Slings for one year old??

Does anyone have any recommendations for slings for a heavy one year old?! I really miss holding her and it was easier instead of taking the pram out all the time!!

** preferably not expensive **

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Tula carriers are great as they go up to toddler weight. Expensive to buy new but plenty on Vinted.

I've also considered getting a Wild Ride carrier, it's like a diagonal cross body sling that supports them as they sit on your hip. Someone I know has one and rates it!

I have a LennyLamb one that has been life changing. Even my husband is a convert and he was very reluctant to try one. I’d recommend seeing if there is a Sling Library near you. I paid £25 which included the fit appointment and the rental of their recommendation for a month (you can indefinitely rent from them at £12.50 per month). They don’t sell the slings so their advice is impartial which I think is important and the one near me has racks and racks of different options to choose from. I am going to buy my own now but it was great to be able to try first as good slings are unfortunately expensive but you might be able to find a second hand one on FB marketplace/Vinted once you know what you are looking for. Interestingly I was told at my appointment that ErgoBaby slings are the most counterfeited so if you do go the FB/Vinted route and are interested in that brand make sure they have a receipt xx ps sorry for writing an essay - hope it’s helpful!😂

Thank you both so much!! 😊😊x

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