Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears - Flower

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Product Features

• Manufacturer Suggested Age: 1 Month and Up
• Features: Adjustable, Front Storage Pocket
• Material: Cotton
• Care and Cleaning: Machine Wash
• Minimum Weight Supported: 6.0 Lb.
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 25.0 Lb.
• Award: 2009 Media Award
• Dimensions: Length: 61.0 "; Width: 3.0 "; Depth: 12.0 "
• Product Weight: 1.37 Lb.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0019JDCWE
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,733 in Baby (See Bestsellers in Baby)

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• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description
Moms and dads can now be hands-free and hip all at the same time with this versatile, adjustable sling. The one-size-fits-all design grows with your little one (6-25 lbs.) thanks to the multiple carrying positions and the adjustable padded strap. By evenly distributing weight across your shoulders and back, it ensures a comfy ride for you and your baby. Made of super-soft fabric, the deep-pocket style allows you to move freely, and the padded elastic trim keeps baby safe, comfy, and cozy. It even has a handy front pocket for stowing cash and credit cards. Convenient for errands or simply bonding with baby at home, it's easy to fold up and pack for trips near and far.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite carrier so far, October 20, 2008

By	Laura F. Hinerfeld "Laura H." (Sonoma County, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ok, we now have 4 ways to tote our toddler on our bodies & this is my current favorite. I had wanted a sling from the start, but couldn't find one I liked. Other rings slings have this massive "tail" that drove me nuts. The Peanut Shell brand is beautiful, but expensive. Hotslings were too size specific (my husband I would have each needed our own). I went with the Moby & then the Bjorn Active while our son was tiny.
When I started carrying him on my hip, I revisited the sling idea & found this one at a local store. It is perfect! Adjustable, neat & comfy. The rails are padded so they don't cut into his legs. The "tail" is just a strip of fabric, not a whole, giant bed sheet. It has a sort of toggle on the end that tucks neatly into a strip of fabric to keep the tail from hanging down. There are 2 little pockets on the outside for keys or change (not too useful, but once in a while they come in handy). I love the fabric & the other 2 or 3 patterns are also very nice and maybe more gender neutral (for dads who care). We've used it constantly for 5 months & it has held up very well. I keep it in the car.
One caveat about slings in general: if you have a bad back or poor posture, think twice before carrying your baby in a sling. It does not distribute weight well. I use this one to free up my hands when I would ordinarily be carrying him on my hip anyway. If I wear him in it for long periods of time, I definitely feel "outta-whack." And my son is 19 pounds at 1 year (shrimpy).
That said, if I had found this sling first, I might not have bought another carrier.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worked for my Colic-y baby!, December 22, 2008

By	sunflowersNC (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

I am so glad I decided on this sling. I tried 2 others: the INfantino Sling rider (Which only satisfied my newborn for a week) and the HotSling, too stiff and no adjustable straps. I ordered this solely based on the picture and that it's endorsed by Dr. Sears. I got lucky - this sling has been a GOD SEND! IT's my baby's favorite way to sleep. She was very colic-y from the beginning and this was the only way to calm her down and get her to sleep. We would swaddle her and get her in. We'd even lay her down after falling asleep safely in the sling still into her crib. It's been perfect! I'm still using it with her at 7 mos. True, if you have back problems, it's prob not going to be a positive experience for you. Also, baby may not take to the sling right at first, but keep trying it and she'll eventually cozy into it. Take this sling shopping with you, to church, to friends, restaurants - it's perfect for nestling baby so she feels safe. And you can try other positions and styles of wearing it as your baby grows. I rec. getting Dr. Sear's Baby Book as a companion to show different baby-wearing methods that work with this sling.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what I hoped it would be!!, April 7, 2009

By	Nicole M. Moore - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was delivered while I was feeding little Nathan. I told him that a cool package had arrived and promised him we would open it after he was done eating. I swore up an down that he would love it and lo and behold, as soon as I put him in it he totally got chill and he's half asleep now as I write this. I only introduced him to this sling 5 minutes ago. I dont write reviews by the way. But this was just to fabulous to now tell everyone. It feels sturdy, my baby likes it, my hands are free as I type this and he doesn't have to be so far away from me, crying because he wants to be held. Its good for baby and for Mommy!!