Infantino SlingRider Baby Carrier, Black Bandana

I only used this product about 3 times because I was desperate and didnt have anything else when my baby wanted to sleep being close to me. While she fell asleep right away after being put in it there were defenitely things I dont like about it. 1. Its hard to get the baby in there and in the right position. 2. The buckle really digs into your back, OWW, after a while. 3. The strap digs into your shoulder a lot and is overall very uncomfortable. At least for me. When my baby fel asleep and I tried to put her down in her bassinett, the awkward transfer woke her up. I dont think I could have worn it for how long she was going to sleep.

One problem I had is that it's over sized, it's much larger in person than in the picture and I felt like my newborn would be swallowed in it. It's also ill-fitting I found it really difficult to get it into a comfortable position on my body, it was either too high or too low and felt odd no matter what position it was in.

I am a mother of 5 and bought this to use with my newborn son. Just like one of the other reviewers, I am short, 5'3". When I tried to use this it hung way down on my body and my son did not like it AT ALL. He would cry every time I put him in it. I was glad I able to take it back.

I could not have survived the newborn phase without this. My son absolutely LOVED it. He'd be screaming his head off, and when all else had failed, I'd put him in the sling and he'd calm right down. It was a must when we went anywhere. I had a little trouble adjusting it when my husband used it, but after I got familiar with it, then it was no problem.

This product gives you back the use of continuing with both hands in daily activities as you care for your little one cuddled in a infant hammock, for example. I can go and do the things that need done while making baby feel securely held near me. I love it!