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Beachfront Baby Review: Water Ring Sling
Ever try to hold a baby while wading in a pool? It’s like holding a squirmy and slippery (but adorable) fish who just won’t stay safely in your arms!
And what about baby floats or inflatables for the pool? They’re simply not safe enough, especially when your baby is too little to properly sit up!
TELL ME: How often do you have baby in the pool with you? Do you worry about his/her safety?
Thanks to Beachfront Baby, though, I won’t have to worry about my slippery little fishy this year when I want to take him in the pool! They sent me their Beachfront Baby Sling to try out with my youngest son when he was just about a year old.
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About the Beachfront Baby Sling:
- Made of 100% polyester jersey, which is breathable and dries quickly
- Fully adjustable ring slings with SlingRings brand aluminum rings
- Sewn by work at home moms in Texas
- Fits most adults (one size)
- Slings are 30 inches wide to keep baby close, comfy, and safe
- Holds babies from 8lbs to 30lbs
- Machine washable
- Can be used in the shower, in the pool, at the waterpark, for a walk, etc.
- Comes in 10 fun colors!
via Beachfront Baby
I can’t tell you how excited I was to find out I was going to review the Beachfront Baby Sling! After wrestling holding my two oldest kiddos in the water while they were babies or relying on sometimes unreliable baby floats , I was ready for a safer alternative. It would tire my arms out trying to hold them in the water just enough so they could enjoy the water, and the floats would not hold them up enough out of the water or they would start to tip if the baby leaned over. Not safe, and totally not fun for me or for them!
Beachfront Baby sent me the sling in sky blue. Here are my first impressions:
- It’s so light!
- I’m glad the rings aren’t plastic.
- The fabric is stretchy, and seems like it’ll dry fast, but also keep the baby cool.
Since the baby is used to me babywearing, he had no problem when Mommy wanted to put him in this wrap. It was easy enough for me to figure out how to set it up just by following the instructions included with it, and the baby just slid right in.
You can see a demonstration of how a baby could be held in the Beachfront Baby Sling here:
Since my baby is a little older than the baby in the video, I had him on my hip instead of a heart-to-heart position. He enjoys being able to look around and see what I’m seeing, so it works for us. He was also able to splash around in the water while we were in the pool.
What I Like about the Beachfront Baby Sling:
- Easy to use. Once the tail is through the rings, there’s no need to re-thread unless you wash the sling. Also, it’s easy to put on and get the baby safe and secure.
- Hands free swimming. It was nice to have both of my hands free in case my other two kids needed help or wanted to play with us.
- Baby doesn’t have to be completely submerged in the water. The day we were in the pool for these photos, the water was a bit chilly, so it was nice to be able to just walk around in the shallow end of the pool and let the baby kick his feet in the water. When he did want to be in the water, I could kneel down and he could be in the water.
- Dries very quickly. I draped the sling over a chair when we were done, and in minutes the sling was dry. I was able to fold it up and put it right in my pool bag before we left.
What I Disliked about the Beachfront Baby Sling:
- I had to readjust the position of the ring multiple times, but I think it was user error. I didn’t see the above video until I started typing my review, and I think I’m going to try having the ring on my shoulder and then putting the baby in. Lesson learned!
I definitely wish I had this with my older two kids! It was so much easier and safer being in the pool with the baby. Of course, my little bugger still wanted to wear a little ring around his middle to be like his big sister, but hey, whatever made him happy! He was secure in the sling, so it didn’t bother me at all.
Lil’ guy wanted a pool ring like his big sister even though he was in the sling…
You can find the Beachfront Baby Sling on BeachfrontBabyWraps.com. Click here to find a retailer near you. They also sell Beachfront Baby Wraps that are great for summertime fun!
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Have fun swimming with your baby this summer!
Nicole Dziedzic says
I like the color and I love that it is light, and breathable for baby, seems like it wouldn’t make you hot. Also cool you can use it in the water.
Tammy S says
This is so cool! I wish I would have had something like this when my kids were younger. I need to share this with my sister. She could use one of these. Thanks for the review!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
This is a great device and I wish it had existed when my sons were little. I shall have to keep it in ind for the future grandkids.
jenn huey says
I love this sling, great for the summer and I think using it at the pool is a great idea. We will be in the market for two sling this summer for new babies. I will show my daughters this one
Robin Wilson says
I’m giving my age here, but it’s been almost 25 years since I was in the pool like that with my “little guy”! You are so right about how hard it can be to hold onto a little one in the water. I sure wish I had one of those! But I’m not out of the market completely, I am very lucky to have several nieces and nephews expecting babies so I’ll keep in mind as a gift!
Marissa says
Oh, they’ll love it!
Edye says
Sounds like an awesome product! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Fiona N says
This beachfront baby sling looks so comfortable and easy to wear for mom and baby
Thank You for the great review
Amy Hall says
I need oe of these! I have 2 that are 19 months apart, the pool is impossible without a sling for the 7 month old. I love the bright blue.
Rachel says
These look like a great way to keep a baby close, happy, and safe in the water! I love the choice of colors, too!
Laura says
This is an awesome sling. I really like that blue color too! So cute!