Hotslings pouches are an innovative design that combine fashion with function. Just because you are a mom (or dad) now doesn’t mean you will be stuck with bears, bunnies, blue plaid and pink gingham. Nor will you be stuck with a front pack that only is good for your baby’s first few months while it pulls mercilessly on your upper back. This sling is good for babies from newborn through to toddlers (around 35lbs). Prices start around $44.

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The thing about slings is that a) it needs to be comfortable b) easy to assemble c) comfortable for baby. I bought the Ergo baby carrier because I wasn’t particularly enamored with the Baby Bjorn and I wanted something that would really support my tired shoulders. The only downside is that you can’t carry the baby facing forward, but you can carry her on your back and side and they have a special insert for newborns which during the New York winter kept my baby nice…

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