Crown Crafts Babysling Baby Sling/Wrap

Pros: Lightweight, extremely versatile, attractive and comfortable
Cons: A little tough to learn to use.

I became a mother in July 2002. My son is very much a "hold me" baby and I knew that a sling and/or front-pack carrier would be in my future. I tried several brands of carrier with my son: Baby Bjorn, Snugli, Over The Shoulder Baby Holder and Maya ...

Pros: Nice fabric colors. Folds up nice and small to put in diaper bag.
Cons: Once baby is in, the rings can get too low or out of position.

When I was pregnant with my third child I decided I wanted a "sling baby". I wanted to wear my baby around in those cool slings I saw some other mom's using. My first choice was the Maya Wrap. What I read at the website sounded great. I knew I really ...

Pros: Best sling out there- sleek, adjustable, comfortable
Cons: A little hard to put on

While pregnant with my second child, I knew I wanted something to carry the infant in while chasing around my rambunctious preschooler. I bought the expensive Baby Bjorn front carrier but you can't nurse in it.

Saw all the amazing reviews here...

Pros: lightweight, easy to use, too many to list!
Cons: Fabric choices could come in different styles

Pros: Ultra versatile, easy to use once you get the hang of it
Cons: Takes a little getting used to

Previously I wrote a review for the Evenflo Snugli saying it was the best baby carrier out there. I wrote the review when my first son was just over a year old and at that age we'd stopped using the Evenflo.

I had seen the MayaWrap available...

Pros: Lightweight, lots of materials to choose from, you get your hands back!
Cons: Around 20 lbs. my back started to hurt.

When I became pregnant, I knew that I wanted a sling. Babies need to be close to their mothers and slings allow you to have your hands free. I compared all the slings I could find on the internet and choose the Maya wrap. Here's why:

1) No...

Pros: Great looking, comfortable to use with heavier children
Cons: Makes too dramatic a statement sometimes, takes practice

I learned about this sling when my baby was about three months old. Until then, I used a Baby Bjorn to carry her but it was starting to get painful as she got heavier. I saw a very slim woman carrying a toddler in a Maya Wrap at a local cafe and thought ...

Pros: Cheap, lightweight, washable, comfortable, easy-to-use, convenient, adaptable
Cons: Takes a little practice to figure out at first but well worth the effort

I've been using my Mayawrap slings (yes, that's plural) for over 7 years now. I'm presently toting my 3rd child around in one; she's 22 months and weighs 30lbs. I am completely addicted to my sling. I don't know how I would get around without it. ...

Pros: comfortable, attractive
Cons: takes a bit of practice

With my first child, I really could have used Epinions. I think my life would have been much, much easier.

I'd tried a number of baby carriers from the uncomfortable Snugli to the mediocre Nojo Original Babysling. I...

Pros: very adjustable
Cons: takes a little practice

I had my last baby five months ago, and knew that her babyhood would be gone before I knew it. So I wanted to hold her as much as possible, but with two older kids (3 and 4 years old), I figured this would be a challenge, so I tried several baby...

Pros: Lightweight, attractive (funky!) fabric, versatile
Cons: Difficult to get a tight-enough fit

Before I had my son, I did loads of research about slings and came to the conclusion that the Maya Wrap was the way to go. They come in lightweight, attractive Guatemalan fabrics (love all the funky colors--not at all frumpy or cutesy). I'll be honest,...

Pros: lightweight, easy to use, compact
Cons: none

When I first saw a baby sling being used I was pregnant and at a child and baby fair. I thought the idea initially was absolutely absurd. I figured I had gotten a Fisher Price baby carrier at my baby shower, so why would I need a sling? (I wont hash out...

Pros: Beautiful, organic material, extra special weave, comfortable, can be worn from 0 - 3yo
Cons: Some might find it pricey compared to other slings - There is a learning curve

If there is one baby item I cannot live without, is my Didymos woven wrap. What is a Didymos? At a first glance, one might think that the Didymos is a 5yd long piece of fabric from Germany. Well, in reality, the Didymos is a fine organically grown ...

Pros: versatile, washable, easy to use
Cons: sometimes cuts into shoulder

The Maya Wrap Sling was the fourth sling I tried with my daughter. It is significantly different than the other three (NoJo, Mother and Child Reunion, and Over the Shoulder Baby Holder). The Maya Wrap comes in several sizes based on height and weight....

Pros: Versatile, great for newborn to toddler, too many to list
Cons: None

The first thing you should buy for your baby is a safe carseat. The next thing should be a Maya Wrap sling.

I have owned two Nojo slings and a Mayawrap sling. (Along with many other carriers and backpacks.) The Maya sling has been my...