What is Ring Sling?
Ring slings are made with fabric that gets pulled through 2 rings to create a pouch for your baby’s body. The rings make ring sling baby carriers super adjustable so that the carrier can be shared with others, even if there is a size difference.
Most people find ring slings to be especially useful to nurse hands-free. The biggest complaint about ring slings is that they utilize only one shoulder for carries. Ring slings can become uncomfortable with heavy babies and toddlers when used for long periods of time.
However, ring slings are wonderful for short trips and easy in/out. Ring slings can come with no padding, lightly padded, or heavily padded edges. Ring Slings can be used from infant through toddler in front, back (after baby is about 1, assuming normal development) and hip carry positions.
Why we love ring slings:
- Cuddly!
- Almost infinitely adjustable
- Can fit wearers of different sizes easily
- Good for nursing
- Can be used from birth through toddlerhood
- Excellent for hip carry with toddlers who want to get up/down a lot
- Tail offers sun protection and modesty cover while nursing
Ring Slings are great for:
- Cuddling!
- Breastfeeding
- Children who want to get up and down a lot
- Caregivers who want something fast and easy
- Quick trips
Not ideal for:
- Hiking
- Back carries
- People with some shoulder and back problems (due to being one-shouldered)
- Long carries, especially with bigger kids
Yes, you really can use ring slings from birth through Toddlerhood (and beyond!)
One of the amazing things about ring slings is that one carrier can take you from birth all the way through toddlerhood. How? By using the ring sling to mimic how you hold your child in your arms as they grow. So: front carries high on your chest for little babies and hip carries from 4-6 months or so (once baby has good head control).
How to use Ring Sling
1. Front carry for newborns and young babies
2. Hip carry for older babies&toddlers.
The Sling Lady’s favorite ring sling baby carriers areNalakai Luxury Ring Sling(for their gorgeous fabrics and ease-of-use) Maya Wrap (simple cotton ring slings, easy to use, and a great little pocket) andHip Baby Wrap Ring Sling(beautiful, woven wrap fabrics are supportive and soft!)
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