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What is a good baby sling that is comfortable and causes minimal back pain?

I am looking for a good quality and hopefully cute baby sling for a baby shower gift. I really don't want to spend more than $100.

Personally, I like the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder (OTSBH). It comes in a lot of fabrics and several sizes (based on the size of the adult, not the baby--it can be worn as long as the baby is carried). But mostly, I like it because it is so good for my back.

I have always had back problems, but when I bought my first OTSBH, I had been carrying my child in an aluminum frame backpack. My back and neck were so sore that I could turn my head from side to side more than a tiny bit. I bought the OTSBH in desperation. Wearing my child (then 1 1/2) in it for many hours a day actually *healed* my sore back!! Two days later, I had full movement back (other times when I've had the same problem it took months and repeated therapeutic massage).

A sling is better than other kinds of baby carriers because they are more flexible. A baby can lie down in front of you in at least 2 different positions, and it supports her/his back perfectly. When they're a little older, they can sit in front of you, facing outwards with you supporting the back and head. And a toddler can sit on your hip or back.

I'm sure most brands of slings are similar; the important thing is that a sling is worn with the fabric spread out along the entire back and baby's weight is also supported on the hip and opposite shoulder. So it supports the back and spreads the weight evenly on the parent's upper body. But the OTSBH is also better (in my opinion) because it has padding (along both long sides and on the parent's shoulder), and is adjustable. Some slings are sewn closed and cannot be adjusted; this means you need a different one for each parent, and it makes it harder to get it on and off. And the padding makes it more comfortable on the wearer's shoulder, and makes me feel more sure that the baby can't fall out the side (although I'm sure the unpadded ones are safe--it just *feels* safer). Unpadded slings have the advantage of taking less room to pack up, but I'll keep the comfort and skip the ease of packing.

They retail for about $45 and are widely available on baby stores on the Web. I think all slings are in the same price range.

What are some good natural baby products for ezcema?

Baby suffers from severe eczema and needs something that is natural, with no synthetic ingredients and preservatives. Can't be made with milk, corn, oat, nuts, egg, citrus, or wheat. My baby is a good baby and needs help, I tried everything and nothing is working. Please help me if you can, I am out of options.

my daughter also has severe eczema. its so tough isnt it? ive tried everything too. the derm gave me some steroid cream to put on her, but i only use it if she seems just too miserable and itchy. you should try cetaphil. they sell body wash and lotion that you can use on your baby, i have found that to be the least irritating to her skin, and also there is this stuff called aquaphor, its kind of like vaseline that i slather her with twice a day. also only give the baby a bath twice a week. another little tip, if your baby is formula fed, they could have an allergy to the formula. maybe try soy formula and see how that goes. good luck i feel your pain.

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