New Native Baby Carrier: Khaki Medium (chest size 34-37")

by New Native

Product Features

• Featured in Fit Pregnancy Buyers' Guide 2004. Cindy Crawford recommended the New Native Baby Carrier on ABC's "Good Morning America".
• Freedom for your hands. Safely bend over or twist with both hands free. The curved bottom keeps your baby in the sling.
• Versatile. Carry baby on your front, side or back. Toddlers fit snuggly on your hip. Use one or two for twins. For babies newborn through 35 lbs.
• Convenient. Its so simple you're always ready for the next pick-me-up. Put baby in your car seat without taking her out of the sling. Perfect for breast-feeding. Will not confine clothing and you can nurse while doing other things with your hands.
• Bonding. Helps both mom and dad develop a close relationship with baby.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B0009F8RAQ
• UPC: 857083000775
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,111 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Product Description

Featured in Fit Pregnancy Buyers' Guide 2004! Cindy Crawford recommended the New Native Baby Carrier on ABC's "Good Morning America". Freedom for your hands. Safely bend over or twist with both hands free. The curved bottom keeps your baby in the sling. Versatile. Carry baby on your front, side or back. Toddlers fit snuggly on your hip. Use one or two for twins. For babies newborn through 35 lbs. Convenient. Its so simple you're always ready for the next pick-me-up. Put baby in your car seat without taking her out of the sling. Perfect for breast-feeding. Will not confine clothing and you can nurse while doing other things with your hands. Bonding. Helps both mom and dad develop a close relationship with baby. Sizes: Xsmall (chest size 25-29"), Small (chest size 30-33"), Medium (chest size 34-37"), Large (chest size 38-42") , Xlarge (chest size 40-45") Chest size is measured above the bust , most parents wear size medium. If you are at the end of your pregnancy or have just had you baby, your above-the-bust measurements may be 1-2" larger than normal. You may need a smaller size if you are: have a shorter waist (short torso), at the low end of the size measurement, have very slanted shoulders, are short, or prefer the carrier higher and tighter. You may need a larger size if you are: have a longer waist (long torso), at the top end of the size measurement, very large busted, are tall, or prefer the carrier longer.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars After three babies, my original New Native sling is finally wearing out..., December 13, 2005

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LeeAnn Balbirona (Washington state) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Native Baby Carrier: Khaki Medium (chest size 34-37") (Baby Product)

I received my original New Native sling as a baby shower gift back in 1997. I wore it nearly every day for 15 months and then again with babies #2 and #3. Now we are expecting our fourth baby and the fabric is a bit faded and worn (we have the purple one), so I thought it time to buy a second sling. The original is still good as far as the stitching goes and we'll still use it, but I'm a bit tired of the purple color after nine years! :)

Pros: This sling is the smallest as far as packing it with you. It's a simple double band of fabric that can be folded up in your bag or purse easily. Men don't mind wearing it (at least my husband didn't), it comes in basic solid colors and doesn't scream "baby!" when you're out and about. Many people couldn't tell I was wearing the baby when she was little. It's a good place for the baby to nap and to cover you up a bit when you nurse, once you figure that out. It's more versatile than other types of baby carriers in that you can use it from newborn to toddler (I've even used it with two-year-olds for short periods when they are tired of walking and the stroller isn't an option). You can carry the baby on your front or back (with experience, this is doable, but mostly for older babies), on your hip (once your baby can sit strongly). It's also easy to throw in the wash when the baby's diaper inevitably leaks or spits up all over it. (No complicated latches, webbing or snaps to clean.)

Cons: If you get the wrong size, the baby will hang too low and your back will hurt. My original is the Large size (based on chest measurements from the manufacturer) but I'm going to order a Medium this time. My husband still likes the Large, but he has a longer torso than I. Newborns may need some support in the New Native sling, otherwise you may feel they are swimming in the fabric. I always use a tightly rolled-up receiving blanket and place it in the sling first, then lay the baby's head and back on top of it. This pushes the baby up enough toward the opening so that you don't feel like she's lost in there. Usually I only do this for the first few weeks. After a while, your baby will be big enough to peek out on her own and wave at people.

The trickiest thing with the New Native carrier is learning to sling the baby on your back, which enables you to do things like cooking and unloading the dryer while your baby sleeps. You have to put the baby in on your front first then shimmy the fabric around with the baby in it. If you can master this, the sling is ideal for the fussy baby or for all-day babywearing.

Highly recommended! Good value for your money.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This works for newborns!, March 20, 2006

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T. Meyer - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Native Baby Carrier: Khaki Medium (chest size 34-37") (Baby Product)

I am very happy with this sling. I am a new mother and I was searching for something that would be comfortable for my baby, comfortable for myself and easy to throw into a diaper bag. This was the answer for me. I tried another sling that my baby was comfortable in for a few minutes before she slid and got lost in the fabric (that item was also bulkier).
- I did call the New Native Company to help me determine the correct size for me (that is very important).
- And when I first got this product I was a bit frustrated, I thought it wouldn't work. After several trials and errors (and a bit of crying from the baby) we got it to work. Now she calms down almost as soon as I get her into the sling. She loves to be held and my arms were getting very tired. Now I can move around hands free.
- I use a receiving blanket folded up behind her head to give her support and help her from getting lost in the fabric.
You might find this sling frustrating at first but stick with it because it really works.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great at 6 months! not for newborn., March 9, 2006

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isla de madera (California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Native Baby Carrier: Khaki Medium (chest size 34-37") (Baby Product)

When my baby was a newborn, I felt I didn't have enough control to safely carry her in this sling. It just seemed uncomfortable for her head - it's not like the picture of the (very THIN!?) woman with newborn - they must have proped the baby's head up to take that picture. I felt like she was getting lost in the folds. HOWEVER, now she's 6 months and I can wear her on my hip. The New Native sling is awesome - it's simple, the material is very nice and soft, I can take it on and off easily and most important - she is totally comfy, secure and entertained, watching my every move!