The Tickle
Turdle Knit Baby Sling
Reviewed by Tricia Ballad
The Tickle Turdle Knit Sling is one of the simplest babywearing
tools around. It’s a simple knit tube that is worn across
the body like a sash. There are several positions you can use
Tickle Turdle with to wear your baby, depending on his size and
your preferences.
Advantages
Easy to use The Tickle Turdle is great for first-time
parents or those who haven’t used a sling before. There
are no complicated straps or rings to adjust. You just put it
over your shoulder and tuck the baby inside.
Versatile Young babies feel very secure cradled
in the Tickle Turdle because its knit stretches to fit. Toddlers
can shift from sitting up in a hip carry to lying over a shoulder
or even into a cradle hold without getting out of the sling.
Nursing support The sling gives added support
for older babies and toddlers during nursing, saving Mama’s
arms and back. It’s much easier to tuck the sling into the
diaper bag than a big nursing pillow.
Soothing Many babies find the snug knit soothing,
like being swaddled in a favorite blanket.
Easy to care for Just toss it in the wash on
the delicate cycle and tumble dry on low. If it starts getting
stretched out of shape, a trip through the wash will return it
to its original size.
Disadvantages
Single sizing The sling is sized for the adult who will
wear it, so each parent needs his or her own sling.
Limited availability The Tickle Turdle is only available
online from this page at the Balter
Catalogue Company.
Buy it!
Balter
Catalogue Company
© Tricia Ballad
Babywearing Book:
Babywearing
by Maria Blois
Buy on Amazon.com
The book is a comprehensive resource about babywearing. Dr. Blois covers
the history and benefits of attachment parenting and where baby wearing fits
in. She describes in words and pictures ways to carry your baby. She includes
reviews of various baby carriers - packs, pouches and slings - to allow you to
make your own best choice.
