Jump to content

sling chat - very long baby

Yak

By Yak
in The Family Room Discussion

 Share

Recommended Posts

Yak

Yak

Posted
Posted

Hello forumites


I am fast becoming a sling addict (I have a 3 month old and so far I have got through a close sling, a baby bjorn and now am using the fab beco gemini) and am looking for a bit of advice. The Yaklet is 98th centile for height and loves being in the sling but his feet bash constantly against my thighs - particularly if I'm walking up or down hills or stairs. Is this just something that he and I will have to live with? The beco gemini has the "wide" seat option but I don't think he's quite ready for that.


As well as his loooong legs, he's also long in the torso, so much so that quite a lot of his back is unsupported when facing inwards in the beco. He braces himself against me, frequently with his arms in front of his body, while arching his back to get a good look round. (I hope that makes sense!) I'm not a worrying type but occasionally I do catch myself wondering if he could launch himself out when he's bracing like that. In my rational moments I'm sure not, but any reassurance, hints or tips would be great. I don't want to put the hood up all the time because he's so nosey!


Thank you oh wise sling experts

Link to comment
https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/18543-sling-chat-very-long-baby/
Share on other sites
cuppa tea

cuppa tea

Posted
Posted

You can put the baby on your back as long as his head supported and not still wobbly. Solves the problem of them arching backwards. I put both mine on my back at 3 months and it's so much easier. Should stop the legs bashing thighs problem too. The best position for the baby to be in is with his knees above his hips and bottom sunk down in a 'seat' and his back rounded. This should also mean that his legs aren't dangling as they are straddled. The better slings put the baby in this position automatically. I would try out a sling meet, as they are quite active in this area and you can try out lots of types before buying and get plenty of advice.

Personally I like wrap slings for little ones and their position is super comfy and there is no way they can fall out...unless they're not wrapped correctly or course. Bit of a learning curve with them, but they fit all shapes and sizes perfectly.


HOpe I'm making sense - in a bit of a rush. Lots of into on You Tube about slings too.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Advertise Here

  • Latest Discussions

    • malumbu
      Oh David / Is David Lammy Toast?

      By malumbu · Posted

      The current wave of xenophobia is due to powerful/influential people stirring up hatred.  It;'s what happened in the past, think 1930s Germany.  It seems to be even easier now as so many get their information from social media, whether it is right or wrong.  The media seeking so called balance will bring some nutter on, they don't then bring a nutter on to counteract that. They now seem to turn to Reform at the first opportunity. So your life is 'shite', let;s blame someone else.  Whilst sounding a bit like a Tory, taking some ownership/personal responsibility would be a start.  There are some situations where that may be more challenging, in deindustrialised 'left behind' wasteland we can't all get on our bikes and find work.  But I loathe how it is now popular to blame those of us from relatively modest backgrounds, like me, who did see education and knowledge as a way to self improve. Now we are seen by some as smug liberals......  
    • Dogkennelhillbilly
      Dell Autos is closing tomorrow

      By Dogkennelhillbilly · Posted

      Kwik Fit buggered up an A/C leak diagnosis for me (saying there wasn't one, when there was) and sold a regas. The vehicle had to be taken to an A/C specialist for condensor replacement and a further regas. Not impressed.
    • HeadNun
      Oh David / Is David Lammy Toast?

      By HeadNun · Posted

      Yes, these are all good points. I agree with you, that division has led us down dangerous paths in the past. And I deplore any kind of racism (as I think you probably know).  But I feel that a lot of the current wave of xenophobia we're witnessing is actually more about a general malaise and discontent. I know non-white people around here who are surprisingly vocal about immigrants - legal or otherwise. I think this feeling transcends skin colour for a lot of people and isn't as simple as, say, the Jew hatred of the 1930s or the Irish and Black racism that we saw laterally. I think people feel ignored and looked down upon.  What you don't realise, Sephiroth, is that I actually agree with a lot of what you're saying. I just think that looking down on people because of their voting history and opinions is self-defeating. And that's where Labour's getting it wrong and Reform is reaping the rewards.   
    • malumbu
      The economy, a sensible debate in advance of the budget

      By malumbu · Posted

      @Sephiroth you made some interesting points on the economy, on the Lammy thread. Thought it worth broadening the discussion. Reeves (irrespective of her financial competence) clearly was too downbeat on things when Labour came into power. But could there have been more honesty on the liklihood of taxes going up (which they have done, and will do in any case due to the freezing of personal allowances).  It may have been a silly commitment not to do this, but were you damned if you do and damned if you don't?

East Dulwich Forum

Established in 2006, we are an online community discussion forum for people who live, work in and visit SE22.

Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...