I have nursed both my sons in the sling.  The "Over the Shoulder Baby
Holder" brand is the kind I use and like.  IMO it is the best of its
kind (the type with padded rails and shoulder area).  I find it
easiest to nurse on the side opposite the shoulder with the rings by
loosening the sling, easing baby into a horizontal position, and
leaning forward (to move baby away from my body just a little) while
I lift up my shirt and get baby latched on.  Then I stand up straight
and carry on about my business.  This position works for my 8 mo now
as well as it did when he was a newborn.  I recommend learning to
wear the sling on either shoulder from the beginning so that you can
nurse on both sides.

My husband is a big fan of the sling as well.  We have other fancier
(ie more $$) baby carriers but they gather dust while the sling is in
use hourly.

I have no financial interest in these slings.

Margaret
Longmont, CO

>Please advise me as to slings that you all with recent experience
>recommend for the breastfeeding Mom or for Dad to use. I plan to buy
>one, not make it, for my daughter who is pregnant.  Thanks so much.
>Please e-mail me privately as well as to the list.
>
>Cindy Church, RNC, IBCLC

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