Let me start off by saying this – no matter what kind of baby sling a man has strapped to his body, he looks manly. The baby sling could be bright pink with flowers on it, and he will receive admiring smiles from the ladies. Why? Because if a man is confident enough to proudly carry his child protectively against his body, it says a lot about the kind of man he is. All women love seeing a rugged man in such a sensitive position.
With that said, it’s totally understandable why some men will shy away from wearing a baby sling. Let’s face it, most baby slings are simply not designed for men. The majority of baby slings are made to be something that women will be comfortable wearing.
To be clear, a baby sling is different than a baby carrier. Men are often seen using baby carries, and they slightly resemble a back pack. By definition though, a sling is defined as:
“A bandage or soft strap looped around the neck to support an injured arm…. A pouch or frame for carrying a baby, supported by a strap around the neck or shoulders.” (encyclopedia.com)
It’s my opinion that more men would carry their child in baby slings if they have been designed FOR men. Thus, I went on a hunt. I went on a hunt for baby slings for men, and I’m pleased to pass my finding on to you. Real men wear baby slings! It’s a great way to bond with baby, and give mom a break. If you’re not in a relationship with the baby’s mom, then you may not care about giving mom a break, but you WILL like the attention you get while wearing a baby sling! (wink-wink)
Men won’t mind wearing this camouflage baby sling available from Flying Peas. This is a great baby sling for men and women to share because it is reversible. Mom’s can wear it to display the solid tan color, and men can wear it showing either the camouflage or tan fabric. The fabric is 100% cotton, so it will be comfortable to carry, and even has an in-seam pocket that allows you to carry keys or small items like cash or a credit card. The camouflage baby sling for men is available for a reasonable price of $ 35.00 with a flat shipping fee of $ 10.00.
Here’s a baby sling called “The man sling“. This one was designed with men in mind! Available in three colors, khaki, slate grey, and sand, men can proudly carry their child, while looking rugged and manly. The man sling will accommodate a child from newborn to toddler (up to 35 pounds), and is available from Organically Hatched for a price of $ 84.99.
I was able to find a wide selection of solid color baby slings at Slinglings.com. Although these baby slings are not designed specifically for men, they would work well because of their neutral and solid fabrics. Men would likely appreciate the solid colors available such as charcoal, black, green, navy, olive, khaki, and so on. These solid colored baby slings will make carrying your child easy, and are available for less than $ 50.00.
For the leather loving dad, or mom, check out this top-of-the-line black leather baby sling. Chic and stylish, this baby sling requires no size adjustment, and is lined with a luxurious soft shearling (sheepskin or lambskin) fabric for baby’s maximum comfort. There’s even a pocket to store items such as a cell phone, blackberry, money, etc. The bad news….you’ll pay a steep price for this baby sling for men. A hefty $ 375.00 price tag is attached to this leather baby sling, available from Petittresor.com, so it’s not for dad’s living on a budget.
So, guys, there you have it! A great listing of baby slings for men that you won’t mind wearing, and will look pretty darn good in too. Cherish the time you have with your little one, because they grow so quickly into independent young men.
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SOURCE:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-sling.htmlhttp://www.slinglings.com/?gclid=CNjh-vv_0psCFRyenAodfxLOLA
http://www.organicallyhatched.com/Z_Fina_365_collection_man_sling_p/zfinabsd.htm
http://www.petittresor.com/baby-gear-portamee-portamee-couture-leather-shearling-baby-sling/baby-boutique-catalog.aspx?product=3583http://www.flyingpeas.com/lb-camo.html
