Tomy Safari Baby Sling

There are lots of times you just don't want to take out the pram or buggy so this is for those times. My first daughter absolutely hated the sling she would scream and kick and resist going in it until she was in and I had to run around to keep her happy. So I didn;t use it much for her. I found it hard to do up and got stressed and she got stressed and it became a big nightmare! When baby number two arrived the sling has been in constant use from day one. I had mastered doing the thing up this time round so didn't get stressed and so neither did baby! Anywhere that I walk a short distance I ... more

This pack looks really really good, the materials feel really lush and soft, and seams like it would be very comfortable. BUT the amount of slack the head rest /restraint gives for babys head means baby is leaning back away from your body and you soon start to feel the strain, and even start to get that 'pregnancy posture' thing happening by counter balancing. Even when the head rest part is tightened to the tightest setting there is quite a gap between your chest and babys head, so I would tend to hold my sons head and sholders closer to me to reduce the forward pull it would create. Also ... more

I got the Tomy Safari second hand from Ebay, as another means of transporting my daughter without dragging the buggy wherever we went. The carrier usually costs about £30 in the shops. Even though the carrier is designed to be comfortably worn, with lumbar support and wide padded straps, I still found it very heavy and could not wear it for long. I am petite and not that strong generally, so it was probably me rather than the design of the carrier. My husband often used it and found it comfortable, and loved carrying the baby round like that. For the first few months, we carried our daughter ... more

I was given the Tomy Safari baby sling as a present for my second baby and it is great to use when out and about as it keeps your hands free for shopping or holding onto a toddler! It cost £30 from Mothercare (they also sell them in Babies R Us and most other nursery shops). It is predominately black but has a leopard "safari" print inside where the baby sits (so Dad's should not be embarrassed to wear it either!) It is suitable for babies from 0 - 12 months or up to 21lbs, which means it should last longer than some other baby slings. It offers good support for a newborn and has fleecy padded ... more

I borrowed my sisters safari sling after i had my second daughter. Ididnt use one the first time round as ithought it wouldnt feel very safe, how wrong i was! It feels very secure and is very comftable. It ranges from newborn up to about 6,7,8 months depending on the size of your baby. They can face towards you or out, although i havnt tried facing out as i prefere to have her facing me. It has a soother holder and white bib part which comes off to wash easily. There are 3 straps, one over each shoulder and round to the wast and one round your back. There are 4 clips/straps to hold your baby ... more