Customer Reviews

Zolowear Cotton Baby Sling Jetson, Medium

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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 sling for 5-10 min - and she is hardly asleep ; it is easy to take sling off with the sleeping baby in it - just a little bit of practice!
I find that easier to use sling rather then use stroller: she sleeps better in the sling then in the stroller;both of your hand are free!!!

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 more evenly distributed and not entirely uncomfortable. The DVD recommends you switch sides periodically to even this out.

Sizing. I researched sizing on another website and based on height & weight. I thought I should be a medium. Then I got the packaging and it said I should have been an X-small which honestly may have been too small......So far the medium is fine. It lookes like it does in the picture above.

Here's their sizing info:
shoulder to mid-hip (diagonally measured)(see video)
less than 27" X-small
27-28 small
29-30 Med
31-32 Large
33+ X-Large

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.

I used this sling twice, and attracted many good stares. One friend even commented how beautiful it is. It is easy to use and compact to bring about anywhere. Most of all, my baby enjoys snuggling close to me and take "long" naps in it. Kudos to Zolowear, more beautiful fabrics please.

It is prettier then it is pictured! awesome dvd! Great instructions! easy to use! My baby loves being in it! Must HAVE FOR NURSING DISCRETELY!

Very nice fabric. Instructions are easy to follow and the sling is easy to wear. I have a few other carriers I love for long walks, but this is my go-to carrier for grocery trips or small trips around town. Very easy to put baby in and go. Highly recommend it!

This carrier is really pretty and I love the pocket but sadly it isn't good at what is was made for. The baby is never really secure in it so I have to always have my hand on the baby defeating the purpose of needing a carrier. Also even though the weight doesn't "hurt" my shoulder because the shoulder part is wide, it is uncomfortable after a while because the weight isn't distributed evenly over my body. This was the 6th baby carrier I tried (after the bjorn, ergo, hotsling, moby wrap) and my 7th carrier I tried was the Baby Ktan. It's similar to the Moby which is very comfy but much easier to put on and off and to slip the baby in and out. It's not as pretty as the zolo but it does it's job of carrying my baby comfortably and that's what matters!