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WEIGHT
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0.5 lbs
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1 - 2 lbs
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VERSATILITY
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5 carrying positions
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2 carrying positions
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AESTHETICS
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The sky is the limit
for color/pattern choices
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Available in navy, tan, black or red
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COST
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Our slings: $30-$54
excludes custom orders
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$30-$120
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OTHER USES
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Several other uses
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None
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WEIGHT LIMIT
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No height or weight minimum
Maximum of 35 lbs
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Baby must be at least 21 inches AND 8 lbs and cannot be more than 22 lbs
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EASE OF USE
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No straps or buckles, easy to adjust with a pull of the tail
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Usually lots of straps and buckles, sometimes snaps
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COMPACTABILITY
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Folds to 10”X6”X1”
Fits easily into purse or diaper bag
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Tend to be bulky and do not easily fit into purse or diaper bag
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COMFORT
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Extremely comfortable for both mom/dad and baby
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Can be stressful on mom’s/dad’s back, also puts strain on baby’s spine
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BREASTFEEDING
CAPABILITY
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Makes breastfeeding easier, adds privacy
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Not practical for breastfeeding, no privacy
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EASE OF TRANSITON FOR MULTIPLE USERS
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Easily adjusted to fit multiple users
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Several straps and buckles to adjust, can be very time consuming
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FIT
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Mom/Dad and baby can each wear winter coats, baby can even wear a snowsuit
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Baby cannot wear a winter coat or snowsuit, Mom/Dad must wear carrier inside of their coat
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