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Очень подробный отзыв об использовании слингокуртки. Екатерина Федорова купила слингокуртку, когда ее малышу было всего три месяца. И за три года использования — ни разу об этом не пожалела. Дойти до машины, сходить в поликлинику, отправиться на долгую прогулку зимой — все это легко, когда на маме и ребенке надета слингокуртка.

Иллюстрации к статье — фотографии слингомам, найденные в интернете.

Когда родился мой малыш, я была, как все молодые мамы, не уверена ни в чем, но готова попробовать всё. Очень быстро я выяснила, что малыш не любит лежать в коляске, а усилия по ее стаскиванию по лестнице и лавированию среди машин не стоят тех пяти минут, которые он может в ней пролежать. Поэтому мы перешли на слинги и эргономичные рюкзачки. Лето было холодное, и скоро я опытным путем выяснила, что если на улице переменчивая погода, самое простое решение — застегнуть поверх ребенка свою куртку. Укрывание-раскрывание в коляске, непрерывные переодевания в слинге будят и раздражают малыша, это знает каждая мама.

Осенью моему сыну исполнилось три месяца и я поняла, что нам необходимо купить слингокуртку. Конечно, я могла взять куртку мужа, но когда малыш откидывал голову назад, чтобы посмотреть на мир вверх ногами, молния на его спине мгновенно расстегивалась, и приходилось застегивать ее до бесконечности. Со стороны я выглядела странно — в куртке на 4 размера больше, беременный двухголовый бегемот. Надо было срочно купить слингокуртку.

За следующие три года я убедилась, что приняла верное решение. Я расскажу вам всего несколько ситуаций, когда я понимала, что без слингокуртки мне было бы не обойтись.

Проблемы одевания

Как оказалось, ребенок не любит одеваться. Как и все дети. Я могла его одеть и одеваться на скорость под его возмущенные вопли. Наоборот — тоже плохо, потому что перемещения по квартире за новым подгузником в уличной обуви и подмывание ребенка в пуховике доставляли массу разочарований (а все мы знаем, что новый подгузник всегда нужен в самый последний момент). На прогулку мы оба выходили взмокшие.

Слингокуртка решила проблему. Пока одетый в домашнюю одежду ребенок спокойно сидел в шезлонге, я могла, не торопясь, одеться. Одно движение — и ребенок уже одет, обут (потому что ножки у него прячутся под курткой!), остается только шапочка, которую мы надевали, спускаясь по лестнице. В сильные морозы мы частенько забегали погреться в магазины, потому что мы не любим сидеть на месте и уходили гулять на 2–3 часа, далеко от дома. На входе в магазин я расстегивала единственную молнию и уже не боялась, что ребенок взмокнет в уличной одежде.

Уже никакие кручения и верчения не могли нам помешать, потому что слингокуртка тем и отличается от обычной куртки, что разработана специально для ношения ребенка. Люди обращали на меня внимание на улице, подходили познакомиться и узнать, где же я взяла такую чудесную удобную вещь. «Тепло и малышу и маме», «Малыш близко к сердцу» — примерно такие слова я слышала от старшего поколения. Слингокуртка помогла мне носить ребенка на себе и одновременно стильно выглядеть.

Свобода передвижения по городу

Совершенно незаменимой вещью слингокуртка оказалась при перемещениях по городу. А ездить приходилось много. Я училась, писала диплом, защищалась. Мне приходилось ездить на работу за документами. Мне приходилось встречаться с заказчиками. Да просто к подружкам в гости или в музей! И как же здорово, что при каждом входе в транспорт или в помещение мне не приходилось жонглировать детскими комбинезонами и ботинками, не нужно было таскать на себе килограммы детских вещей, все время боясь что-нибудь потерять. Я всегда была уверена, что в слингокуртке ребенок не взмокнет и не замерзнет.

Еще важной деталью оказалось то, что в слингокуртке у ребенка ножки в тепле. Те, кто использовал зимой слинг или эргономичный рюкзачок (а по глубокому снегу коляска все равно не проедет), знают, что ножки малыша надо особенно сильно утеплять. В слингокуртке этой проблемы нет — ножки ребенка под курткой, согреты маминым теплом. Достаточно только затянуть нижнюю кулиску!

Дойти до машины, сходить в поликлинику и в гости

В ситуации «дойти до машины, а потом от машины» куртка тоже оказалась незаменима — не надевать же в течение пяти минут комбинезон, чтобы через минуту его снимать? В принципе, можно взять и одеяло, но однажды путь «от машины» у нас с малышом занял не 2 минуты, а полдня… Машина сломалась где-то посреди сказочно прекрасного зимнего леса. И мы оказались на 20-градусном морозе, вдали от жилья и транспорта. Хороша бы я была с одеялом. Как же я тогда радовалась, что у меня есть и куртка, и одежда для кормления, и рюкзачок. Это превратилось в мою повседневную удобную униформу, ничего не пришлось изобретать, мы были как обычно утеплены и мобильны. Достаточно было расстегнуть две кнопки, и малыш мог поесть прямо на ходу.

Ну и какая же молодая мама не ходит в поликлинику. Это даже не нужно объяснять, как нужно одеть малыша, он не хочет одеваться, а уже нужно бежать, потому что часы у врача расписаны, и в поликлинике нужно успеть раздеться, оставить одежду в гардеробе… Гораздо удобнее снять с себя куртку, чем метаться между пеленальным столиком и гардеробщицей, держа в руках ребенка, охапку одежды, карточку и другие мелкие бумажки… А потом все то же самое в обратном порядке… Со слингокурткой мама чувствует себя так, как будто ребенок составляет с ней единое целое и ее руки свободны.

Я уже не говорю о походах в гости, когда нужно пробежать один квартал, ну не одевать же ради этого ребенка?

У нас в результате все свелось к тому, что у ребенка просто не было зимних комбинезонов в первый год его жизни. Учитывая, что в росте он прибавил 8 сантиметров, мы неплохо сэкономили на одежде.

Слингокуртка для подросшего ребенка

Второй зимой мы, конечно, много гуляли ногами. Но поликлиника, транспорт и походы в гости никуда не делись, для коротких перебежек мы по-прежнему использовали слингокуртку. За неделю мы ее надевали по 3–4 раза, потому что часто ходили в гости к друзьям. Наши друзья тратили по 40 минут, чтобы добраться до нас, из них 30 — чтобы одеться и раздеться. Мы добегали за 10 минут. Я сажала ребенка в рюкзачок прямо в домашней одежде и в тапках. И как же я была счастлива, что для этих коротких перебежек не приходилось по тысяче раз искать каждому пальчику свой домик…

Звездный час слингокуртки был на базе отдыха, куда мы поехали отмечать новый год. Столовая была в отдельном здании, куда приходилось ходить по 3 раза в день. Туда же мы ходили поиграть в теннис, бильярд и настольные игры. Надевать ради 20 метров комбез было неудобно, тем более что у ребенка случился кризис полутора лет и одеть его каждый раз было нереально. Поэтому короткие перебежки мы осуществляли в слингокуртке, а на прогулку ножками слинговставка просто отстегивалась от куртки и вуаля! Я была в обычной зимней куртке, никто и не поверит, что она «специализированная». А когда в новогоднюю ночь мы пускали фейерверки в заснеженном лесу, сын спал в рюкзачке и даже не проснулся, когда его принесли в номер и переложили в кровать. Если бы он был в одежде, он бы обязательно проснулся и не представляю, как долго бы пришлось его укладывать обратно.

Слингокуртка для трехлетки

Летом я подумывала пристроить слингокуртку — ребенок был уже достаточно тяжелым и стал нормально относиться к переодеванию. Но как-то не сложилось и осталась она висеть в шкафу. Каково же было мое удивление, когда я обнаружила, что ее можно использовать с почти-трехлеткой! Началось все с того, что мы проспали массаж. Я поняла, что наш единственный шанс успеть — это выйти прямо сейчас. А на улице снег, а комбинезон в вакуумном пакете. Я схватила ребенка, посадила его в рюкзачок, мгновенно надела слингокуртку, чудом задержавшуюся в моем шкафу, и через 3 минуты мы уже сидели в маршрутке. С детской верхней одеждой такие чудеса скорости попросту невозможны. А потом малышу просто понравилось и он все просил покатать его под курткой, поэтому до соседнего магазина мы стали частенько кататься в тепле.

Недавно мы нашли эту куртку снова. Мой 4-летний сын упросил меня «забраться обратно в животик», но на улицу я так идти все-таки отказалась. В конце концов он уже сам одевается, а курточку я берегу для следующего малыша, без нее я не справлюсь. Мне же придется с младшим ходить за старшим в садик, или в школу, и в бассейн, и на кружки, ждать его в коридорах, а потом снова на улицу, снова в помещение… Не знаю, как с этим справляются другие мамы, мой выбор — свободные руки и максимальный комфорт!

Екатерина Федорова

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All slings manufactured or imported after February 1, 2018 must have the capacity to carry up to three times the manufacturer’s maximum weight recommendation and be durable enough to avoid tears, separation at the seams or breakage of the hardware with normal use. 90003 90002 Bonnie Stafford, a certified master baby wearing educator and president of the Charlotte, NC chapter of Babywearing International, spends her time helping parents safely and confidently wear their babies.Bonnie says that parents can ensure their baby is safely positioned by placing them in the carrier in a way that mimics how they carry them in their arms. «We instinctively know how to safely carry our babies in our arms,» ​​says Stafford. «We carry baby high on our chest so that we can interact with them and monitor their breathing. We support baby’s back with our arms to keep them from slumping down and restricting their airway. We 90007 support their legs and hips 90008 so they are comfortable and not at risk of falling, and we support their heads until they gain good head control.A baby carrier should be no different. » 90003 90002 When it comes to the new guidelines, «the regulations affect the way slings are manufactured, tested, and labeled and they were written by a committee made up of baby wearing educators and manufacturers,» says Stafford. They’re also a result of the Infantino SlingRider recall of more than a million slings in 2010 a model which featured thick padding and high-walled satchel. «There were many educators in the community who knew these carriers were unsafe and were advocating for them to be taken off the market,» says Stafford.»There were even some who were doing research to prove it, including monitoring oxygen levels to show babies were not getting enough oxygen while being worn in this style of carrier. Unfortunately, no one paid them any attention until it was too late. » 90003 90012 How to use a baby sling safely 90013 90002 While most slings are designed for use with babies who are as small as 8lbs, the CPSC recommends extra caution and care when using a sling with a baby younger than 4 months old. Babies this young typically lack the strength and ability to hold up their heads and are more susceptible to accidental positional suffocation, both in and out of a sling, than older babies.90003 90002 To properly carry your baby in a sling, always make sure your baby’s face is not covered and is visible to you at all times, says Karla Crosswhite, a spokesperson from the CPSC. «If you’re nursing the baby in a sling, change the baby’s position after feeding so the baby’s head is facing up and is clear of the sling and the mother’s body.» 90003 90002 It’s also important to frequently check the baby in a sling, says Crosswhite. Be vigilant to ensure nothing is blocking baby’s nose and mouth, and baby’s chin is away from its chest.If parents are at all concerned about how to position their newborn or older baby correctly in a sling, they should reach out to their local chapter of 90007 Babywearing International 90008 for guidance. 90003 90002 90007 Read more 90008 90049 90007 Should you let your baby nap on the go? 90008 90049 90007 25 baby care hacks for first-time parents 90008 90003 .90000 Single Point Sling vs 2 Point Sling vs 3 Point Sling 90001 90002 90002 90004 90005 90006 Article by Brad Steenrod 90007 90008 90009 90010 90005 Do I Need a Sling for my AR-15? 90008 90013 90004 The sling is one of the most important — and most overlooked — accessories that every AR15 should have. Basic modifications, like optics, handguards, stocks, grips, or triggers, are great ways to upgrade your rifle, but first, 90005 buy yourself a sling 90008. 90009 90004 Why? 90009 90004 Well, the average AR-15 weighs between six and seven pounds unloaded.With a magazine full of ammunition, a red-dot or magnified optic, backup iron sights, a vertical fore-grip, and all of the other cool-looking accessories you want, you end up with a significantly heavier weapon. If you were to take that rifle on a hike for a few miles, you’d be ordering a sling on your smartphone before you were halfway through it. 90009 90004 The purpose of a sling is to allow the shooter to carry their weapon in relative comfort without interfering with their ability to use their hands, just like a holster for a pistol.90009 90004 Regardless of whether you are spending a couple hours at the range, or out hunting all day, the sling is a critical piece of gear that makes lugging around an AR 15 not quite comfortable, but certainly bearable. However, not all slings are created equal — each type has a different purpose, and different positive and negative aspects to consider. 90009 90004 90009 90028 90005 The One-Point AR-15 Sling 90008 90031 90004 90009 90034 90034 90004 90006 Magpul MS4 Dual Multi Mission Quick Detach Sling — MAG518 90007 90009 90004 When you mentally picture a 90005 one-point sling 90008, think of a lasso or slipknot, but with a clip on the end opposite the loop.To wear one properly, put your head and dominant arm through the loop, attach the clip to the rifle and adjust the length of the sling as needed. The rifle will hang freely in front of you, with the barrel pointed towards the ground. 90009 90004 In close quarters situations, a single-point sling is hard to beat; it gives the shooter freedom of movement, allowing them to aim freely, move quickly, and transition to their opposite (support) shoulder if needed. 90009 90004 When not in use, the rifle hangs within reach, ready for you to grab the pistol grip and bring it to your shoulder.You can also push the rifle to the side in order to be able to run freely. 90009 90048 90004 90009 90004 However, that freedom of movement is a double-edged sword because when you are moving around, the barrel can come smashing into your knees like a battering ram. 90009 90004 You might not experience that particular unpleasantness when casually trying one on, but you will certainly feel it after a day on the range or out in the field. Additionally, the lack of a forward connection point means that you can not use the sling to brace your rifle against your shoulder when firing.90009 90004 90005 PROS: 90008 90009 90059 90060 Allows rapid access to the firearm 90061 90060 Unrestricted movement when rifle is in use 90061 90060 Easy to put on and take off 90061 90066 90004 90005 CONS: 90008 90009 90059 90060 Unrestricted movement when rifle is NOT in use 90061 90060 No added shooting support 90061 90066 90004 90009 90028 90005 The Two-Point AR-15 Sling 90008 90031 90004 90084 90084 90009 90004 90006 Magpul MS1 Sling — 1 or 2 point — Fits AR Rifles — MAG513 90007 90009 90004 The traditional two-point sling is a simple strap that runs between the barrel and the stock of your rifle so that it can be carried on your back, a design that has been around for hundreds of years.90009 90004 However, modern 90005 two-point slings 90008 are designed so that the rifle hangs in front of you, with the barrel pointed toward the ground on your support side and the stock near your dominant shoulder. This placement allows the shooter to bring the rifle to bear smoothly and quickly or push the weapon to the side when it’s not needed. 90009 90004 Many have quick-adjust tabs that allow you to resize the strap as you shoulder the weapon, increasing or decreasing the slack to suit your tactical needs.Wrapping your support arm under and around the strap’s forward connection point will pull the rifle against your shoulder, increasing accuracy when engaging far-away targets. The reduced likelihood of bloodied knees while running is also a definite plus. 90009 90004 Unfortunately, that extra point means reduced mobility. Transitioning from your dominant shoulder to your support shoulder can be cumbersome, even with quick-adjust tabs. You will want to practice using those tabs as well because they can be a little tricky to the uninitiated.90009 90004 90005 PROS: 90008 90009 90059 90060 Ease of access to the firearm 90061 90060 Provides a stable shooting platform 90061 90060 More control of movement when rifle is not in use 90061 90066 90004 90005 CONS: 90008 90009 90059 90060 Less freedom of movement 90061 90060 Transitioning between shoulders is more difficult 90061 90060 Quick-adjust tabs make operation a little more complicated 90061 90066 90028 90005 The Three-Point AR-15 Sling 90008 90031 90004 90130 90130 90009 90004 The 90005 three-point AR 15 sling 90008 is essentially a hybrid of its single- and two-point predecessors.Like a single-point, it has a loop through which you put your head and dominant arm, and the tail of the loop connects near the stock of your rifle; the loop also has a strap that attaches to the front end of your AR15, like a two-point sling. If this sounds complicated to you, do not worry — it is. 90009 90004 The three-point sling does a few things very well — it secures the rifle to your body, keeps it in place when you are moving, and allows you to transition to multiple different carry positions with relative ease.90009 90004 However, it is also much more complicated to operate; the shooter may get themselves tangled, or worse — inadvertently immobilize their rifle when it’s most needed. Also, three-point slings have been known to hang up on the bolt release or block the ejection port. 90009 90004 90005 PROS: 90008 90009 90059 90060 Ease of access to the rifle 90061 90060 Best weapon retention capability 90061 90060 Transition to multiple carry positions easily 90061 90066 90004 90005 CONS: 90008 90009 90059 90060 Most complicated sling 90061 90060 Improper use can result in tangling or restricted movement 90061 90060 Potential to snag on parts of your rifle 90061 90066 90048 90028 90005 Marksman AR-15 Slings — The Ching, the CW, and the Cuff 90008 90031 90004 90171 90171 Unlike a three-point sling, a 90005 Ching Sling 90008 actually connects to your rifle at three distinct points — one near the stock, and one both front and rear of the handguard.The conventional front and rear points enable you to carry it like a two-point, and the third — a strap running from the sling to the middle connection point — allows you to pull the rifle tightly into your shoulder. 90009 90004 In comparison, the 90005 CW (or Cooper / Widmann) sling 90008 is essentially the same as a traditional two-point sling, but with a third connection point available at the rear of the handguard. Using quick-detach mounts, the user can unclip the sling from the stock and attach it to the middle connection point, enabling it to be used as a brace.90009 90004 These two styles are remarkably similar, and offer the same middle-point stabilizing advantage — the key difference is that the CW lets you choose which connection point you want to use, whereas the Ching does not. 90009 90004 Finally, the 90005 Cuff sling 90008 is arguably one of the simplest slings designed with marksmanship in mind. It is essentially just a standard two-point sling, but with a simple cuff attached that the shooter loops around their bicep when firing. This enables them to increase tension on the sling without having to deal with extraneous straps and connection points.90009 90028 90005 AR-15 Sling Materials, Construction, and Installation 90008 90031 90004 Slings can be made from a wide variety of materials, and those have a direct impact on durability and comfort. Just remember, there are a lot of options out there, so do your research on pricing and customer reviews before you buy. 90009 90059 90060 90005 Leather slings 90008 can last a long time and are typically pretty comfortable, but are the most difficult to adjust due to material thickness and friction.90061 90060 90005 Padded slings 90008 are the most comfortable, but the added bulk of the padding can be off-putting to some users. 90061 90060 Good 90005 tactical slings 90008 use heavy-duty nylon and reinforced polymer or metal hardware — they are durable, but not as comfortable as leather. 90061 90066 90004 Your rifle may come with a built-in 90005 sling mount 90008 — if not, they are inexpensive and easy to install. While your rifle’s stock may have a strap attachment point, many users prefer to connect their strap to mounts attached to the rifle’s top rail.If you are going this route, quick-detach mounts are a great choice, especially if you anticipate heavy use. 90009 90004 90009 90028 90005 So, Which Sling Should I Get? 90008 90031 90004 In conclusion, 90005 selecting the right sling is a personal choice 90008 that must be based on your specific shooting needs. If you are looking for the simplest sling possible, it’s hard to argue with the single point — there is no learning curve with it, and it gives you the freedom of movement you need in a high-stress situation.90009 90004 For more stability when in motion, the modern two-point would be your next best bet, and for marksmen, any of the three (Ching, CW, or Cuff) will provide you with a solid shooting brace. 90009 90004 Regardless of what sling you choose, there is one thing you must do once you have it — practice; you need to know how your rifle behaves when it’s strapped to your body. Move around while wearing it, get used to the weight distribution, learn how the rifle moves, and practice shouldering it repeatedly.90009 90004 The more familiar you are with the feel and motion of wearing your AR15, the faster you will be able to shoulder your weapon — either to take down that deer, or defend yourself against an intruder. 90009 90004 This is especially important for more complex slings. An adjustable two-point sling may take some getting used to, and a three-point will definitely require time for familiarization. 90009 90004 If you are not prepared or able to invest the time and effort into in-depth training, keep it simple and stick with a basic single-point or standard two-point, or you can pick up a 90005 multi-purpose sling 90008 .90009 90028 One Last Tip 90031 90004 If there’s anyone that knows the AR-15 platform, it’s the US military. As a special offer for our readers, you can get the 90005 Official US Army Manual 90008 for AR-15 / M4 / M16 right now — for free. 90005 Click here 90008 to snag a copy. 90009 .