Inexpensive cross body dog carrier?
 

I'd really like to get a fundle or a cuddle up sling, but I don't want to spend that much money until Lola's fully grown and I know she'll use it.

She's 5 months old and 4 pounds right now, her legs are pretty short. If it matters I'm 5'2. She'll want to be able to stick her head out the top.

I'm looking at these carriers, has anyone tried them? The 1st and last have good amazon reviews, but I can't find anything about the second.

3 Colors Oxford Cloth Sling Pet Dog Cat Carrier Tote Single Shoulder Bag s M L | eBay

Amazon.com: Striped Canvas Sling Bag Pet Carrier...
I think this one will be too big
Pink Soft Sling Dog Cat Carrier Single Shoulder Bag Pets Magic Bag | eBay

Did you look at the slings Yorkie Haven has on their website?

She is looking for inexpensive. I have not used this sling that is posted but I have others and none of them are like my Cuddle Up. I do understand not wanting to buy one before finding out if the pup will like being in one.

How about this one:

Amazon.com: Sherpa Sport Sack Pet Dog Ferret...

or this one:

Amazon.com: East Side Collection Polyester...

While many look the same, they are not all the same. I only know this because I went through so many until I found the Cuddle Up a few years ago. There are certain features to look for....does it have a zipper? Does it have a clip inside to hold the pup in? Does it have support in the bottom for the pup? Is the strap adjustable?
Those things are important to me.

I have this one. I used it for my dogs when they were puppies. I'd carry them around the house with me when they were new & I wanted to keep an eye on them. This sling is one continuous piece of fabric...so you have to be careful to place the pup in carefully so he/she doesn't roll out. It won't work if they're squirmy. Also, there isn't any support for the pup. So I'm not sure if the pup would be too comfortable for a long period of time. Last thing...the fabric doesn't breathe. If it's hot, you'll sweat. And since there isn't really a "strap", a lot of fabric bunches up on your body. I wouldn't recommend it as a primary carrier.

Why don't you just get a more expensive better made sling that your pup can grow into? I bought all of the "temporary" products thinking that I'd buy a better one when they were full grown. But they grow up so fast & the cheap stuff gets thrown in a closet. I feel like I wasted so much money on crappy stuff.

Unless you're using it while you're on your laptop or sitting down, a sling really needs a sturdy bottom for the pup to be comfortable. Otherwise, they get all squished & you end up holding the bottom of the sling/pup because you feel bad for them. I would also recommend one with a tether. You never know if your pup is going to see a squirrel or something & try to chase after it.

One more thing...I'm around your height, 5'1. Trust me...you want an adjustable strap. Everything's made for tall people. :(

The YHR one is the cuddle up. I'd like to get it but it's $72.

That's a bit more than I'd like to spend, I don't want to spend more than $30.

Do you know if it's just fabric sewn into a loop?

I know I'm not going to get the quality of the cuddle up.
The ones I'm looking at have clips (I could also add one), and the first 2 have adjustable straps.

Thanks for the help

The Eastside Collection black & fuschia one is a piece if fabric sewn into a loop like an infinity scarf. It does have a little dip on the bottom for the pup to fall into, but it's a very slight dip.

Ok, that sling is out then.

I don't want to buy a more expensive one because I'm not sure how big she's going to get, I think she'll be around 5lbs, and I don't know if she'll tolerate being in a carrier.

I've also spent at least $500 on Lola already, on top of the price to actually buy her, so I don't really want to spend $70+ on a carrier right now.

Thanks

Do you sew? There are patterns for slings and you could make one that you like inexpensively!

I sew a little bit. I don't think I want a sling like the pink/brown one, and I think everything else would be way beyond my skill level.

Maybe keep an eye out on Ebay for a used one??

I think the first one you linked seems pretty nice, especially for the price! It looks like the dog goes far enough in it and it looks like it has adjustable straps. It looked like the second one you linked the dog wasn't far enough into it. By the way, if the sling is too big you can always put some blankets at the bottom. The third one didn't look quite as comfortable as the first and I wasn't sure if it had adjustable straps.