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Tried & Tested: The Connecta sling

I adored "wearing" Daisy and pretty much stuck to a stretch wrap such as an Ama wrap that I mastered after watching YouTube videos. I still love this kind of wrap mainly because of how close it brings baby to you and how almost immediately you can feel baby go heavy with being so close and content.

With a pesky toddler in tow though I felt I needed another option for those days that I don't have time to tinker about and also to avoid a double pushchair at all costs! I'm too tight to splash out on that option and logistically I don't fancy it one teeny bit! 

I was telling a friend all of the above and she offered me her Connecta to try out. At first glance I looked at all of the straps and thought it looked like a puzzle, a bit complicated. 



But when you open it out it all just makes sense, it's got arm hole/ straps like a rucksack and it kind of just slips on to your front. You adjust the length so it sits nicely and then clip closed at the back around your hips so it's nice and secure. 

A little baby can either sit froggy legged in there or with his legs out of either side of the bottom like you see with most carriers.




You can see in the photo above I have got what I call "the sunroof" closed to keep the sun off Alex completely and it makes it snug and dark for when they're snoozing. It also makes a great rain cover but also it acts as a support for wobbly heads in those early days.

This carrier is so comfortable once you have got your adjustments right, I did find it took some tinkering with to start with but then it was just quick and easy to put on and slip baby into. It is still nice to have your baby held so closely and securely to you, almost as snug as the stretch wraps but a far more secure and slightly structured feeling. 

The Connecta Baby Carrier is really simple to use compared to others I've tried, no looking up instructions or you-tube videos like I had to with the stretch wraps! It’s also very simple to adjust – featuring thick set crossable straps, which give you maximum comfort and ideal weight distribution meaning it's an easy ride. 

 You don't need to be an attachment parenter to see the benefits of these slings, particularly if you are on your second baby and need your hands for other tasks!  

There are so many gorgeous designs to choose from, something to suit most people probably. They aren't cheap and actually are one of the pricy options I've looked up but they do last a long time, you can carrier toddlers in them on you back piggy back style! I've not attempted this with Daisy as I don't think we would get her down and it's not the reason we have it but it looks possible! 

The only thing I would like to see is a mini pocket somewhere on it just to slip maybe your  keys in but that is me being greedy! 

Enjoy! 

Hayley xxx

6 comments

  1. Great review! It seems to be a great product and surely, the pocket isn't too greedy LOL #TriedTested Frenchie Mummy

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  2. Wow this sounds awesome! I have a pouch to try out which I still haven't mastered yet, a friend has lent me a Moby which looks too intimidating! I fancy trying the Tula or Close Caboo which seem similar to the Connecta but now I've seen this I might go straight for the Connecta, it looks so easy and that's what I need! Thanks for sharing... Really useful! Xx #TriedTested

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  3. Great review! I have a wrap {not this one} and they're great aren't they

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  4. I always wanted a carrier like this with Parker, but actually loved having a double! Will definitely consider it if we have another xx

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  5. I love this type of carrier, I had a Beco Soleil and adored it - a great step up from the wraps or jersey slings like the Close Caboo.
    Thanks for sharing your review on #TriedTested x

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  6. I do not know how people survive without a baby sling, they make life so much easier. Love the sun roof/rain cover idea makes it much more useable in all weathers.
    Chuckled at the idea of not wanting a twin buggy, we have twins and another baby so I had to master the art of a triple buggy.

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