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Sling Chooser

	TYPE	Soft Structured Carrier	Ring Slings	Pouch Slings	Wraps
	BRAND	ERGObaby Carrier	Breeze Baby	Peanut Shell	Hug-a-Bub
	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