Hug-a-Bub Carrier

I am a certified babywearing instructor educated through Die Trageschule Dresden. I love the Hug A Bub ring slings, especially the new mesh one. It's cotton weave is cool and easily washed. I also like that they use quality rings and fabric from a ethical manufacturer. I have not seen any other mesh fabric slings out there. I also like that the fabrics used are not too thin/thick or cheap run of the mill cotton. Hug A Bub has great customer service and good instructions to help if you are unfamiliar with using a sling. I love ring slings because they are beautiful easy and compact. I feel like a natural mam in a ring sling. When I wear other types of carriers, I feel like I am going on a trip and have my baby packed in a back pack:)

Hi Mandi78. Just wondering if you ever purchased a hugabub ring sling? I'm thinking of going down the same path. If so how did you find it? Thank you Rhianna

Hi,

I don't have a HugaBub ring sling. I was looking for a light cotton everyday sling as I don't want to wear out my beautiful P-Sling.

I have a silk blend P-sling in slate grey. Although I wear it casually, It's quite dressy and I have had quite a few mums stop to ask me what type of sling it is.

Also, I have a BreezeBaby (same as Taylor Made Sling. Absolutely swear by it for bathing an infant. I could never manage a bath, too awkward.

My 'Seven' sling lives in the car and is my arms free kit when holding my young bub while collecting my toddler from daycare.

Wear any sling on your shoulder and not your neck or you will soon feel neck pain. Practice without a baby in until you feel what's right positioning.

Had a Natures Sway sling and regret selling it off but, at the time, I felt compelled to minimise.

Wow thank you so much for your prompt and informative answer :) My baby is 9months but quite long and heavy. I have a soft structured carrier and have also previously used a stretchy wrap. But looking for something a bit cooler for going on holiday with. I do like the idea of the BreezeBaby as well, also struggling with bathing due to his large size ;) Thanks again.

I forgot to mention,.. RING SLINGS are the best for cradling your baby in whatever position as they're fully adjustable. Watch a YouTube clip to see what I mean. So easy. One point to watch is that, if you have bub sitting upright, make sure the edge of the fabric under their knees is loose enough so as not to dig into them.

Like you, I had a stretchy wrap (a Sleepy Wrap) when my baby (now ten months) was newborn and personally I wouldn't use anything else but a stretchy wrap for a newborn. Also I have two soft structured carriers (Tulas standard and toddler size for bub and toddler) and while they're great, I have found that I use the P-sling absolutely all the time because it's so comfortable and COMPACT that it easily fits in my nappy bag.

Breastfeeding in motion is also easy when you get the knack of adjusting a ring sling. Occasionally, when I haven't felt like going to a Mothers Room to nurse, I have walked around the shops feeding. People do a double-take when they've notice two little feet poking out of the end of the sling and suddenly realise what's happening under the sling fabric. Bub seems to like the motion too :o)

I can't recommend it enough it's super easy to use I had my baby in bali in January so hot and humid was every day we lived in it and in winter we continued to use it he is now 2 and we still use it we have 2 and would like to have one of each colour by the time baby 2 is on the way so that when one is in the wash we have a few options to go to. I have also written a review your welcome to read.

The (new?) Hugabub cotton mesh ring sling sounds perfect for hot weather/climates.

It's really hard to say. I've got a big baby, and still use it every now and then. My guy weighs about 11.5kg now. I can't exactly remember but he was probably 6-8kg when I bought it. You could always Google or eBay a Moby Wrap and find a cheap one to see if you like it. I didn't realize a Moby Wrap is the same as (and a more generic name of) a hug a bub. And, as good as the hug a bub is, I would have tried to find something cheaper before committing had I known what they were called :).

Hi Julie, I'd get a woven. I had a hug-a-bub and was amazed at the difference in support. Hug-a-bubs and Mobys are invaluable for small ones, but as they get heavier, more support is warranted. Wovens can get expensive. I recommend starting out by going to a local baby-wearing group. They normally have libraries and you can try varying carriers there. Otherwise, there is the "BWBSS Aussie Babywearing Support" and the ladies in that group can help you out.