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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Can't live without it!
This sling is perfect! I wish I'd had it with my first child! I was torn between this sling and Hotslings, but after reading reviews and not wanting to deal with picking a sling size, I went with Balaboa. The strap is adjustable to make it as high or low as you want it to be. My son has loved it since he was a week old (22 inches, 8 pounds) and still loves it at 5 weeks...
Published 8 months ago by Kristin Stephens
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Has its place in the baby carrier stash
The pro-s:
1. very small and lightweight, so it fits in the diaper bag (it's about the size of a T-shirt).
2. if baby falls asleep, can remove easily without waking him up.
Con-s:
1. Not very safe or stable - I have a Moby, an Ergo, and a BabyBjorn - all of them are safer and stabilize the baby better than the Balboa.
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Published 4 months ago by Ivy
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Can't live without it!, December 30, 2009
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
This sling is perfect! I wish I'd had it with my first child! I was torn between this sling and Hotslings, but after reading reviews and not wanting to deal with picking a sling size, I went with Balaboa. The strap is adjustable to make it as high or low as you want it to be. My son has loved it since he was a week old (22 inches, 8 pounds) and still loves it at 5 weeks. It is very comfortable to walk around in and I use it nearly everyday... to vacuum, do laundry, etc. We live in Japan, which is not stroller friendly, so this really has been a life saver. I've worn it nearly all day to the aquarium, park, grocery store, even to get my eyebrows waxed! Everyone I see raves about how cute and functional it is. Like the other review said, I've never worried about him falling out (and that's with me chasing after my toddler). We have a Baby Bjorn, which I used with my older son, but he never looked that comfortable in it.
If you're having a baby, or know someone who is, this is the perfect purchase. Babies want to be held, but moms need their hands free! Lugging around a car seat or dealing with a big stroller isn't always practical or convenient. The price is a deal, too!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Helps us be very mobile, November 21, 2009
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
We purchased a sling because we are very active and knew a stroller would slow us down in certain instances, especially with a preschool-age sibling. I looked for a long time and read many reviews before deciding on the Dr. Sears version. It was a good choice. We have used the sling to go hiking, to the museum, to the pumpkin patch and it has been wonderful. I liked how the strap was not required to be tied - just adjusted. Our son has been very comfortable in the sling - he fits right in and usually takes a nice nap. At his age, this is perfect. It hugs him on all sides and I've never been afraid he's going to fall out. He's getting bigger and we're getting ready to try the sitting up position. Hopefully it will work as well.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Has its place in the baby carrier stash, April 17, 2010
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
The pro-s:
1. very small and lightweight, so it fits in the diaper bag (it's about the size of a T-shirt).
2. if baby falls asleep, can remove easily without waking him up.
Con-s:
1. Not very safe or stable - I have a Moby, an Ergo, and a BabyBjorn - all of them are safer and stabilize the baby better than the Balboa.
2. Very uncomfortable to use. The strap will kill your shoulder, and unlike the three models above that distribute weight evenly (at least between the two shoulders) with this one you will be off kilter.
3. Not really hands free - I still use one hand to hold baby or at least stabilize his head.
If I were to rank the four carriers I have used, I would go with the Moby first for the newborn months (say 0-3), the BabyBjorn being the alternative for this period, then with the Ergo after the baby gains head control and quite a bit of weight. The Bjorn kills the shoulders and the Moby kills the lower back after the baby puts on about 15lbs.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
I LOVE this sling!!, September 2, 2010
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
Length:: 4:32 Mins
If you don't want to watch the video but would still like to know what I have to say, here is what I covered in my video review:
I have used this sling for 2 1/2 months, starting when my second child was three months old. I have washed it without any problems and my baby and I both love it!
Pros:
1. The adjustable "tail" stays neatly tucked into a loop.
2. Adjustable sling fits both me (5'7") and my husband (6'4").
3. Can be used by either left-handed and right-handed people (my husband and I are also opposite handed).
4. My hands are free! I can take care of my 3-year-old and baby at the same time.
5. Evenly distributes weight across shoulder and back.
6. Comfortable for me and my baby. My baby has slept for 2 hours in this sling.
7. You can fit in areas where a stroller can't.
8. Great to wear while shopping and you can leave the carseat in the car.
9. Small pocket on both sides of sling, so you have access to a pocket whether wearing the sling on your left or right shoulder.
10. Though not recommended by the manufacturer, it can also hold other items where baby's legs are (i.e., burp cloth).
11. Depending on size of child, sides can provide protection from the wind and sun.
Cons:
1. Baby can get really warm (not a con if it is cold, though).
2. Can be difficult to pick items up from the ground, but not impossible (just bend at your knees).
3. Can be tricky getting baby in and out of the sling until you get the hang of it.
4. Can't see my feet very well (only an issue if uneven ground or stairs).
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So Comfotable!, July 13, 2010
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
I love this sling! I have tried other slings and this one by far is the best! It is very comfortable to wear and my 4 month old loves it too. She falls asleep in it almost everytime I put her in it. It also feels very secure, the other slings I tried felt like my baby was not supported. I think the key is to follow the directions, make sure you wear the sling snug and it should hang just below your bust once your baby is in it. I was able to go grocery shopping for the first time in months and had my both my hand free, it was great! I should have bought one of these months ago.
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What a disappointment :(, June 8, 2010
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
After my mother in law offered to buy us a sling, I did my research, read reviews and it seemed as though the Balboa Baby sling would be perfect for my baby. Boy, was I wrong!
We were given this sling 5 months ago and I've only used it twice for periods of about 8 minutes before my baby starts screaming in protest.
I'm 5'5" and even on the smallest setting, the sling is wayyyy too big for me. I'm now hoping one of my girlfriends will have a baby soon and I can gift it to her.
My advice, take a look at other brands before you decide on this one.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Huge Let-down, February 9, 2010
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
I was most excited about this product after reading all of the great reviews. But what a disappoinment! I am about 5'6" and my baby weighs in at a whopping 10lbs at 2wks... the sling is WAY too big for both of us. On the tightest setting it still hangs down below my hip and completely swallows my baby, closing over his face. It is unsafe, unsecure, and a very poor fit.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
I've gotten allot of compliments, but it's prettier than practical, August 18, 2010
This review is from: Balboa Baby Adjustable Sling by Dr. Sears-Dotted Daisy Brown (Baby Product)
This is very stylish, but not so easy to use. It's really hard to get the baby into one of these slings and it didn't look like she was very comfy. I stopped using mine until my baby got bigger becuase I heard terrible stories about small infants suffocating inside of them and I can def se how that happens. My daughter little neck would get crooked, smashing her chin quite tightly down to her chest. I would recomend buying the carrier type and not a sling. Plus it's not comfy for me to have on longer than 10 minutes. It really pulls unevenly on your shoulder.
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