Is there such a thing as a sling cover?

[yeknomyeknom]

Does anyone know of a universal sling cover? I'm finding it a pain to pile layers of clothes on my baby for a short walk around the block. It would we great if there were some kind of fleecy thing I could fit over the sling instead of layers of clothes. Waterproof would be a bonus. Obviously I could use a blanket but its not draft proof and slips off.

[etta166]

A big coat over both of you? That's what I do.

[Kaska]

I loved this one:

http://www.suseskinder.com/deluxekindercoat.htm

You can cover the baby when you carry on the front as well as the back.You can wear it as waterproof jacket,fleece warmer or together as a winter jacket.We both loved it! Pm me if you need more info ;)

[Kaska]

I've tried this one as well,but it's not as good as suse's Kinder coat:

http://www.b2boutique.co.uk/MaM_Deluxe_Babywearing_Cover.html

[Bloomchen]

MAM on Amazon

[vch]

If you have an Ergo, there's a fleecy outer layer as well as a rain cover that you can buy. We have both if you'd like to see if it works with your sling? I think there's something similar for the Baby Bjorn as well. Otherwise, I've been coveting a raincape from www.ottolondon.com to keep us both dry on the outside...but not sweltering underneathe!

[canela]

get a poncho, and stick both your heads out the hole. or a woollen shawl.

[Otta]

We had a baby bjorn one which was nice and cosy. It would probably fit over most slings, as it never actually clipped to the sling in any way.

[ludoscotts]

Vertbaudet do a great coat that has an extra piece that zips into the front to allow for baby in a sling and then you can remove it if out with pram.

[snowboarder]

These always make me laugh - but look effective!

http://slumber-roo.co.uk/type/7/babywearing-adult-clothes

[yeknomyeknom]

Thanks everyone! I am really hoping to wear my own existing coat but just pop something cosy over the top of the baby sling. The bjorn one mentioned above would be perfect but it fastens at the top on two little hooks that my sling doesn't have.

[yeknomyeknom]

Bloomchen mentioned MaM but I couldn't find it on Amazon. However, Snowboarder, that site you recommended also has the MaM which looks like what I am after. Thanks everyone!

http://slumber-roo.co.uk/product/126/mam-deluxe-cover//babywearing-accessories

[jonbateson]

I made my own, perhaps you have seen me wandering around ed with lo on my back, it's a blue m&s fleece which I cut a slit across the back and down and inserted two triangle pieces to give extra room for n, does just the job and actually I found I don't need a waterproof thing as I have hands for brolly... Stop me if you see me to take a look, it really was very easy!

[Convex]

I think I saw a generic one in jojo maman on the weekend, you could call them and check to save a wasted trip?

[Sonners]

Here are some ways to make your own:

http://walkingwithdancers.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/how-to-make-baby-wearing-coat.html?m=1

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/mycupcake/skoodlet-2

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BxjtDBLhmbinNDg1MTRiYjQtYzUyZC00YjQ0LThhZTEtMTUxZDY0NDZhZTUx/preview?pli=1&hl=en

[ACBP]

jonbateson Wrote:

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> I made my own, perhaps you have seen me wandering

> around ed with lo on my back, it's a blue m&s

> fleece which I cut a slit across the back and down

> and inserted two triangle pieces to give extra

> room for n, does just the job and actually I found

> I don't need a waterproof thing as I have hands

> for brolly... Stop me if you see me to take a

> look, it really was very easy!

Can we have a pic please?!

[yeknomyeknom]

Thanks Convex. You are quite right. Jojo had the ideal product for only ?20. Called a Hoodie. Link below:

http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+infantino-hoodie-all-seasons-carrier-cover-in-baby-carriers+b1063

[Convex]

hello,

just starting to think about one of these for impending arrival.

how have you got on with the hoodie cover?

ergo do one especially for the ergo (which we have) but would be good to have any feedback from people who have covers?

[yeknomyeknom]

The jojo one has been great. Very flexible and I love a bit of grey jersey.

[Convex]

ah cheers yeknom

i might go and have a little look on the weekend

[joshR]

I just bought a little lamb babywearing fleece which is not bad. It is suitable for front or back carries. It has an extra roomy bit for the baby and slit to poke their head out of. It's not the most glamorous item of clothing but I really feel the cold so I need to know I'll be warm... I also use my maternity coat which is a swing style coat and does up around both of us with an extra button I added (my LO is 1 so not tiny anymore!)