A blessing for tired arms!
Pros:
A free hand or two!
Cons:
Once baby squirms, be careful. Good posture needed with bigger babies or backaches are possible.
The Bottom Line:
Great if you have a very new baby who needs a heartbeat to sleep well. Also, be mindful of corners and careful when bending over.
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Author's Review
I received my baby holder as a gift from my sister. She used it for both of her children with good effect. I had also used it one or twice while baby-sitting for her children, my niece and nephew.
The only thing I can say about the baby holder is what a relief to sore muscles! My nephew was born a 10 pound wonder and never wanted to be set or laid down. The few times I babysat for him, my arms were aching the next day. Then my niece came along, she a preemie of just about 5 pounds and perfectly healthy. The baby sling was introduced to my sister at her shower and was a cherished item ever since then. My point with the weights of my niece and nephew is that the sling is versatile. It handled both my pleasantly plump nephew and my dainty niece with minimal problems.
Then the day came when my niece and nephew both outgrew the holder. Time passed and I became pregnant and inherited her holder. I cannot begin to tell you what a life saver this has become.
My daughter is a very clingy, active baby and loves to be up and moving around with whomever will carry her at the time. This would have caused problems had I not had the holder since usually, with her, both hands are required. Doing laundry is now only a slightly difficult task instead of an impossible one. An added bonus is that you can talk to your baby constantly about whatever you happen to be doing at the time.
Also, you can dance around the room with your baby and still have enough arm strength 15 minutes later to play airplane. (Come on, You know you've done it at least once!)
The holder's design is so simple to use. Put on either shoulder, up over your head and TA-DA! Ready to go! Adjustments are probably necessary depending on the position you wish to carry baby in, but they aren't difficult at all to make.
One word of caution: For larger/older babies, be extra careful if bending over in any way. Not only for the safety of the baby (it is only a sling, no seat belts included) but also for the safety of your back. There is nothing like the combination of an extremely sore back and a baby who loves to be carried. Good posture and bend at the knees are my two pieces of advise.
Best of luck to all you parents out there!
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