Organic Khaki Baby Carrier - New Native Medium Size for Comfortable & Safe Babywearing - Perfect for Hiking, Travel, and Everyday Use

Is not as great as I thought. I got it so I could nurse descreetly but it never worked. Do use it occasionally used it for carrying him around and it is very easy to pack and use in a pinch.I'm sure most new parents and parents-to-be have read or heard about the CPSC warnings regarding positional asphyxiation of babies in slings. This is precisely the type of sling they are warning about. This sling has a deep pouch that is not adjustable making it very difficult to correctly position a newborn or small baby. The picture of the woman in orange holding the baby in this sling is showing an incorrect position!!!! This baby could suffocate in this curled position with his head to his chest. The baby is also so low on the mother it would not be comfortable for her shoulders or back. A baby should always be able to be placed upright, tummy-to-tummy in a sling and should always be well above the wearer's bellybutton close enough to be kissed! I love wearing my baby, but always do so safely and would never purchase a sling like this. If you want to wear your baby in a sling, buy a good ring sling (like a Maya or Ellaroo) and makes sure to search for online resources on how to correctly position your child. Good ring slings have a shoulder that can be spread for the mother's comfort and have no elastic or gatherings on the rails that would make it hard to adjust the depth of the pouch (though they may have lightly padded rails for baby's comfort). Please buy a good, safe sling for your baby and take the time to learn to use it. These cheaper slings look inviting and some look easy to use, but they are dangerous, difficult to use, and uncomfortable!When my baby was a newborn, I felt I didn't have enough control to safely carry her in this sling. It just seemed uncomfortable for her head - it's not like the picture of the (very THIN!?) woman with newborn - they must have proped the baby's head up to take that picture. I felt like she was getting lost in the folds. HOWEVER, now she's 6 months and I can wear her on my hip. The New Native sling is awesome - it's simple, the material is very nice and soft, I can take it on and off easily and most important - she is totally comfy, secure and entertained, watching my every move!This sling was only useful for a couple months because there is no adjustable strap. There are so many slings out there that are more functional and that you can use from newborn to toddlerThis sling is really uncomfortable, both for mom and for baby. I kept trying to figure it out, thinking that I must be doing something wrong because it was just so uncomfortable. I had the right size, and I kept going back to the instructions to try to figure it out. Finally my husband said, "Stop trying! Use your other carriers!". I love my two other carriers... very comfortable for me and my baby falls asleep in them. With the New Native, he would scream and cry as I tried to shove him in, and then once he was in there he looked all contorted and his neck was bent in a funny way. I could wear it for about 5 minutes and then it felt like it was digging into my shoulder and the weight was unevenly distributed for my back. There are some really awesome carriers and slings out there-- I recommend getting a different brand for your own comfort, and for the well-being of your baby.I've tried this sling about 4 times with my now 10 week-old son. I just can't get it to work so that he seems comfortable. He usually cries when he is in it. He fell asleep in it once, but he looked so contorted. It's just so tight against my body that it bends him the wrong way. And the pocket is so deep it closes over his head. And I know I got the correct size. I've given up and am looking for a better sling. Right now we use our baby bjorn several times a day, and he loves it, but it's a little cumbersome, and I want him to be able to recline.I just got my sling in the mail today, and I tried it out while I was cleaning a house for three hours, and my 9-month-old LOVED it. I have a baby wrap that I've been using since he was born, which is nice, but it's kind of a process. We started out in the hip position and he kind of sat back in the sling and looked at me and around and played with a measuring cup. Then when he was hungry, I just had to slide him over, and I nursed him like five times while I was working, just supporting his head a little. When he got sleepy, I put him in the cradle position and he dropped off to sleep after a little bit. I was shocked, because he doesn't drop off to sleep anywhere anymore now that he's older. I was even more surprised, because he never liked being held in a cradle position even when he was a newborn, always wanted to be up bobbing his head around. I look forward to trying out other ways to carry him in it. The best thing is that there are no buckles or straps or anything to mess with. You just slip it over your shoulder, so it's very quick and easy. Plus I've heard the adjustable slings aren't very safe. I started out with the baby wrap because I wanted something that couldn't ever break, and now I've got this that has no breakable parts either. It's pretty comfortable too. I wore him for almost three hours, and my back feels fine.I am very happy with this sling. I am a new mother and I was searching for something that would be comfortable for my baby, comfortable for myself and easy to throw into a diaper bag. This was the answer for me. I tried another sling that my baby was comfortable in for a few minutes before she slid and got lost in the fabric (that item was also bulkier).- I did call the New Native Company to help me determine the correct size for me (that is very important).- And when I first got this product I was a bit frustrated, I thought it wouldn't work. After several trials and errors (and a bit of crying from the baby) we got it to work. Now she calms down almost as soon as I get her into the sling. She loves to be held and my arms were getting very tired. Now I can move around hands free.- I use a receiving blanket folded up behind her head to give her support and help her from getting lost in the fabric.You might find this sling frustrating at first but stick with it because it really works.