Patient Aid Padded U-Sling with Head Support - Soft Polyester Fabric - Comfy and Safe Lifting for the Elderly, Bariatric, and Non-Weight-Bearing - Large, 450lb. Maximum Carrying Capacity

This was delviered a few weeks ago. I use it for my Dad who is mostly bedridden. His last mattress was very similiar to this one. I had that one for like 5 years and it worked great, but noticed that the middle of the mattress was going flat so i ordered this one. Like i said this new one is very, very similiar to the old one. Its only been a few weeks of using the new one....but so far so good. Very east to put together...and the pump is very good too.

Nice grey color. Very sturdy heavy-duty material, well made, very strong. My only complaint is that the material could be harsh on people with sensitive skin. Love the different straps that allow for different heights of straps. Works well with our hoyer lift that we use to potion my mother from one location to another.

While it is a good product, the caregivers were unable to use the sling. It was too stiff on the lift transferring to a wheelchair. Also, my wife said it was too stiff to sit on.

When taking care of a loved one, the entire journey is a learning experience. I knew nothing about lifts and slings when it all started, but from my experience, the U-Sling is the way to go. There are so many slings out there in all sorts of configurations but for us, this variation was the best. It was so easy to get on and off. My husband could remain sitting the whole time the sling was being put on and taken off. All he had to do was lean forward to get this down the back as far as possible and then just have his legs lifted to get the leg straps under his legs. As long as I got it FAR down in the back and FAR up under the legs he said it was quite comfortable and well supported. Once he got where he was going, it was very easy to remove for him to sit comfortably. Removal of the sling was quite important so there were less chances for bumps and creases that might cause bed soars. Many of the slings, you can't get off in a seated position, so the U-sling was perfect.

Material too hard not soft hurt persons legs would like to return it but really don’t think they will take it back.

My husband suffered from a stroke and we are just now after 2 years able to use a sitting transfer sling and we are so pleased with it. He feels safe the large rounded back keeps him secure. If your loved one is able to sit with stability you both will like the ease of use.

I liked that the patient side was smooth with no harsh stays. I would like the top (head rend) to have three loops rather than just two that aren’t that different in length. That would facilitate transfers in the sitting position.

The straps on the left are different from the one shown in the picture, and will not stabilize somebody being lifted up from a sitting position