Winter Sling Jacket

Slingokurtki is a peculiar convenient novelty in our market. With the increasing popularity of all kinds of slings and ergo-backpacks, special jackets appeared on the market that can be worn directly on them. Such clothes are especially relevant in the cool off-season and in winter. She will protect the mother and baby from the frost, and the child does not need separate outerwear and thick booties, because he will be completely hidden and warmed in his mother's slingokurtka.

In winter, winding a sling over a warm jacket is quite problematic, it slides over a smooth fabric, does not tighten well. And the baby, who will have to put on a thick winter jumpsuit, will not be too comfortable and physiologically sitting in a sling. The convenience of using a sling jacket is also in the fact that all kinds of rubber bands and laces will allow you to tighten the product in those places where it can blow.

True, there are models where the baby can be worn on the back. In any case, when using a sling jacket, the mother's hands are released. The child is comfortable to wear without straining the muscles of the arms and back. Mom becomes more mobile - you can freely visit shops, clinics, museums, and even the necessary trips by public transport are no longer an insoluble problem. After all, now you no longer need to first carry a bulky stroller with you through the snowdrifts, and then look for a place to fasten it.

Being under a jacket, the baby is reliably sheltered from the wind and cold, it is quite comfortable for him.

According to psychologists, for babies it is important to feel that mom is always there, he feels her warmth and familiar smell. Such children physically, psychologically and mentally develop better than their peers.

The main models of sling jackets differ from the usual ones in that in the front in the middle there is a special insert that makes the jacket wider. This insert is fastened to the slingokurt with two zippers. She is needed in order to wear the product during pregnancy or already directly with the baby in the sling. The design of the insert is such that, if necessary, you can stick the baby's head out, while the mother’s neck and chest will remain closed, as there is an additional detachable zipper between the neck of the mother and the neck of the baby. On the insert there is often a convenient detachable hood equipped with a drawstring for the baby.

An ordinary sling jacket is tailored so that both the mother and the child in the sling fit in it. But there are universal transforming models of winter slingokurt 2v1, 3v1 and even 4v1. The 2in1 slingokurka is equipped only with an insert designed for slinging. If you do not use it, the product will be fastened with a zipper on the front, like a regular full jacket. Accordingly, it can be worn when you go out without a child. Also, this jacket can be worn and subsequent winters, until you get bored.

In addition to the baby insert, the 3in1 slingokurtka has another insert for pregnant women. She is narrower than the one that is intended to be carried by a child. When the last trimester of pregnancy falls at the end of autumn-winter, it is convenient to buy such a slingokurtka. If the end of pregnancy occurs at the end of winter-spring, there will be no special sense in it, since you can only carry a child in it next winter, when he will be almost a year old - at this age it is not very convenient to carry a child in a sling.

The 4in1 sling jacket is even more versatile, in addition to the functions of a regular jacket, the presence of a removable insert for pregnant women and a sling insert for carrying with a child, this product has the ability to shoulder wear, that is, the baby can be worn in a sling or backpack not only in front, but also behind. Additional removable shirt-front for mother and a children's hood are convenient options for more comfortable use of winter slingokurtki.

The higher the density of the insulation (as a rule, it is synthetic, in order to avoid allergic reactions), the warmer it will be in the jacket in winter. But do not think that a jacket with a lot of insulation will make you thick and clumsy - modern models use thin, but at the same time perfectly heat-saving material. In addition to the well-known fleece, which is usually used in winter slingokurt as an additional warming of the back and chest, manufacturers insulate their products with holofiber, hollofan, tinsuleit, isosoft or thermofin.

If you need a jacket for active types of winter holidays, and even a baby is not an obstacle for you, then the membrane sling jacket will be the best solution. A membrane is a "breathing" waterproof material that perfectly removes moisture from the body and does not allow the body to overheat under excessive physical exertion. The membrane slingokurtka can be worn from autumn to spring, prying only an additional layer of fleece in the cold. But if you do not move much or stand in the cold for a long time, then it is unlikely that you will be able to appreciate all such wonderful properties of this fabric.

The winter sling jacket-parka or alaska parka is a warm jacket made of a dense moisture-proof raincoat material with a lining made of artificial hypoallergenic insulation. The back is often elongated. The hood of these jackets is usually equipped with a detachable edge of faux fur.A pair of large, usually diagonal, pockets on the chest and a pair of patch large pockets at the bottom of the sling jacket are also provided. Colors - classic for parkas (khaki, navy, mustard, brown). Such a stylish slug parka doesn’t fill and looks great like a regular jacket (without an insert).

Large sling jackets, 50+ can be sewn to order or buy ready-made ones, for example, the I Love Mum brand sews jackets up to size 56.

Sling jackets are not a cheap pleasure, therefore, most often, buyers pay attention to domestic manufacturers, since the market segment aimed at meeting the needs of mothers and children grows and develops every year.

The most popular brands from Russia that produce winter sling jackets are: Echidna, Mum's Era, I LoveMum, Y @ mmy Mammy, Vmeste, Princess FrogQueen, Fantino’s, MaM, Modress, Amama, Mamarada.

Among foreign brands, I would like to highlight Finnish ones - Babywearing Coat and MaM Babyidea and Italian Diva Outerwear, Diva Essenza and Diva Milano.

Pregnant women who are planning to wear their baby in a sling in the future buy a winter slingokurtka. But it is worth mentioning that to put a child in a sling should be at the age of no earlier than 2-3 months. That is, it is highly likely that this jacket will come in handy for its intended purpose only next winter. But, in any case, you need to consider that a child older than a year, especially already able to walk, is not very comfortable to wear in a sling under a winter jacket. As a last resort, if you cannot “make friends” with a sling, you can always wear a sling jacket like a regular winter jacket, especially if you managed to pick up an interesting “unbreakable” model.

So, what you need to pay attention to when choosing a winter slingokurtka? Firstly, you should like the jacket externally, the color of the fabric should be to your face, and the style should be decorated and not hamper the movements. Next, check the quality of sewing the product, pay special attention to the seams. Do not hesitate to smell the jacket, because you will use it not only you, but also the baby. The presence of spacious pockets will help mom to solve the issue of storing various trifles, for example, a telephone, handkerchiefs or keys. Pay attention to the presence of the backstage on the sling insert, they will be needed for size adjustment.

For winter, high-quality dense insulation is important, and the presence of a windproof and moisture-resistant coating will not be an interchangeable function during wet snow. Convenient hoods on a winter slingokurtka will serve as additional protection against wind and rainfall for you and your child. An extended jacket for the cold season is preferable to a short one, since it will better protect vulnerable places from the weather.

It’s not possible to just put a child in a slingokurka, there are no special devices in it. First you need to purchase a slingsharf or ergo backpack. A sling jacket is simply a convenient extended outerwear that does not allow mom and child to freeze.

The position of the baby under the jacket should be comfortable, if the baby does not yet know how to hold his head, care must be taken that the sling supports it well.

You don’t need to wear a separate winter jumpsuit for the child, since he will already have a warmed jacket on him, but you also should not put him in a sling jacket in the same sliders. And mother, when deciding to purchase a winter sling jacket, must take care of purchasing shoes with non-slip soles.