Other slings are similar in concept, position, ages, health advantages and psychological benefits, however, there are some distinct differences that buyers much prefer. When parents can see both, they almost always choose ours.

1. *** Over the Shoulder Baby Holder (OTSBH) is the only sling to receive 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 OTSBH has a patented safety feature of a small nylon rod discreetly sewn into the bottom portion of the tail to prevent it from slipping through the rings if worn incorrectly.

4. The OTSBH 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 around 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 added 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 holds 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, thus keeping the whole sling in better proportion for the wearer.
8. Our designer fabrics fit fashions. We typically stock a variety fabrics, so Mom can look good while she holds her baby close.
9. Our fabrics are cool, breathable, low allergenic 100% cotton or mostly cotton-poly blends. We have 3 sizes to comfortably fit any size parent. Petite for people under 5 ft. and under 100 lbs. Regular, and long for parents over 170 lbs. or 5'10" tall.
10. Our instructions are more clear and detailed; this produces happier users and less returns. Our instructions show a larger variety of positions to carry the baby and a variety of different age babies moms can relate to.
11. 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 USA. Our slings are professionally sewn on industrial sewing machines, by professional seamstresses, so each and every one comes out perfectly even, consistent, and high quality. They are not sewn in other countries or unsupervised on a "hobby machine".