Lite-on-Shoulder Ring/pouch hybrid Baby Sling(Fern Batik)

Not what I expected...
Baby not here yet so not able to try it out but it looks sturdy maybe for a older infant but not a newborn.

I like this sling
My baby is 6 weeks old and adjusting to this sling. She does not like how it pushes her head to the side, but I am experimenting with different positions. I am not quite at the "hands Free" stage yet, as I hold her head up for her. At least I have one hand free now. She also does not like to swaddle her arms, so I have to position her with at least one arm free. They sent me the wrong pattern, but I did not want to delay utilizing the sling. Lite-on-Shoulder was very accomodating to get to an mutually agreeable solution.

Love it! I use it everyday.
I use this sling everyday. I began using it when my son was about 3 weeks old and he his currently 7 weeks old. It is perfect for nursing him around the house and letting him fall asleep in the sling. He loves being near me in the sling and it makes my life so much easier. Breastfeeding in the sling allows me to do things around the house at the same time.
The fabric allows me to easily position him into the sling without it catching on his clothes. Some other fabrics on slings will "grab" the clothing and make it difficult to position the baby. The fabric on this sling is ideal. Unfortunately, the tail of the sling tapers to a small 1 1/2" width piece so you can't use the tail to drape over the baby or when breastfeeding ( like the Maya wrap offers ). This is unfortunate because I would like the excess fabric to be somewhat functional. Therefore, I give this item 4 stars instead of 5. I typically only use this sling at home which is a real shame because the fabric is so beautiful! The pattern and design of the fabric is truly lovely and unique and I get compliments from others who see it.
The padded rails and shoulder are also nice however the padding on the tail makes it difficult to adjust for a tight fit on newborns to carry in the tummy to tummy position. Therefore, I typically only carry in the cradle position with my small baby. I'm hoping as he grows we will get more use of the sling in different positions.
I recommend this sling and am glad that I have it. A great price on this product too.

Not suitable for newborns
Our DD hated this product. It nearly suffocated her, and caused what we think is painful bending in the neck and spine. She still hates it at 4 months, but loves the Baby Bjorn.
I think it will be more useful when she is 6-9 months old, but I see no reason to kill your back with this when the Bjorn works so well.

Great Baby Sling
I use this sling every chance I get. Couldn't use the front baby carriers because they hurt my back. This lets me sit my daughter on my hip and feels so comfortable. High quality, sturdy material. A great buy!