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11-03-2006, 09:45 AM
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RsS and arm movement?
Now Otto is 5 mths old i am trying out my slings ( I could not get them to be comfy when he was younger). I tried on the Ellaroo lightly padded sling this morning and we seemed to get the hang on it ( him in tummy carry type position). My question is about the arm of the shoulder the sling is over: It feels like this arm has restricted movement- I cant really raise it above breast height. Is this normal or am I positioning the sling incorrectly? The shoulder part of the sling is spead quite wide- from the neck down over the shoulder by approx 2 inches. Any ideas?? TIA!
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11-03-2006, 09:50 AM
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Re: RsS and arm movement?
I do find that arm is restricted somewhat. It sounds like you're wearing it right. Do you experience numbness or pain at all? I like my wrap because I don't have that kind of encumberment at all but it's not as 'poppable' as the ring sling.
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12-03-2006, 11:21 AM
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Re: RsS and arm movement?
Every carrier I've tried has restricted arm movement to some degree, unless a wrap with the shoulder straps really bunched which is only comfy for short periods, but a lot less than holding a baby with 2 hands! It sounds to me like you're doing it ok, as long as you're comfy and not in any pain - that's your signal that something is wrong. You could try moving it up your arm to give you more movement, until you find the point where it becomes uncomfortable. good luck, I hear DD on the stairs (she's loving this 2 storey stuff!)
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12-03-2006, 02:12 PM
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Re: RsS and arm movement?
I think all slings (except maybe those with the hotdog fold) will limit your movement to some degree. The Ellaroo is quite a wide shoulder but I've found that you can bunch it up a little I fold under the outside padding rather than just bunching it up & that gives me enough movement in my arm for most tasks. I'm sitting here using mine atm 
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12-03-2006, 07:29 PM
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Re: RsS and arm movement?
thanks all- I used it a lot today and it was really comfy- just the arm movement thing. Now I have another question- I found the rings seemed to "settle" after awhile of wearing to my under my shoulder (sort of in the armpit). Any ideas??
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Emma Living and loving and learning with 2 adored children "Childhood is not a preparation for life, childhood is life. A child isn't getting ready to live, a child is living" John Taylor, 1991, Notes from an unfinished journey.
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12-03-2006, 09:14 PM
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Re: RsS and arm movement?
I tend to find the rings comfortable lower, but I'm carrying a bigger bub on my hip. May just need to keep adjusting till you find the spot.
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 Tanya solo mum of Zac 
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