Baby Ring Slings

The Baby Ring Sling is a great way to safely carry your child while keeping both hands free, but the biggest advanatage is how adjustable these slings are! Simply use the two rings to change the size of the slings, so both Mom and Dad can use the same sling!

The Benefits of a Ring Sling

• The most adjustable baby wearing option
• Both parents can use the same sling because of the size adjustability
• Easy to learn how to use
• Baby can be worn in a front cradle, in kangaroo “tummy to tummy” position, or over the hip
• Can be adjusted to use during breast feeding

Some Safety Tips when using a Baby Ring Sling

• Monitor your baby’s airway, make sure that you can see her face at all times
• If carrying in the cradle position, make sure that your baby’s spine and neck are straight.
• Make sure that your baby’s chin is “untucked”. You should be able to fit 2 fingers vertically between your baby’s chin and body.
• Be vigilant in frequently checking your baby’s well being.
• If your child is sitting on your hip, her knees should be above her behind. This ensures that she is sitting within the “hammock” of the fabric.

How do Baby Ring Slings work?

A baby ring sling simply consists of a cloth and 2 nylon or aluminum rings. Sometimes another material can be used for the rings, but the majority of ring slings today use one of these two materials, or on occasion some other metal for the rings. The cloth is then sewn on one side of the fabric to the two rings. The cloth then wraps around the wearer’s body by draping the rings over one shoulder in the front, and wrapping the fabric behind the back and around to the front just above the hip. The loose end of the fabric is then threaded though the 2 rings to create a tension stop, similar to some belt buckles.

The fabric is large enough for a child to sit or lie within the resulting pouch that is formed once the ring sling has been fastened over the shoulder. The child’s own weight then serves to increase the tension of the fabric threaded through the two slings. This causes the fabric to “lock” into place, preventing any slipping of the fabric between the rings.

Ring slings for babies come in a variety of styles and fabrics. Ring slings can be made of cotton fabrics, silk, linen, organic cotton, hemp, or decorative prints such as batik. The fabrics themselves can include intricate woven patterns, or stylish prints, all in a variety of colors. Frequently, the fabric portion of the sling may have a built in pocket for carrying extra diapers, or other items. Some slings come with padding provided in the fabric that goes over the shoulder, such as the maya wrap lighly padded sling.