We were looking for a solid comfy sling at a reasonable cost. Having tried this one on, compared to shops own brands of similar value, there was no comparison. Others were more difficult to put on and less secure, and nowhere near as attractive as the Zanzibar.

The only drawback is that it is a struggle to get on and off in a hurry, although practice is making perfect. You do need to take the whole thing apart to get the baby out, but I would rather that be the case and her be secure whilst in it, than the the other way around.

The sleeping bag to go over the outside is a useful novelty for the deepest depths of winter.