Zolowear Cotton Baby Sling Bella, Medium

 (11 customer reviews)

I wanted a sling in which I could be breastfeeding discretely; sling which would be comfy for me & for my baby;which would match pretty much of everything I would wear; which is not bulky ( that will fit in my diaper bag) --- and everything I was looking for, I got in this sling: pretty print (I've got lots of compliments from people because of that print); east to nurse the baby in it & do my house chores, shop all at once! It doesn't hurt my back even after a long period of time wearing my baby. I got sling in size L, even though I needed size M : I like the longer tail of the sling - it's like an accessory to my outfit. The video instructions are wonderful - they are the key to successful baby wearing : Watch them couple of times before you wear your sling - that will be easier for you and for your baby
My baby loves being in it - it instantly settles her down if she is overstimulated by surroundings. if she can't fall asleep, I put her in the sling, walk with her in the...Read more

I got this sling because my other carrier (Pikolo brand) is a little too much work to get the baby into for around the house. It's well made and of good quality. The DVD really is very informative. It's a little tricky to use, but as someone else pointed out in a review, you really should watch the DVD multiple times to understand how to use the product. I'm still figuring it out, but I'm getting better everytime I use it. I imagine what makes it a little more challenging is the ring component. On one hand it's slightly harder to use, on the other, the fit is personalized so more supportive and in theory safer.

Though my newborn at first resisted it. The easy access to breastfeeding (even in the tummy-to-tummy position)and movement from me being able to do other things, soothes him to sleep. He's knocked out sleeping in the sling as I type this. I'm using both hands!

If used correctly (spread out shoulder area and the back part of the sling) the weight is...Read more

Love this sling. High quality fabric. Pleats are comfy on your shoulder. My only complaint would be that the fabric isn't as stretchy as I like, which is a minor drawback compared to all the benefits.