"Sling gives mom wings!" - so speak the young intended for baby wearing mom of a wide panel of tissues. But what does it really? Another fashion trend or indeed an indispensable assistant? Respond to this question can only be those women who have at least once tried on Sling and "got free hand" in the presence of grudnichka.
an indispensable tool
Larisa, the mother of two children, said: without the sling she would never never have coped with the kids: "It would seem a trifle, some piece of cloth on the rings. And what turned out to be an assistant, I could cook and eat, and walk to the nearest supermarket. The only problem that I encountered not just mastered the art of tying. But the girl consultant patiently explained over and over again on Skype all the wisdom and knowledge I got! Now I'm all girlfriends, mums do only one gift - a sling! "
Larisa agree and star mother, who at the time were seen with babies in slings: Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Kate Hudson, Madonna, Natalie O'Shea, Heidi Klum and Cindy Crawford. With one voice assured celebrity: baby in a sling - is not only convenient, but also useful from the standpoint of psychological contact between the mother and the baby.
Patchwork holder (this is also called slings) - this is probably one of the oldest tools for child wear. What are the types of slings? Sling with rings, sling scarf and May-sling. Each of these devices has to carry its own peculiarities in the design and application. Consider the details.
Sling with rings
A piece of cloth of nearly 2 m and a width of 60-70 cm. On the one hand attached thereto the metal rings (diameter about 10 cm). The free end is passed through the rings, and fastened the sling becomes small gamachok for the baby.
This sling, as practice shows, perfect for infants! Baby in it comfortably lie in the crib.
dignity
• It is so simple that it can master it even starts wearing sling mother.
• The design allows you to shift the baby from the sling in the bed without waking the baby.
• Very easy to use in warm and hot weather, it does not require additional layers of windings.
Disadvantages: Unfortunately, this sling is worn over one shoulder, consequently, the load on the shoulders and back mother unevenly distributed. That is why this sling can not walk for more than 2 hours.
cost of: From 265 UAH.
Sling-scarf
In contrast to the sling on the rings sling scarf - is already tightly woven cloth of 3-6 m and a width of 45-70 cm. This type is unique in that in it the child can wear from birth to 2-3 years. Yes, there are cases when the mother's children are to "sling pensions." Of course, this is a joke, but it is the truth: there are cases where the sling, and at that age could be the salvation. For example, during a walking tour!
dignity
• Due to the design, weight is distributed evenly.
• It is very convenient because using different variants of the winding, it is possible to carry the baby in different positions: on the side, front and even on the back!
disadvantages
• To master the skills of the winding can be, but you have to spend a lot of time and effort. For security purposes, even desirable, to first while wearing next to sling his mother was either a friend or a counselor who would help to learn wisdom.
• If the house Sling scarf was tied properly, tie it on the street hard - long ends of dirty, getting down to the ground.
• It is not advisable to use in the heat: a large number of layers in the winding - quite an ordeal for the mother and for the baby.
cost: from 425 UAH.
May-sling
At its core, very similar to the backpack. A square or rectangle with long lyamochki, the bottom of which are wound onto the waist mother, and pass through the upper shoulders, crossed on his back and secured at the waist.
dignity
• Wear easier than other types of slings.
• It looks very presentable and not bother women "ethno-style" (as other types of slings), and the load it is evenly distributed across the back.
Disadvantages:
• Unfortunately, this type of sling is not suitable for babies - in May and the baby sling is in an upright position, and for children at this age it is extremely undesirable. The ideal age for May-sling for babies from 6 months.
• A wrong May-sling can be extremely uncomfortable for the mother. Therefore, when choosing a look for the straps: they are wider than (preferably not less than 14 cm), the less will crash into the shoulders.
cost: from 415 UAH.
Fitness argument slings
All mothers who have mastered sling assure that it is much easier to come back in shape after childbirth. In other words, thanks to the sling, the muscles are tightened evenly, and hence, reduced weight. And Sling - it's just feminine. And last but not least - fit with any clothes: dress, skirt and jeans.
