[tamedane]

Just wondering if anyone has used a Maya Wrap baby sling.
If so was it worth the money?


Thanks for any input.

[Shoshana]

i bought an authentic one when i was in antigua. unfortunately, my daughter doesn't tolerate it. i'm not sure if she just wasn't used to it, or if it's because she wants to be upright and looking at the world.

i tried something like a baby bjorn where the baby's back is against my stomach. she likes that a lot better.

[JeannineW]

How funny... I have Christopher in one right now. He is really fussy since he got 5 vaccinations yesterday. I put him in it to hopefully settle him down. It did just the trick. He's snoozing while I sit in the rocker with my laptop.

I love the way you can adjust it to get the baby really snug. My old sling didn't do that. I'm still working on getting it comfortable on my shoulder.

I really loved my sling with my daughter. She loved it, too. Still asks to get in it at 4 yo.

It really helps spare your arms. I'm definitely taking it to church next Sunday. Last Sunday, I held him for 2 hrs. My arms were about to fall off by the time we went home. I like it even better when they are bigger and can sit on your hip.

We will definitely be taking it to Guatemala for both Christopher and Angela.

[pmgor]

I love, love, love Maya Wraps, I used to have an Over the shoulder baby holder and it just wasn't the same for me. The Maya is much lighter and very versatile. I still have 2 of them and love them. They do take some getting used to and if your child is an older infant they might fuss some at the beginning because they are not used to being held like that. Don't despair if you persist the child will learn to enjoy it. My 4 year old still brings it to me everyonce in a while when she is tired and sleepy.

The maya takes practice and the video is a lot of help, get the video if you can (it should come included with the price of the sling, at least they used to ) What you want to make sure of is tthat the sling is nice and tight, or else the child will lean and pull on your back and shoulders and that causes pain.

If you do decide on one I'll be glad to give you pointers, I used to sell them and can't wait to get my sweet baby boy so I can use it again. My youngest used it all the time past 2 years old, it is a great tool.

Good luck

[Kate'sMom2B]

I haven't tried the sling, but I did use the Maya pouch. The baby was 9.5 months and really liked it. It folded up small and flat and was really easy to use.

Try looking on ebay...I got the new prototype model and cd for less than it sells on the website, and it was brand new.

[csw]

Hi,
I have used my Maya wrap the 3x I have been to Guatemala..it is nice because we did the newborn carry the first 2 times and this time did a front facing older baby carry. Next time I go we will try the hip carry. It is good for a weight of like 35 lbs..it also has a "tail" that you can swing over thier heads to protect from the hot sun. I also wanted the tail for discreet nursing. I also have the OTSBH and I find it too bulky and I feel restricted/claustrophobic! It has a beautifull 100% hand loomed Guatemaln fabric..It is cool and is a very nice pattern. Ana just loves it..she falls asleep when she is in it.
I had used a regular sling for our son,, and newest research shows that if the babies legs are kept that far apart it puts pressure on their backs/spine..the Maya does not do that.
There is a sling listed with "One step Ahead" that has a narrower crotch area, so there is less risk of pressure on the back and legs..they also have one that is specifically for older babies with the hip carry.they have a website.
Take care, Cathy