Najell sleep carrier - worth it?

I’m due baby no 2 in December and am currently weighing up whether to get a Najell sleep carrier or not. They are quite expensive (I’m hoping to find one second hand) but I feel like it would be super useful for carrying the baby round the house when I’m also chasing a toddler - added bonus they are sleep safe. Anyone got one and can share view?

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Yes yes and yes!! It was hands down the most used item in our house. My little girl was a preemie so she slept in it for naps and for overnight sleep until she was about 4 months old, it was a god send. I would recommend it to anyone 🫶🏻

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I got one second hand and hoping will still re-sell for a similar amount to get the money back.
My baby is coming next week so can’t review yet but I am praying it’s as good as it looks!! My first I couldn’t put down anywhere!!!!!

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Our girl slept in it until she became a velcro baby in the 6-8w growth spurt. She's now nearly 11w, and I've just gotten used to her not using it for naps. However, I have found it super useful for bringing her to the bathroom for bathtime and having somewhere nice that she can lay whilst prepping her bath.

I might start using it again when we get a little closer to thinking about putting her in her cot. Although one thing that did attract me to it is that apparently you can flatten it and use it as a playmat, but I haven't tried doing that yet!

I did find the bedding you can get for it really useful, though (but also pricey!). We use bedding in her pram and have one on our bed (currently co-sleeping) as well as in the sleep carrier!

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My friends in the UK SWEAR by it and say it’s their most used item, but I can’t get it at all in the US!

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Thanks all! This is good to hear 🙌

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