| Other slings are similar in concept, position, ages, health advantages and psychological benefits, however, there are some distinct differences that parents much prefer. When parents can see both, they "always" choose Over the Shoulder Baby Holder. | |
| 1. | Over the Shoulder Baby Holder has received the seal of approval from America's #1 parenting resource, The National Parenting Center. |
| 2. | An independent review by Jean Liedloff’s Continuum Concept Network found our slings to have a deeper pouch and other features superior and safer than any other sling on the market. |
| 3. | The OTSB Holder has a patented safety feature (a third nylon ring) sewn onto the bottom portion of the tail to prevent it from slipping through the rings. Can also be used to hang toys from, teethe on, pull on to adjust or hang up. |
| 4. | Over the Shoulder Baby Holder has two times the amount of padding on the parent's shoulder, and around the baby's head and legs. It's more expensive to manufacture, but the quality shows. |
| 5. | Our batting is paneled or sewn down; it cannot slip inside the seam into the adjusting portion making it impossible to adjust. Sewing the batting down also prevents the batting from bunching up and twisting while wearing or during washing. |
| 6. | Our batting is flame-retardant. This is not an added chemical that will wash out. Other slings have a resin applied that makes it easier to cut and sew, but it's highly flammable and allergenic. Not having our batting treated with this resin is also much softer to the touch and does not "mat" down. |
| 7. | We have a string tie that hold the side rails together over the shoulder pillows; this doubles our already plush padding and prevents the sides from falling down toward mom’s elbows or pressing into her neck. This keeps the whole sling in better proportion for the wearer. |
| 8. | Our fabrics are cool breathable and non-allergenic 100% cotton or
mostly cotton-poly blends. We have 3 sizes to comfortably fit any size parent: Large (for parents 140 to 275 lbs), Regular (for parents 105 to 175 lbs), and Small for parents 75 to 110 lbs). |
| 9. | We have a network of natural childbirth educators and lactation consultants who continually supply feedback and we respond, making changes immediately because we're made in the U.S.A. Professional seamstresses professionally sew our slings on industrial sewing machines, so each and every one comes out perfectly even, consistent, and high quality. |