Infantino SlingRider 151-518 / 151-519 Baby Sling/Wrap

Pros: nice pattern and cute
Cons: doesnt work appropriately, not worth the money

Having a new baby and 2 older boys can be quite a challenge. The older boys want to go go go and that is really hard to do with a small baby who refuses to be put down. I found it really hard to get anything accomplished around the house. When I saw the ...

Pros: Machine washable. Handy dandy cell phone pocket.
Cons: Didn’t last one parade. Momma and baby hated it.

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Pros: Great hands free carrier that allows baby to be close to you. Great baby calmer.
Cons: I'm missing a little pocket but thats my only negative.

I recently purchased the Infantino Sling Rider Baby/Sling/Wrap. My purpose was a bit different than what the company had in mind but I will get to that shortly. As a baby carrier I was really rather impressed with the take an old concept and build a ...

Pros: Baby stays close & secure, comforting Keeps baby out of reach of strangers & germs
Cons: Baby gets heavy on your neck/shoulders Only good for newborn phase before baby outgrows

Update: 6/9/07: Skip this sling. There are better products out there now. I was a new mom when I wrote the following review and didn't know better. Since this review, there have been several recalls of Infantino sling products concerning safety. ...

Pros: Works like the womb to sooth fussy baby, easy to get in and out.
Cons: Tough on neck and back after a while, doesn't last much beyond first three months

This sling is not good up to 20 pounds as it says on the box. But if you accept the fact that you will probably not use it much 12 weeks, then it is still a small price to pay for a quiet happy newborn. The first three months of life are often called ...

Pros: Nice and snug for a newborn in cool weather conditions, safety harness attached
Cons: Too hot in summer, caused shoulder and back pain, limited carrying positions

We purchased an Infantino Sling Rider when our baby was 4 weeks old. We were looking for a sling carrier to use to calm her during fussy periods at night and enable us to have our hands free to do things around the house. The sling was ideal in the ...

Pros: Attractive (mine black/white toile). Buckle easy to adjust. Nursing is possible in it.
Cons: Corner fabric, stretchy sides swallow baby! Have to switch sides to nurse other side.

I'd been reading about slings and thought it would be great to use one with my new baby. I know they like to be held a lot. My first son was a "high-needs" baby and since I learned about slings I wish I would have had one for him. So, I bought this ...

Pros: fashionable design, great for newborns with snug, close to body fit, adjustable straps
Cons: Not really for babies past 3 months, baby position inside not adjustable

Although the Infantino SlingRider is marketed as being usable up to 20lbs, I have found that it really is more like up to 12lbs or 3 months. The product was very good when my daughter was a newborn as it held her snug and close to the body which was ...

Pros: Sturdy, secure and simple
Cons: Difficult adjustment, pocket a bit deep, did not hold baby close to body

The Infantino SlingRider is very simple to use. The baby is placed inside the carrier in the laying down position. She is then strapped in using the padded straps inside. You then sling the carrier over your head and one shoulder. I have mixed ...

Pros: Hands free carrying, very soothing to baby
Cons: buckles can poke you

I did not plan on buying a sling because as a rule I am not an attachment parenting type. However, my sister in law sent me her infantino slingrider since her son had outgrown it, and am I ever glad! This is tied with my Moby Wrap for my favorite baby ...

Pros: Helped me carry baby without hurting my back
Cons: not for the washing machine

I bought one with my first daughter and absolutely loved it. It kept her close to me and warm during the winter months. In fact I loved it so much I bought another one when my second daughter was born. The only things I really did not care about it ...

Pros: Keeps the baby very warm - no need to swaddle.
Cons: To many to list.

I got this sling as a gift when my baby was two weeks old. The first time i put her into it she cried and cried. The sling even on the tightest setting has a tendency to be a little low and hold the baby away from you. The baby also moves back and ...

Pros: Well made and attractive--that's about it!
Cons: Very dangerous to put your infant in because of smothering.

I thought this would be great for my newborn son but instead it was a nightmare and completely unusable. The baby is so small and sits so far down in it that I was very much afraid of him smothering. Not to mention it was very hot in there. As long as I ...

Pros: The sling looks attractive.
Cons: Very poor design does not promote well being for your baby.

The design of this sling is severely flawed. There is insufficient room for the baby's head, and too much room for the legs. As a result my baby's head would be tightly encased in the opening, while his legs appeared to dangle. Whenever I ...

Pros: Pretty design, velcro straps inside, adjustable, stretches.
Cons: Uncomfortable, plastic adjuster can snap(recalled),awkward

I purchased this sling used off a local community site. CL. Anyway, I used it less than a handful of times, I thought it would help me be able to do more stuff while holding my son. Whenever I tried using it, he did not like it at all, it was awkward ...