Winter sling jacket

Sling jackets have become a real salvation for mothers using slings. They are comfortable to walk with the baby in any weather, without giving up a comfortable scarf-sling for mom and baby. However, pregnant women should also pay attention to such jackets, because they can be a great solution for several seasons!

Many mothers have already appreciated the benefits that they have received thanks to slings. On walks, this option of wearing a child was suitable only in warm weather, until designers came up with sling jackets:

• Models adapt to special women (pregnant women and slings);
• In such windproof jackets, you can walk up to -30 ° C;
• Due to modern fillers, the jackets are very warm, light and windproof;
• Suitable for different types of slings, there are models for shoulder wear including;
• Practical jackets are designed for several seasons (sometimes demi-season and cold);
• Sling jackets are created together with European designers and brands (Sweden, Norway, Finland and others), so they are fashionable, beautiful, functional, comfortable, thoughtful and safe;
• Classic or bright colors will satisfy every taste.

Each manufacturer believes that his jackets are unique, however, all sling jackets can be divided into groups depending on the “set”.

Most often, these are elongated jackets with rubber bands. The supply of volume is greater than that of ordinary jackets, so they can be worn during pregnancy. You can adjust the desired width using the drawstrings. After the birth of the baby, for walks in a sling, it is enough to add a special sling insert. Often this insert is complemented by a neck for mom and a hat / hood for the baby.

This model is very popular among young mothers and pregnant women. The kit includes the jacket itself (most often fitted), an insert for the tummy and a separate one for the sling. During pregnancy, it is worn with an insert, unfastening which, you get an ordinary winter women's jacket. The sling insert takes into account the size of the baby and increases the front space of the jacket so that mom and baby are comfortable on the walk. Special drawstrings regulate the tightness of the jacket touching the body.

This variation on the theme of "slingomamness" offers a shoulder carry. Here on the back of the jacket there is a special insert with a zipper, which allows you to put the jacket on top of a child in a backpack. At the same time, the hood for mom can be rolled up so that the baby is comfortable. Also included with the main jacket is a maternity insert and a sling insert to carry your baby in the front of the sling. Although the model is interesting, it does not have many fans, because carrying a baby on the back during a winter walk is not as comfortable and safe as in front, according to most slings.

Such transformer jackets differ in material. The membrane jacket is made of a combined material (usually fleece and polyester), reinforced with a special water-repellent impregnation. Therefore, you can wear a membrane sling jacket even in a cold, humid climate, while mom and baby will not freeze at all! The volume is regulated by inserts (most often it is a universal insert for pregnant women and for a sling) and drawstrings; depending on the model of the sling jacket, you can wear the baby both in front and behind. The silhouette of the jacket is as simple and straight as possible, the jacket is very reminiscent of a parka.

Let's look at popular sling jackets and moms' reviews about their functionality.

The Roksana model from the well-known brand I Love Mum is a high-quality 3-in-1 jacket for winter. The filler of the jacket (Thinsulate®) is almost weightless, which will be very important for mothers and babies, the materials protect against dampness and wind, do not become stiff from the cold, and do not emit a scratchy and unpleasant rustling.For the baby, the kit includes a shirt-neck, which will protect the neck and back from the wind. The sling insert will also be useful when carrying a very small child in the “cradle” position. The sewn-in drawstring elastic bands regulate the volume at the waist and along the bottom of the jacket, protecting it from blowing out. Without a universal insert, the sling jacket can be worn with a wide belt, which creates a fitted silhouette and makes the figure more elegant.

"Mother Echidna" is another trend of sling jackets with a straight silhouette and a simple cut. The advantages of the jacket include high-quality materials (special hypoallergenic filler Termofin, waterproof jacket material) and additional protection from wind and cold in the form of elastic bands on the cuffs and drawstrings along the hem of the jacket. Zippered sling insert, baby and mum hoods are carefully thought out details for maximum comfort for slings and babies. Visually thin jacket withstands frosts down to -25° and makes walking together even more pleasant.

Sling jackets from FrogQueen (“Princess Frog”) are popular with Russian women, so the Helsinki model catches the eye with a deliberately simple and straight silhouette.Designers have created a jacket specifically for the Russian winter, using Tinsulate150 fill and DEWSPOCIRE 7TIME fabric, a sling insert with a bib and a hood protects the baby and mother from wind and cold, while at the same time giving mother quick access to the child. Drawstrings inside the jacket and a sling insert help to change the volume of a warm jacket, and contrasting bright horizontal stripes at chest level help visually balance the wide bottom of the elongated jacket.

If you choose slings, then a sling jacket will be a necessary and successful purchase. And in order to wear it with pleasure, you need to approach the choice responsibly: after all, a sling jacket is not only for mom, but also for the baby. So you need to focus on the comfort of the child on walks in such a jacket:

• Your activity and favorite way to carry your baby in a sling will influence the choice of a sling jacket. Many mothers wear the baby only in front, which is why they choose 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 transformers. If you live in a damp and cold climate, then choose membrane models.
• All seasons or just winter? The winter sling jacket is the most functional and can be worn most of the year.Of course, light options may also be needed, but it is insulated sling jackets that most mothers choose for the comfort of children. And rightly so - in the cold season, the requirements for the quality of clothing are higher, it is additionally processed from wind and dampness, and the materials are hypoallergenic and lightweight.
• The insert for the baby is the most important part of the sling jacket. Pay attention to its design and quality. How much has the manufacturer taken care of the convenience of the child and protection from cold and wind? Trapezoidal inserts are considered the most convenient, they allow you to adjust the volume and allow you to equally conveniently check the child on both sides. Check whether it is convenient for you to use the slots in the sling insert and how comfortable it is for the baby.

A sling jacket is a special type of outerwear, the design of which is most interesting for expectant and young mothers who have chosen a sling. At the same time, the jacket itself only snatches away, protects from cold and wind, but does not have additional support for the child and cannot strengthen, replace a sling or ergo backpack for the baby, so when wearing a sling jacket together, follow some simple rules:

• You need to dress your baby for the street! Focus on the weather, not forgetting that in a sling he will receive warmth from his mother's body. It is better to dress the baby in 2 layers: cotton underwear and diapers, as well as a suit or overalls for warmth.Compared to how a child is dressed outside in winter overalls, it is literally a little bit easier. Make sure your top hat is warm.
• Get dressed yourself, then wrap yourself in a sling and arrange the baby in it, put on a sling jacket on top. The baby should be comfortable, the sling should hold him upright and give enough support to his back and head. Pay attention to how the baby carrier and its cuffs fit to the baby's body: they should not be too tight or too loose. The cap on the head of the child should sit tightly so that the ears are closed from the wind. The neck and back of the baby should also be protected from blowing.
• Now you are ready for a pleasant walk! Toddlers love sling walks, because this is how they get to know the world, while continuing to feel warm and safe next to their mother. Yes, and it becomes much more convenient for mothers to plan walks and exits, lead an active lifestyle and attend meetings and events with the baby. Therefore, a winter sling jacket is a great solution for all active moms!