Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - Geisha Trim

by Balboa Baby

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• ASIN: B0019JDCVA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,941 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really like it, May 8, 2009

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Jozi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - Geisha Trim (Baby Product)

My son is 3 months now (15 pounds) - I was caring him since he was born in a long wrap (EllaRoo) - which I still like and keep for a back carry. I like this sling because I can put my baby fast in and out, he can nurse easier then in a wrap (no adjustment needed) and also he has more room. Lately he didn't like being wrapped in a front of me, because he likes to look around already. Sling gives him more room. And his head is still supported. About the negative review - I think a little patience is needed to find a right position for both. My baby used to be carried, by if someone wasn't it may simply need a time to adjust. For sure its worth a try for any mom. Oh, by the way, works good for Daddy too :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay..., September 1, 2009

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Michelle (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - Geisha Trim (Baby Product)

I currently owned the Sleepy Wrap carrier before purchasing this product. My newborn baby absolutely loved the Sleepy Wrap, but it was kind of a pain getting her in and out of it as well as breastfeeding (I'm large breasted). I decided to give this carrier a try as it looked like it was easy to get her in and out and would make for more discreet breastfeeding (plus I am a fan of Dr. Sears). Anyway, it took forever to get this product in the mail (2 weeks), however, delivery aside, the product is subpar, especially for the price. My baby can only stand being in this carrier if I am constantly walking around. If I am at a sit still she hates it, whereas with the Sleepy Wrap, she falls asleep immediately sitting, standing, walking, whatever.

Anyway, I guess there is no such thing as a perfect carrier, and my daughter prefers the Sleepy Wrap carrier over this one. She is only 7 weeks old, so time will tell. I will hold onto this carrier and try again in the future, but for now, to me, it's definitely not worth the money.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!!, November 21, 2008

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H. L. Eibach "Katrinas Mama" (Scranton, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - Geisha Trim (Baby Product)

I LOVE this product!! I was hesitant about using it at first...I was afraid that the baby would not be secure, but it has become a life saver. It's so nice to be able to have my baby so close and still have both hands free (i'm actually typing this with my son in the sling). As soon as I put him in, he immediately falls asleep...he's so comfy and cozy. PERFECT for a colicy baby. And the straps are so wide and padded that it's comfortable for me too.
My only complaint ( the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5) is that I'm only 5'2" and the sling hangs a bit low on me, more at waist level than chest level. The only other problem I had was that my son was only 5lbs8oz when born, so he kind of got lost in the bottom of the sling, I needed to place folded blankets in the bottom before I put him in. But now he's about 7 lbs and it is perfect.
This would be a perfect shower gift!