria

01-05-2011, 05:04 AM	#5
BeyonceMomma23 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OH, United States Posts: 357 Blog Entries: 1	I was thinking of doing the same thing (: let me know how you like your sling __________________ Bee's Mommy Bee is going to become a Big Sister August 2012

01-05-2011, 05:54 AM	#6
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	When we first brought Toto home, she was barely 1 1/2 lbs. at a little over 16 weeks. She, also, wanted to be in my arms all the time. I had the "genius" idea that a sling would be great. Since I only needed it to free up both my hands, Patrick picked up one of those made for humans with a broken arm. It worked beautifully ... until ... I was cleaning one of our toilets with Toto happily sleeping in her sling, leaned over & yep, she almost slid out the end right into the toilet! The thought never occured to me that maybe the end needed to be sewed up. I felt so stupid! To answer your question, yes, a sling works beautifully. Toto loved napping in hers. Good luck! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

01-05-2011, 03:58 AM	#4
Pa Yorkie Mom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 384	You can find free instructions online to sew your own baby sling. If you don't sew maybe a friend or relative could make one for you. There is actually only one seam to sew if you use fleece or a material that wont unravel. I have made three, a fleece one, a cotton one , and a knit one. I absolutely love mine. I use them around the house sometimes, but more often when we go out. Pistol has gone hiking in one, to a parade, to an auto show, tons of places. He stays comfy, and both my hands are free. You can google " make a baby sling" and get quite a few hits. They are easy to make.