Sling Chooser
| TYPE | Soft Structured Carrier | Ring Slings | Pouch Slings | Wraps | |
| BRAND | |||||
| Easy to put on |  | | | | |
| Learning Curve | | | | | |
the back carry positon takes a little practice but the freedom it affords is unsurpassed | the tying technique takes a little practice but is no harder than learning to tie a shoe lace | ||||
| Weight Distribution | | | | | |
both sholders and hips | one shoulder | one shoulder | both sholders and hips | ||
| Carry Positions | newborn cradle front inward facing hip back | newborn cradle front inward facing front outward facing hip back | newborn cradle front inward facing front outward facing hip back | newborn cradle front inward facing front outward facing | |
| Breast-feeding on-the-go | | | | | |
| WEAR TIME | suitability for newborns | | | | |
with infant insert | |||||
| suitability for older baby | | | | | |
| suitability for toddlers/ preschoolers | | | | | |
the ergonomic design works like a hiking pack which supports heavier weights for extended periods of time | easy to pop toddlers in and out for short periods of time - especially useful when child is learning to walk | easy to pop toddlers in and out for short periods of time - especially useful when child is learning to walk | can support an older child but the wrap design does not lend itself as easily as a sling or pouch to pop a toddler in and out of | ||
| COMFORT | newborns | ||||
with infant insert | |||||
| 4-9 months | excellent | good | good | excellent | |
| 9 months - 4 years | the best | poor | poor | poor | |
| head support for newborn | | | | | |
with infant insert | cradle newborn carry | cradle newborn carry | shoulder straps can draw over a sleeping baby's head | ||
| head support for sleeping older baby | | | | | |
sleeping hood extends to support sleeping older child | shoulder straps can draw over a sleeping infant but a toddler is too tall for head support coverage | ||||
| correctly supports baby and promotes healthy spinal development | | | | | |
| weight limit | 18kgs | 15kgs | 16kgs | no weight limit because of the no-buckle design | |
| fits wears of different sizes | | | | | |
waist extension strap also available | fixed sizing makes for easy use but does not facilitate different sized wearers | ||||
| Ease of Adjustment | | | N/A | | |
fixed sizing does not need adjusting | can not adjust once baby is in position | ||||
| Padded Rail | n/a | no | yes | n/a | |
| hot weather suitable | | | | | |
Sport' model recommended - design includes an split for ventilation and fabric composition wicks away moisture | breathable mesh ensures good airflow plus fast-dry fabric perfect for water use | streamlined design allows good airflow | lots of fabric can feel hot - if using in summer dress yourself and baby lightly and make shoulder starps narrower for better airflow |
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